Founded in 2014, Prison City Brewing is an Auburn brewery shaped by the place its founders call home. Marc and Dawn Schulz first brewed together in Lake Placid, and the company now carries that local story from its original downtown pub to a larger production brewery and a Lake Placid taproom.
Raquette River BrewingRaquette River Brewing grew from Mark Jessie and Joe Hockey’s $4,000 garage home-brew setup into a Tupper Lake brewery making small-batch Adirondack ales. Founded in 2013, the brewery pairs experimental brewing with a locally built beer hall, food-truck alley, and a welcoming, family- and dog-friendly gathering place in the Adirondacks. Its Lake Placid tasting room, opened in 2023, extends that local beer-making story to another Adirondack community.TUPPER LAKE, NY
Twisted Rail Brewing CompanyTwisted Rail Brewing Company grew from founder John’s home-brewing hobby into a Finger Lakes brewery opened in 2013, now run by Ian and his wife Megan. Its small-batch beer is made under New York’s farm-brewery license, with local sourcing built into the operation and spent grain returned to nearby farmers as livestock feed. The company also brews for New York businesses seeking private-label beer.CANANDAIGUA, 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