About
Founded in 2011, Finback Brewery is born from a passion for brewing and experimentation. After a long search combing through back streets, along canals, under bridges and industrial no-mans lands, braving collapsing roofs and cardboard box jungles the brewery found a space in Queens in 2013. Armed with a 20 barrel brewhouse, Finback released its first beers brewed in Queens in January 2014. The brewery is proud to call Queens home and become a part of the diverse and rich culture of the borough. We’re excited to be one of NYC’s newest breweries and to make NYC culture even better.

Our aim is to make great beer following our passion for flavor and complexity from quality ingredients and small batch artisanal brewing. We brew fun, unique beers made for enjoyment. We like it hoppy and complex, roasty and smoky, strong and sippable to sessionable and gulpable. Most importantly it’s something to drink with friends, in the backyard, at the beach and at the bar. We make beer because we like to drink it delicious and fresh and because we like to smile.
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Mansquito (19868) reviewed
Land from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
At the source: pours hazy gold with a white head. Aroma is lightly citrusy, bright, and lightly flowery. Taste is lightly juicy. Low bitterness. Pretty light.
Tried on 18 Sep 2016 at 14:54
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Brand New Family from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
8/10
Tried on 15 Sep 2016 at 15:11
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Space Case from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft - pours yellow white head - nose/taste of kiwi, lactose sourness, sour wheat and light tropical citrus - lighter body
Tried from Draft on 07 Sep 2016 at 13:56
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Heliopause from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft - pours guava orange white head - nose/taste of cherry, oak, funky barrel, vinous notes - medium body
Tried from Draft on 07 Sep 2016 at 13:55
trapped (8673) reviewed
Lapis Lazuli from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
6.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draught. Clear golden yellow with large whitish head, faint citrus peel aroma, low carbonation, weak watery body, lightly bitter citrus taste, abrupt finish. Not well hopped, for sure.
Tried on 07 Sep 2016 at 13:26
Mansquito (19868) reviewed
Heliopause from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Pine Box Tock Shop, Brooklyn tap: pours hazy orange with almost no head. Aroma is berries, sourness (the smell) and some sugary malt. Taste is lightly sour. Fruity berries. More tart then sour. Not bad.
Tried from Draft on 27 Aug 2016 at 16:09
joeneugs (1999) reviewed
Southern Migration from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can from Andrew. Thanks mydude. It pours a pale yellow color with a white head. The aroma is sadly buttery with hints of citrus. The flavor is creamy with some citrus and passionfruit. low bitterness. The buttery aroma kinda ruined it for me.
Tried from Can on 26 Aug 2016 at 20:34
Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
Space Case from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draught at Row 34, 8/15/16.
Gently hazy, pale-golden-straw body is topped by a medium-sized, white head that steadily recedes to cover.
Not much kiwi in the nose, but rather honey-like malt notes, some cream-of-wheat-like character and a light, but fragrant acidity from the lactic acid. Doesn’t seem too sweet, which was my problem with most Finback beers, thus far and there’s some definite fruitiness that brightens things, with no alcohol or flaw.
Light kiwi is noticeable, adding a bit of juiciness in concert with the tart lactic character. Low carbonation could use a bit of a boost and tightening, but otherwise, this is well-attenuated and the fruit isn’t overdone/syrupy. Light grains, wheat, acid lingers...
Tried on 24 Aug 2016 at 16:43
Jow (8747) reviewed
Oscillation 005 from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 9
Tap at Rattle n Hum West. Orange pour small soapy head. Nose is lovely tropical fruit and some pine. Tastes of melon through the roof, some pineapple, citrus, light pine, white pepper, and resin. Medium bodied. Lovely
Tried from Draft on 17 Aug 2016 at 17:14
Chalumeaux (5158) reviewed
Smooth Beats Miami from Finback Brewery
10 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Poured from can bought at Redstone Andover the hazy orange with a nice white head. Aromas of tropical fruit orange grapefruit peel and some piney hops. Taste is sweet coconut tropical marzipan citrus and some hops in the finish. Very interesting combo. More of a mixed drink thing than a beer.
Tried from Can on 10 Aug 2016 at 18:17