LIC Beer Project - Craft Beer in Long Island City, New York

📜 Short History:

The LIC Beer Project is a brewery located in Long Island City, New York. It was founded in 2015 by Damon Oscarson and Dan Acosta, who had a shared passion for craft beer. The brewery is known for its unique approach to brewing, which involves a blend of both traditional and innovative techniques.

The LIC Beer Project is particularly notable for being the first brewery in New York City to incorporate a coolship into its brewing process. A coolship is a large, open-top fermentation vessel that allows for spontaneous fermentation, a traditional brewing method that relies on naturally occurring yeasts in the air.

The brewery has a 20-barrel brewhouse and a 1,000 square foot taproom, where they serve a variety of beers, including IPAs, stouts, and sours. They also distribute their beers to various locations throughout New York City and beyond.

Since its establishment, the LIC Beer Project has gained recognition for its quality beers. It has received positive reviews and has been featured in various publications, including Beer Advocate and the New York Times. Despite its relatively short history, the brewery has made a significant impact on the craft beer scene in New York City.