90 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • SEPTEMBER 2018
GARVIES POINT CRAFT BREWERY:
ON THE WATERFRONT By BERNIE KILKELLY
Garvies Point Craft Brewery in
Glen Cove nearly tripled its capacity
this spring to meet growing demand,
making one of Long Island’s most
inventive breweries also among the
region’s fastest growing.
Cofounder Ben Kossoff has
dreamed of going pro since he
apprenticed at Greenport Harbor
Brewing Co. After winning the Pride
of Brooklyn Homebrew Competition,
he and his friend Mark Scoroposki
made that dream a reality in 2015,
when they opened a 2,250-squarefoot
facility. With word of mouth
spreading quickly, Garvies Point
beers were soon on tap at bars across
LI, they opened a tasting room a year
later, and began canning beers last
year.
“We were brewing on a 3.5-barrel
system before and are now running
a 10-barrel system,” says Kossoff, who
heads self-distributed brewing operations
while Scoroposki oversees
the business side. “With the added
capacity, we are now canning beers
every two weeks instead of just once
a month.”
The expanded capacity allows
Garvies Point to add new beers to its
offerings, which already include a variety
of hop-forward India Pale Ales
(IPAs), sour ales, lagers, and dark
beers including porter and stout.
Kossoff has been at the forefront
of brewing New England-style IPAs,
known for their hazy, unfiltered appearance
and citrusy aromas. Among
them are Gone Astray, Cast Astray,
and Sea Spray IPA.
Garvies Point has also experimented
with sour ales similar to Belgian
style lambics that are fermented
with wild yeast and fruit. Its Sour
Batch Series includes Blueberry Mosaic,
Peaches & Cream, and Pineapple
Galaxy Cream.
Kossoff brews other traditional
beer styles including a German-style
Kolsch and Battalion 5 Pilsner, a crisp
light lager with Saaz and Hallertau
Blanc hops. Another crowd pleaser
is Paddle Bender Imperial Vanilla
Porter, a rich dark brew with intense
vanilla aroma. Last fall, the brewery
obtained 55-gallon bourbon barrels
from Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon
distillery in Kentucky, which were
used to brew a Bourbon Barrel Aged
version of Paddle Bender, giving it a
distinctive aroma and flavor.
Just in time for Oktoberfest season
beginning in September, Garvies
Point will introduce a traditional German
Marzen ale, Tauktoberfest. Grab
a mug at the Mansion at Glen Cove’s
Oktoberfest from Sept. 29 to 30.
“Nice caramel malts and spicy hops
will give this beer a true essence of
the fall season,” Kossoff says.
Garvies Point Craft Brewery is
located at 1 Garvies Point Rd. in Glen
Cove. They can be reached at 516-277-
2787 or garviespointbrewing.com.
Bernie Kilkelly is the editor and
publisher of LIBeerGuide.com.
PRESS BUZZ: MAIN DISH
Garvies Point’s JuiceBreak is a
New England-style IPA.
at The
Mansion at Glen Cove
Saturday, September 29th 1pm-8pm
Sunday, September 30th 12pm-6pm
200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542
BE THERE FOR THE BEST-OF-THE-FEST AT THE MANSION’S
FOURTH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND.
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
EVENTBRITE EARLY BIRD SALE
$15 GENERAL ADMISSION
WE’VE GOT BEER!
Hoist a stein (or 2) of special Oktoberfest beers
and seasonal Fall craft brews.
WE’VE GOT FUN!
Sam Adam Stein Hoisting competition ＆ prizes on Saturday
Best Dressed Contest on Sunday
Enjoy Live Music by Eddie Forman (Sat) & The Bratwurst Boys (Sun)
WE’VE GOT FAMILY FEST ON SUNDAY!
Take all of Saturday’s Oktoberfest spirit; add Face Painting, a Clown, and Schuhplattler
Dancers, and you’ve got a Sunday the whole family can enjoy!
Free admission for kids under 6!
(Limited to 2 kids per adult, Sunday only, with purchase of adult wristband or “e” ticket)
Bring your Friends & Family to The Mansion for The Best-of-the-Fest
We have a large tent so this event is rain or shine!
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