Oceanside craft beer maker Barrier Brewing is opening its second Long Island taproom in an effort to regain its footing after the pandemic curtailed the brewery’s national distribution operations, the owner said.

Barrier Brewing, founded in 2009 and known for its flagship Money IPA, held a soft opening of its new 1,500-square-foot taproom Monday at 135 E. Park Ave., roughly five blocks from the Long Beach boardwalk, said owner and brewmaster Evan Klein.

The taproom features 20 draft lines that will offer a selection of eight signature beers year-round, two or three that will offer non-beer options like cider, and another eight or nine for a rotating selection of limited small-batch brews, Klein said.

“The goal is to have four to six different new batches coming on tap every month,” K

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