So happy my husband and I found this brewery! We were visiting Woodstock with our pup and saw this…read morebrewery was pup friendly and it was super pup friendly! They let dogs inside which was especially nice during the winter. The food was really good as well. My husband enjoyed his burger with chips and I enjoyed the French onion soup and hummus. I also really enjoyed my ginger kombucha! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The only thing that could make this brewery even better would be a tv ;). Overall a great place. Will definitely come back when visiting the area again!!

BREWERY WITH FOOD: Very chill scene. Family friendly and doggie friendly. All were well behaved…read more Spacious place with plenty of outdoor seating. Indoor seating was adequate and well utilized on a chilly October day. Busy on a Sunday afternoon. Parking lot is large and adequate. Bathroom was clean. Service was good and surprisingly fast. Staff were all quite nice. You order at the counter and they bring the food and drinks to your table. The line to order was short. They have some interesting bar games, I'll try next time. My wife got a Brut Pick Your Own Raspberry IPA and she enjoyed it. Got food: Vegan Impossible burger was good, I was grateful for the offering, the bun could use some improvement. Wife got regular beef burger and enjoyed, same mushy bun. Brussel sprout salad was good and healthy. We would not order the pretzel bites again, looked like sliced up bagels with goop on top. Fries, large size is very large, appropriate for more than 2 people. Corn fritters were enjoyable. This is a brewery more than a restaurant. Brewery offering is large. Food is limited because it is coming from a food truck. Still, they keep things moving fast. Vegan choices are limited, but I appreciate their awareness. This place would be great if they could elevate their food scene. They have a Trivia night, every 2 weeks and we will come back for that. Helpful?

Upstate NY for a 30th birthday trip. My boyfriend's all time favorite beer is Sloop's Juice Bomb…read more Little did I realize when booking the trip, that we were staying 45 minutes from the brewery. Obviously that meant a trip! The excitement was unmatched walking into the building. Peeking in the back where the beer is made, so cool. The open room of the venue itself was nice as well. Lots of merch, lots of beer to go. We purchased two crew necks, a hat, and some beer. The staff behind the bar were able to help answer any and all questions that we gave to them. THEN we sat down to eat. Juice Bomb pint (obviously) and a Happier Hours pint. Started with the chilequiles tater tots and holy heck those were delicious. We also ended up getting the Porky's Revenge sandwich and Sloop Smashed Burger....no photos though because we were too excited to eat!

The tots here...I don't think I'll ever be able to have tots like that again, no one elevates them…read morelike this I am afraid. And the pizza was great too. We didn't have any of the beers, but no one shamed us for that lol It wasn't busy when we got there, but I am sure it does get busy in there. Being from NYC area I am used to places having tons of competition or there being plenty of alternatives. This spot is definitely in a league of it's own out here and I think the same could be said if it were in NYC. The vibe inside was cool, spacious, and a little bit nerdy. But only a little bit :-(

Good brews, and convenient pull off from the rail trail. I also purchased some absolutely delicious…read morelocal cheese to enjoy the beer with. Brewery is big and it wasn't too crowded. Friendly service too.

Literly wanted to bring hubby to a different brewery in and around our neck of the woods,so I…read moreyelped & this place popped up. No one was there but the owner, some guys had just left. We sampled 2 and ordered a few pints. It was really tasty and the outdoor seating was really cool, theres a trail that leads right to the place! It was a relaxing afternoon with my husband...win win We will be back this summer & bring some peeps

The spirits gal was wonderful. Tasted in a really cute room at the bar. Service was great and the…read moredrinks delicious. Can't wait to go back.

Tried the spirits tasting. Five 1/4 oz. thimbles. Liked the brown spirits a lot. A nice applejack,…read morea smooth rye with a hint of vanilla, and a decent bourbon. I couldn't see spending $49 for a bottle of applejack so plumped for a bottle of the rye. At hone, over ice, it's pairing well with an Ashton VSG. There's some nice outdoor seating, overlooking a small meadow with wildflowers if you care to have a cocktail.

My favorite place in the Hudson Valley. Matt and Miranda (owners) and Sunday (my favorite…read morebartender) are so sweet, fun, interesting, and down to earth. Matt brews incredible beer and they also sell cocktails. There's a huge fire pit outside surrounded by Adirondack chairs, picnic tables spread around the property, a large meadow with tables and chairs, a cozy indoor area by the bar, a tent with seating for rainy days and sun shelter, and a very friendly, upbeat energy. Kids are welcome. The local clientele is great and there's a real sense of community here. I love their playlists too. Honestly, this place is just so welcoming and chill. Slow Fox is a working farm and they have a beautiful flower garden and a CSA. Oh, and the Food Trucks!.... I love the whole experience. Not to be missed.

On vacation and a retreat in the area. Needed to celebrate the memory of a friend and drink a…read moretoast to her spirit- and this was the right place. We arrived shortly after they opened- so the bartender was still setting things up but the welcomed us warmly and served us our beers. Speaking of them - every one of the beers were very good! We didn't dine but the food tent was being setup as we left. Wish it was closer to home so I could easily go back.

Westkill is arguably the best brewer in area. I love thier NEIPAs specifically, they are very…read moredrinkable. I get a case of whatever varieties they have about once a month from here. My GF love and I love coming here and getting a beer and comparing the IPAs. The space is very nice and the staff are very friendly. I would like to see them brew an aggressively hazy beer.

Stumbled upon this spot while in town and I'm so glad we did!…read more When we walked in, the place was packed inside and outside. They also had a food truck parked outside. They had a lot of interesting beers on tap. I tried their raspberry sour, which was super refreshing. My fiance got a style of beer he had never heard of, which if you know him, is not common. It was their Fountain Skibsol Smoky Ale, which is a low ABV Danish dark ale with an intense smoky flavor. It was great and we both loved the smokiness of the beer. We snagged a spot at one of their outdoor picnic tables and it was such an enjoyable evening. They had string lights outside and everyone we interacted with was so friendly. Definitely recommend West Kill for a great atmosphere and good brews!

Stopped here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the place was packed! They had a live band playing,…read morewhich definitely drew a crowd. My fiance and I ordered at the bar - a pilsner for him and a cider for me. Vosburgh makes their own hard cider and it was fantastic! My fiance liked his beer too. There were plenty of tables and seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly as were many of the patrons. Hopefully we'll make it back on a nicer day!

Ok this place is a really nice place. Having the band play outside is great, the table and chairs…read moreare very nice, the umbrellas on the picnic tables is really nice. Great so far. Having Bluebird there cooking is a good idea though we didn't eat this time. My husband enjoyed the beer but I'm disappointed that you don't have lemonade or soda for those of us that don't drink beer. There are children that come with their parents and flavored seltzer really doesn't cut it. I bring my own lemon & mint water as I don't drink seltzer, a lemonade would've been nice. I think the tables could have been set up closer to the music. Great farm but lacking the ambience I feel. This is our second time there and I thought they vamped it up a little more, guess I was wrong

Suarez has quickly become famous for more than its association to Hill Farmstead. Their collection…read moreof expertly crafted lighter options is up there with anywhere else. They are seeking perfection in more approachable styles as a art form, not a business strategy, and are not engaging in an arms race for bigger beers. Greatly appreciate this, which is why I patronized them since opening. This review specifically covers the brewery space versus solely the beer alone. First time I came with a few buddies, when they were located in their main business. Place looked like an art gallery, which fit oddly well versus being off putting. It fit the beer well. Their canned options were limited, however we had plenty of the stuff on tap. Not many seats however plenty of standing tables which was fine given how long we had been driving. Winner was Crispy Little, which we grabbed a few 4 packs of. Greatly enjoyed the place, as it was one of the best and most enjoyable breweries we visited. Coming back the next year, the setup had become downright lame. Instead of using the indoor space for beer, it was just for merchandise and bottles to go. If you wanted to drink, they had an 'outdoor beer garden', which consisted of a small patio in the parking lot with a few barrels thrown about. With only 2 beer options. And the bartender couldn't be bothered to pour them correctly, in between bad mouthing another brewery down the road. Not exactly a good look, even though the schwartzbier I had was solid (have had Bones Shirt a ton). Need to loop back and try it again now that the taproom in the back has been opened. May revisit this then. I just hope they got rid of that bartender, as microbreweries bashing each other is not cool; he wasn't one of the owners/main guys so at least there's that. Downgrading this 1 star because of that until I can revisit.

Suarez Family Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Livingston, New York in August 2016. It was…read morefounded by husband and wife Dan and Taylor Cocalis Suarez. The couple first met when they both lived in Brooklyn. Dan started out as a homebrewer living in Brooklyn and eventually he got a job working for Sixpoint Brewery in 2007. He later connected with Hill Farmstead Brewery founder and brewer Shaun Hill. In 2011, Hill hired Dan to be his assistant brewer. The Suarezes left Brooklyn and moved to the Vermont countryside. After Hill took Dan on an inspiring beer trip in Belgium, the Suarezes began to look for a place to start their own family-run brewery. They re-settled in Livingston, New York because the Hudson Valley resembled the same idyllic, bucolic charm found in Vermont. The Suarezes set up shop in a disused, all-brick warehouse. Dan works as the brewmaster while Taylor runs the business side of the operation. The brewery specializes in lighter ales and lagers, or what Dan likes to call "crispy little beers". The same year they opened the brewery, the Suarezes also welcomed their first child, Enzo. Since opening, Suarez Family Brewery has gained a reputation for being one of the best breweries in the Northeast. I recently visited Suarez Family Brewery for the first time while I was driving through the Hudson Valley with my two sons. I had previously sampled some of their beer at a craft beer bar in Brooklyn, but a visit to the brewery had been on my bucket list for a while. A sign at the old brick warehouse informed us that the taproom had been moved to a new structure behind it. The taproom was small, but quiet and cozy. There were only a handful of other visitors during my visit. There was a table with scrap paper and crayons, much to the delight of my two sons. This kept them occupied while I sampled some tasty brews. The ones I tried were "Walk, Don't Run" (Hoppy Blonde Ale), "Crispy Little" (Hoppy Pale Ale), and "Backroads" (Sumac Country Beer). All three were great, but the latter was truly exceptional! I was VERY impressed with the types of beer coming out of the brewery. Before leaving, I also purchased a bottle of "Lo And Behold" (Barrel-Aged Flemish Red Ale) to bring home. I highly recommend Suarez Family Brewery to all serious craft beer aficionados!

I took my husband to Hillrock Estate for his 45th Birthday yesterday. We have been to rum…read moredistilleries in Jamaica, but never to a bourbon distillery in our own country, so we were very happy to try this. It was only about an hour or so away from our house, so this was a real treat. Even though it was a cloudy day in March, the distillery was so beautiful. We can only imagine how gorgeous it is in the summer. We ended up having a private tour since no one else had signed up for the 11am time slot - fine by us! Our tour guide, Bob, was very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining everything in great detail. After the tour, we had our tasting. The tour and tasting we chose was The Hillrock Distillery Tour & Barrel Proof Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie Plate - worth every penny! The bourbons were all absolutely amazing and the charcuterie plates paired perfectly with them. We ended up buying our two favorite bourbons, along with a pair of glasses and a hat for my husband. We are already trying to find another occasion to visit. Who knows...maybe we'll try The Founder's Tour next time. Thank you for making my husband's birthday so special. He was smiling for the rest of the day.

Incredible in every way. Visiting Hillrock today was really impressive. Was provided a great tour…read morearound the estate and enjoyed tasting some truly unique and impressive spirits. For me, customer service goes a long way and I really enjoyed the tour provided by Douglas. The Estate itself is beautiful. It was snowing today when I visited and I can only imagine how nice everything looks on a nice warm sunny day. I enjoy bourbon. Today, I was surprised that in addition to the bourbon that I genuinely enjoyed a number of the eyes. Big fan of Hillrock and will be back. For as beautiful as the property was, I was happy to find the tour to be laid back while still really informative.

Like if a 2000's indie film came to life as a brewery. Delightful, quirky, laidback and gives you…read morefeel-good vibes. Nothing grandiose here, just good people and good beer. Small tasting room with wooden tables and benches, high ceilings and lots of natural light on the all white walls. 8 beers on tap. They don't do flights but will do half pours. Between my girlfriend and I, we tried most of the menu. To me the two standouts were the Schwarzbier (4.9% black lager) and the Co+lab (4.2% English ESB). Both were smooth and flavorful with a slight lingering bitterness. Low ABV makes them both quite quaffable, as they describe one of their other beers. We're from NJ where breweries are only allowed to serve the beer they brew on site and nothing else, so seeing food, wine, and cocktails on the menu was a novelty for us. We didn't try anything besides the beer, but there were some impressive offerings including a penicillin cocktail, and Knackwurst, oysters, and a variety of pizza. Overall a cool spot that we would definitely come back to if we're in the area again.

We stopped into Kingston Standard Brewing around 2 pm on a Thursday, so we were naturally the only…read morefolks in the place. The brewing equipment was right out in the open, behind the ordering counter, and there were a good deal of wooden tables in the front. The high ceilings and white walls really opened up the place and its brightness made for a festive atmosphere. The staff was very nice and clearly passionate about the business. After a few small tastes of the beers on tap, we each settled on a pint. My favorites were the Marzen, which was like a light and crisp Oktoberfest, and the Rauchbier, which possessed an unique smokiness. We also shared a soft Pretzel, which was the best we had ever had! Its sourdough interior was made from a locally-sourced flour, and its exterior had a rich, brew-inspired coating. It was served with a creamy, salted butter that was divine. We did not try one of their many creative pizzas that had been cooked in their stone oven, but they looked and smelled spectacular! Kingston Standard was an amazing brewery with great beers and delicious food.