The breweries & Cideries
We've got all the best beer and cider makers from the Adirondack region and upstate New York lined up to make sure you get to experience the finest flavors our state has to offer.
AuSable Brewing Company, Keeseville, NY
Unfiltered brews from unfiltered brewers.
Ausable Brewing Company is owned by brothers Dan and Dylan Badger.
The brewery and tasting room are located on 140 acres of farm land that Bob Hues used to farm.
“When we lived in Burlington together and were homebrewing, we came up with the idea of starting an on-farm brewery, where we grew a portion of our ingredients. But it wasn't until we were brewing together again in Southern Vermont that the idea became an attainable goal. When we moved to Keeseville and met Bobby, that's when the plan really started to come together. In August of 2014, after two years of demolition and construction on the old barn, Ausable Brewing Company officially opened.”
“We have an ever-changing tap list that always includes 11 beers and 2 house sodas. As brewers, it is fun and exciting for us to come up with new recipes and flavors, but we also recognize the importance of consistency for the customers. That is why we have certain flagships that are always on tap, seasonal brews that come out at certain times of the year and one-off batches of barrel aged beers. We strive to have enough assortment that anyone can find a beer to enjoy at ABC. We also serve a local cider and local wine as gluten free options. We sell pints, tasting flights and growlers-to-go.”
OVAL Brewing Co., Plattsburgh, NY
Balanced Approach.
My name is Jessy Jolicoeur. I’m the head brewer and owner of Oval Craft Brewing. My brewing experience is primarily in homebrewing. I started homebrewing in 1997 while in college. My education is in biology with a significant focus in microbiology. The micro work lends itself to brewing very well. The arrival of my children meant taking a little break from brewing, because it was so difficult to keep everything clean! Since then, I’ve completed a course at the American Brewer’s Guild and also the “Start Your Own Brewery” course at the Seibel Institute in Chicago.
Now I've been in business since 2016. I tend to create balanced beers that are easy to drink. I prefer to work in subtleties so my beer is always beer first then the secondary flavors will come through. You can find everything from New England IPAs to Oatmeal Stouts on tap. I don't concentrate on any particular styles. I like to have variety of flavors for anyone's unique tastes.
I look forward to you coming in to enjoy my creations and the Oval Craft tasting room! If you can’t make it down to visit us in person, look for my beer on tap in local restaurants and bars in the Plattsburgh area.
Valcour Brewing Company, Plattsburgh, NY
A Revolutionary Brew.
Brewery featuring hand-crafted ales & lagers, located in Plattsburgh at the Historic Old Stone Barracks! Valcour Brewing Company offers exceptional craft brews, locally-sourced fare, an event space and an Inn.
Our mission is to introduce people to craft beer styles and encourage them to experiment, branch out and then go and spread the historic news.
HEX & HOP, BLOOMINGDALE, NY
No Frills, All Craft.
We always put community & craft first.
By using fresh local ingredients we are able to provide not only the best full flavored brews and meads in Upstate New York, but support farmers in our local community & state.
This is one of the many ways we're
committed to providing the highest quality Adirondack experience.
Gristmill Brewery, Massena, NY
Located on the Grass River, where our locally crafted beer is paired with pub-style culinary delights
AWESTRUCK CIDER COMPANY, SIDNEY, NY
HARD CIDER THAT'S CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION (AND MEANS TO IT).
Adventurous hard cider, handcrafted in the foothills of Catskills! Each and every apple in our blends specifically loves you, and they’ve all come together to help improve your day.
Sometimes traditions are great
...and sometimes they aren't.
Over the past decades, the great cider-making customs and cider apple trees have dwindled here in these United States.
But all is not lost. Modern cider makers can rejoice in the blank slate this has created.
With no stingy heritage to ruthlessly govern us, we’re free to experiment with new techniques, new ingredients, and reach for new possibilities.
Just like the hokey-pokey at a wedding, that's what it's all about.
Owned and operated by Casey Vitti & Patti Wilcox.
Highlands Vineyard, Keeseville, NY
HIDDEN GEM OF THE ADIRONDACKS
Superior service, personalized attention
We're proud of this journey we have been on as a family. In 2012 we purchased land to start our dream. We planted 250 grape vines that first year, and over the next 4 years, we added another 4,750. Our cold hardy varietals are created to withstand the harsh North Country winters.. These varietals have been crowd pleasers, and as our grape vines mature, we are happy to produce more and more 100% estate wines, which has always been our number one goal. In 2018, our family owned and operated winery opened its doors. Our beautiful wine tasting room is timber framed with hemlock trees from our property adding the perfect touch to this Adirondack hidden gem. We invite you to embrace the serenity and welcome you to be apart of our family.