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    The Real McCoy Beer

    3.9 (23 reviews)
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    Becky K.

    This is so close to the bike path! We went for a ride, easily hopped off the path to stop here for a drink, and then finished our ride. It was a beautiful day. People were sitting outside at the tables and others were playing corn hole in the parking lot. I got the Kenwood Pale Ale and enjoyed it. There are peanuts on the tables to munch on while hang out. I really liked it here - nice laid back feel. If I lived closer I would go for a walk on the path then grab a beer all summer long.

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    David H.

    This was the first brewery in Delmar and anchors the "warehouse" district of town. Owned locally it has grown over the years but still pours great beer brewed there with regular food trucks and entertainment. A spot that is welcoming to adults and families its a great spot in town for socializing & fresh brewed beer.

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    Nicole E.

    Who can complain about having a nice little brewery and tasting room right in the middle of a suburb? I sure can't. The Real McCoy is a little tough to find, and more signage from the main roads/rail trail would definitely help, but if you turn down by the Delmar post office and go past the Four Corners Luncheonette and Curtis Lumber, you'll eventually find yourself before the garage/building shared by Real McCoy, Royal Meadery, and Brewtus. With seating for no more than 50, and opened only for limited weekend hours (closing up by 6 on Saturday -- according to signage -- but appearing to sometimes stay open a little later in practice), Real McCoy is a low-key place to enjoy a laid-back afternoon pint. Have I loved each beer I've tried (including those I've had at other area restaurants)? No, but I never love each beer at any brewery I visit. The NoName Hefeweizen is a hit for me, and my husband has enjoyed the Mini Martian IPA. We're looking forward to trying other options, and seeing what they come up with next. We enjoyed visiting on St Patrick's Day, where the garage door was kept open, and patrons spilled out into the gravel parking lot, and look forward to coming back in warmer weather. There's no food served, besides bowls of peanuts, but it looks like food trucks are an option in summer, and at special events. Happy to find this fun little gem in Delmar's Four Corners. It's our hope that over time, they'll expand their hours, as well as their beer options (a gose, please). Until then, we'll be back to Real McCoy the next time we have a free hour or two on a weekend afternoon, and also plan to visit the meadery and coffee roastery.

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    Gina F.

    Really fun place for COVID outdoor beers. Glad to see that they have heaters and an awning. Although there is tons of outdoor space not so many tables fit under the awning. Had a great dark beer, Pretty dry with a rich flavor but not over powering like a stout. Loved the free salted peanuts. Solid selection of wine and cider. A good crowd on a rainy night. Looking forward to coming again and ordering some food.

    The pale ale
    Matteo G.

    Super nice small brewery. Good customers have their own glasses, which makes it even more personable and like able. The beer is really good and the place is cozy, and makes you feel at home

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    the owner has allowed me to have 3 events there over the last year . Great place to meet and hang out.

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    4 years ago

    Not a great variety of drink options so for that I vote 3 stars. There were not a lot of ipas or many of much at all

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    2 years ago

    Great beer Wonderful staff and cool vibes. Love the music and good parking options. Great location

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    7 years ago

    If you like your beer in plastic containers.....the beer is quite good...but drinking in a microbrewery out of plastic??? No thank you!

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    7 years ago

    I absolutely love this bar. Cool atmosphere and great people. Behind the four corners and close to rail trail.

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    8 years ago

    Great location, good music, friendly people and tasty beer. No complaints here! Fits right into the FoCo.

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    Fidens Brewing Company

    Fidens Brewing Company

    4.4
    (109 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Wing Wednesday is everywhere... but where can you go enjoy good wings in a huge open space with…read moreoversized TVs, friendly staff, and free games including darts??? Fidens Brewing Company on Broadway in Albany Each week there's a different wing flavor to try, so whether you're into stepping outside the box or sticking with your favorites, the choice is yours. And let me just say this... people were constantly coming in for pickup orders and filling seats to the point they SOLD OUT of wings I heard one poor guy say "Ummm... now I don't know what to get." But those Buffalo Wontons??? Absolutely delicious Outside of the food menu they also have a huge selection of beers, and since I'm definitely not a beer connoisseur, "Mike" behind the bar let me sample a few while breaking down the different flavor profiles which honestly made the experience even better.

    This place has become my usual spot for lunch when I'm in Albany area. There's parking lot next to…read morebrewery. I had raspberry and dragon fruit hard seltzer. It is very refreshing. Not overly sweet. I could smell the raspberry when I was drinking it. It has vibrant raspberry color too. My favorite dish here is the chili. Not too salty but well seasoned. Perfect consistency. Brussel sprouts are great appetizer. Crispy, not bitter as it is drizzled with balsamic vinegar. My husband had Reuben sandwich. It's good but greasy. You order the food and drink at the bar area. You are given a buzzer that you put on the table. The waiter will come to deliver the food. There's misunderstanding about our salad order. We ordered regular salad but were given a side dish size. The waiter quickly told the kitchen to make regular size salad.

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    Common Roots Brewing

    Common Roots Brewing

    3.9
    (27 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    I have found the best restaurant-made potato chips at Common Roots Brewing in Albany. The thing is,…read moreI wasn't even looking for them. They came free with my Nashville fried chicken sandwich order.They do great deep fryer food. My sandwich was all sorts of crispy, spicy and tangy fun. The space, however, has changed a lot. I remember when it was the Pump Station several years ago. The late owner, Neil Evan, was a fixture there and his seafood Mac & Cheese was something to rave about. By contrast, Common Roots has a more limited menu and plainer furniture. A lot of pizza varieties, tacos, salads and burgers. Decent bar food. By contrast, Common Roots flagship in Glens Falls appears to have a better menu with more variety. I generally eat healthy. I can't eat bar food regularly. The meal was great for a Friday night out. There's also a very good non-alcoholic beverage and drinks menu. I was happy to see all of varieties of stout. The snowy stout was delicious. So was the kombucha. The bar where I sat was clean, sleek and modern. The bartender, who took my order was helpful with suggestions. The main dining area looked a bit sparse for 8pm on a Friday night but the business is still relatively new. I'd like to see an expanded menu with at least a few more healthy choices and some family-friendly selections. Meanwhile, I'll know where to go if I get a craving for awesome freshly made potato chips.

    If not for the amazing atmosphere, Common Roots would be pretty common…read more Although the establishment is vast with plenty of seating, the food has much to be desired. I ordered a sour beer of raspberry-lime. It was decent but something was missing I still can't determine. My starter were house made chips with their blue cheese dipping sauce. They arrived almost instantaneously and were well done, which I appreciated. The dipping sauce is so thick, it's more like a spread with some intense flavor. My smashburger arrived, which looked great until I realized the burger had been smashed to the point of being paper thin, making the edges crispy. This made for a "bread sandwich" that was dry until I got to the sauce and kimchi in the absolute center, which was quite good. There was no side salad option, so I went with the German potato salad. It was over-seasoned to the point where I had to stop eating. The runner also brought over fries, which I hadn't ordered, but he left them on my table anyway. They were also well done and tasted good. However, I was "potatoed out" at that point. Many other diners had pizzas and they looked great. Clearly, they knew something I didn't and I should have tried one of those instead. I couldn't relay this to the server because he kept disappearing for long periods of time and never happened to see me hold up a hand for help. He was kind but not attentive by any means. After fifteen minutes of waiting, he did reappear and finally got my check. Common Roots could be an amazing place to dine and hangout but they've got some work to do. Five stars for the atmosphere and two stars for food and service.

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    Buffalo chicken salad wrap, side of house fries and blue cheese.
    Great spot with plenty of seating inside. Parking a bit iffy at times

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    Great spot with plenty of seating inside. Parking a bit iffy at times
    Nine Pin Cider

    Nine Pin Cider

    4.4
    (156 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    What a beautiful, CLEAN, friendly, and inviting venue!…read more Aside from incredible cider at more than fair prices (try the classic, the Mule cider, and the Imperial (if you want more bang in your cider)), Nine Pin is absolutely SPOTLESS inside - so impressed with how clean this place is. Also impressive are their Bavarian pretzels with Cider Cheese, the ambient music, the selection of games to play, and their robust calendar of events. The team members working there are super friendly and knowledgeable. One of the highlights of this visit was watching a couple at a nearby table order a cider flight, and it comes as an impressive display of nine tap offerings framed in a nine-pin bowling pin diamond - WOW!!! Though I am not in Albany often, I do have a few friends in the area and rest assured the next time I am in this city, Nine Pin will be where I ask to meet up with all of my friends. I'm excited for another trip here. Well done Nine Pin!

    Given my strong opinions on supermarket apples and apple picking, it's no surprise that an…read morealcohol-containing formulation of this fruit gets me talking. Nine Pin serves up excellent cider and impeccable service. Flights are available with four or nine varieties. Signature started things off, signaling that Nine Pin is a purist, or at least traditionalist, rather than a drinkable dessert purveyor. (Availability may vary; Yelpers aren't legally liable for enticing descriptions of beverages that may not be available during your visit). Per the above disclaimer, I feel vaguely guilty about mentioning W.A.R.P., as I may have been there for the final days of this fall offering. which isn't currently listed on the website. This stands for Wild Apples of the Rensselaer Plateau and it lived up to the iconoclastic description. Pear was smooth and subtle. Given Nine Pin's proclivities, Black Cherry may have been the perfect match, sweeter than its peers but not cloying. An encore 4-drink flight meant a tough choice in skipping one of the 9, but the knowledgeable and generous bartender (cidertender? cider king?) gave me a sample of a hops variety (exact name forgotten) that was very appealing. I had feared it would be too close to beer. Belgian, which is Signature fermented with Belgian Abbey Ale Yeast, felt sort of beer-adjacent so it was my least favorite. Ginger Mule was enjoyable, sweet than expected. Imperial was like the movie PCU, great start but lost some appeal by the end. Cranberry was refreshing, one level less sweet than cherry. Since too much positivity is boring, I'll end on this note: why doesn't "the world's greatest city" have a place like this? Wallingford, Salem and Wallkill can enjoy cider flights but NYC? Oh well, at least the brilliant Nine Pin Cider is only a PATH, Amtrak and two buses away.

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