I have been assembling a list of good beer spots in midtown New York City for a little while. Funny as it may seem, it is incredibly challenging to find great beer in midtown. 

While there are some amazing bars in the village, or better yet in Brooklyn, it seems the tourist trap that is midtown NYC houses very few decent beer bars. I had been keeping this list for personal use - recommendations for friends and family mostly - but have since decided I would post my thoughts on these places and open up the discussion to the rest of the world. 

The Midtown Ale Trail is a list of outstanding bars and restaurants doing their part to offer noteworthy craft beer selections. Of the places I have visited, I rated each of the locations in three categories (vibe, service, and beer selection), and hope to open up a little discussion about other extraordinary stops around midtown.

This is by no means a complete or final list - quite the contrary, I hope this can grow over time. And while some may find reason to criticize my rating scale, know that I am singing the praises of ALL of these establishments by the mere fact they appear on the list. If a bar has nothing but American pale lagers on tap and offers Blue Moon as their 'craft' selection, you won't see them here.

Check out the site's latest addition - let me know what you think. Bookmark MidtownAle.com or use the navigation link to The Midtown Ale Trail on the upper right side of this page.