Esteemed Brooklyn brewery drops mouthwatering summer lineup

A variety of craft styles for summer sipping

By Mark Stock Published June 13, 2025

Threes Brewing cans. — Threes Brewing

Threes Brewing in Brooklyn is ready for summer. The acclaimed New York City outfit has released a handful of beers, just in time for vacation season. Beer styles covered include lagers, pilsners, and even a non-alcoholic hop water.

The beers are available for nationwide shipping or can be picked up at one of the brand’s NYC outposts. First up, Sidenote, a hard seltzer brewed with Mosaic hops and pineapple. It’s a refreshing option built for hot days, coming in at just 5% ABV.

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Next, Gender Neutral, a beer that celebrates Pride Month. The brew is a pale lager treated to lemon zest and is 4.5% ABV. Then, there’s Don’t Blink, a west coast Pilsner made with five different hop varieties and an ABV of 5.7%.

Next, Luger Lager, a Bavarian beer made in collaboration with NYC’s Peter Luger Steak House. Lastly, the aptly-named Plot Twist, a non-alcoholic drink made with hops that drinks like a sparkling water. Threes is also doing a Summer of Pils 8-pack that includes some of its most beloved Pilsners.

It’s yet another beer drop from a craft circuit that’s embracing the summer with intriguing new options. We’ve already seen some fine options and are excited for what’s next. Keep it right here for the latest on that front.

Threes Brewing started in 2014 and has since grown to include four pubs in the New York area. In 2024, it was named “brewery of the year” at the Great American Beer Festival. The label is led by brewer Josh Penney.

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