So it’s getting to be nice out…and my favorite bar has noticed!
The Diamond is bringing back their summer hours as of MAY 1st!
Starting off this wonderful season of early afternoon drinking at one of New York’s finest beer establishments is
Fun-Raiser 12
East New York Farms
Saturday, 5/1, Noon-6pm
- Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sierra Nevada Brewing with a homebrew demo out back.
- Bring your own grillables…the Weber will be lit!
- All sales of Sierra Nevada and Anchor Steam products donated to East New York Farms between 2-4pm
The Diamond will feature the classics: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Anchor Steam Beer. These are two beers that have set the stage for American brewers, as well as created two truly American styles of beer: the American Pale Ale and the Steam Beer. They will also have the very special Fritz and Ken Ale which is a collaboration between these two pioneering brewmasters. Fritz and Ken’s Ale is a stout with a hint of smoke malt and a great deal of alcohol. A special treat that will only be brewed once…get it while it’s here. Additional details about the event:
In 1980, Ken Grossman opened Sierra Nevada brewing Company in Chico, CA brewing bold creations on used dairy equipment. Although his brewhouse has grown, he celebrates his 30-year anniversary with the same passion, making several collaborative one-time brews with other early West Coast craft beer pioneers. The first is a strong stout co-brewed with Fritz Maytag of Anchor Brewing. Ken and Fritz will donate their proceeds from sales of this beer to the local library system and community college in the Chico area.These guys started from humble beginnings on whatever equipment they could find. So, in honor of this anniversary, we’re having a demo with the NYC Homebrewers Guild out back. Watch and learn about the beauty of brewing on the smallest scale.Also, we will be answering the brewers’ charitable call at this event. Between 2-4p, all sales of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Anchor Steam, and Fritz & Ken’s Stout will be donated by the Diamond to East New York Farms.
and then the following weekend….
Fun-Raiser 13
Bushwick Inlet Park Benefit!
Saturday, 5/8, 2-5pm
- $3 bratwursts
- Season opener for Southern Tier, Hop Sun ($5)
- Sales in the yard donated to landscaping at Bushwick Inlet
- that means the brats and Hop Sun!
This is one thing that all North Brooklyn residents should all be excited about and supporting! Come on out and help get us a new park!
Back yard parties at The Diamond are now a summer tradition for me, and it’s not the same without Southern Tier’s Hop Sun. Hop Sun is a self proclaimed wheat beer, but in actuality it is much more than that…it drinks like a pale ale, and satisfies both fans of wheat beer and those who hate it. Hop Sun is a crowd pleaser, and perfect to wash down all the brats you can eat! Additional info:
One block south of the Diamond, the Bushwick Inlet lays fouled by industry and inaccessible to the public. However, one day, we can make it a beautiful waterfront park for North Brooklyn. In fact, two neighborhood organizations want to start beautifying the area by landscaping the public sidewalk at the mouth of the inlet. Let’s help raise the money to make this new landscaping a reality.
On May 8th, all proceeds from the cookout in our backyard will be donated to the effort. Folks from Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth will be there to tell you what’s up with this exciting project. Come down, party, and get involved!
Come out and support these two special causes with great people, delicious beverages, and tasty meats!
The real kicker is….Starting on May 2nd EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY the DIAMOND will OPEN at 2PM!!!
Who knows maybe we will get some of those awesome Caddy Shack Happy Hours again?
Weekend afternoon drinking…it doesn’t get much better than that!
Lots of excitement going on at this little bar, and they are all signs that summer is almost here!
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The Diamond is located at
43 Franklin St
(between Quay St & Calyer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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- more on the Diamond can be found here.
- check out The Diamond’s website for up to date tap lists!
- These photos were taken at The Diamond, and are from the White Lodge. If you would like to use these photos please link back to the flickr page, and credit the White Lodge. More posts featuring photos from the White Lodge can be found here.
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