Spritzenhaus

There's one word to describe this Greenpoint temple to brew: massive. With 6,000 square feet, the bar may not have room for every beer lover in Brooklyn, but it sure comes close. The garden is from the folks who operate the classic LES bar Spitzer's, so you're in good hands when you grab a table next to those gigantic garage doors that open and let in the air. There are 25 options available on the draft. Damn. And no matter how crowded this place gets, there shouldn't be much of wait. The beers are served at different stations throughout the bar, keeping the seconds separating you from your beer to a minimum. A hearty menu of Teutonic snacks provides ample solids to soak up the suds.

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