Comment | June 13, 2012 | By Ben Keene | Photographs by Lindsay Morris
And although the Ale House is still evolving—Rutan is working on adding more Long Island wines to the menu and plans to change the food specials roughly every 15 days—both men clearly share a vision for their young business.
Comment | April 16, 2012 | By Ben Keene | Photographs by Lindsay Morris
Peconic Beverage quenches an evolving thirst.
Comment | October 19, 2011 | By Ben Keene | Photographs by Randee Daddona
Craft beer bars multiply to meet demand.
Comment | December 20, 2010 | By Ben Keene | Photographs by Lindsay Morris
A rapidly growing brewery still relies on place-based experimentation. “The Great South Bay—how does it taste?” Jeff Glassman shouts his question over the roar of a single outboard motor. His cousin Bert Fernandez is busy steering our small craft across the wide, choppy stretch of open water, attempting to beat the sunset back to Bay [...]
Comment | August 18, 2010 | By Ben Keene | Photographs by Randee Daddona
Charting a beer trail across Long Island. Ask a beer geek where to go for great American brews and he or she will tell you Oregon, Colorado or maybe California. Long Island, often considered the refuge of beach bums and celebrity homeowners, probably wouldn’t make the top of anyone’s list. Historically, it’s enticed more wine [...]