TØRST

You're coming here because you're a beer snob/foodie/lover and you want exceptional, rare beers that you can't find elsewhere. If Michelin handed out stars to beer bars, this would arguably be the frontrunner in the city.

TØRST could be anywhere and it would be an escape from everything else. I've had beers here I haven't been able to find anywhere else. When you go, ask if they have any Cantillon.

If you brew beer, you must go.

If you don't brew beer and you don't call yourself a beer snob and you don't care what Cantillon is and you just want a beer and don't care who made it, avoid it.

This is a beer snob's paradise and that's great because it's not being pretentious so much as it's making beers available to people who otherwise couldn't find them.

I brew beer. I'd love to see TØRST open a Manhattan location.

Beer Stop 43
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Torst is the epitome of craft beer culture in the United States. Some of these reviews make no sense to me - Yuengling? Guiness? Come'on! If you are nice to the bartender, they'll give you a sample before you spend $11 dollars / drink. The service was great - but then again, I didn't stumble in here, complain about the price, just to leave.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. I literally traveled across the United States to try this place. It was everything I hoped it was - great collaboration beer, great beer on tap, and a good vibe. My girlfriend and I got here at 9 and didn't leave till 1:30 . We could have kept on ordering drinks, but alas, we will be back tonight.

The highlight of the night was EvilTwin/Avery collaboration brewed with Tequila. The other highlight was Viking Blod (19% ABV) which really didn't taste like too strong and ultimately resulted in the night becoming hazy.

I also really recommend the Torst Front room.

Yes, the prices have a tendency to be a bit on the higher end, but this is really the only bar in America where you can find these unique brews.

F Yea! Hi5!

This place is a prime example of what is wrong with the Greenpoint/Willy-B drinking establishments.
1. Too many beers on tap, none of which are worth a damn. Can't you throw in a Guinness or Yuengling tap for Christsakes? I don't need to spend $11 to find out I hate something.
2. Does the concept of table service completely escape you? If you are a waiter or waitress looking for work, stay in Manhattan, nobody is hiring in the 2nd Boro.
3. Is it that hard to have some food on the menu? You have an A in the window, don't be so lazy. A cheese platter is not dinner. How about a burger?
4. I know you can't control your clientele but if your place is packed with a bunch of solo bearded 20 something bros no women are going to enter and nobody with an IQ over 60 is going to stay.
5.Air Conditioning. Yes. Air Conditioning. Turn it on, people might want to be there.
6. Play music that doesn't suck.