Veteran AP correspondent Steve Hindy first tasted home-brewed beer made by American diplomats when he was posted to the Middle East. This gave him the idea to start his own brewery back in New York.
Home-brew delights —
Veteran AP correspondent Steve Hindy first tasted home-brewed beer made by American diplomats when he was posted to the Middle East. This gave him the idea to start his own brewery back in New York.
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Brooklyn Brewery is renowned for making fine-quality craft beer, but Hindy had no business experience when he founded it.
Leap of faith —
Brooklyn Brewery is renowned for making fine-quality craft beer, but Hindy had no business experience when he founded it.
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Hindy's strategy was not to compete with the large makers like Budweiser, but carve out his own niche in fine, flavorful beverages that would match imported beer.
Quality over quantity —
Hindy's strategy was not to compete with the large makers like Budweiser, but carve out his own niche in fine, flavorful beverages that would match imported beer.
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During the pre-Prohibition-era, Brooklyn had more than 45 breweries and was one of the largest brewing centers in the United States. Today, Brooklyn Brewery is the only brewery in the borough.
Illustrious legacy —
During the pre-Prohibition-era, Brooklyn had more than 45 breweries and was one of the largest brewing centers in the United States. Today, Brooklyn Brewery is the only brewery in the borough.
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