Hundreds flock to East Williamsburg for the ‘Blocktoberfest’ beer festival
Although Saturday’s weather was wet and windy, the inclement conditions didn’t stop hundreds of beer lovers from congregating at The Well in East Williamsburg for the third annual “Blocktoberfest” beer festival.
Beer connoisseurs from near and far came to take part in the celebration, which is organized by the New York City Brewers Guild. The event showcased rare, limited edition brews from 26 New York City breweries, including eight from Brooklyn.
“The last two years we did it at the end of September, outside, and it was 75 degrees and sunny,” Kelso Beer Co. owner and President of the New York City Brewers Guild Kelly Taylor told the Brooklyn Eagle. “This year it was 55 [degrees] and wind was swirling and it was threatening to deluge in the morning, but the festival did very well. A quarter of our tickets were sold the day of. People woke up and they were not deterred [by the weather].”
The event was not only an opportunity for beer buffs to enjoy a cold one, but it also served as a forum and gathering place for individuals from breweries to come together and share their mutual love and appreciation for the drink.