What 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.
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
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
Railhead Brewing CompanyIn Hornell, New York, Railhead Brewing Company brews its beer in house on a three-barrel brewhouse and pours it in a laid-back pub setting. The brewery pairs its local beer with hand-made wood-fired pizza, creating a relaxed stop for families, friends, and visitors exploring the Southern Finger Lakes.HORNELL, NY
Columbia Kettle WorksColumbia Kettle Works brews its own beer in a Columbia brewpub and serves it alongside food at its Columbia location, Lancaster’s 2nd Gear Taproom, and the IronSpire Taphouse in Adamstown. The brewpub opened in spring 2014 with a five-barrel system in a 2,500-square-foot space, then grew into the building with expanded seating and a music venue upstairs. Its taprooms pair rotating CKW beers with Pennsylvania wines, cocktails made with Pennsylvania spirits, and locally sourced food when available.COLUMBIA, PA