Ryan F.
Yelp
Had beers at Wild East Brewing Co. on Saturday evening. I really liked the space and was impressed by the quantity and quality of the beers.
Quality: I feel Wild East Brewing Co. is often lost in the shuffle of the breweries in Gowanus, but it absolutely shouldn't be. My first visit was eye-opening and I will absolutely be back. The first impressive thing is the huge selection of beers they had available. They had 20 beers on draft during our visit, plus a few more in bottles. They split them into different categories, but notable were the number of farmhouse and sour beers, a clear focus. During our visit I tried Fervor & Defiance, Funhaus, Prescience Green, Cosmic Arena, Turnstyle Tinto, Noncompliance, Hypersaturate, and Monopoly: Galaxy. My favorites were Hypersaturate, a DDH DIPA, which was unbelievably smooth and Turnstyle Tinto, a Berliner Weisse, which nailed that sour balance. There were no bad beers, but Funhaus was a bit boring and would not be one I selected again.
Quantity: The size options are clearly marked, with most offering a smaller option 8-10oz and a larger option 16oz.
Value: $5-$8 for Beer Pours depending on size and selection.
Ambiance: Wild East Brewing Co. is located in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. They have set up a pretty large outdoor seating area, with a constructed covered area in the street and several other tents along the building. Walking inside I expected a warehouse feel, but it was very stylish. While it had some industrial elements, it also had sleek tables, wood finishes, and lighting that highlighted the bar area. Large barrels were visible through a back window, displaying some of the brewing process. The music selections were also on point with a fun mix of indie rock and pop.
Crowd: The brewery was fairly busy on Saturday evening. We were able to grab a seat without waiting, but there was never more than one or two open tables at a time. They are also very dog friendly, and you can expect to see dogs inside and out.
Service: They have you both order and pay via a QR code, but I appreciated that the servers and bartenders still checked in to see how everything was and provide other recommendations.
Parking: A fair amount of street parking in the area.