Along the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, Wood Boat Brewery operates a microbrewery and pub known for full-flavored craft beer and brick-oven pizza. Four local farms grow hops and barley specifically for the brewery, with most hops and at least 20% of its malt sourced from New York State. Its riverfront setting also anchors a broader local hospitality operation that includes a private event room, a Lake Placid tasting room and a mobile bar.
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
Railhead Brewing CompanyIn Hornell, New York, Railhead Brewing Company brews its beer in house on a three-barrel brewhouse and pours it in a laid-back pub setting. The brewery pairs its local beer with hand-made wood-fired pizza, creating a relaxed stop for families, friends, and visitors exploring the Southern Finger Lakes.HORNELL, NY
Fulton Chain Craft BreweryFounded in 2014 by Adirondack friends Richard Mathy and Justin Staskiewicz, Fulton Chain Craft Brewery makes small-batch beer in Old Forge, where its 7-barrel production brewery supplies an Adirondack taproom and beer garden. The New York State farm brewery uses 100% New York hops and more than 85% New York grain, with head brewer Justin developing beers that range from the signature Go Fluff Yourself to seasonal releases. Its family- and dog-friendly gathering place also serves handcrafted cocktails and food for visitors heading out on the region’s trails, lakes, and winter routes.OLD FORGE, NY