Cool local spot Has a great beer selection Has cool merchandise Has bands here a few nights a week Lots of seating inside and outside Customer Service is amazing read more

We enjoyed our visit: great selection of beers and friendly service too! They have something for everyone: seltzers, beers, wine and spirits. They also sell hot dogs and snacks like cheese. read more

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Good beer and good bands in the garage attached to the tap room. Every time I'm in Cortland (which isn't often) I stop here and I am not disappointed. They also distill booze, but I stick with the house made beers. read more

The Firehouse Ale was skunky and the red wine was terrible tasting. $15 for both. Service was extremely slow as the bartender seemed a tad scattered. Wasn't crowded at all on a Saturday night at 10pm. A shame. read more

Good brewery. Quaint in town location. Stopped for a flight on our way through and liked it. The beers were good but nothing jumped out as a truly outstanding beer. It's in what appears to be an old fire station, but the HQ of Cortland Fire is across the street, so not sure if it was actually an old fire house or not. I did like the variety of beers and styles they had and our sever was friendly and knowledgeable, which I always find as a plus. I would say that it's worth a stop if you're in Cortland and enjoy microbrewed beers. read more

We ended here during our street fair adventure during our visit to town for my 40th college reunion. The place is rustic with a tasting room adjacent to the brewery. Not sure how long it has been here but the set up seems as if it can only be a few years. This was not here when I attended school. Anyway the taps were running a lager, pale ale and some fruited beers. The lager was very good - clean, fresh and uplifting. We did not try the ipa. We saw these beers in various establishments during our three days in town. It was worth the stop. A thunderstorm broke out while we were visiting so we had another. The beer Misters/Ms's were very nice and we could have stayed much longer but had to move on. Overall a very nice addition to my old college town. It is always great to have a locally brewed beer instead of having to pay higher prices for imports - by that I mean from Ithaca, Canada and Boston. We say, ambiance "b", beverages "a", service "a", value "a". Mark & Nancy. read more

Very cool local brewery off Main Street. Great vibe inside with sublime-ish music playing today and many beer choices. Felt cool and relaxed and I didn't expect this quaint/chill feeling from the outside. I wanted to hangout here all day. You can do a flight for 6.50, which comes with 5 samples or they have a rotating tap with $3 draughts each Saturday. I had to get the pumpkin ale, and it was awesome! Creamy, smooth pumpkin flavor with just the right amount of spices but not too spicy. I loved it! Very easy drinking...it felt like I was having dessert. Can't wait to come back next time we're in town visiting. read more

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I have gone here a couple of times when I'm in the area. Cortland Beer Company has an amazing atmosphere, great bar staff, and impeccably great tasting beer! My personal favorite being 'The Naked Lap', all of their beer appeals to any type of beer drinker. This is a must go if you're in the area! read more

Cortland Beer Company - The Chalkboard Menu from Cortland Beer Company! This is such a unique way to present their beer, it's really well designed. - Breweries Near Me - Cortland, New York

For such a small place it really shines. They had about 12 or 13 beers on tap which makes ordering two flights well worth the surprisingly low cost. Sitting outside in the sun just makes a Saturday afternoon that much better. Food? I think they have chips and hotdogs, but that's not really important. The staff are nice and are more than willing to describe the beers and help you make a choice. I will be back. read more

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I really enjoyed the evening I spent at the Cortland Beer company. They were quick to give my brothers and I samples of any beers we wanted to try. Many were delicious. But I also asked if I could have a sample of their vodka lemonade which they had on tap. On tap!!!. The bar tender obliged and it was so delicious I had a glass of that. My brothers enjoyed the the bourbon barrel stout and their pilsner. The best part of the experience was the atmosphere. They had numerous tables set up outside all around the brewery and live music ! The band played fantastic funk and soul Classics. Several of the tables had propane fire pits in the middle of them. It was delightful to sit there and chat around the fire and listen to music. If you're in the Cortland area don't miss this cool brewery. read more

We were looking for a dog friendly place to go on a Friday night and absolutely loved it here. The staff was so friendly. They kept asking us if our pup was good on water, and treated us like family. The live music was an added bonus. Definitely recommend and will be coming back! read more

Cortland Beer Company - Live music by the farmer's union - Breweries Near Me - Cortland, New York

Some friends and I visited Cortland for Greek Peak. After, we were pretty starved so went downtown to get a bite to eat. Instead, we saw this brewery and immediately decided beer trumps fiber. This place was a memorable stumble! Beer tastings are dirt cheap ($1) and the service is great. The employees (also owners) were having a good time with us--really friendly and approachable. There was a chemist on hand who talked about the process of brewing. These people are really into their specialty. The place is pretty small with few seats. Also, the brewery closes very early (7pm on a Friday) but it's worth the visit and purchase. I recommend the espresso beer and the Jack Daniels enthused beer. Buy a growler (mine was 5.99 but price varies by beer) so you can return and fill it up! read more

Attended a private function on a Saturday afternoon at CBC. Had never been, but had sampled their Red Dragon and Fire House Ales enough to know that I wanted to see the story behind the beer. As others have commented, CBC has a very rustic feel to it- brick walls and a chalkboard with the dozen or so varieties on tap. They also offer their own vodka and I believe other spirits as well. Went with a flight to get a sample of some of their finest- 5 five oz. choices for $6. All were decent- some better than others. All three servers behind the bar were very informative and told us a little of the history behind each of the beers on tap. We talked about which beers were their better sellers as well as the ones that were coming up next in production. Tables are set up outside for people watching and a live band performed that evening on an outdoor stage. A good vibe- a good time with friends....look forward to returning soon. read more

Cortland Beer Company - Good times on a recent Saturday afternoon at CBC! - Breweries Near Me - Cortland, New York

Not only have I worked for this brewery, but I also still enjoy going to this brewery. Absolutely love their beer, vodka and gin. Not entirely sure if their whiskey has come out yet but if it has, it's worth a try because I'm sure it's really good! If you're looking for a place to just hang out and have a beer this is a perfect place. Not many people notice it but theres a ring toss game attached to the wall, its fun and its a good group game! I love the atmosphere here. Friday's they have bands. Even more enjoyable in the summer time when the band's play outside. Their Bloody Mary's are one of my favorites around! The current bartenders here are knowledgeable and are super friendly! They have beer flights which make it easier/cheaper to try all sorts of beer! If you haven't been to this brewery/distillery I suggest that you give it a try read more

This is a terrific beer pilgrimage one must make if you are anywhere near the area. Great tasting beers and a cool laid back vibe. Free wifi, Cant wait to get back and set up camp at nights here. read more

I've been to Cortland Beer company a few times now with varying degrees of satisfaction. They are the one and only brewery in town, and a lot of restaurants and bars have them on tap. So I applaud them for cornering the market! One of their main beers is the red dragon ale (the mascot of the local SUNY school) and it's quite refreshing. Located just off of main street, it's in an old firehouse, so the outside is pretty impressive for where it's at. CBC has a lot of beers on tap at any time, and they seem to specialize in the darker beers of stouts and porters. I was pretty excited to try them as these are my favorite! However after tasting them, none seemed to blow away my palate. Not saying they were bad, just not to my liking. The last tasting though was just $1, and I got to sample 12, count 'em 12 beers! Pretty impressive! It was a friday night, and the college kids had finally caught on to the great chance of pre-gaming the night's festivities for cheap. So it took a bit of time to get thru the 12 with a packed house and only one employee. I can't really blame them though! I imagine summer time here is pretty quiet. For the sheer fact that 12 tastings for $1, it's a 4 stars! Try some of Cortland thru CBC! read more

AMAZING atmosphere!!! Great beer, great workers. I've been going here a lot more lately but went there on Wednesday with some friends. Our bartender stayed late and put on the Ranger game for us without even asking. $2 Low gravity beers!!! Great prices and great place to go with friends and family! read more

This is the only local brewery in Cortland. You can try almost all their beers (around 15) for $1. The only thing I was not pleased with, was the explanation from the girl who was pouring our beer. She was very very distracted. read more

The guy bartender was really rude and messed up our order and charged us wrong for it too... The lady bartenders fixed the mistakes he made as he gave us trying to help us. read more

Has a nice outdoor patio. The IPA was really good. Great downtown location. Looking forward to trying all the different beers on tap.

The beer is very good, the live music is also good; however, the service is not so great. Even with the surly, inattentive service, the concerts on the patio are still worth checking out while you drink a nice cold local brew. Very good beer brewed in Cortland, no serious complaints here. read more

one of the waviest spots to grab craft beer in cortland. deff gotta sample the different flavors of beer they have . dope spot overall

Nice clean facility and good beer. The pumpkin was a little overwhelming with spice but the lager and red dragon beer were excellent. This would have been a five star rating except for the sullen girl who was minding the store. She acted as if she was put out by having to wait on us and didn't seem able or willing to answer questions about the products. read more

We don't live locally but try to pick up Red Dragon ale to bring 'home' for a visit when we are in town visiting friends and family. We highly recommend giving this place a try. (and try the Red Dragon ale!) Street parking and very walkable since it is centrally located. read more

i love the cortland beer company and they sure do treat you like family and they also have free wifi to get on to so that you can check your email and they always have a smile on their faces.......... read more

We have been regular customers since the opening and recently quality has gone downhill! We were there a few weekends a go and all the beer on the flight tasted nasty! We asked how often lines are cleaned and bartender didn't know! Another couple complained and asked the same question and got same 'non answer'! Used to be great, now not so much! They need to remember what they used to be! read more

Local micro Brewery that gets it right! excellent brews, lots of variety, a beer to match anyone's tastes. They work with local eateries to have food delivered while you enjoy your favorite brew. They also have guest taps from other local microbreweries, and nice wines from NY's finger lakes region. I like how they work with the other businesses with having live music when others do not, and then recommend where to go when they close for the evening. Doing a lot for Cortland downtown to promote what the town has to offer. As a local business owner I commend them for their efforts. Great Beer, great staff makes for a great night out on the town. We stop in weekly! Highly recommended! read more

We stopped in for the beer sale and ended up staying for the beer flight - $6.50 for five 5 ounce beers. A very tasty selection. Staff was courteous, friendly and helpful. read more

Came here for a beer tasting. It was fun and beers were good.

My friend and I had our first experience today with CBC's Flights. It was hands down one of the best experiences I've had in a bar. The bar is spotlessly clean, definitely the cleanest bar I've ever been in. However, our experience wouldn't have been half as great if we didn't have an amazing bartender. Our bartender was Jenna and she definitely seemed to know what she was doing. We felt welcomed right away because of her bright smile and bubbly personality. She explained every beer on tap very well and even suggested beers that she thought we might like after we told her what we usually like to drink. I enjoyed every beer that I chose very much, and so did my friend. Out favorites were the Blackberry Lager and the Bourbon Barrel Aged Flight Level 410. We will definitely be returning to try more beers and to see Jenna again. Next time we'll be sure to bring more people as well!! read more

the darker beers are better than the lighter beers in my opinion. i like this place. it always has a nice vibe and live music on friday is awesome!!! read more