Willow Rock Brewing Company

Employee Size

2-10

Organization Type

Partnership

Headquarters

Syracuse, NY

Founded

2015

Willow 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.

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