Just outside Cooperstown, Cooperstown Brewing Company has been making baseball-themed beer since 1995. Its taproom occupies a former early-1900s cheese factory and now pours beer produced at the Lake George Brew House, with a rotating selection served in a family-friendly setting built for Dreams Park and Hall of Fame visitors. Northern Eagle Beverages has owned the brewery since 2014.
Brewery OmmegangBrewery Ommegang is a Belgian-style farmstead brewery established in 1996 on a former 140-acre hop farm in Cooperstown, New York. It makes Belgian-inspired beers, with its first release, Abbey Dubbel, introduced in 1997; Belgian brewing heritage and a Cooperstown brewery campus remain central to its story.COOPERSTOWN, NY
Flagship Brewing CoIn Staten Island’s Tompkinsville neighborhood, Flagship Brewing Co. makes handcrafted beer in a 3,000-square-foot brewery and taproom, ranging from traditional ales and lagers to experimental and nitro brews. Its beers carry a strong New York City identity, with ingredients sourced from New York State producers and collaborations such as the Tunnel to Towers Bravest series supporting the nation’s heroes. The dog- and family-friendly taproom pairs 12 beers on tap with outdoor seating, live music, and waterfront views.NEW YORK, NY
Druthers Brewing CompanyWhat started as one brewpub in Saratoga Springs has grown into Druthers Brewing Company, a Capital Region gathering place with six locations. The company makes hand-crafted beer for people who value quality over gimmicks, with its original 2012 brewpub still featuring a 10-barrel brewing system and a tucked-away beer garden.SARATOGA SPRINGS, 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