Founded in 2013 by brothers Adam and Neil Trapani, Hudson Ale Works turns a former machine shop and furniture-manufacturing building in Highland into a small-batch craft brewery and kitchen. Its rotating, in-house beer selection and food menu have made the spot a community gathering place in the Hudson Valley, about a mile from Walkway Over the Hudson State Park. The brewery also hosts community events and private gatherings in more than 2,000 square feet of event space.
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
Climbing Bines Craft Ale CompanyClimbing Bines Craft Ale Company grew from an eight-plant home-brewing experiment into a Finger Lakes farm brewery making small-batch ales with hops grown on its own 1.5-acre hop yard. Founded by Chris Hansen and Matt Klehammer, the brewery opened in 2013 in Chris Hansen’s grandfather’s renovated farm shed and now pairs fresh-off-the-farm beer with views of Seneca Lake and a community taproom. Its 16-acre property also serves as an event venue, including a 4,000-square-foot indoor space.PENN YAN, NY
Brown’s Brewing CompanyBrown’s Brewing Company is a family-owned New York craft brewery with taprooms in Troy and Walloomsac, brewing a rotating range of beer alongside its flagship Nitro Oatmeal Stout. Its Troy operation also includes Revolution Hall, an industrial beer-hall venue overlooking the Hudson River that hosts weddings, private gatherings and live events.TROY, NY
Mean Max Brew WorksMean Max Brew Works is a community-minded craft brewery with taprooms in Glens Falls and Troy, where its small-batch beer is made with traditional methods and natural fermentation. The brewery’s neighborhood character extends beyond the brewhouse through recurring gatherings at both locations, including trivia and pinball events.GLENS FALLS, NY