Fifty-plus breweries in one room is more sake than most New Yorkers will taste in a decade, and the organizers deliberately swap the pour list at 7pm, so staying the full four hours changes what is in your cup. The brewery tours are the underrated part: Brooklyn brews sake here, and tour tickets go out at check-in until they run out. If you have only had the hot stuff in a carafe, this evening rewires that.
What to expect
You check in, grab a brewery tour ticket if any are left, and work your way along tasting tables organized by producer. The courtyard handles the food side with pop-ups planned around oysters, ramen, onigiri and dessert, so you can pace yourself between pours. A DJ and a raffle for sake classes and swag keep it closer to a party than a seminar.
Good to know
- Take the D, N or R to 36th Street, then walk toward the waterfront to Industry City
- Arrive early if you want a brewery tour; slots are first come, first served at check-in
- The pour list changes at 7pm, so a late arrival tastes a different lineup
- Eat something in the courtyard between tastings rather than after
- Industry City is indoor and step-free, with plenty of seating around the courtyards
- Strictly for over-21s, and photo ID is expected at check-in
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Common questions
Are the brewery tours included?
Tour tickets are handed out free on a first-come, first-served basis when you check in, but availability is limited, so the organizers advise arriving early to secure one.
Is food included?
No. Food is sold separately by pop-up vendors in the courtyard, with oysters, ramen, onigiri and dessert among the planned offerings.
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