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By the People, for the People
Two Havens Brewing Company Celebrates Third Anniversary
Longtime friends mark milestone for their Long Island craft brewery.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:49pm
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Five friends from East Northport, New York, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a business, recently celebrated the third anniversary of releasing their first commercially brewed beers under the Two Havens Brewing Company label. The brewery, which began contract brewing in 2022, held a party in February at The Better Man Distilling Co. in Patchogue to mark the occasion.
Why it matters
Two Havens Brewing's story highlights the growing craft beer movement on Long Island, where small, independent breweries are finding success by focusing on quality, community, and innovation. The brewery's milestone anniversary also underscores the resilience of local businesses, as Two Havens navigated the challenges of the pandemic to establish itself as a fixture in the regional beer scene.
The details
Founded by five friends from East Northport who bonded over their shared passion for homebrewing, Two Havens Brewing Company released its first commercially brewed beers in 2023 after contract brewing at übergeek Brewing Co. in Riverhead. The brewery has since expanded its portfolio to include a range of pale ales, pilsners, sours, and stouts, while also collaborating with other local producers like Take Two Brewery and BierWax in Brooklyn.
- Two Havens Brewing Company held its launch party in Patchogue in 2022.
- The brewery released its first beer, a Hazy IPA, in early 2023.
- Two Havens celebrated its third anniversary with a party at The Better Man Distilling Co. in February 2026.
The players
Two Havens Brewing Company
A craft brewery founded by five friends from East Northport, New York, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a business.
Dave Oksenhorn
The CEO and head brewer of Two Havens Brewing Company.
übergeek Brewing Co.
The Riverhead-based brewery where Two Havens contract brewed its first beers.
The Better Man Distilling Co.
The Patchogue distillery where Two Havens held its third anniversary party.
BierWax
A craft beer bar in Brooklyn that collaborated with Two Havens on a limited-run Hazy Yacht Rock IPA.
What they’re saying
“We were five guys who loved craft beer and had a lot of fun together developing recipes and trying to make our beers better. After a few years it became a passion project, and we decided to take it to the next level and start a brewery.”
— Dave Oksenhorn, CEO and Head Brewer, Two Havens Brewing Company
“Rob Raffa and his team at übergeek have been great to work with and incredibly helpful to us in improving our ability to produce quality beers.”
— Dave Oksenhorn, CEO and Head Brewer, Two Havens Brewing Company
What’s next
Two Havens Brewing Company is working to expand distribution of its beers across Long Island and into New York City, with plans to eventually open its own brewery and taproom.
The takeaway
The success of Two Havens Brewing Company, founded by a group of homebrewing friends, exemplifies the vibrant craft beer scene on Long Island and the growing consumer demand for locally produced, innovative beverages.
