Josh G.
Yelp
Know Greenport? Like Greenport? Drink Greenport? We're talkin' beer, and in that Long Island town you'll find several quality Greenport brews (OG!) in a redesigned firehouse....but today, we're not talkin' about that original spot. Oh no no no no no. Things are much bigger (and arguably better?) in Peconic. Let's roll, Greenport fans.
I came to this location twice, almost a year apart in time, and got to see things in the semi-cold and warmer weather. At any temperature this spacious brewery holds everything you want and hope for. Plenty of long picnic-type tables, a nicely-sized outdoor area with Adirondack chairs and a cornhole setup, the newer restaurant-ish portion to curb that appetite, and of course a menu of rockin' beers.
The features that really makes this place stand out over its originator are those last two items mentioned. For one, there's eats available, and I don't mean a food truck (though no disrespect to them whatsoever). Nah, at Greenport they're making their own grub in their own little kitchen. Is it the greatest meal you'll ever consume? Probably not. But the options are tasty and LI-based. On the most recent visit I scarfed down some French fries with Harbor Ale cheese sauce and Tidal Lager-battered fried pickles. Both items tasted freshly made and worked well with what I was drinkin'.
Speaking of which, the beer selection at this Greenport is what truly sets it apart. Yeah you can get the classics (Harbor Ale, Otherside IPA, Black Duck Porter, etc), but then they have beers you won't find elsewhere. Case in point: Bed & Breakfast and Mosaic & Chill. That's only two beers (despite the "&"), though they're two you just can't pass on. B&B, a cream ale with hints of cinnamon, coffee, vanilla bean, and blueberry, is best described as delightful. Like alcoholically drinking your morning meal. So smooth and easy on the palate. As for M&S, it was nearly perfect. A session IPA with a nice mouthfeel and a great balance of subtle hops. These are two brews I wish would be bottled (or canned).
Overall, this Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. gives you everything you want and more. Smaller craft breweries rock, but sometimes you just want a nice place to spread your beer wings, hang out, eat, and drink from the source. You'll get that all when you choose Greenport. Do it.