Founded by Jon and Jess Rodgers in 2010, Two Goats Brewing is a locally owned brewpub making traditionally styled beer in a renovated 19th-century barn overlooking Seneca Lake. Its manually operated seven-barrel system produces fresh, unfiltered beer, while the taproom pairs the brews with a signature beef-on-weck sandwich and a steady calendar of mostly original live music. Solar power supplies 75% of the operation’s electricity, and the brewery also supports local causes through fundraising and community donations.
Abandon Brewing CoSet in an 1800s barn overlooking Keuka Lake, Abandon Brewing Co. is a family-run brewery making handcrafted beer alongside cider and seltzer on a 25-acre Finger Lakes property. AJ Noto and Sarah Struzzi-Noto run the operation, where nearly all brewing ingredients are sourced within 50 miles and the restored barn and farmhouse anchor a taproom, event space, and guest stay. The brewery also uses geothermal heating and cooling and reclaims treated process water for its surrounding vineyards.PENN YAN, NY
Moo-Duck BrewerySince 2014, Moo-Duck Brewery has been a small family-owned and operated brewery and pub in Elizabethtown, handcrafting unfiltered beer in small batches on a hand-built brewing system. Brewer-owner Mike’s recipes respect traditional styles while making room for unconventional ingredients and techniques, with twelve seasonally rotating taps and a locally sourced food menu. The taproom also keeps community at the center through an ongoing charity beer program, live music, and a no-TV, conversation-first atmosphere.ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
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
Jackie O's Pub & BreweryFamily-owned and independent since 2007, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery makes beer in Athens, Ohio, where traditional brewing methods meet an experimental barrel-aging and mixed-fermentation program. Its beers are shaped by the Athens community, from local fruit and honey to spent grain reused in the company’s Bakeshop, while solar power and other sustainability efforts are built into the brewery’s operations. The business has grown from its original brewpub into a regional brewery with locations in Athens and Columbus.ATHENS, OH