About New York Beer
New York’s beer history started in the colonial days, where beer was a source of nourishment. Drinking beer was often safer than drinking water. New York would see an influx of German immigrants in the late 1830’s and 1840’s. As a result they began to build commercial breweries which excelled in producing German style Lagers. There was also a rise of beer halls and beer gardens. Unfortunately Prohibition hit and many of the breweries perished as a result. When Prohibition was repealed the New York beer scene was very homogenous.
Like the rest of the US, New York saw a beer boom with the craft beer revival. The state is now home to more than 320 breweries with Genesee Brewery being the state’s oldest, founded in 1878.
New York Beer Reviews
Top Picks:
Brooklyn Lager
Mississippi Mud Black and Tan
Saranac Black Forest Bavarian Black Beer
Saranac Festival Pils
Saranac Hopskeller
New York Beers
Brooklyn Lager
Mississippi Mud Black and Tan
Saranac 1888 Octoberfest
Saranac Big Moose Winter Ale
Saranac Black Forest Bavarian Black Beer
Saranac Festival Pils
Saranac Hop Harvest Haze IPA
Saranac Hopskeller
Saranac Hoptoberfest IPA
Saranac Joy to Ale
Saranac Permafrost IPA
Saranac Winter Warmer
