Wolf Hollow Brewing Company grew from the friendship of Pete and Jordan, who began brewing together before turning their shared enthusiasm into a community brewery in West Glenville. Today, it makes fresh local craft beer for neighbors and distributes it through more than 100 local businesses, while its taprooms provide a gathering place for the surrounding community.
Iron Tug BrewingFounded in 2016, Iron Tug Brewing makes craft beer in Rochester’s Park Avenue neighborhood, drawing on Lake Ontario and Great Lakes life for its taproom’s distinctive brews. Owner Mike Nulton’s connection to the lake and more than a decade building businesses on Park Ave give the brewery a distinctly local, community-focused character, while partnerships with nearby farms bring local ingredients into its beers.ROCHESTER, NY
Newburgh Brewing CompanySince opening in 2012, Newburgh Brewing Company has been part of Newburgh’s renaissance as Orange County’s first craft brewery. Chris and Paul’s brewery has made more than 120 beer styles while building a community gathering place in its taproom, where local causes regularly host fundraisers. Its beer reaches bars, restaurants, and stores throughout the Hudson Valley.NEWBURGH, NY
Zaftig Brewing CompanyBorn from a neighborhood home-brewing group, Zaftig Brewing Company has made full-bodied, high-gravity craft ales and lagers in Worthington since 2013. The brewery grew from five-gallon garage batches and a 150-person tasting party into a 6,500-square-foot production home, a sister brew pub, and an expanded Worthington location. Its rotating taproom reflects the founders’ taste for bold beers and experimental styles, with food trucks and dog-friendly patio space adding to the community feel.COLUMBUS, OH
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