Let's say you're tired of drinking plain old beer, but you're not ready to abandon ship just quite yet. We've got just the thing: step right up to the lido deck and slip into a beer cocktail. And we're not just talking about micheladas (though Papacito's in Greenpoint does make a killer version). No, we're talking about the good stuff, the fluffily profiled-by-the-Times stuff, with fancy bitters and pretty garnishes. And, usually, extra booze piled on top of the beer! Here's where to find some of the best beer cocktails in the city: more ›

In the middle of the 19th century, more than 12 Brooklyn breweries were busy producing suds within the same 12-block square Williamsburg neighborhood—the so-called Brewer's Row—on the daily. A history focused group named Urban Oyster now leads walking tours of the area every weekend, retracing long gone hops with steps. Tour features include a peek at the two remaining Brewers' Row 19th century buildings, a pit stop at the Brooklyn Brewery, some snacks, tastings, and a lot of breweriana. Tours take three hours; more information is here. In other news, a massive home brew and beer themed cook-off is happening this Sunday at the Bell House. It's beer revival time! more ›