Staten Island’s Craft Brew Bash Taps in Tottenville

Tottenville’s lot foamed last night with Staten Island’s Craft Brew Bash, pouring NYC’s spring suds. Brewer Jay Patel tapped IPAs as 200 sipped, a $10 taste fest for hops. It’s borough brews—free entry, pure SI vibe. A kid nabbed a pretzel; a pro chugged stout. ‘Staten pours—this is it,’ Patel says, kegging ale. The stalls turned taproom.

The bash’s new—March 30’s kickoff, it doubled since RSVPs, packing tables by 2 p.m. Patel’s a St. George malt; last night’s crowd hit max—foam flew. A line snaked for sours; cash buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—beers ruled. #SIBrewBash trended; Bronx wants a pint.

Some griped—’Too hoppy,’ sniped a lager fan, dodging IPA. Trash piled—cans rolled; swept slow. A rival’s pitching a St. George tap, splitting kegs. Still, 300 stayed—brews reigned. Tottenville’s never poured so bold.

Patel’s teasing a summer run, maybe a pier if hops bite. ‘NYC’s thirst—this quenches it,’ he says, wiping taps. The bash’s a Staten win—grit meets gulp. It’s a beer blast; catch the next. Bring a glass—foam flows.