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The 'Alewife' creator of potions both medicinal & spiritual. 

 

Founded by wife/husband Roz & Patrick Donagher in 2021, Alewife Brewing is the only all-immigrant-run brewery in New York City with its two Irish owners and a Latino brewer Chris Mercedes at the helm. Alewife Brewing builds on a two-decade history of the Donaghers operating some of New York City’s most beloved craft beer havens including Rattle N Hum, The Jeffrey and Fools Gold. A long-standing dream to own and operate an immigrant-run NYC brewery based on the family values that made their Manhattan bar ventures a huge success finally came to fruition with the opening of Alewife Brewing in Sunnyside Queens. 

Paying tribute to the historical roles that women played in bringing peace to past societies with an abundant love of nature and prowess for brewing delicious beer, the Donaghers named their brewery after the “Alewives" of centuries past. Alewife Brewing takes its name from the “Alewives” who brewed elixirs for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Alewives of ancient times brewed potions for shamanistic rituals with locally grown psychedelics. The beer at Alewife Brewing has an aim, a purpose, and a dream, to bring our community of imbibers as close to a transcendental experience as legally possible!

The Donaghers believe that delicious beers should be enjoyed amongst friends and family while also celebrating a tradition dating back thousands of years that’s always had a great sense of community connection at the heart of it all.


Interested in adding our exceptional beers at your establishment? 
info@alewife.beer
#TASTEISLIFE

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Taproom

Taproom with indoor and outdoor seating at 41-11 39th Street, Sunnyside
 

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - Midnight
Friday: 2pm - Midnight
Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - Midnight

Happy Hour Monday to Friday open until 6pm.

Taproom drinks and snacks

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Events
  • Mon, Jul 14
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    A songwriter showcase hosted by Astoria Music Collective featuring Paul & Aly, Kate Katigbak, Eddie D & The Guarantee, & Patrick Stevens. We'll also have food from Arepaz Colombianas!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 15
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Weekly trivia hosted by NYC Trivia League!
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 17
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Bingo meets an epic drag show! We'll also be hosting our friends at Chaat Dog (@chaatdog) as our food pop-up for the evening!
  • Fri, Jul 18
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Part of our weekly live music series! And we'll be hosting our friends Super Chori (@superchoriny) as a food pop-up for the evening
  • Sat, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Enjoy some delicious stuffed shells with your drinks!
  • Mon, Jul 21
    Jul 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    We'll also be hosting our friends at Chaat Dog (@chaatdog) as our food pop-up for the evening!
  • Thu, Jul 24
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Showcasing NYC based breweries & bars with some of the funniest comedians in the city
  • Jul 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Part of our weekly live music series! We'll also be hosting our friends at Makan Fusion (@makanfusion) as our food pop-up for the evening!
  • Sat, Jul 26
    Alewife Brewing
    Jul 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Enjoy a sandwich on handmade focaccia along with our drinks!
  • Mon, Jul 28
    Jul 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    We'll also have locally made empanadas for sale!
  • Fri, Aug 01
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 01, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Part of our weekly live music series! We'll also be hosting our friends, The Wandering Shuckers (@thewanderingshuckersco), as our food pop-up for the evening!
  • Sat, Aug 02
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 02, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Enjoy some handmade Colombian arepas with your drinks!
  • Fri, Aug 08
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Part of our weekly live music series! And we'll be hosting our friends Cherub Stuffed Shells (@cherub.nyc) as a food pop-up for the evening
  • Sat, Aug 09
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 09, 2025, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Enjoy some Desi-American Street Food with your drinks!
  • Sun, Aug 17
    Aug 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Come enjoy some Peruvian loaded fries with your drinks!
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 18
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Psychedelic funk rock jam
  • Fri, Aug 22
    Alewife Brewing
    Aug 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Part of our weekly live music series! And we'll be hosting our friends Cherub Stuffed Shells (@cherub.nyc) as a food pop-up for the evening
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 24
    Aug 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Alewife Brewing, 41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
    Come enjoy some Peruvian loaded fries with your drinks!
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We offer home delivery to residents in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan & Long Island.

You MUST have have a valid ID & show before accepting delivery.

We only ship beer within New York State.

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If you are interested in performing at Alewife, please reach out to Astoria Music Collective. They book all of our musical acts. They can be reached at astoriamusiccollective@gmail.com

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