5 Local Breweries Among Those Celebrating American Craft Beer Week

LONG ISLAND, NY — If you enjoy slipping down to Moriches Field Brewing Company, Oyster Bay Brewing or any other brewery on Long Island for a craft beer, know that you’re contributing to what has become the industry’s multi-million economic impact in New York.

There’s no better time to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of these establishments than during American Craft Beer Week, May 7-11.

In New York, there were 545 breweries in 2024, ranking second nationally but placing 30th for breweries per capita at 3.7 breweries per 100,000 adults, according to the Brewers Association, which represents the nation’s more than 9,000 breweries.

The industry generated an economic impact of about $3,965 million, or $266 per capita. Brewers in the state produced 1,596,285 barrels of craft beer annually, with production equating to 3.3 gallons per adult — the 17th highest in the nation.

Breweries on Long Island include:

Barrier Brewing Co., representing the south shore proudly with locations in Oceanside and Long Beach, Barrier first rose to prominence off the strength of its Barrier Money IPA, featuring pale, bready malts and five different kinds of hops. If IPAs aren’t your bag, you could also opt for the Morticia (Russian Imperial Stout brewed in conjunction with Long Beach Coffee & Tea), the Try The Juice (a fruit-forward New England Pale Ale that mixes orange, mango and melon with plenty of hoppy flavor) or a rotating seasonal draught. Located at 3001 New St, Ste. A2 in Oceanside.

Jamesport Farm Brewery, bringing the North Fork craft beer crowd a plethora of options including New Zealand pale ales, summer ales, pastry stouts and nonalcoholic seltzers, all made in-house with a rotating lineup of food trucks from Thursday to Monday. Weekday visitors can get their hands on a flight if there are too many options to choose from, while non-beer drinkers can enjoy a cider or a wine. Located at 5873 Sound Ave in Riverhead.

Moriches Field Brewing, with taps for everything from lighter ales and sours to imperial stouts north of 9 percent ABV. If you want a hoppier option, there’s also a rotating selection of IPAs to keep your eye on and unique options like the Rayo De Sol, an American Pilsner that mixes a hint of lime with New York-grown corn. Located at 1 Wilcox Ave. in Center Moriches.

Oyster Bay Brewing, makers of the UBS Arena’s own “Barn Rocker” Ale, this north shore pourhouse also features a trio of fruitier seltzers, rotating seasonal brews including a peach wheat ale for the summer and a honey ale. While the trademark “Barn Rocker” might be touted as the “perfect hockey beer,” there’s options on tap for whatever sport you’re watching. Located at 36 Audrey Ave in Oyster Bay.

Small Craft Brewing Co., offers a lineup with chocolate raspberry stouts, barrel aged sours, barley wines and pale ales from across the flavor spectrum. If you want options, there’s options abound in this Amityville taproom. Located at 66 Merrick Road in Amityville.

The U.S. craft beer industry saw a “year of correction” in 2025, with production falling about 5.1 percent to roughly 21.9 million barrels as brewers faced softer demand and a challenging market, according to the Brewers Association’s 2025 annual report.

The number of breweries also declined, and most segments posted losses, though craft beer still outperformed the overall beer market and slightly increased its market share. Despite the downturn, the report pointed to early signs of stabilization, including fewer closures and continued resilience among some brewers, suggesting the industry may be nearing a more sustainable “new normal.”

What is your favorite Long Island brewery? What beers make it special? Let’s have a conversation in the comments section.

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