Westtown Brew Works is a true farm brewery in Westtown, New York, handcrafting small-batch beer with its own naturally grown, hand-harvested hops and ingredients from nearby farms. Its tasting room looks over the hopyard and valley, giving visitors a close view of the farm behind the pint and a setting for weekend live music.
Hopshire Farm and BreweryFamily-owned and run by Chris and Holly Rakow, Hopshire Farm & Brewery has brewed New York farm beer in Freeville since opening in 2013 as the state’s fifth farm brewery. The brewery uses locally sourced ingredients, sends spent grain to a nearby farm, and operates an onsite market garden, while its taproom doubles as a community gathering place for local food and live music.FREEVILLE, NY
Warwick Farm BrewingOn a 22-acre historic farm in Bucks County, family-owned and operated Warwick Farm Brewing grows its own hops and brews independent craft beer. Founded by lifelong friends Scott Seiz and Tom Taber, the brew farm pairs Ryan Seiz’s home-brewing roots with the Taber family’s commitment to preserving Warwick Township farmland. Its 5,000-square-foot tasting room and open-air Biergarten make the farm itself part of the experience.JAMISON, PA
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
Arrowood FarmsWhat began as a hops farm is now Arrowood Farms, an independently owned Hudson Valley farm brewery and distillery making beer and spirits on its 48-acre Accord property. The brewery uses 100% New York State ingredients, including crops from partner farms and produce grown on site, while the distillery works with Hudson Valley grains and spring water from the farm. Its taproom, kitchen and outdoor grounds also host seasonal dining, live music and community events.ACCORD, NY