Atlantic Hyundai's Local Business Spotlight: Long Island Breweries, Micro Brew Pubs, and More for National Beer Lovers Day

Today is National Beer Lovers Day! Since we live, work, and play right here on Long Island we thought we’d share a great list of local small business breweries to support in celebration.  Consider stopping by these businesses for a brew or booking them for a special event!  Many of them also offer cases or multipacks that you can take home for your parties, gatherings, or sell wholesale to your restaurant or cafe.  It’s a great way to directly support your neighbors and local business while helping them reach new audiences.

Did you know that the craft brewing industry has had a magnificent impact on the economy here in the US? In 2021, the industry contributed more than $75 Billion into the US economy and more than 490,000 jobs?  The beer industry itself supports more than 2 million American jobs and more than $330 billion contributed to the US Economy according to a 2020 study.  The early months of the Covid19 pandemic did shake things up a bit, and the industry is working hard to rebuild and reinvigorate jobs and production.  Supporting small breweries is a great way to help improve the economy on a local and national level!

Locally owned and operated businesses are a vital part of our community!  These businesses are the foundation of our local economy, provide diverse resources, function as community meeting centers, create meaningful connections and networks, and provide plenty of jobs to local citizens. Check out this great list:

Local Micro Breweries, Brew Pubs, and Beer Companies:

• Secatogue Brewing Company in West Islip, NY

• Barrier Brewing Co. in Oceanside, NY

• South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside, NY

• Barnshed Brewing in Hicksville, NY

• Sand City Brewing Co in Northport, NY

• Lithology Brewing Co. in Farmingdale, NY

• Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington, NY

• 27A Brewing Company in Lindenhurst, NY

• BrewSA Brewing Company in Freeport, NY

• Harbor Head Brewing Company in Northport, NY

• Lost Farmer Brewing Co. in Mineola, NY

• Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue, NY

• Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore, NY

• Bright Eye Bear Co in Long Beach, NY

• Long Beach Brewing Company in Oceanside, NY

• Small Craft Brewing Company in Amityville, NY

• Motion Craft Brewed in Massapequa Park, NY

• The Brewers Collective in Bay Shore, NY

• Old Tappan Brewing Co in Bayville, NY

A reminder about responsible, safe driving: Please, remember that even just one alcoholic beverage before driving can impair your thinking, reasoning, and coordination.  Bear in mind that generally you should wait at least one to two hours after one drink, so your body has enough time to process the beverage.  In any case, no matter where you’re going or how many people you’re with you should have at least one designated driver in attendance when you visit any bar, brew pub, or event where alcohol is served.  The safest driver is a fully sober driver!