In a historic 1840 building near the Battle of Fort Ann site, Battle Hill Brewing Company has brewed farmhouse beer and served pub fare in Fort Ann since 2015. Founded by Jim and Darlene Hume and now owned by Matt Conrick and Jeanne Gill, the brewery uses local ingredients where possible and turns spent brewing grain into house-baked bread. Its community-minded taproom is also known for burgers ranked No. 4 in the Capital Region by WGNA in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Hopshire Farm and BreweryFamily-owned and run by Chris and Holly Rakow, Hopshire Farm & Brewery has brewed New York farm beer in Freeville since opening in 2013 as the state’s fifth farm brewery. The brewery uses locally sourced ingredients, sends spent grain to a nearby farm, and operates an onsite market garden, while its taproom doubles as a community gathering place for local food and live music.FREEVILLE, NY
Steuben Brewing CompanySince 2014, brewer-owned and family-operated Steuben Brewing Company has made beer at its small farm brewery on the west side of Keuka Lake. Its Local Liquid series is brewed entirely with New York State ingredients, reflecting close relationships with the farmers and maltsters who grow and process its grain and hops. The Hammondsport taproom also serves as a community gathering place, hosting live music, rotating food vendors, and the Pedal for Pilsners cycling club.HAMMONDSPORT, NY
Fulton Chain Craft BreweryFounded in 2014 by Adirondack friends Richard Mathy and Justin Staskiewicz, Fulton Chain Craft Brewery makes small-batch beer in Old Forge, where its 7-barrel production brewery supplies an Adirondack taproom and beer garden. The New York State farm brewery uses 100% New York hops and more than 85% New York grain, with head brewer Justin developing beers that range from the signature Go Fluff Yourself to seasonal releases. Its family- and dog-friendly gathering place also serves handcrafted cocktails and food for visitors heading out on the region’s trails, lakes, and winter routes.OLD FORGE, NY
Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing CoFamily-owned and Weedsport proud, Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. brews small-batch, hand-crafted beer in the historic Erie Canal village, where it opened in 2014 as Cayuga County’s first licensed brewery since Prohibition. Derric and Kristen Slocum have built the business around classic beer styles, creative seasonal experiments and a welcoming taproom experience that now includes wood-fired pizza, live music and a second taproom on Sodus Bay. Its beers have earned medals in the New York State Craft Beer Competition and other national competitions.WEEDSPORT, NY