Founded in 2006 by Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Westchester County, New York, producing more than 28,000 barrels of beer annually. The brewery is known for sour and barrel-aged beers and also makes a broad range of styles, including fresh IPAs, lagers, and stouts. It operates brewery and beer-hall locations in Elmsford and Mount Kisco.
Southern Tier Brewing CompanyFounded in 2002 on a wooded property outside Lakewood, New York, Southern Tier Brewing Company makes craft beer with an unusually experimental streak, from its pioneering dessert stouts to its expansive 2X lineup. The brewery has grown from a local small-batch operation into a producer distributing handcrafted ales in more than 30 states, while its Lakewood campus pairs a 110-barrel brewhouse with smaller systems for testing new ideas. Its quality team monitors fermentation, yeast, packaging, and sensory character in a dedicated laboratory.LAKEWOOD, NY
Newburgh Brewing CompanySince opening in 2012, Newburgh Brewing Company has been part of Newburgh’s renaissance as Orange County’s first craft brewery. Chris and Paul’s brewery has made more than 120 beer styles while building a community gathering place in its taproom, where local causes regularly host fundraisers. Its beer reaches bars, restaurants, and stores throughout the Hudson Valley.NEWBURGH, NY
Catskill BreweryEstablished in 2014, Catskill Brewery brews craft beer at its brewery and taproom in Livingston Manor, New York, using Catskill Mountain water and natural ingredients. Its 5,000-square-foot brewery is housed in a Gold LEED-certified building, and the company describes sustainability as part of its brewing practices. The brewery also operates a taproom and beer garden that serve as a community gathering place.LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY
Gun Hill Brewing CompanyFounded by Bronx natives Kieran Farrell and Dave Lopez, Gun Hill Brewing Company makes fresh, unfiltered craft beer and helped bring production brewing back to the borough for the first time since the 1960s. The brewery began in 2014 after the longtime baseball teammates teamed up with an award-winning brewmaster, and it now operates from Brooklyn while keeping its Bronx roots and New York identity. Its beers include the award-winning Void of Light stout and the Hamilton-inspired Rise Up Rye.BRONX, NY