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The New York Times
Front Burner
Florence Fabricant

“They’re the opposite of juicy, sweet New England I.P.A.s,” said Kevin Brooks, the manager of the Lower East Side beer store Top Hops, which carries several Brut I.P.A.s. “With national brands like Ommegang, you’ll see them everywhere; it’s a new all-American style,” said Chris Chou-Messina, who is the director of craft innovation at Anheuser-Busch. Ms. Chou-Messina will lead a class in Brut I.P.A. at Top Hops on March 12.
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570 Lex
The Boss of Beer

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The New York Times
Front Burner
Florence Fabricant

“...the Crowler, a 32-ounce can into which keg beer is dispensed. The can is sealed, and you’re good to go. Why is the Crowler better than a growler? Ted Kenny, the owner of Top Hops Beer Shop on the Lower East Side, which recently installed a Crowler machine, said it’s lighter to carry, won’t break, can be taken on a boat, is impervious to air and light, and will keep the beer fresh far longer than the 24-hour limit you get with a jug."
The Wall Street Journal
Urban Gardner
Ralph Gardner

"It has a vibe similar to a cigar bar where camaraderie between perfect strangers becomes automatic... In other words, beer bonhomie oozes from the handsome bar's every pore."
New York Magazine

"Whether you’re in the mood to settle in at the bar or grab a six-pack to go, Top Hops offers a modern solution for both. Beer snobs will love the expansive refrigerators that line the back walls, stocked with hundreds of craft brands...The knowledgeable staff are happy to customize a flight of samples from the rotating roster draughts."
The New York Times
For High Class Beer, Low Key Surroundings

"There's fine beer just about everywhere on their premises -- on shelves, in neatly stacked boxes, in refrigerator cases, on tap for growlers."
The New York Times
The Lower East Side as Petri Dish

"This is a friendly spot for craft-beer connoisseurs and novices alike. And the awe factor is pretty high: About 20 brews are on tap and hundreds of bottles — whose colorful labels create a sort of kaleidoscopic display — are available for purchase."
New York Magazine
The Absolute Best Beer Store in New York 2016

"There are 750 different beer options available in cans and bottles, 20 constantly rotating selections on tap and a steady supply of sought after brews."
The Sunday Times Travel Magazine
(London)
Total Guide New York

“I want to mingle with the locals. Where should I stay, hang out, shop and eat to mix with the cool kids?...Ease into evening with the regulars at Top Hops, here for the craft beer.”
Time Out New York
Best Beer Store in NYC

"This Lower East Side store is Disneyland for brew heads."

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