Sip & Savor Along the Washington County NY Craft Beverage Trail
Explore Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Close to Glens Falls is Washington County, rife with farms and country living - and amazing craft beverages. Just as farmers are meticulous about the produce the grow, craft beverage producers put the same tenderness into creating well-crafted drinks. See for yourself when you embark on the Washington County NY Craft Beverage Trail!
Jump to breweries: Argyle Brewing, Battle Hill Brewing Company, Cigar Brothers Brewing, Slate Town Brewing, Slickfin Brewing Company
Jump to wineries: Autumn's Harvest Vineyard, Northern Cross Vineyard, South Dominion Vineyard
Jump to distilleries: Lake George Distilling, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
Jump to cideries: Slyboro Ciderhouse
Skip the Bud Light! Find Delicious, Local Craft Beers at These Breweries
Battle Hill Brewing Company
Battle Hill Brewing Company creates their delicious beer just seven barrels at a time in their 19th-century building in Fort Ann. Beers include the War Whoop IPA, which has piney and citrus hops with a malt taste, and Cocoa Porter for chocolate lovers - they add cocoa nibs during the brewing process.
Guests can also enjoy a Farmers Platter with cheese curds from Argyle Cheese Farmer and several other appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and more.
The beers are top-notch, especially the pale ale and porter, also the cocoa beer no.5 one which was perfectly balanced and flavorful. The food was also excellent."
Slate Town Brewing
This brewery is owned and operated by Glenn Wetherell and Susan Knapp and was opened on Labor Day Weekend of 2018 in a 1930s building in Granville.
They currently have eight beers on tap, including Not Your Average Main Street Blonde Ale, the brewery's flagship Blonde Ale, and Hop Shed DIPA, which has malted oats and Galaxy and Centennial hops.
Slate Town Brewing also has a brewery kitchen serving up handmade 12" pizzas and jumbo wings, among other eats.
The brews were very good, and the food was also good. Great service overall, and a cool vibe inside.
Argyle Brewing Company
Argyle Brewing Company is all about using locally sourced hops and barleys and carrying locally made goods, priding themselves on their top notch brewing equipment.
A couple of their unique beers include the Woodland Ale, which uses fresh hops from early in the hop harvest season and has a touch of citrus flavor, and the Oatmeal Stout, made from a blend of dark malts and has hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee.
The staff are super friendly, funny, and down to give you the best beverage recommendations! Great local beer, cider, and mead - their bourbon is also super smooth and tasty.
Cigar Brothers Brewing
Located in the historic town of Whitehall, Cigar Brothers Brewing makes beers with distinct local themes, such as the Lock 12 Brown Ale, a perennial favorite, and the Champlain, a Munich-style lager.
Check out their humidor stocked with classic cigars and enjoy outdoor seating to take advantage of the warmer weather.
Always make a point to stop here if we are in the area. Each time with fresh new brews, with a variety of options and all well balanced.
Slickfin Brewing Company
Slickfin Brewing Company is a veteran-owned microbrewery located in Fort Edward, just a short drive from Glens Falls. Founded by retired Marine EOD technician Kris March and his family, they focus on brewing small batches of artisanal ales and lagers using high-quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
Their taproom regularly offers about ten rotating beers on tap, with 32-ounce crowlers to go for those who want to enjoy their pours offsite.
The vibe was perfect. Beers were good, could have stayed all day.
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Northern Cross Vineyard
Wine making is made simple at Northern Cross Vineyard in Valley Falls, where they craft incredible wines from high quality grapes. They name their wines for the primary grape used in making them: their red wine grapes are Marquette, Frontenac, and St. Croix, and the whites are Lacrosse, La Crescent, and Prairie Star.
Northern Cross Vineyard is one of the oldest properties in Easton. You'll find them on Beadle Road, named for the Beadle family that once owned their land.
So happy we stopped by. Absolutely phenomenal reds and the owner was just lovely.
South Dominion Vineyard
South Dominion Vineyard in Cambridge in a family-owned and operated vineyard founded in 2016. Guests can expect a quiet, intimate winery experience on a gorgeous parcel of the land that has been farmed for over 200 years.
They specialize in cold-hardy, hybrid grapes that grow well in Upstate New York's climate, and they also do charcuterie, cheese pairings, and special events.
We tasted some wine, had the chocolate and small cheese platter. The owner gave us great information about her wine. Very friendly.
Autumn's Harvest Vineyard
Autumn's Harvest Vineyard in Cambridge is a small, family-owned winery dedicated to handcrafted wines and ciders created from cold-climate grapes. They have a strong focus on sustainable vineyard management and small-batch winemaking.
Guests can look forward to fruit-forward, approachable wines, different from what you might expect from a hardy California wine.
This place is absolutely amazing. Tim the owner was extremely kind and very knowledgeable about his product. Not only was the wine top notch, I also learned a ton about wine making.
Expand Your Palate With Handcrafted Spirits From a Progressive Distillery
Lake George Distilling
Local grains, artisan spirits, and Lake George come together in the delicious and expertly named products from Lake George Distilling. Their spirits have names like 32 Mile Moonshine, named for the length of Lake George, and Red Rock Rye, which references Red Rock Bay of Lake George's northern basin.
They create all their products in small batches, handcrafted with care from local ingredients. Lake George Distilling is located in Fort Ann, and they also have a Lake George storefront.
A delightful stop if you're looking for a home brewed shine to wet your whistle with an exquisite taste.
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, this farm distillery is just 5 minutes from Lake George, in a bucolic, tranquil setting. Springbrook Hollow Farm is located on 200 acres of farm land with views of French Mountain.
They have amazing offerings like the Apple Moonshine, or the Adirondack Straight Rye Whiskey.
Enjoy their beautiful modern tasting room built and operated by the family, with daytime hours throughout the week.
Excellent distillery that's a bit of a hidden gem. Great spirits and cocktails with really nice and accommodating staff.
Think Beyond the Usual Craft Beverages & Explore a Cidery
Slyboro Ciderhouse
Slyboro Ciderhouse at Hicks Orchard in Granville has become a popular cidery in recent years - they even have a spot at The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls now. You can expect a wine-style cider tasting that perfectly compliments a fall afternoon apple picking, although they are open to enjoy year-round.
A couple noteworthy varieties of their cider include Hidden Star made from Northern Spy apples, and Cherry Harvest, a cherry-flavored cider.
Varied selection of ciders that lean on the dry side with affordable flights. Their apple brandy packs a punch while maintaining the apple taste one would expect.
Think Washington County When it Comes to Craft Beverages
The next time you're itching to try something new and different, or you're looking for craft beverages to complement your next social gathering or party, remember Washington County.
Take a scenic drive to one of the tasting rooms and bring home something special to share. Or, complete a full tour of area breweries, wineries, and more.
Find more Washington County treats to taste, from craft beverages to outstanding food »
