From Breweries to Wineries to Distillers: Craft Beverage Adventures Not to be Missed in Washington County, NY
Craft beverages are created slowly, and deliberately, resulting in a higher quality, better tasting product. If you're looking to sample amazing beverages and support local businesses at the same time, head to Washington County!
Just as farmers are meticulous about the produce they grow, craft beverage producers put the same thought and tenderness into creating well-crafted, flavorful drinks.
Business hours change frequently, so be sure to confirm the hours below with each craft beverage producer you wish to visit before heading out!
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.
Hours- Wednesday-Saturday: 11:30AM – 8PM | Sunday: 11:30AM – 6PM
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.
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.
Hours :
Their Greenwich taproom: Tuesdays through Fridays from 4pm-8pm, Saturdays from 11am-8pm, and Sundays from 12pm-5pm.
Their Cambridge taproom: Wednesdays through Fridays from 4pm-8pm, Saturdays from 11am-8pm, and Sundays from 12pm-5pm.
Cigar Brothers Brewing
Located in the historic town of Whitehall, NY, 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.
They are open Thursday from 3pm-8pm, and Friday and Saturday 12pm-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Scotlander Brewing Company
Check out this FTP brewery in Argyle, NY, with a taproom and pavilion overlooking the countryside hopyard.
Scotlander Brewing Company has a wide variety of craft beers and seltzers, from the smooth and malty Blonde Ale, to the Northern Brewer, a session IPA with grassy and piney flavors.
Their hours are Thursday 4pm-8pm, Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 12pm-8pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm.
Stuck in a Wine Rut? Cold Climate Grapes Produce Flavorful Wines at These Area Wineries
Victory View Vineyard
You know it's going to be a great product when the producers truly love their craft, and this is the case at Victory View Vineyard.
Husband and wife Gerry and Mary Barnhart started this vineyard after retirement so they could truly hone their passion for winemaking.
Victory View Vineyard has gone from a few hybrid test vines to a full vineyard and winery that grows a range of red and white cold climate grapes. They craft and bottle all of their award-winning wines.
Stop by for a tasting and a tour between 3pm-7pm on Fridays, and 12pm-6pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
Northern Cross Vineyard
Wine making is made simple at Northern Cross Vineyard, 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. Contact the vineyard for tasting hours.
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, although they also opened a Lake George storefront in 2016.
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.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-7pm, and Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-7pm.
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.