Malt & Mold

Went in here yesterday and the young woman behind the counter was very rude, i came in during a shipment or something she acted very annoyed to be helping me, not very accommodating to paying customers.

This is one of those shops that makes me proud and happy to live in this neighborhood. If you like local, curated, independent shops run and actively managed by local people who have a passion for what they do, then you’ll love this place, too. I only wish I had more money and renewable liver and arteries so that I could shop here everyday and consume what I buy.

I sincerely love this place. Like, I am IN LOVE with this place. Lots of places may have great selections of beer, lots of places may have good selections of cheese, but the people here are so incredibly nice, that I actually feel comfortable taking my time to make up my mind (it always takes me forever), and I always leave extremely happy, wanting more, anxious to return… It’s a small shop, packed from floor to ceiling with awesome stuff to eat and drink, yet they never rush or pressure you, so it doesn’t feel claustrophobic, yet they also are extremely attentive and available whenever you have a question, amazing, awesome, wonderful.

Great selection of cheeses in a tiny space. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. I’ve been pleased with everything I’ve bought from them.

Yes, this is exactly how I would do a cheese, beer and gourmet food shop if I had any talent in that sort of thing. Cheese selections are especially good — knowledgeable staff will make sure you get the right thing every time.

There is one on east 22^nd and 2^nd Ave. great place and super cute. Come check it out!

This place is the best. I’m never in gramercy, so I didn’t even know it existed, but I’m glad I stumbled upon it this weekend. Free tastings on fridays, super selections of cheeses, pickled things, cured things, condiments, artisanal ice creams and of course beer. Basically a picnic goers dream stop. Several new holland and Ithaca varietals by the 6 pack, while others are available on tap by the growler.

Go here now. But especially on Fridays from 5−7pm. They have free beer tastings and awesome brews on tap. Plus cheese. And ice cream. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

If you need a host/​hostess/​housewarming gift, or are throwing a dinner party of your own, this is the place to stock up. Quality cheeses. Great beer pairings. Unique hors d’oeuvres, gourmet snacks and appetizers. And as a nice finishing touch, you can get Brooklyn-​made ice cream like Steve’s and Blue Marble. Win win win win win.
Probably pricier than necessary, but it’s the only thing like it in the neighborhood.

Oh man! Kevin is the absolute best! He makes sure you are happy with what you’re getting. It’s awesome to walk in and get a great beer and cheese pairing and he’ll let you sample almost anything. It’s also a great store to pick up any food gifts — all the stuff is pretty unique/​indie and local. Also a great place to stop before having guests or a date over! He’s a great salesman and malt and mold is a great local business to support! :)

Awesome selection of craft beers from all over. Super friendly and today they happen to have a tasting if Long Island beer and upstate cider.

I’m not a beer person at all but the cheese choices were excellent and they have samples of the beer and cheese. Great concept for a place

Small but very cute store for beer, cheese and other fancy food items. We came here with a beer passport and got to get two little 16 oz. growlers of beer. I’ve not ever seen a place that has 16 oz. growlers and I absolutely loved it just to get a few beers to try at home. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be my go-​to spot for craft beer.
There was also a tasting at the same time but it’s such a small space that it was really not feasible for us to try anything with other people waiting in line but that didn’t detract from the experience for us.

Happened to be next door after a field trip for work and this place was on my beer passport so I stopped in. Kevin was super friendly and very helpful with my beer selection. Excellent choice of beers to fill your growler and yummy snacks (dogfish head pickles!) To go with your beer. Looking forward to getting back there for a beer tasting!

Quiet neighborhood mom & pop shop that offers a solid selection of craft beers — including alcoholic ginger beer! I also like that they offer cocktail mixers such as locally made bitters.

A shop after my own heart. Craft beer (in bottle or growler), fine cheese, and lots of other fancy picnic items like charcuterie and various spreads. This place is basically a fancy picnic store. And I love fancy picnics.
If you stop by on the weekends there’s usually some sort of beer tasting too.

I came into Manhattan for a day-​long business trip. I was all over that island. I got a scenic tour of Harlem from the cabbie who «took me for a ride» from La Guardia. I was down in Chelsea, then back up in midtown, then I decided to check this place out. I took a cab down there, bought some cheese to take back with me, then got stuck there during the cab shift change. Full disclosure: I’ve been to Manhattan several times, and I was well aware that between 4 and 5 it’s impossible to find a cab. However, let me just tell you how terrifying it is to a tourist when all the cabs disappear abruptly at 4.
Kevin told me I had literally 5 minutes to find a cab before they disappeared, so I ran out the door and hunted. No dice. I came back to the store, and he was nice enough to call me a car service… A little tip that I’m sure is glaringly obvious to New Yorkers.
The cheese is amazing. I wish I could buy all the beers, and the shop owner is a good, decent human. What more could you ask for?

Small store that offers a good selection of craft beers. Free beer tastings on Sat from 3 – 6.

A simple small place, but with a great beer selection. The prices aren’t really spot on and the location isn’t good. However, it’s sweet that they have Sixpoint cans individually instead of 4 packs so you get to try a variety instead of having to buy the whole thing.
The guy there was really helpful and kind. They also have a beer on tap selection for a growler. They seem to rotate it a lot and have events frequently.

An iPad toting, porkpie hat wearing, cheery man will sell you excellent cheeses and worthy beers to drink with them. Malt & Mold truly is a purveyor of each in equal measure. The cheese ranges from affordable (well, $ 15/​lb, but we’re talking about artisanal cheese here) to wallet slaughtering, but scales with the pretentiousness accordingly. For instance, when I went, there was a reasonably priced Comte ($ 16.50/lb) which didn’t require an internship with Murray’s to appreciate.
As for the malt, the beers on tap are well curated. I opted for the Two Brothers Dog Days of Summer, striking a balance between the subtle ease of a klosch and the heartiness of a darker ale, notes of fruit in the aroma and, to a lesser extent, the taste, add to the overall relaxed drinkability. It really was perfect for the dog days of summer. The six packs were a bit more standard fare (though, Two Brothers are not exactly a secret any longer) with most coming from local breweries, with a notable import every fifth case or so.
The other accompaniments are also fairly standard Brooklyn sourced fineries. You have your chocolate from Mast Brothers, your bread from Sullivan St., and cured fish from what I believe was Russ & Daughters.
The shop itself is on a quiter stretch of East Broadway, bordering on a strangely residential part of the lower east side. But it is well worth the short walk out here. After all, if you’re going to carry around a growler like a hillbilly (guilty), you might as well fill it with good beer.