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- About Other Half Brewing Co. — The East Coast DDH IPA Icon
- What American Beer Geeks Are Saying — Local Review Roundup
- Top 5 Signature Beers — Ranked by Untappd Rating
- How to Buy in Japan — Importers & Shops
- Position in DDH IPA Culture — Why Other Half Is Special
- Other Half Brewing Co.のLocation・アクセス
- Related Brewery Articles
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1. Where is Other Half Brewing Co. located?
- Q2. What is Other Half Brewing Co.’s Untappd rating?
- Q3. Where can I buy their beers in Japan?
- Q4. DDH IPAとはどんなビアStyleですか？
- Q5. What are Other Half Brewing Co.’s signature beers?
- Q6. How many taprooms does Other Half Brewing Co. have?
- Q7. Other Half Brewing Co.はどのようなStyleのビールを造っていますか？
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About Other Half Brewing Co. — The East Coast DDH IPA Icon
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brewery Name | Other Half Brewing Co. |
| Location | 195 Centre St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA |
| Founded | 2014年 |
| Founders | Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan, Andrew Burman |
| Official Website | otherhalfbrewing.com |
| @otherhalfnyc | |
| Untappd Rating | 4.21/5 (6.79M check-ins) |
| Registered Beers | 1,931 varieties |
| Specialties | Hazy IPA / DDH DIPA / Imperial Stout |
Other Half Brewing Co. is a craft brewery founded in 2014 in Brooklyn by Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan, and Andrew Burman. With the simple mission of “brewing the beer we want to drink, in a company we want to be a part of,” they rapidly grew to embody the “Other Half” of the craft beer industry.
In just over 10 years since founding, they have reached a staggering scale of over 6.79 million cumulative check-ins on Untappd and 1,931 registered beer varieties. With approximately 400,000 unique users and over 34,000 monthly check-ins, they have firmly established themselves as one of the premier breweries on America’s East Coast.
7 Taprooms — A Rapidly Expanding Network
Other Half Brewing Co. has expanded its taprooms from the Brooklyn flagship to locations across the United States.
| Location | City | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street (Flagship) | Brooklyn, NY | The original 2014 location. Carroll Gardens/Red Hook/Gowanus area |
| Domino Park | Brooklyn, NY | Waterfront location with Manhattan skyline views |
| Rockefeller Center | Manhattan, NY | Urban taproom on the south side of Rockefeller Plaza |
| Finger Lakes | Bloomfield, NY | Located in the renowned Finger Lakes wine region |
| Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Downtown location inside Seneca One Tower |
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Expansion into the competitive Fishtown beer district |
| Washington D.C. | Washington, DC | Expansion to the capital (1401 Okie St NE) |
Leading the DDH IPA Culture
Other Half Brewing Co. has established itself as the No.1 on the East Coast in the field of Hazy IPAs utilizing DDH (Double Dry Hopping) techniques. DDH stands for “Double Dry Hopped,” a technique that uses more than double the amount of hops compared to standard dry hopping. The dank aroma and intense hop flavors produced by this technique are Other Half’s greatest appeal.
VinePair has described them as “one of the most important breweries of the past decade,” while Hop Culture ranks them as “the No.1 Hazy IPA brewery in Brooklyn.” Men’s Journal has called them “a brewery that will be hyped forever,” indicating an extremely high level of industry recognition.
What American Beer Geeks Are Saying — Local Review Roundup
Untappd Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Brewery Rating | 4.21/5.0 |
| Total Check-ins | 6,790,000+ |
| Unique Users | 399,841 |
| Monthly Check-ins | 34,463 |
| Registered Beers | 1,931 varieties |
| Total Ratings | 5,343,896 |
BeerAdvocate Ratings
Other Half Brewing (Centre Street) has a rating of 4.15/5.0 (327 reviews) on BeerAdvocate. Other locations also receive high ratings.
- Buffalo: 4.28/5.0
- Finger Lakes: 4.16/5.0
- Philadelphia: 4.15/5.0
- Washington DC: 4.15/5.0
For individual beers, Forever Ever scored 91 points and Other Half IPA scored 89 points.
Reputation in the US Community
In the American craft beer community, Other Half is widely recognized as “an essential name when discussing Hazy IPA.” Here are the key points of evaluation.
- Quality Consistency: “Their IPAs are clearly brewed by experts with intentional flavor profiles”
- Uniqueness: “Each beer has its own distinct identity, making it hard to pick just one favorite”
- DDH Pioneer: “Pioneers who popularized the Double Dry Hopped technique for mainstream consumers”
- Collaboration Culture: Actively producing collaboration beers with numerous breweries
Top 5 Signature Beers — Ranked by Untappd Rating
1. All Citra Everything — Untappd 4.3/5
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Imperial / Double Hazy IPA |
| ABV | 8.5% |
| Untappd評価 | 4.3/5.0（74,038レーティング） |
| Check-ins | 121,668 |
| Hops | Citra (with lupulin powder addition) |
Other Halfの最高評価ビール。Citraホップのみを使用し、さらにCitraルプリンパウダーで二度目のドライホッピングを施した究極のシングルホップDIPA。12万チェックインを超える圧倒的な人気を誇ります。「ドライなニューイングランドStyleのHazy DIPA。舌先にフローラルなフレーバー、喉の奥にドライでグラッシーなフィニッシュ」と評されています。
2. National Broccoli Day — Untappd 4.30/5
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Imperial / Double Hazy IPA |
| ABV | 8.5% |
| Untappd評価 | 4.30/5.0（1,924レーティング） |
| Check-ins | 2,330 |
| Hops | Simcoe, Mosaic Cryo, Riwaka, HBC1019, Citra Incognito, Citra |
A Hazy Imperial IPA characterized by aromas of lychee, peach ring, passion fruit, and pineapple. The name derives from “National Broccoli Day,” accompanied by the humorous catchphrase “Let’s make it a bank holiday!”
3. Broccoli — Untappd 4.3/5
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Imperial / Double IPA |
| ABV | 7.9% |
| Untappd評価 | 4.3/5.0（70,064レーティング） |
| Check-ins | 106,783 |
| Hops | Strata, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Simcoe + lupulin powder |
The origin of Other Half’s flagship series “Broccoli.” Brewed with a base of generous wheat and oats, using four hop varieties — Strata, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, and Simcoe — followed by a second hopping with Simcoe and Mosaic lupulin powder. It boasts unwavering popularity with over 100,000 check-ins.
4. Florets — Untappd 4.13/5
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Hazy IPA |
| ABV | 6.6% |
| Untappd評価 | 4.13/5.0（16,080レーティング） |
| Check-ins | 20,007 |
| Hops | Blanc, Simcoe, Cascade, Mosaic (3x amount) |
A sessionable Hazy IPA designed as “a more drinkable Broccoli.” It features Blanc, Simcoe, and Cascade, plus Mosaic at triple the usual amount. At ABV 6.6%, it’s relatively mild yet delivers solid hop flavor.
5. Green City — Flagship IPA
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | IPA（New England / Hazy） |
| Characteristics | Peach ring, grapefruit, mango, tropical candy |
| Base | Creamy body with heavy oat usage |
Other Half’s flagship IPA. It features juicy aromas of peach ring, grapefruit, mango, and tropical candy, with a creamy body derived from oats. It’s highly regarded for its well-balanced flavor that avoids being overly sweet.
How to Buy in Japan — Importers & Shops
Other Half Brewing Co. beers are available through the following Japanese importers and shops.
Major Importers
| Importer / Shop | URL | Price Range (473ml can) |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Craft | cowboycraftjapan.com | 要確認（Official Websiteで確認推奨） |
| AROME | arome.jp | From ¥1,694 (tax incl.) |
| Pull UP | pullup.beer | From ¥1,800 (tax incl.) |
| Sin Clear Family | sinclearfam.com | ¥1,800-¥1,980 (tax incl.) |
| Craft Beer Scissors | craftbeers.thebase.in | 要確認（Official Websiteで確認推奨） |
| Hopbuds (Nagoya) | hopbudsnagoya.com | 要確認（Official Websiteで確認推奨） |
| Beer OWLE | beerowle.com | 要確認（Official Websiteで確認推奨） |
| WITCH CRAFT MARKET | witchcraftmarket.com | 要確認（Official Websiteで確認推奨） |
Price Range: Typically around ¥1,694-¥1,980 (tax incl.) for a 473ml can. DDH and Imperial varieties run about ¥1,980, while standard IPAs are around ¥1,800. Since most stock arrives via air freight in small quantities, availability is usually limited. We recommend purchasing early if interested.
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Position in DDH IPA Culture — Why Other Half Is Special
Other Half Brewing Co. is at the center of the DDH IPA movement on America’s East Coast. Alongside Hop Butcher For The World (Chicago) and Trillium Brewing (Boston), they are sometimes referred to as America’s “Big Three of Hazy IPA.”
Key characteristics include:
- Active Use of Lupulin Powder: Using lupulin powder — concentrated hop essential oils — for second dry hopping. This achieves explosive hop aroma while minimizing grassy astringency
- Heavy Use of Oats and Wheat: A grain bill that produces the creamy mouthfeel and hazy appearance essential to Hazy IPAs
- Limited Release Culture: Many beers are sold exclusively on can release days, creating the passionate fan following known as “line culture”
- Collaboration Spirit: Contributing to the vitalization of the entire craft beer scene through active collaborations with other breweries
同じ東海岸でも、ボストンのTrilliumがクリーンでバランス重視のHazy IPAを志向するのに対し、Other Halfはよりダンクで攻撃的なホップ感を追求する傾向があります。西海岸のAlmanac Beer Co.のような洗練されたアプローチとも異なる、ブルックリンらしいラフでパワフルなStyleが持ち味です。
Other Half Brewing Co.のLocation・アクセス
Flagship: Centre Street Taproom
Address: 195 Centre St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
Nearest Station: Smith-9th Street (F/G lines)
Area: Intersection of Carroll Gardens / Red Hook / Gowanus districts
Located in Brooklyn’s redeveloping Gowanus district, the space features a rugged character from a renovated warehouse. The taproom offers close-up views of the brewing equipment, where visitors can enjoy the latest beer releases on-site.
Related Brewery Articles
If you’re interested in Other Half Brewing Co., check out these other breweries also known for their DDH IPAs.
- Hop Butcher For The World (Chicago) Complete Guide — Leading Midwest Hazy IPA brewery. Untappd 4.14
- Trillium Brewing Company (Boston) Complete Guide — RateBeer world #3, a legendary Hazy IPA brewery
- Almanac Beer Co. Arrives in Japan! — A powerhouse brewery from California
- DDH/TDH Beer Complete Guide — From dry hopping basics to practice
- What is Dank? A Complete Guide to the “Dank” Aroma in Craft Beer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Where is Other Half Brewing Co. located?
2014年にアメリカ・ニューヨーク州ブルックリンで創業したクラフトビールブルワリーです。Sam Richardson、Matt Monahan、Andrew Burmanの3人が「自分たちが飲みたいビールを造る」というミッションでFoundedしました。現在はブルックリン本店を含む全米7拠点でタップルームを展開しています。
Q2. What is Other Half Brewing Co.’s Untappd rating?
Overall Brewery Ratingは4.21/5.0で、Total Check-insは679万件以上、登録ビール数は1,931種類です。代表作のAll Citra Everythingは4.3/5.0（74,038レーティング）、Broccoliは4.3/5.0（70,064レーティング）と非常に高い評価を獲得しています。
Q3. Where can I buy their beers in Japan?
日本では複数のインポーターが取り扱っています。アローム、Pull UP、Sin Clear Family、Cowboy Craft、Craft Beer Scissors、Hopbuds、Beer OWLE、WITCH CRAFT MARKETなどのオンラインショップで購入可能です。473ml缶で¥1,694〜¥1,980（税込）が一般的な価格帯です。ただし数量限定の入荷が多いため、在庫状況は各ショップのOfficial Websiteで確認推奨です。
Q4. DDH IPAとはどんなビアStyleですか？
DDH stands for “Double Dry Hopped,” a technique that performs the dry hopping process two or more times. This produces stronger hop aromas and juicy, rich flavors. Other Half is a pioneer of this technique, and by using lupulin powder (concentrated hop essential oils), they achieve explosive aromas while minimizing vegetal bitterness. For more details, see our DDH Complete Guide.
Q5. What are Other Half Brewing Co.’s signature beers?
Their highest-rated beer is All Citra Everything (Untappd 4.3/5, ABV 8.5%), an Imperial Hazy IPA using only Citra hops. The Broccoli series (4.3/5, ABV 7.9%) is also popular, with variants National Broccoli Day (4.30/5) and Florets (4.13/5) also receiving high marks. The flagship IPA Green City is beloved as a staple offering.
Q6. How many taprooms does Other Half Brewing Co. have?
As of March 2026, they operate taprooms at 7 locations across the US: Brooklyn flagship (Centre Street), Brooklyn Domino Park, Manhattan Rockefeller Center, Finger Lakes (Bloomfield), Buffalo, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
Q7. Other Half Brewing Co.はどのようなStyleのビールを造っていますか？
Hazy IPA / DDH IPAが代名詞ですが、Imperial Stout（ペストリースタウト）も高い評価を得ています。登録ビール数は1,931種類と非常に多く、限定リリースの「缶リリース日」に新作を次々と発表するStyleが特徴です。IPAだけでも数百種類のバリエーションが存在します。
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