rewery is planning to construct a new brewing facility in New York with an investment of around $70m.To be located on Staten Island's western shore, the proposed brewery is expected to cover an area of around 200,000ft2.
The brewery will have a capacity to produce one million barrels of beer annually, upon becoming operational in 2017.
It is expected to create 92 full-time jobs for the local people.
However, the company will continue production operations at its Brooklyn plant in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn Brewery general manager Eric Ottaway was quoted by the New York Post as saying, "New York City is not an easy place to do business as a manufacturer."
Additionally, Brooklyn Brewery has applied for a grant from the New York City Regional Economic Development Council.
The company is seeking for a grant to cover the expenses required for the construction of the brewery.
