Beer Boutique

We came here as my husband has celiac disease. The owners were incredibly helpful and hooked us up with gluten free and rice beers so my husband can finally enjoy the beer taste he loves! We will DEFINITELY be coming back! Unmatched kindness and service in NYC

Amazing place to find great quality selection of US and European craft beer. The guy at the store is friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable about beers. He was able to guide us to the right seasonal beer as per our preferences. Thanks and keep up the good work

Good beer selection and cute dog! Will definitely come back!

Incredible knowledge of all things beer. Vitaly is fun, enthusiastic and an encyclopedia of the fermented arts. There's a huge selection of hard to find brews from all over and any connoisseur will find this place as amazing as me.

Great selection of hard to find beer. Always fresh. Free same day delivery if you meet minimum. Owner and staff are always friendly. Have a loyalty program, as well as frequent sales. Probably the best delivery selection in NYC.

The proprietors are quite friendly and there are lots of cans and bottles to choose from.

Beer Boutique has been my go-to place for the past 5 years, and it continues to impress me with its unparalleled selection. Having explored beer spots all around the world, I can confidently say that Beer Boutique stands out as the best. The owners, a dynamic husband, wife, and their adorable dog, create an inviting atmosphere with their super-friendly and helpful demeanor. Their genuine care and attention to customers extend beyond casual visits. When I opened a business in the neighborhood, they took the time to remember the preferences of me and my staff, making gift-giving a breeze for our clients. Not only are they attentive, but also remarkably generous. During the trying times of the Covid closure, the owners personally dropped by to share the joy of reopening by treating us to complimentary beer—a gesture that meant the world to us. As soon as you step inside, the warm smiles and kind words from the owners are enough to brighten your day. And let's not forget their cute, yet tough-looking dog, always ready to give a friendly welcome. Having longed for a Cheers-like experience, I never expected to find something even better at Beer Boutique. It's more than a bar; it's a place where friendship, community, and exceptional beer come together seamlessly. Highly recommended!

One of the best beer selections in NYC with the friendliest owners! Great little shop with a wide range of IPAs, sours, stouts, draft beer to go, and much more. The free delivery makes it too easy to get your favorite beer directly to your apartment too.

Beer Boutique is a craft beer bottle shop that opened in Brooklyn, New York in 2012. It was founded by husband and wife Belarusian-Jewish immigrants Vitalik and Masha Sherman. Vitalik came to the United States from Belarus (then part of the Soviet Union) in 1989. He worked a job at McDonalds for several years. Both he and his wife Masha shared a tremendous passion for craft beer. Eventually they decided to leave their day jobs and open up their own beer shop in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. They later opened up a Russian restaurant dubbed 'Masha and the Bear' in early 2015. The restaurant featured authentic Russian cuisine, flavored vodkas on tap, and yes.. craft beer. Sadly, it closed in 2019. Today the couple focus their time exclusively at Beer Boutique where they have a selection of 300 beers in stock as well as 10 rotating beers on tap for growler fills. I recently visited Beer Boutique while I was in Williamsburg to see a concert. Williamsburg is one of my favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods because in addition to the locals being very friendly, there is also a bustling craft beer scene. Beer Boutique was a shop that came highly recommended. Although the interior is small, the selection was indeed impressive. I found a Saison by Nightmare Brewing Company that sounded pretty good. I don't run into their beer often, so I usually grab cans of theirs whenever I find them. I also found a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout/Barleywine blend by one of my favorite breweries: Evil Twin Brewing. "That one's excellent", remarked Vitalik. He went on, "I offered a sip of that one to my wife and she ended up almost drinking the whole thing!" Sounded good enough for me. I purchased my choices and I was on my way. Excellent selection and the owners/staff are very informative! I highly recommend Beer Boutique to craft beer aficionados!

Some of the nicest beers at very affordable prices. Awesome for grab and go for a darty or for a pregame.

Amazing selection at fair prices. Mom and pop shop that has survived through COVID, and I'm very glad. They are a staple to the community. Great beer!

You would think buying some beer at midnight in Brooklyn would be a breeze, right? I sure did. But wherever I was in Brooklyn, it proved to be 100% wrong. So I find myself driving 10 minutes to the Beer Boutique for some requisite brew to accompany my lovely pastrami sandwich from Katz's deli. Way worth it. It's a nice place with a better than your average collection of beer, and they have some real good local ones on tap which they can bottle up and sell you (we got the Brooklyn Pilsner). It's located under a bridge and near a bar so you get some nice Brooklyn atmosphere. And it's also kinda super close to a freeway exit, so be mindful of when and when not to jaywalk. The husband and wife duo running the place are helpful and friendly and kind enough to suggest where we could find a place to get bourbon and wine. All good.

I frequent Beer Boutique around once a month - nice, little bottle shop that has a very decent variety of beers, from local breweries to rare imports and domestic craft goodies. Probably not NYC's cheapest shop, but not terrible, and conveniently located near the Metropolitan Ave G stop. Another really nice thing about Beer Boutique is that they have around 10 taps with rotating selections and offer plastic growlers to-go, which are often VERY reasonably priced. Oh, and Masha, the nice Russian lady behind the register, is awesome - super friendly, knowledgeable...quality. If the taps able to be used for consumption on premises, I'd probably stick around for hours haha. Quality spot for good beer and friendly service.

Wonderful beer store with highly reasonably prices. They have taps and will fill growlers, but you can't drink there. They have lots of local crafts like Mikkeller, Evil Twin, etc. as well as some larger format specialties like Plan Bee, Goose Island special wild ales, Grimm, and all sorts of lambics. Masha at the register is super nice (she's also the eponym of the restaurant Masha And The Bear). The only thing I'll fault them for is that most of the beers aren't labeled with prices (except for the big bottles), but just ask. Also, you can break 4 and 6 packs!

This place is THE BEST! The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. The shop also has a great draft selection that continues to rotate to offer new choices. Last but not least their pit bull is super cute and soooo friendly! Love her! I've shopped here many times because it's conveniently next door to me. However, if I'm just THAT lazy I order from them for delivery. And if that's not enough to sell you on how good they are? Today I ordered delivery from them on seamless. The owner called me to let me know they had run out of the draft beer I ordered. They had enough for 1 when I ordered 2. He sent me a 2nd draft that was not far off from the type of draft I originally ordered and cash change to make up the difference. And it was great! Highly recommend this local shop! Try it!

This is a review of the website, delivery and customer service experience I had with Beer Boutique. I discovered this business on Beermenus.com, because they were able to source a small batch beer that I really enjoy; and that I'd been unable to locate by me recently. I wanted to get as many as I could, so I contacted the store (which is owned by a lovely couple). The owners were gracious and very knowledgeable. They were able to verify the quantity in stock and guarantee that I would be able to get the number of cans I wanted. They delivered it ahead of schedule, packaged everything well and hand-delivered it to my home. Great customer service and really lovely owners. I'll have to check out the store the next time ai'm in Brooklyn.

Beer Boutique is consistently a gem in Greenpoint and highly recommended. The woman who runs the store is extremely helpful and kind and has phenomenal knowledge of beers and their stock is always rotating. Great growler prices.. you MUST go!

At first glance, this looks like a deli, but once you go inside, you discover just what a beer gem it is. They give really big plastic bottles you can take with you and they also have actual bottles and refrigerated bottles. The Russian woman at the counter was really nice and gave samples. She knows her stuff! I got the cider, which might be too sweet for most people. The Palate Wrecker was disgusting to me, but it's 9.5% alcohol, so hey, whatever floats your boat. And apparently the Game of Thrones beer tastes just like the show.

Cool selection of beers and a few snacks too. They fill growlers and they've got brews from everywhere...Why am I knocking off a few stars? The selection is kind of small and there are a few beers there that I can get for cheaper elsewhere. That said, the location is super convenient and the staff is mighty friendly. I've picked up a few sours here and they were great. Solid recommendations from the staff.

Vital is the man! This beer shop has better prices than many shops, the beer is unmatched and rare; compared with wholefoods who sells mostly local.

An EASY 5 Stars: Fantastic selection & novel concept of draught beer TO GO! Incredibly friendly owners - so helpful Great location for local cats like myself (a short walk from the Lorimer L train) Incredibly friendly owners - did I mention that one already? I'll be a regular.

s/o to ryan for helping me select some good recommendations! he was so helpful and patient. also the selections they have available are bananas! def worth checking outt!

So I found this place while doing my yelp search of beer spots in NYC. I saw nothing but quality reviews praising this newly found gem. Getting her was simple since I was driving in from queens. The store is right in the corner. The over over all look of this place rings beer beer beer They have several beers refrigerated which you can buy as singles. They are generally all over 225 per bottle. While they have a decent selection limited space cripples the beer variety. If your looking for a huge variety this is a starting point. However you would be better off with a spot like halftime beverage. One thing that is truly unique to this spot and will have me returning as a customer are the plastic growlers. Since these are plastic I know they are greener. It also allows for the price of the tap beer to be reasonably priced. They will also give you samples of the beers on tap to help make your purchase decision. I recommend looking at their website to have an idea of what beers are on tap.

Our young son is stuck in Brooklyn/Williamsburg for Christmas due to covid exposures & testing- so (from upstate NY) I ordered online from BB, not far away, 3 Xmas special Belgian 750s. They had the correct beer at his door in under a half hour! Can't comment about local pricing (seemed very fair to me) but solid products/availability/selection and super delivery/speed. (And great support for a stranded kid @ the holiday, thank you!) Definitely recommend.

We stopped in the beer boutique mostly in a whim. We were walking by when my husband noticed the spot, and said we should check it out. The place was very cute, and cozy, and if we lived nearby, I'm sure we would be regulars here. They had a bunch of fridges with chilled options, some taps behind the cashier (presumably for growlers, but we didn't inquire) more cans and bottles on the central table and opposite side wall. One refreshing thing was that they had a lot of types of beer, and didn't have just a ton of sour or super hoppy beers which seem to be so popular, although I actually don't know anyone that really loves those beers. Anyway, definitely liked this place. Unobtrusive, good variety, and we didn't feel pressured while we were in there. Oh, and our Yuzu lager was a fun and refreshing option that I haven't seen anywhere else. Check this place out, if you like beer, you will like it!

If you appreciate local or craft beer cans, you'll love this beer fridge place. The owners are adorable and extremely nice, it's pet friendly (with dog treats!), and they have all of your favorite local brews from Grimm to Finback to Other Half. They even have free growlers and reasonably priced growler fills. Growlers are recyclable and eco friendly, which is a huge place. Hats off to these guys!

Walked from the other side of Williamsburg to walk up to a closed shop.. Hours listed said they opened at 1 and I showed up at 1:55 and they were closed and this is not the first time this has happened to me...poor business practice

Super nice owner and a wonderful selection of craft and boutique beers and cider. Support local and family run businesses!

First time in yesterday afternoon. I've heard the rave reviews for a while and finally stopped in. Yes, it's boutique-y. Yes, it's small. But the prices are decent and the staff seems willing to offer help. Plenty of taps and about as many bottles as the space allows. The downside of having a small space is obviously that they can only carry so many beers. They try to cover many styles but I found their Belgian/wild/saison beers lacking, which are my favorite. My purchase was put into a small brown bag that immediately began to rip. Guess they haven't figured out the benefits of a simple plastic bag yet...?

It's a dangerous, dangerous thing that this establishment has opened up just steps away from me. What's not to love? Fun and friendly conversations, great variety of craft and artesianal ales, a nice selection on tap (in a storefront....very cool idea), and a decent variety of beer snacks. The Belerusian owners are so damn friendly and funny and hang out and joke and charm you and reel you in and keep you! And it's open late. I freaking love this place, love the owners, love the beers and ciders and am HOOKED. I wouldn't even be able to say that at all if they didn't carry gluten free selections, one of which is the most delicious I've ever tasted in both an amber and a blonde variety (Brunnehaut - it's a Belgian artisanal ale!). This one stands up on it's own as a great ale, not just a gluten free one. It threatens to become a very popular spot, once discovered. I'm cheering for them! PS- free beer glass for checking in.

This place really surprised me. From the outside, it looks like a little hole-in-the-wall run-of -the-mill bodega. Inside, I thought "Hey, they have a pretty good selection of beer." Then I looked at the wall and thought "growlers!" And then the owner launched into his pitch about how his draught system is one of only three like it in the country, and about how the beer keeps up to weeks in the bottles. And the growlers are FREE! And the beer is so cheap! I honestly felt like we were the first customers to have ever walked into the store because of how enthusiastically the owner was talking about his business to us - coming here on yelp I can see he has done it tons of times before. Not only that, but he had nothing but good things to say about the people at Bierkraft (I always appreciate it to hear local business owner support). The whole experience kind of reminded me of a meal at Paulie Gee's. If I lived closer to Williamsburg, it would probably be my only beer place. PS To the owner, if you read this - if you ever got Captain Lawrence Smoked Porter on tap, I would be the happiest girl alive.

Watch out, the owner is one hell of a salesman. I ended up buying $76 worth of beer without even realizing! All of his recommendations were spot on too. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Don't be shy and ask him for some of his favorite beers and he'll find just what you're looking for.

What more do you need then an amazing selection of craft beers and reasonably priced draught growlers? I'm at a loss on that one..... Nothing but great services and great selections for all my beer buying needs.

Really nice woman and ever-changing draft, can and bottle selection always makes for a fun experience.

World class beer selections, eco-friendly growlers that keep your beer fresh for weeks and two very friendly, very knowledgable owners. This is my favorite beer shop and it certainly should not go overlooked. If you are a beer connoisseur, this place is a must! They have a refrigerated section which features single bottles where you can take one bottle at a time or create your own six pack and a book shelf that has non-refrigerated beers. The selection is fantastic. They have phenomenal beers on draft that you can get in a 22oz eco-friendly growler that looks very similar to a large lemon juice bottle. I've bought Hair of the Dog, a number of delicious Founders, Stone Enjoy By, Goose Island Bourbon County, Oskar Blues Ten Fidy here.. just to name a few. My Friends and I always wind up talking to the owners for a while and they are always courteous and in a good mood. Next time you're by Union Ave or in the neighborhood, definitely stop by!

I'm willing to take the F to the G to get here, that says a lot. The shop is run by a charming, friendly couple who absolutely love beer. They can tell you anything you want to know, and probably won't stop talking on their own. I can't say much about their bottle selection, because I think it's silly to buy bottles when you've got 10 taps in front of you. What do I know. I find all kinds of great new beers here, do not pay a deposit on a stupid glass jug I'll lose (I'm buying 2L of beer, you expect me to keep track of your growler?!) and the beer is always extremely fresh. Prices are good, but don't expect to be frugal. They had an amazing tasting of Stone Brewery that blew my mind. I hope they make this a regular occurrence, I can't wait another year! I'm still thinking about the Russian Imperial I didn't buy. . .

When I walked in last night, the NICEST Russian man greeted me with "Hello, how can we get you drunk tonight?" And that was when I knew that this was the place for me! I've been in a couple of times now and the nicest people work there! I didn't feel rushed and they weren't pretentious or any of that crap, which would normally deter me. I was looking for very specific beers and they were more than helpful! Great beers in bottles and draft AND they don't charge you for the growlers! I also love the cabin-feel of the inside which is totally not reflected on the exterior. Plus, it's only 3 blocks off the L Lorimer!

A couple from Sheepshead Bay thought of a clever business idea! Most importantly they were very clever about the location and their great beer selection. The owner who also works there has a trusting knowledge of the product he sells. When I want to try something new I just tell him a few names of the types of beers I like, both of his recommendations have been on point so far!

I've been meaning to write a review for this place for over 3 weeks -- it's really quite a place to motivate me to write even though it's been that long! The place is absolutely fantastic, with a great ambience -- it's not really a pub, but kind of feels like one. The beer selection, both on tap and bottled, is expansive and interesting, and VERY reasonably priced. The idea of having the beer to go in the sealed plastic bottles is amazing! You can reuse the bottles too, from what I gathered -- so, the green beer bottles are truly GREEN ;). The owners are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, with great passion about their product. If you're unsure about what kind of new beers to try -- they'd gladly let you taste a little and tell you pretty much the whole history of that particular beer brand or style! And... did I mention a terrific sense of humor? Last but not least: the location can't be beat, just on the corner of Metropolitan and Union, right off the BQE. And they're open late -- till midnight! A unique neighborhood gem, for sure.

we where looking for a late night (on a Sunday before a holiday) place to buy some liquor and never found one. We passed by this store so went in only to find out they have an amazing selection (quality, not quantity) of craft beers. Plus the best thing is they are beers on tap TO GO. Ad you don't need to bring your own growler because they have FREE bottles for you. They are plastic bottles but you can reuse them there again and again. AND, the prices are very very fair. For less than $9 you get about 2 pints of beer. That would be at least $12 in a bar. Aside from that, the people that work there are awesome and they really know their stuff when it comes to beer. Love to see people that are happy working because you can tell they really love what they do. P.S. They sell 'The most expensive beer in the world' there.

There will NEVER be a reason to give this place a less than five rating. So the sign outside might be a little tacky, but once you step inside, it's like you're in beer heaven. And it's not just because they have a huge selection of beers to choose from (because they do), but they have revamped the definition of growler. These "growlers" are recyclable plastic bottles. Yes, you can just throw them away and they don't cost you anything like a giant glass jug cost...heck, they don't weight nearly as much...and they have at least 10 options. And little secret, which each check-in, you get a free pint glass! Other than that, the service is great. The people are super nice and helpful. And if you don't know much about beer and what's good and what's will be to your liking, they can help you out. The prices are awesome too! TLDR: go here now!

A great little beer spot. Despite not having much space, they really do have a good selection with rarer beers like Berliner Weisse 1809 and Mikkeler. The owner was extremely kind and helpful. I unfortunately did not have time to buy anything, but I'll surely try to go back. They also update their beer list and taps on Beer Menus, something I truly appreciate. The beer apparently is poured from tap into plastic bottles, something I still need to check out.

Never again will I buy an overpriced six pack of boring beer at a bodega. Great selection of craft bottled beers and draught growlers at a very reasonable price. The knowledgable owners are clearly passionate about their business and will engage in delightful banter while making recommendations and schooling you on their inventory. No pretentiousness, just great service - such a rarity in NY and especially in Williamsburg. Novel idea of "to-go" draught growlers are perfect for a day at the park or beach...or for enjoying while lounging on the couch at your apartment. Will be back...often.

What do you get when you combine a brilliant business idea with a passion for beer and a desire to not rip people off? This place. The owners are awesome people who clearly love what they do and will talk to you about beer (or life) for as long as you let them. Their plastic-bottle drafts are of unbeatable value. 36 oz of craft brew in a perfectly-sealed, recyclable bottle for slightly more the you would pay for a pint at one of the local bars. Their selection of beer is great and they won't hesitate to describe the beer and let you taste it if you desire. I can't recommend this place enough.

Just stopped in today for the first time...... Saw this place from the top of the BQE while driving my truck. Stopped in and was greeted warmly by the owners. Had great beer conversations and got really great beer at a great price. Big on IPA..... They have green flash west coast IPA on tap and dogfish head 90 minute on tap I was hooked Free glass with a yelp check in. Great place. Please check it out

. Bottles and cans just clap your hands Just clap your hands Where it's at! This place is "Where it's at!" (and, if you've been counting, that's the second time I've quoted Beck in a Yelp review) I don't really have a lot of specific criteria for a place that sells me beer. I suppose: good selection, prices, and convenience. Beer boutique's got em covered. On top of the that, the owner's a pretty rad dude. Not only did he hook me up with some awesome brews, he gave me a good lesson on Russo-Ukrainian relations. (Spoiler: it's a clusterf*ck)

It's a great specialty beer store. 6 beers on tap. And Eco friendly, instead of selling growlers, they sell draft beer in a 22oz plastic bottle. No hassle for finding space or clean up. Just recycle & go get a new bottle.

The owner is super nice and helpful. Beer boutique consistently has an incredible selection without jacked up prices like a lot of independent beer stores in NYC. Definitely take advantage of the 32oz growlers she always has really great stuff on tap from breweries like other half, Hudson Valley and other spots making exciting beers right now.

In a neighborhood (and city) with plenty of beer options, this seedy-looking but awesome place stands out. You'll find it basically under the BQE, marked by a neon sign reading "BEER." The couple in charge of Beer Boutique have 'the connect.' They get kegs of rare and delicious brews, and always have great craft beer on tap. As with most beer places, the bottled/canned stuff is a lesser value than growler fills, so I'd recommend trying something from their constantly-rotating growler menu. If you're indecisive or uneducated about beer (I am both), they're happy to let you taste their offerings. With just a little questioning, they'll happily tell you all about the beermaking process and breweries they like. You're going to walk out of there smarter, happier, and (soon) drunker. It's a win all around.

This small and cozy Williamsburg gem boasts amazing craft beer selection and incredibly friendly and knowledgeable owners. The store has a great selection of bottled craft brews of all kinds as well as a range of draft beers on tap. Even though the selection might not seem huge, it is very carefully honed: there are quite a few limited edition brews and hard to find beers. The owner gave me a walkthrough, explained their tap and bottling process and recommended some truly wonderful beers. She really knows a whole lot about beer, so don't be shy to ask questions. All around, a very pleasant experience!

This place is awesome and the owner/wife duo make it more than enjoyable to sample a really well honed selection. The selection always has simliar styles with different makers (IPA, Belgian, Ale, etc.) so you can expect to get a certain thing but then are pleasantly surprised by what they have in stock. Now that we have a child and can't go to Barcade, we've happily filled our craft beer void with the Beer Boutique.

Small place, in a very convenient location right off of 278. The owner was extremely helpful and pleasant. She knew her products well and explained how the counter pressure growler fill system works. Note-they fill their own 34 ounce disposable growlers here on a counter flow tap system. Do not bring your own glass growlers here as I don't think they can fill them with this system. Just purchase their disposable containers. Much easier to carry and you can keep the beer fresh for much longer. Very similar a crowler canning system. The prices are competitive for NYC, and they really spend a lot of time and go out of their way to get the newest and best offerings. Brewers like Other Half, Prairie Artisan, Almanac, Tired Hands, Barrier etc.. My point is, these guys know beer really well, and they utilize every distributor in the state to get the most offerings. I really wish we had a spot like this in Queens, but the schlep to BK isn't too bad if you go when traffic is light.

This place is somewhat smaller than the yelp pictures suggest, but the store is still loaded with both hard to find and popular craft brews. Some of the single bottles in the cooler are very expensive and can probably be found for a buck or two cheaper elsewhere, but considering the dearth of stores as high quality as these, it's probably worth it. The disposable growlers are an added treat, especially since they're free and the beer is perfectly cold. The woman behind the counter is also so friendly! Overall, I really liked this place and hope you give it a shot.

Got some growlers here ahead of a trip to McCarren Park. Amazing selection in the bottles and at the taps. Tried a Two Bells lager I'd never seen before because I am generally a fan of Two Bells, and I didn't think it tasted like a lager and that led to a really cool conversation with the girl who was working about the origins of the word Pilsner (I thought it tasted like a Pilsner, apparently lagers are pilsners...Pilsner used to indicate "from Pilsen" because it had the best water but now it doesn't mean anything). She recommended a bottled Pilsner I'd never seen before for next time, and I left with three great beers I'd never had before. I don't know if the plastic bottle aesthetic affects the taste--maybe there should be a glass growler option--but it definitely makes for worriless park drinking.

An awesome, tiny spot with a great beer selection. There's something for everyone in there, and Masha knows her stuff. It's nice having somewhere you can breeze through and grab some craft beer on your way back home. After all, you can't drink just whiskey in the shower.

I'm not sure how it took me so long to discover this awesome beer store merely 2-tenths of a mile from my apartment. Wandered in today on my way back from brunch. 5-7 bucks for a 25-oz. plastic bottle filled with 1 of 10 options from the unique pressurized tap system might be the best beer option around. I'll definitely frequent this place, if not for the beer, then for the hilarity of the Belarusian owner's wit.

Masha and Vitality. I am glad your shop is 8 blocks away or I would be there every day. I love the selection, the prices, the pressurized tap system and your friends bagel chips. My dog is a fan too.