I have friends who could go on and on about the use of the word "diviner" here - I'll just stick with the root word, "divine," to describe the experience. In nice weather, driving to The Beer Diviner taking Mattison Hollow Rd., from north to south, you get some really beautiful views as well. The layout is comfortable yet eclectic, conversation here is fun. And then there's the beer! I was immediately drawn to - and now fond of - the maple sap porter, especially upon learning the brewer's neighbor tapped the trees for the sap, a really natural flavor. We liked all the beers we sampled here, very much. It's almost an hour's drive for me to get here, but it's well worth it. read more

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The best little hang for a pint! Almost feels like you are at a friend's barn hanging out. Owner is amazing and great service. TVs as well!

This place is incredible. A true unlikely oasis hidden in the woods with the coziest outdoor dining situation - your own personal fire in addition to other heaters. The beer was amazing and the locally made sourdough pizza.... Unreal. Honestly best pizza I've had in my life. I miss it so much. I felt safe and at home dining here. I don't know when I'll be in that neck of the woods again but planning a trip soon because I need to come back to this magical spot! read more

The Beer Diviner - BBQ gorgonzola pizza - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

This place is the real deal! No frills and the owner John is amazing! He brews all the beers himself and is super friendly and easy to talk to. He has all different types of beers to suit all tastes and also has some tasty bar food which includes pizza and he now has a great popcorn machine for free popcorn. My favorite beer of his is the blueberry beer which is super tasty and not overpowering. He also has some lagers, sours, dark beers, IPA's and other rotating draughts that change all the time. The indoor taproom/bar is fairly small but there is a great outside area with plenty of seating and fire pits spread out in the various seating areas. There is also a TV outside and one inside. Beware the brewery is only open Fri-Sun for limited hours (they close fairly early at 8P) often they have great free live music on Saturday nights too! Make sure you check this place out you won't be disappointed! A good friend of mine and his wife have a weekend home in the area and we have been loyal patrons since the Diviner opened a few years back. They also have Growlers to go and some other bottled beers you can buy to take. This is the type of place all beer lovers should check out....a real hidden gem that is a bit tricky to find. Don't forget to say hi to the sweetest dog ever, "Honey" the owner's dog! read more

Me and the cave women stumbled on this place while on a road trip to Vermont. Great beer, great people, and vibes. Try the IPAs. Not to be missed. read more

The Beer Diviner - You know this place is happening - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

Great local farm brewery. Matt introduced us to the dogs and welcomed our two! Nice intimate sitting area inside but it looked like outside was the place to be. Live music on Saturday night starting Jan 19th he told us ..... Had a great flight and I sampled the Gruit Ale. Personal pizzas, a cheese and sasuage platter. Local! Fresh! Fun! Best of all DOG FRIENDLY to well behaved pups! Stop by and say hello .... And don't forget your growler! read more

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The atmosphere is amazing. Outdoor seating is plentiful and beautiful. The beer is exceptional and I recommend it to all my friends that go to upstate NY for vacation read more

This place is really wonderful. It's tucked in Cherry Plain, near where I grew up, and the relaxed atmosphere in nature matches those memories. The beer is incredible (according to my boyfriend), despite the small size of the brewery, and they have a number of gluten-free options, which is great for me. The Beer Diviner makes a gluten-free beer out of sorghum, which I have yet to try, and they carry a cider from up the road. You can buy bottles of this cider, but they switched Nine Pin to a keg of their cider-mead mix for me. W.O.W. Awesome. There are a few options for food. You can grab one of their pizzas (which all look amazing) or a cheese plate with locally cured sausage. The cheese plate we got came with one soft cheese, a spanish chorizo sausage, apple slices, and crackers. They have a small music festival in the summer that allows camping. There are a bunch of good hiking/camping spots (and Cherry Plain State Park) nearby if you want to make a day out of your visit. They allow dogs. There were 3 really sweet dogs there when we were there, two of which were Honey and Ghoulie. The owner and staff are all so friendly, too! I can't wait to go back! read more

Such a wonderful place to warm up after a winter walk with the pooch. The Jolie Rouge was SO delicious. John regaled us with priceless stories. Cozy woodstove winter cabin vibes with good beer and good company... 10/10. read more

What a surprisingly wonderful treat the Beer Diviner was! We made the trek out to this brewery to get our CCBT passport stamp and found a small, cozy brewery and there was thankfully enough seating for all four of us on a quiet Saturday morning shortly after opening (there's additional seating outside, but it's getting cold out, guys). Also a brewery dog. If it wasn't already a five star brewery, the dog would have gotten that last star. We ordered a few flights ($8 for flights of 4) and were able to try everything; all of the beer was very good. There's an interesting hemp beer, made with local hemp, and solid offerings across the board. I wish it were a little later in the day, as the sourdough pizzas they had on the menu all sounded wonderful. Great service, great beer...I just wish they were a bit closer to Albany! read more

The Beer Diviner - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

We stopped by the Beer Diviner recently and were so impressed by their outdoor seating! They had 5-6 outdoor fireplaces, some plastic sheeting walls to reduce the wind, and plenty of space. I really enjoyed my porter, but enjoyed speaking to the owner, John, about his background and career as a brewer more. He was very friendly, as were the other customers we met. A perfect winter spot for people who don't want to dine/drink indoors during the pandemic but will appreciate the fireplaces for warmth! read more

The Beer Diviner - Outdoor fireplace - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

Before I give you my quick review for the Beer Diviner, be advised that the address attached to this listing (15950 NY Rt.22, Stephentown, NY 12168) is not accurate. As of this writing (2/18/16), the address has not been changed. The actual address of the Beer Diviner Taproom is: 243 Bly Hollow Rd, Petersburg, NY 12040. The Beer Diviner Taproom is roughly an hour from downtown Albany and is certainly worth the drive. During our visit, we sampled the porter, stout, pale ale, IPA, and red ale. Each of the brews brought something a bit different to the table and the most notable was the Ancestral Red Ale. The Red was aromatic and flavorful with obvious notes of ginger and orange peel. As a person that doesn't love flavored beers, the Ancestral Red managed to strike the perfect balance. A flight of beer, with a few additional refills, and a sampling glass came to about $20. The Beer Diviner accepts cash and credit. The Taproom itself is a bit difficult to find, as there were no visible signs outside. This made for a bit of a frustrating journey, but the reward was so sweet. The owner, Jonathan, is a fantastic guy. He was personable and accommodating. His journey into brewing is an interesting one and worth asking about. I look forward to my next visit in the summer months, when the taproom will expand seating to an outdoor deck. read more

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"Let me show you the meaning of life....it all began with brewing....the mash...the boil...the beer!" - Jonathan Post aka The Beer Diviner. It's cold in Albany this 2013. Terribly cold? No - it's annoyingly cold, and annoyingly boring to boot! So how does one survive this miserable ambiance, mediocre existence , with continuous heartburn in old gray Smallbany, especially when they know that the National Grid bill will prevent them from going to Trader Joe's for a while and force them to hit Family Dollar. With the loss of Ravens Head brewery opening in Ten Broeck and future of a purported real Jew Deli on Western Avenue not opening until July ....Just how do you survive this existence? Really, a continuous enema given by Rick Santorum would be more pleasurable than the winter here! I confess I survive, and survive well, the only way I know how...by helping my liver along just a little closer toward the river Styx. Nevertheless in the beginning of this grey 2013, I ran across a tap in a local bar with a shamans mask on it. God I thought, this must be something awful that Magic Hat has made, but no...my presumed reservations were wrong....it was a pint of, spoken by the ever so friendly and solicitous burly bartender at the Excelsior Pub in Center Square .... "Oh that...that's a Ancestral Red Ale...by the Beer Diviner, this guy out in the woods..." I sipped my pint...my heart fluttered...my nipples quivered perplexed I was thought, "Who is this creature? I MUST FIND HIM!" After telephoning the Beer Diviner himself, my beau, my hound and my tired body trekked out to Cherry Plain NY, a 30 minute ride out of Albany on NY 43... in search of the Bly Hollow Brewery on Bly Hollow Road. Up the dirt road we came upon a log cabin..." That's gotta be it!" "Oh you guys where one who called this morning.." We walked in... A truly one man operation, the Beer Diviner gave us the tour, poured us two flights of beer...twice, and told us the story of his existence. Two hours later, I felt the need to bring back a growler of Ancient Gruit Ale (a mere 14 Bucks)! Throw in a bottle of Ancestral Red Ale for another 5, and you'll soon forget about that drive home on 43. And gentlemen, do you have a problem with hops affecting your desire of pleasuring your lady or man ? No worries here, the Beer Diviner was thinking about you. No need to run off to drop a hundred bucks to see Dr. Viagra. Try the Ancient Gruit Ale, brewed with foraged wormwood and local organic honey. It will want to make you ride your partner faster than Django rode outta town after shooting Big Daddy! Every once in a while here in upstate New York, there is that fellow who you meet, that reminds you that not all of the Capitol District has fallen into the cradle of dis-civilization and their might be a glimmer of hope. That fellow, one who has inspired an new DIY ethic in me, that fellow is the Beer Diviner. Hail Cesar! Brew it, and they will come......( Please remember to call the Beer Diviner ahead of your visit to make sure he is available.) read more

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Stopped in at the Beer Diviner on the way up to Vermont. Had seen the hand maxes signs on Rt 22 over the years and finally stopped. Glad I did! Neat place, nice chat with the head brewer, and excellent beers. Love the H'Ale Odin Viking Ale, I'll be back read more

The Beer Diviner - Brewer serving up a cold one - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

Great brews and good food set in a remote location. Dog friendly and they treat the people nice too.

Took a trip on a whim. Found a nice deal on Airbnb for this place and gave it a try. The room serves its purpose and for $50 for the night it was worth it. The beer this place serves was quite unexpected considering where it is. It's off the main road, off the beaten path. If you haven't gone and have been thinking of going then go, you won't be disappointed. They offered a sour beer and that's been my go to for now. Theirs did not disappoint. The only disappointment was they ran out!! Their pizza was pretty damn good too, mine had a Turkish pepperoni and it was fantastic. read more

I couldn't check in here, service was shotty. Depending on where you live (for pretty much most people) this is pretty far out. Not only distance but also it's literally just driving from one back road to another. It was a lot. With all the dramatics being taken out of the way let me get to the good stuff. This was my first time at this bar/in this area etc. And it honestly felt like this was my hometown bar. I felt so welcomed, everyone was friendly and welcoming and honestly (and surprisingly) this place got pretty packed. This entire place felt like a big conversation. Everyone spoke to everyone else and there was just a lot of camaraderie! This place also sold eggs and cheese, which obviously I thought was pretty weird because 1. Where are the grocery stores & 2. What other local bar also sells groceries?! Nonetheless, I bought the eggs. Call me a townie if you want. These eggs are called "drunken eggs" because the chickens on the land (again this is in the middle of nowhere) eat the grain that is produced from the beer they make in house. I havent tried them yet but let me tell you I'm pumped. They also serve sourdough pizza from a local place, we had the honey bbq and gouda and it wasnt too bad. There was also a side menu that said they have hotdogs, cheeseburgers, hamburgers and water. Guys you all have to go to this place, it was the most random experience in life and I didnt hate it. Now let me tell you some more of the best things. They have a beautiful dog who is so friendly and loves belly rubs, give him one. The top of the toilet is a dental water machine? Guys it's easier to see than to explain, go to the bathroom. Last but not least, the owner John is phenomenal. He's a dr., got invited to Africa which led him on this beer diviner journey (ask him the story) and is currently writing a book. He also had the ability to brew beer and cook pizza, hotdogs, burgers and cheeseburgers. I liked this place. If it was closer I would for sure be considered a townie. Go, have fun and put some time aside because it takes a while to get here. On the way up we also saw a sign for a state park and heard great reviews read more

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Traveling between VT and NY, saw the sign, had to stop! A ways back off the road, so trust the signs and keep going. Great company inside and tasty brews! Will definitely be back on our next trip! read more

The Beer Diviner - Flight of four and growlers to go! - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

Great selection of beers. Very interesting styles. Everyone here is very friendly. Being a farm brewery the also sell several NY state products; wine, coffee beans (infused with stout beer), soap, spirits, etc. read more

The Beer Diviner - Great variety of beer. Very interesting styles. - Breweries Near Me - Petersburg, New York

Stopped here during a drive home to Connecticut on my way back to Vermont. Sure glad I hit that red light when I did! It gave me time to pull over and check this place out. The tap room was open on a Wednesday afternoon, even though the Yelp hours say it's closed. It's a simple place that sells great beer as well as a few other things (eggs, meats, bottles of wine) made locally or in New York state. The beer is delicious, and not a bad price as $5/pint. I had the red ale, which is a Belgian style ale. If I didn't have to drive home another 2 hours, I would've had at least one more pint. The bartender and other customers were very friendly, and the owner/brewer is often around if you like to talk about brewing. This place is classified as a "farmhouse brewery" (I think), which means that in a few years, all the ingredients used in everything the tap room sells must be made with ingredients from New York. Currently, only a portion of ingredients are grown in New York, but that's changing due to the demand for local hops and barley. I can't wait to drive through this area again, if only to stop here for another delicious pint! read more

Love the beer diviner. John, the owner, is fantastic and brews incredible beer. They frequently have live music and it's a great scene to hang out with a local crowd. read more

Pros: The beer from The Beer Diviner is exceptional with many unique beers across multiple styles. The owner is extremely knowledgeable about the beers and the industry. He is very personable as well. Cons: The remote location and the inconsistent hours of the Berlin/Petersburgh location make the trek to the brewery a risk for disappointment. Overall: I have always enjoyed The Beer Diviner's beer, however, it has been closed 2/3 times I visited even after calling ahead each time. (They did open up one of the two times we showed up when the location was closed.) read more

Small place but a great strong beer. Came to visit this town for the weekend stopped in here with the family for a couple beers. Beer tasted good. read more

Went on a family vacation in Stephentown NY with little to nothing around to do we found this nice brewery close by and decided to try it out. Small place but very quaint and nice. The beers are great. The guy who owns is was also very nice and personable. read more

I like to check out breweries when I go to new places. Was staying at the Jiminy Peak area. Small nano brewery. Above average beer. Good selection. The brewer was very nice and talkative. read more

My first time drinking hand crafted beer, they gave me a sample of anything I wanted to try before I ordered, my beer, the samples alone had me sloshed! I chose a ginger beer that I really enjoyed. The owner produces the beer and serves it, he loves to answer questions about the beer and his process. Homey atmosphere, nice big screen tv with football game on, and fireplace. You can leave with a growler (jug of beer to go), or a beer diviner hat or shirt. I only wished he served food other than pretzels, but there is a great restaurant next door (Knuckleheads) and he has the menu, you can order to go and bring it back to enjoy with your beer. I can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

Great beer, head brewer is a nice guy.

Cool location - prefer it to the old place in Stephentown. The beer was fun, but I feel like the hop ratios aren't quite where they need to be: The stout was cloying and flabby and even the double IPA tended more toward sweet than bitter, and with very little hop aroma. read more