In the competitive craft beer market, breweries are finding success through specialization in specific styles. Wild East Brewing Co. in Brooklyn, New York, breaks this mold by excelling in multiple beer niches, including Czech lagers, Belgian ales, and classic English ales. This versatility allows them to cater to a wide variety of beer enthusiasts while maintaining high-quality standards. Notably, their mixed-fermentation ales appeal to both beer lovers and wine enthusiasts, showcasing their innovative brews. Chris O'Leary highlights the brewery's extensive range, stating that if customers can't find a beer they like, they likely just don't like beer.
"When people ask me what to order at Wild East, my usual response is, 'whatever you like,'" says Chris O'Leary, the New York-based author of the Brew York and Beyond newsletter, which focuses both on NYC craft beer and the over 3,000 breweries he's visited worldwide. "They've managed to create great beers across nearly every imaginable style category. I like to say they specialize in everything - if they don't have a beer you like, you probably just don't like beer."
Challenge accepted: Wild East co-founder Lindsay Steen says their foeder-aged, mixed-fermentation ales also speak wine enthusiasts' language, and those people are often surprised when they try one and realize they actually do like beer.
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