Mean 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.
Willow Rock Brewing CompanyWillow Rock Brewing Company grew from Rockney Roberts and Kevin Williams’ 2015 garage brewery into a Syracuse-area beer maker with two Central New York taprooms. Its rotating pours are brewed locally and served alongside made-to-order pizza, with a neighborhood-minded atmosphere that includes free brewery tours, Brewer’s Hour, and regular community events. The company has also earned New York Craft Beer Awards medals and recognition through the New York Green Business Program.SYRACUSE, NY
Hank Hudson Brewing CompanyFounded by two local high school teachers, Hank Hudson Brewing Company makes craft beer in a community-inspired taproom at the Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Club. Its rustic, industrial space offers scenic Saratoga County views and an approachable way to experience the brewing process, with traditional styles and inventive takes on classic recipes. Live music and events give the Mechanicville gathering place a distinctly social character.MECHANICVILLE, NY
Broadview Brewing CompanyBroadview Brewing Company brews craft beer in Broadview Heights and pours it directly from its brite tanks to the taproom, with an in-house kitchen alongside the beer. True to its broad view of brewing, the brewery moves from approachable classics to creative styles while building a family-friendly community around live music, trivia and other gatherings. Guests can also take beer home in crowlers or growler fills.BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH