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Best breweries in New York, United States

We track 563 breweries in New York, United States. 28 rate Exceptional and 86 rate Great. Suarez Family Brewery in Hudson leads the list at 5.00 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Suarez Family Brewery

    Hudson, New York, United States

    We're a mom and pop production brewery specializing in ales of mixed fermentation, unfiltered lagers and other crispy little beers. Brewer owned and operated.

    Rating
    5.00Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  2. 2

    Obercreek Brewing Company

    Wappingers Falls, New York, United States

    Obercreek Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #4 in New York. They are most well known for "French Press", which is a Coffee Stout and "Double Obsession", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.81Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    Fidens Brewing Co.

    Albany, New York, United States

    The idea was simple from the start. Let’s open a small brewery and try to do it ourselves in Albany, NY. We kicked around ideas of what we would need to do while on road trips to our favorite breweries near and far. The truth is, we didn't have any experience outside of one of us cleaning kegs and packaging beer in college. It was just a dream to be able to call it our jobs and to make it on our own.

    Rating
    4.80Exceptional
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  4. 4

    Tree House Brewing Company

    Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

    Tree House Brewing Company brews a vast array of ales. The offerings vary based on the season, our moods, and innovations discovered in the midst of day in and day out brewing. Our artisan brewery knows no bounds and we are driven by an intense curiosity of ingredients and how they blend together to create something special.

    Rating
    4.79Exceptional
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  5. 5

    Root + Branch Brewing

    Copiague, New York, United States

    Root + Branch Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #26 in New York. They are most well known for "Do We Live In A Society of Spectacle? (Galaxy)", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "One-Dimensional Man", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.74Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  6. 6

    Noble Savage Brewing Company

    Glen Cove, New York, United States

    Noble Savage Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #30 in New York. They are most well known for "The Bomb Johnson", which is a New England IPA and "Candy Terps", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.72Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 7

    Marlowe Artisanal Ales

    Mamaroneck, New York, United States

    Marlowe Artisanal Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Eager To Share", which is an American Pale Ale and "Despite All Odds", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    4.67Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  8. 8

    Wayward Lane Brewing

    Schoharie, New York, United States

    Wayward Lane Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in New York. They are most well known for "Terraform", which is an American IPA and "Merlin In Berlin", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.67Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  9. 9

    District 96 Beer Factory

    New City, New York, United States

    District 96 Beer Factory produce's flawless beer and is ranked #6 in New York. They are most well known for "Photo Op", which is a New England IPA and "Political Juice", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.65Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  10. 10

    Equilibrium Brewery

    Middletown, New York, United States

    Our Vision: To make the best beer in the world based on MIT-trained-scientific principles, a love for craft beer, and a love of community. We brew what we want to drink and share this with you. We believe the right craft beer turns ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Experience Equilibrium – Beer Balanced by Science.

    Rating
    4.64Exceptional
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  11. 11

    Other Half Brewing Co.

    Bloomfield, New York, United States

    In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New Yorkβ€”done so with effort and thoughtfulnessβ€”to represent the β€œOther Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the worldβ€”but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.

    Rating
    4.63Exceptional
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  12. 12

    Other Half Brewing Co.

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New Yorkβ€”done so with effort and thoughtfulnessβ€”to represent the β€œOther Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the worldβ€”but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.

    Rating
    4.63Exceptional
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  13. 13

    Other Half Brewing Co.

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New Yorkβ€”done so with effort and thoughtfulnessβ€”to represent the β€œOther Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the worldβ€”but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.

    Rating
    4.63Exceptional
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  14. 14

    Tin Barn Brewing

    Chester, New York, United States

    Tin Barn Brewing is a Farm Brewery in the Lower Hudson Valley that specializes in hazy New England IPAs, Sours and Stouts. It features 12,000 sq.ft. of indoor space and 8,000 sq.ft. of outdoor seating. Fun, relaxed and rustic with an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits.

    Rating
    4.62Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  15. 15

    Hudson Valley Brewery

    Beacon, New York, United States

    Hudson Valley Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #10 in New York. They are most well known for "Peach Silhouette", which is a Sour IPA and "Amorphia", which is a Sour IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Others.

    Rating
    4.61Exceptional
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  16. 16

    Sand City Brewing Co.

    Northport, New York, United States

    From Cow Harbor to Sand City. The name Sand City Brewing Co. is a tribute to the industrial era of Northport. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, Northport was home to a number of sand mines. The most notable was Steers Sand & Gravel, who named part of Northport "Sand City." The sand mined at "Sand City" was brought to Manhattan to construct its streets, bridges, and buildings. They took something infinitesimally small and built greatness. Build great things. Drink great beer.

    Rating
    4.55Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  17. 17

    Finback Brewery

    Queens, New York, United States

    Finback Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #15 in New York. They are most well known for "Rolling In Clouds", which is a New England IPA and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.54Exceptional
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  18. 18

    Industrial Arts Brewing

    West Haverstraw, New York, United States

    We are brewers first, and proud of it. We take quality seriously and our focus is on producing fresh, expressive American beers. Our team brews these modern classics in a sprawling pre-Civil War industrial complex in the lower Hudson Valley of New York, striking a contrast between tradition and innovation.

    Rating
    4.52Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  19. 19

    The Drowned Lands Brewery

    Warwick, New York, United States

    The Drowned Lands is a farm brewery founded as a homage to the dirt on which it is built. It is a culmination of years of exploration and inspiration from the land. The beer we create takes its cues from the richest soil in the country - connected distinctly to both time and place - inspired by old world techniques and modern innovation. Anything worth doing takes time, so slow down and stay awhile. "Best Brewery in NY State" TAP NY 2022, "10 Best Brewery in the Country" USA Today, "10 Best New Breweries USA" Hop Culture Magazine

    Rating
    4.51Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  20. 20

    Prison City Brewing

    Auburn, New York, United States

    Prison City Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #17 in New York. They are most well known for "Mass Riot", which is a New England IPA and "Riot In Vermont", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.51Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  21. 21

    Beer Tree Brew Co

    Port Crane, New York, United States

    Since 2017, Beer Tree Brew Co. has been brewing beer with roots. The brainchild of three CNY natives, Beer Tree started as a dream mentioned on the family hop farm. Since, it has grown into a burgeoning community of craft brew enthusiasts and newbies alike. As a Farm & Microbrewery in New York State, we have merged our passions for creating unique and ever-evolving craft beer with our love of community. Beer Tree is not only focused on brewing delicious state of the art brews; we’re a community of passionate people living life to the fullest.

    Rating
    4.51Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  22. 22

    Plan Bee Farm Brewery

    Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

    At Plan Bee Farm Brewery our mission is to brew 100% New York State beer. We source all our ingredients from the state of New York with many grown on site. Our beers go from ground to glass within measurable feet of their origins. Our goal is to work with local businesses to produce a delicious product for the community we serve. At Plan Bee Farm Brewery, our beers are created by the limitation of local resources. From the yeast that grows on our fruit, to the grain & hops in our fields, if it isn’t in our community it doesn’t enter our beer.Today, brewers talk about β€˜local’ craft beer while sourcing ingredients from around the world. At Plan Bee Farm Brewery, we define β€˜local’ as that which grows in New York State, if not our backyard. Over the course of the next few years we will work tirelessly to reduce the radius of our sourced ingredients. The goal is to be able to say, β€œI planted & processed everything in this beer personally.”

    Rating
    4.49Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  23. 23

    Threes Brewing

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Threes Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #20 in New York. They are most well known for "Logical Conclusion", which is an American IPA and "Vliet", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.49Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  24. 24

    Aurora Brewing Co.

    King Ferry, New York, United States

    Aurora Brewing Co. produce's flawless beer and is ranked #24 in New York. They are most well known for "Little Lobster", which is a New England IPA and "Fresh To Death", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.48Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  25. 25

    Wild East Brewing Co.

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Wild East Brewing Co. produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #15 in New York. They are most well known for "Patience & Fortitude", which is a Czech Pilsner and "Superlative!", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.46Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  26. 26

    Grimm Artisanal Ales

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Grimm Artisanal Ales is a Brooklyn-based brewery founded in 2013 by Joe and Lauren Grimm after nearly a decade of tinkering with fermentation. Grimm specializes in concise, elegant ales epitomizing the creative, experimental spirit of the American artisanal beer revolution. With each limited edition release, we seek to push the boundaries of style and flavor in order to create beers with the utmost depth and complexity. For five years, Grimm operated as a nomadic brewery. Joe and Lauren would develop each recipe in the kitchen of their Gowanus apartment and travel to existing breweries near and far to craft their commercial beers. In June 2018, they opened their permanent location in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

    Rating
    4.46Exceptional
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  27. 27

    SingleCut Beersmiths

    Queens, New York, United States

    Cranking out music obsessed award winning Lagers and IPAs since 2012. To all demanding a steadfast meticulousness towards everything that can fit into a pint glass - Welcome. Always Drink Loud.

    Rating
    4.45Exceptional
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  28. 28

    Evil Twin Brewing NYC

    Queens, New York, United States

    We make exquisite craft beers for crispy beer geeks, tasty gourmands and you. We are so much in love with good taste, all the beers from Evil Twin Brewing NYC are prepared at our first brick and mortar brewery in Ridgewood, Queens, NYC. Exclusively hand picked to please you with delicate, funky, extreme and by all means rare flavors. Maybe not the easiest way, but certainly the most fun!!! A clever man once said: 'Stay thirsty... stay foolish.' That sounds like our vision, just with a tad less attitude.

    Rating
    4.45Exceptional
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  29. 29

    Weaver Hollow Brewery

    Andes, New York, United States

    Weaver Hollow is a brewery making slow and naturally fermented ales on an old creamery in the Catskill Mountains. We utilize the native mineral profile of our well water, along with a house mixed-cultureβ€”avoiding commercial yeast entirelyβ€”to produce beers that are truly reflective of the land around us.

    Rating
    4.60Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 30

    Fallside Brewing

    Cohoes, New York, United States

    Fallside Brewing is committed to bringing patrons the beer they deserve. We will never sacrifice quality for profit. Our hope is to become the next symbol of American culture. We want to be involved and give back to our community – and to the people who support us through our new growth. The culture of the company will be one of brewing not of greed. We will reach these goals by inspiring a culture of pride and satisfaction in our work place, creating top-quality products, and responding to the needs of our team members, community, and environment.

    Rating
    4.50Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  31. 31

    Night School

    Athens, New York, United States

    Rating
    4.49Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  32. 32

    Mixed Breed Brewing

    Guilderland Center, New York, United States

    Mixed Breed Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #32 in New York. They are most well known for "Boomski", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Endo", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.47Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  33. 33

    27A Brewing Company

    Lindenhurst, New York, United States

    27A Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #32 in New York. They are most well known for "Rainbow Cookie Stout", which is a Pastry Stout and "Rites & Rituals", which is an Imperial Milkshake IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.45Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  34. 34

    The Warbler Brewery

    New York, United States

    The Warbler Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #35 in New York. They are most well known for "Dissimulation", which is a New England IPA and "Warbler Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.42Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  35. 35

    Lower Lake Brewery

    Hamilton, New York, United States

    Rating
    4.42Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  36. 36

    Light Years Fermentation

    Endicott, New York, United States

    Light Years Fermentation is the result of many years of creating, experimentation, and dedication to crafting products we’re proud to share with our family, friends, and community. We are committed to offering high-quality, small-batch, and sustainable creations, from our beers and ciders to our house-made pizzas and specialties. It has been a long road to get to where we are, and we promise to keep pushing boundaries to remain light years ahead.

    Rating
    4.42Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  37. 37

    Mortalis Brewing Company

    Avon, New York, United States

    We believe that beer is about human connection. A connection that we are all mortals in this realm with stories to tell, dreams to live, and beers to share. We are all Mortalis

    Rating
    4.41Great
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  38. 38

    Eckhart Beer Co

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Rating
    4.39Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  39. 39

    Nightmare Brewing Company

    Bay Shore, New York, United States

    Nightmare Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Drawn & Quartered", which is an Imperial IPA and "Exposure", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.37Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  40. 40

    Deep Fried Beers

    Queens, New York, United States

    Deep Fried Beers is a small brewery focusing on indulgent beers made to provide over-the-top flavor profiles and pack a punch!! We operate out of our bar/pizzeria/brewery location "Night School" in Athens, NY

    Rating
    4.37Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  41. 41

    Slickfin Brewing Company

    Fort Edward, New York, United States

    Slickfin Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #40 in New York. They are most well known for "Before I Had Status", which is an American IPA and "Fortress", which is a Brown Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.36Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  42. 42

    TEST

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    TEST produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in New York. They are most well known for "A Finite View of the Infinite", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "The Discovery of Fire", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.36Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  43. 43

    Underground Beer Lab

    East Syracuse, New York, United States

    Underground Beer Lab produce's high quality beer and is ranked #46 in New York. They are most well known for "Defies Logic", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Quanta Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.34Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  44. 44

    LIC Beer Project

    Queens, New York, United States

    LIC Beer Project is a collaborative journey of insight, experience, travel, education, and the goal to achieve a beer we have yet to discover. Here at LIC Beer Project we will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the slaves of the ordinary. Join the odyssey……

    Rating
    4.34Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  45. 45

    BriarBrothers Brewing Co.

    Buffalo, New York, United States

    Rating
    4.34Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  46. 46

    Rites Brewing Company

    Bay Shore, New York, United States

    Rating
    4.33Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  47. 47

    Autark Brewhouse

    Buffalo, New York, United States

    Autark Brewhouse produce's high quality beer and is ranked #44 in New York. They are most well known for "Ordinary", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Cozy", which is a Mild - Dark. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  48. 48

    West Kill Brewing

    West Kill, New York, United States

    West Kill Brewing produce's high quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Kaaterskill IPA", which is an American IPA and "Moonfarmer", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  49. 49

    Riseform Brewing Co.

    Marcellus, New York, United States

    A small brewery located in the small Upstate New York town of Marcellus. We're a 1 BBL nano focusing on bringing the best beer possible to our community. Stay kind and be well.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  50. 50

    Brewery LaHoff

    Coxsackie, New York, United States

    Brewery LaHoff produce's high quality beer and is ranked #41 in New York. They are most well known for "Coppered Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Endless Summer Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.30Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated

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