Mark and Kevin bring back samples from Fifth Hammer Brewing after judging for the National Homebrew Contest.

Fifth Hammer Brewing

10-28 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
www.fifthhammerbrewing.com/

Opened in later 2017 by Chris Cuzme and his business partner David Scharfstein. Cuzme was a longtime homebrewer and was the president of the NYC Homebrewer’s Guild for a time. Fifth Hammer operates a 15 barrel brewhaus which it uses to produce a wide array of styles and flavors.

Beer #1: Amarillo Pillow

Style: Pilsner
ABV: 6%
Flavor Text: “This smooth lager was lightly dry-hopped with Amarillo Hops, adding soft citrus and floral notes to our classic Pilsner.”

• Mark: Pint
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Bomber

Beer #2: One Mash Two Smash

Style: Grisette
ABV: 5.5%
Flavor Text: “Collaboration with Kelly Taylor of KelSo brewed with 100% New York grown male and hops, this farm ale is fruity with notes of ripe persimmon, nectarine, soft citrus and marshmallow.”

Ratings:

• Mark: Pint
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Bomber

Beer #3: Schedule 40

Style: American Stout!
ABV: 5.6%
Flavor Text: “This dark beer is roasty with notes of cocoa powder, smoke & mint. And the name? Not an IRS form but the most popular thickness of industrial pipe. It’s what all of our table bases and bathroom TP stands are made from. So sexy.”

Ratings:

• Mark: Pint
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Bomber