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The best breweries in Brooklyn

The rise and fall–and then rise again–of Brooklyn’s brewing industry is a remarkable story. Brooklyn had 45 breweries at the beginning of the 20th century, but zero by 1976. A dozen years later, former journalist Steve Hindy and a partner launched Brooklyn Brewery, which has been followed by 19 others in the ensuing years. These are the best breweries...