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NYC's Best "Only In New York" Beers

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Jaya Saxena

Published Feb 16, 2011

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Via YelpBlue & Gold: The cheap scotch and pool table might be the main draws at this East Village standby, but it's also the only place in the city to find their Blue & Gold lager. The hay-colored pints are light but flavorful, enough to be refreshing in the summer but still hearty and filling in the winter. And for $4 (or $5 for that an a shot of SoCo), you can't beat the price. It's pretty much the reason we look at anyone who orders PBR in there with disdain. 79 E 7th Street, (212) 473-8918

 

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With the new Brooklyn Brewery opening and more and more bars offering extensive local brew options, it's clear that New Yorkers are consistently choosing tasty microbrews over Bud Light. And in that quest for hometown beer, sometimes you have to go to the source. Above is our guide to the city's best microbrews that are named for the bars in which they're served and often available only at that location. You can even use the map to go on your own beer tour of the city! Or you can just stay at one and drink all day. We don't judge.

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