Perfect for hanging out with friends: top 10 best beers in NYC

If you love this foamy drink, then you have probably heard about the craft beer revolution. And even more so, you belong to one of two communities - supporters of IPA or admirers of lager. The great thing about the beer revolution is that there are no wrongs, says News 10... Whatever your preference, you are welcome.

The growing brewing business is truly revolutionary in many ways. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 390% from 2010 to 2020, while consumption of the drink was declining on average. As of 2019, over 90% of California's population lived within 16 miles of a craft brewery.

Striving for the new

Like all revolutions, this one too began with a desire for change—as the overthrow of the old and monopoly. In 2010, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), the world's two largest brewers, accounted for approximately 77% of total US beer sales, with a larger share by the end of the decade.

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Having tasted the innovations and variety of craft breweriesconsumers demand a higher quality product and are willing to pay more for it. Over the past decade, beer prices have risen by 33%.

The increase in the number of microbreweries, taverns, beer and craft breweries in this sector has also led to a huge increase in jobs over the same period. Wherein the number of employees breweries increased by 55%. The industry has been particularly hard hit by shutdowns and social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, spending on local sales accounted for 50% of the total craft beer industry sales. In 2020, the industry was hit by an estimated $6 billion and lost more than 22 jobs.

Another important by-product of the booming craft beer industry is the sense of community it has created. Supporting small businesses like local breweries and taverns is a way for people to come together through beer and appreciate the revival of a thousand year old brewing tradition.

If you've ever wondered what's the most popular beer in your home state, we've got the answer. stacker compiled a list of the highest rated beers in New York using ratings from Beer Advocate... 8 of the 10 beers on the list are from the Other Half Brewing Company.

10 Triple Cream (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,47 / 5 (161 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA – New
- England - Fortress: 10,0%

9. Triple Mylar Daydream (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,5/5 (87 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA – New
- England - Fortress: 11,3%

8 Triple Citra Daydream (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,5/5 (201 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA – New
- England - Fortress: 10,5%

7. Double Dry Hopped Double Citra Daydream (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,49 / 5 (323 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA
- New England - Alcohol: 8,5%

6. Double Dry Hopped All Citra Everything (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,5 / 5 (598 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA – New
- England - Fortress: 8,5%

5. Double Barrel Jesus (Evil Twin Brewing)
- Rating: 4,5/5 (822 ratings)
- Type of beer: Stout - American Imperial
- Imperial - Fortress: 12,0%

4. Imperial Biscotti Break - Bourbon barrel aging (Evil Twin Brewing)
- Rating: 4,5 / 5 (1688 ratings)
- Type of beer: Stout - American
- Imperial - Fortress: 11,5%

3. Double Dry Hopped Double Mosaic Daydream (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,52 / 5 (471 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA
- New England - Alcohol: 8,5%

2.Double Dry Hopped Mylar Bags (Other Half Brewing Company)
- Rating: 4,52 / 5 (617 ratings)
– Type of beer: IPA
- New England - Toughness: 8,5%

1. Double Dry Hopped Double Mosaic Dream (Other Half Brewing Company)
   - Rating: 4,52 / 5 (694 ratings)
   – Type of beer: IPA
   - New England - Alcohol: 8,5%