The Hudson Valley has become one of the better craft beer destinations in the Northeast, and the brewery scene here has grown far beyond what most people expect from a region better known for apple orchards, farms, and fall foliage. The best breweries in the Hudson Valley include certified organic farm breweries producing wild ales fermented with their own beehive yeast as nationally recognized pilsner specialists drawing visitors from Boston and New York City. The range and quality of the beer here is better than most people expect.
The region has grown rapidly in recent years, with dozens of breweries now spread across small towns and farm properties throughout the valley.
This guide covers the Hudson Valley breweries that I keep coming back to. I spend most of my time in Dutchess County, which has one of the highest concentrations of breweries, but I’ve also visited spots across Ulster, Columbia, Orange, and Westchester Counties. Some I return to every chance I get. Others are worth going out of your way for. All of them are worth knowing about.
This isn’t a strict ranking, but rather a curated list of breweries I’ve personally visited. They’re grouped by county and loosely ordered within each section based on my preference.
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Favorite Hudson Valley Breweries
These are four of the best breweries in the Hudson Valley, each for a different reason. If you only have time for a few stops, consider starting at any of these.
BEST FOR BEER GEEKS
Suarez Family Brewing
One of the most respected small breweries in the country. One tap at a time, brewer’s choice, no IPAs. A pilgrimage worth making.
BEST SOUR IPAs
Hudson Valley Brewery
Beacon’s most distinctive brewery, specializing in fruited sour IPAs that draw serious beer people from well outside the region.
BEST FARM BREWERY
Arrowood Farms
48 acres in Accord with 100% NYS ingredients, a distillery, and yeast cultivated from their own beehives. One of the best brewery destinations in the Hudson Valley.
MOST UNIQUE
Plan Bee
A 25-acre farm outside Poughkeepsie where the yeast is cultivated from their own beehives in partnership with SUNY New Paltz. Completely unreplicable anywhere else.
Dutchess County Breweries
Dutchess County has one of the most developed brewery scenes in the Hudson Valley, with options ranging from farm breweries tucked away on certified organic farms to rooftop bars with sweeping views of the Hudson River. Many of the breweries here are concentrated around Poughkeepsie and Beacon, making it easy to combine several stops in a single day trip from New York City.
EAST FISHKILL
Sloop Brewing Co.
Sloop Brewing is one of the best known craft breweries in the Hudson Valley and the home of Juice Bomb, a hazy IPA you’ll find on tap at bars and restaurants across the region. Founded in 2011 by two friends brewing in a Poughkeepsie garage, Sloop has grown into one of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries in the country, now operating out of a 25,000-square-foot facility in a former IBM semiconductor plant in East Fishkill.
The taproom at The Factory is worth a visit even if you don’t drink beer. The food menu leans toward globally inspired street food, wood-fired pizza, burgers, and rotating seasonal dishes. And the space has a relaxed, family-friendly feel with arcade games and TVs that make it easy to spend a few hours. If you have kids in tow this is one of the most accommodating brewery stops in the central Hudson Valley. If you’re in the area, check out my guide to the best restaurants and things to do in the Fishkill area.
HAZY IPAs | FULL KITCHEN | GOOD FOR KIDS | ARCADE GAMES
WAPPINGERS FALLS
Obercreek Brewing Company
Obercreek is one of those places that people who know about it tend to be fiercely loyal to. The brewery sits on a certified organic farm in Wappingers Falls, tucked away in a residential area in a way that makes it feel like a genuine discovery. The beer leans toward farmhouse ales, sours, IPAs, and pale ales made with fruits grown on the farm. A few of these are among the better small-batch beers in the Hudson Valley. Most of it is only available on site since distribution is limited, which adds to the appeal.
In addition to the rotating draft beers, they produce specialty bottles in smaller batches that are worth seeking out. They are more expensive but if the Fleur d’Hibiscus, an oak aged farmhouse ale with hibiscus and lime, or the Light Visions, an oak aged farmhouse ale with black currant, vanilla beans, and milk sugar, are available I highly recommend picking up a bottle of each.
The setting is relaxed and unpretentious, with a tasting room, an outdoor beer garden, and wood-fired pizza available on site that is worth ordering. You are also welcome to bring your own food, and dogs are welcome. Hours are limited to Thursday through Sunday so check ahead before making the trip. For more on what to do and eat in the area, my guide to the best restaurants in Wappingers Falls covers the surrounding neighborhood.
SPECIALTY FRUIT FARMHOUSE ALES | PIZZA | DOG FRIENDLY
POUGHKEEPSIE
Plan Bee Farm Brewery
Plan Bee Farm Brewery is one of the most distinctive breweries in the Hudson Valley. Founded by Emily and Evan Watson on a 25-acre farm outside Poughkeepsie, the brewery uses 100% New York State ingredients, most of them grown on site. The yeast is cultivated directly from their own beehives, the hops and grains come from their fields, and the fruits and herbs used in the beer come from the farm itself. The result is a beer that genuinely tastes like it came from this farm.
While the farm is just minutes from downtown Poughkeepsie, it feels like a different world entirely. The taproom is inside a renovated 1830s barn on the property and the setting alone is worth the visit. The beers lean toward sour farmhouse ales, wild ales, and spontaneously fermented styles aged in oak, and they change with the seasons and harvests. If they have anything made with fruit from the farm during your visit, order it. Over the years I have had exceptional beers made with cherries, black currant, quince, and blueberries grown right on the property. Food trucks are on site on weekends. Hours are limited to Saturday and Sunday so check before you go.
FARM BREWERY | DOG FRIENDLY | WILD & SOUR ALES
BEACON
Hudson Valley Brewery
Hudson Valley Brewery is my favorite brewery in Beacon and one of the more distinctive in the entire Hudson Valley. Tucked into an industrial building on the far east end of Main Street, it has both a modern taproom and a spacious outdoor patio alongside Fishkill Creek. The setting is unpretentious and easy to settle into.
Hudson Valley specializes in sour IPAs that are fruited, layered, and possibly unlike anything many people have tried before. The Silhouette series and rotating seasonal releases consistently draw serious beer people from well outside the region. Worth being clear that if you are looking for a classic IPA or a lager this is not the right brewery, but if you are open to something different, or if sours are already your thing, Hudson Valley is worth going out of your way for. The selection typically runs about ten beers on tap and you can order cans to go. Food comes from rotating food trucks.
It is covered in more detail in my guide to the best bars and breweries in Beacon.
SOUR IPAs | BEER GEEKS | UNIQUE STYLES
TIVOLI
Lasting Joy is one of the more architecturally striking brewery destinations in the Hudson Valley. The tasting room sits on 32 acres down a winding farm road in Tivoli, Dutchess County, designed as a glass-enclosed structure with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the surrounding farmland in a way that feels closer to a winery or distillery experience than a typical brewery taproom. It is the kind of place that makes you want to arrive early and stay longer than planned.
Founded by Emily and Alex Wenner, who moved from Brooklyn to the Tivoli area they had fallen in love with, the brewery uses 100% New York State ingredients and covers a solid range of styles including a Czech pilsner, hazy IPA, a Vienna lager named ILOVIT (Tivoli spelled backwards), and rotating seasonal releases that include a genuinely good beet stout and pumpkin ale. The food program includes a full-time food truck on site and live music runs regularly through the warmer months. Tivoli is a quieter corner of the Hudson Valley that rewards the detour, and Lasting Joy is a big part of the reason to make it.
FULL KITCHEN (NEW) | FARM SETTING | WEDDINGS & EVENTS
POUGHKEEPSIE
Zeus Brewing Company
Zeus Brewing Company is my top recommendation for a brewery in Poughkeepsie, and one of the few in the Hudson Valley that functions as a full dining destination alongside the beer. The main draw is the rooftop bar, which has sweeping views of the Hudson River, the Mid-Hudson Bridge, and the Walkway Over the Hudson. It is the only rooftop bar in Poughkeepsie and one of just a handful I’ve found in the entire Hudson Valley. On a clear day it is one of the better places to have a drink in the region.
The food menu goes beyond typical brewery fare with brick oven pizza, salads, and pasta bowls, and the Korean barbecue Brussels sprouts are worth ordering. The rooftop is seasonal and weather dependent so check ahead before making a special trip for it. Zeus is covered in more detail in my guide to the best bars and breweries in Poughkeepsie.
FULL KITCHEN | ROOFTOP BAR
POUGHKEEPSIE
Mill House Brewing Company
Mill House Brewing has been one of the go-to spots in Poughkeepsie since opening in 2013 inside a renovated historic mill on Mill Street. It’s usually busy, and for good reason. The space has a lot of character, with exposed brick, high ceilings, and a layout that feels more like a restaurant than a typical brewery.
That’s really what sets it apart. A lot of people come here primarily for the food, and it delivers. The pierogies and the Fig and Pig pizza are two of the dishes that come up the most, and there’s a full bar with cocktails and spirits alongside the house beers.
The beer itself is brewed at a separate production facility nearby rather than on site, which gives this more of a brewpub feel than a small taproom. The Kold One Kölsch is their most recognizable beer and one you’ll see on tap at other spots around the Hudson Valley.
Upstairs, there’s a private event space that works well for groups. We held our baby shower here and it was a great fit. If you’re looking for more places nearby, I cover it in more detail in my guide to the best restaurants in Poughkeepsie.
FULL RESTAURANT & BAR | SMALL FUNCTIONS
BEACON
Industrial Arts Brewing
Industrial Arts is one of the larger breweries in the Hudson Valley, and the Beacon location feels more like a production facility than a typical taproom. Everything is brewed here now, including their flagship Wrench IPA, inside a massive space with a custom German-built system.
The brewery originally started in Garnerville in Rockland County, but that location has since closed and the entire operation moved to Beacon. This is now their only location, and where all of the brewing happens.
The taproom itself is big and open, with an outdoor deck that looks out toward the Hudson Highlands. It’s not as cozy as some of the smaller farm breweries on this list, but that’s not really the point here. You come for consistently well-made beer at scale, especially if you’re into IPAs and clean lagers.
LARGE SCALE BREWERY | IPAs & LAGERS
BEACON
2 Way Brewing Company
Two Way Brewing is one of the first things you encounter walking up the hill from the Beacon train station toward Main Street. Similarly, this makes it a perfect last stop before heading back to the city at the end of a weekend. The name comes from the Hudson River itself, which is technically an estuary that flows in two directions with the tides, and the brewery logo depicts exactly that.
Founded in 2014 by Michael O’Herron, an engineer who built the brewery with his dad, Two Way has grown into one of the more comfortable and well-rounded taprooms in Beacon. The beer covers approachable styles across eight rotating taps, including pilsners, IPAs, wheat ales, stouts, and a house cider, nothing as polarizing as Hudson Valley Brewery’s sours, which makes it a good choice if you are with a mixed group. The outdoor patio has views of the Hudson River, the indoor space has board games, shuffleboard, deep leather sofas, and a game room in the back. Live music on weekends and trivia on Thursdays. Open seven days a week.
GAME ROOM | NEAR TRAIN
RHINEBECK
Slow Fox Farm Brewery is a genuine hidden gem in Dutchess County. It has a Rhinebeck mailing address but sits on a remote country road outside the village, on a working farm that Matt and Miranda Mobley built after purchasing the land in 2018. The tasting room is a small open-air bar in a farmhouse, and the property has a firepit, Adirondack chairs, and enough space to settle in for the afternoon.
The beer lineup runs about eleven taps and leans toward approachable styles made with locally sourced ingredients, including malt from Hudson Valley Malt in Germantown and hops and produce grown on the farm. The full bar also includes New York State wines, ciders, and spirits, as well as seasonal cocktails made with farm-grown ingredients. Slow Fox closes for the winter and reopens in spring so check their website before making the trip.
FARM BREWERY | OUTDOOR SETTING
BEACON
Pillow & Oats Brewing
Pillow and Oats is a small batch brewery right on Main Street in Beacon, opened in 2023 by husband and wife Max and Maria Headley. The couple met working at a tech startup in New York City, bonded over a shared love of beer, and eventually traded Hoboken for Beacon to open the brewery they had been dreaming about.
 The focus is heavily on hazy IPAs, which happen to be one of my favorite styles, so it’s at the top of my list when I’m in Beacon. Max brews everything on site in small batches, meaning the lineup rotates frequently and each visit is a little different. The beer names are playful, Drool Face Emoji and Long Live the Hop among them, and the approach leans toward soft, juicy, and fruit-forward rather than bitter. Neapolitan pizza is available alongside the beer.
Main Street has enough going on that Pillow and Oats fits naturally into a full day of exploring. Within a short walk you will find restaurants, bars, shops, a wine shop and tasting room, and a distillery, making Beacon one of the better weekend getaway destinations in the Hudson Valley for anyone who enjoys food and drink. If you are arriving by train, Two Way Brewing is the closer stop, but Pillow and Oats is worth the walk up Main Street.
HAZY IPAs | SMALL BATCH BREWING
STAATSBURG
Black Snake Brewing Company at Old Adriance Farm
Black Snake Brewing is set on the grounds of Old Adriance Farm in Staatsburg, a 146-acre property between Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck that’s long been used for weddings, produce, and seasonal events. The brewery is a newer addition, and it’s both women-owned and family-run by Samantha Coon and her mother Stacey, which comes through in how personal and welcoming the whole setup feels.
The taproom is simple and fits right into the farm setting, with most people spreading out onto the lawn rather than staying inside. This is the kind of place where you grab a drink, find a spot outside, maybe pet a goat, and end up staying longer than you planned.
The beer leans toward approachable styles, with a few staples like the Creek Road Cream Ale, Angry Robb’s IPA, and Poppi’s Pale Ale, plus rotating seasonal releases. There’s usually a food truck on site, and they also pour local wines, ciders, and spirits, which makes it an easy stop for groups. Events run throughout the season, including trivia nights, line dancing, and regular food truck pop-ups. Hours are limited to Friday through Sunday with shorter windows, so it’s worth checking their Facebook page before heading over since they don’t have a website.
WOMEN OWNED | EVENTS | DOG FRIENDLY
Ulster County Breweries
Ulster County sits at the heart of the Hudson Valley craft beer scene, anchored by Kingston to the north and stretching south through New Paltz and into the Shawangunk Mountains near Accord. The breweries here tend to lean toward farm-to-glass operations with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, and the scenery on the drive between stops is some of the better you will find in the region.
ACCORD
Arrowood Farms
Arrowood Farms sits near the top of my list of Hudson Valley breweries and is one of the best brewery destinations in the region. The farm covers 48 acres in Accord, situated between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains, and the setting alone makes the drive worthwhile. It started as a hop farm in 2013 and has grown into a full brewery, distillery, and event destination with many live music events. Everything here runs on solar, and the whole setup is built around sustainability in a way that feels genuine.
Every beer is made with 100% New York State ingredients, most grown on site, and the yeast is the detail that sets Arrowood apart from almost any other brewery. Their house culture was developed by placing fresh wort next to their on-farm apiary, capturing wild yeast strains from the bee pollen, then taking those samples to the SUNY New Paltz genetics lab to isolate specific strains. The result is a flavor that is entirely specific to this farm. The brewing water comes from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, known for its mineral-rich composition. The beer program covers farmhouse ales, IPAs, lagers, and pilsners, all brewed with the same attention to ingredients. The distillery produces gin and bourbon using NYS grains and farm spring water.
GOOD FOR KIDS | DISTILLERY | FARM BREWERY | WEDDINGS & EVENTS
MILTON
Locust Grove Brewing Company
Locust Grove is as much about the setting as it is the beer. The taproom sits inside a large yellow barn on a multigenerational fruit farm in Milton, and the second-floor views over the Hudson River are better than most brewery views in the area.
Inside, the space is filled with old farm equipment, signage, and family memorabilia, which gives it more character than a typical brewery taproom. They do both beer and cider here, and honestly the cider is just as much a reason to stop, especially since it’s made from fruit grown right on the farm. If cider is your thing, it’s also featured in my guide to the best cideries in the Hudson Valley.
It’s the kind of place that works well for a slower afternoon, whether you’re planning a stop or just passing through this part of the Hudson Valley.
CIDER | FARM BREWERY
KINGSTON
Kingston Standard Brewing Co
Kingston Standard is a well regarded brewery tucked into a converted transmission shop on Jansen Avenue in Midtown Kingston, Ulster County. Founded by two friends, Kyle Needham and Tait Simpson, it takes a different approach from most Hudson Valley breweries. The emphasis is on European styles, with lagers, kolsch, schwarzbier, altbier, rauchbier, and barrel-aged sours forming the core of the lineup rather than the hazy IPAs that dominate the region. If European styles are your thing, or if you simply want a break from IPAs, this is the place.
The food is a genuine draw in its own right. The sourdough pizza is among the better pies in Kingston, and if they have oysters on the day you visit those are worth ordering. The setup is casual, order at the counter, find a seat inside or at the picnic tables out front, and settle in. It is a relaxed neighborhood spot with no TVs and a community-minded feel, including a pay-it-forward pizza program for those in need. If you plan to explore the city while you’re here, read my guide to the best Restaurants in Kingston.
EUROPEAN STYLES | PIZZA
KINGSTON
Blue Duck Brewing opened in 2025 in the former Kingston Daily Freeman building on Hurley Avenue in Ulster County, now known as the O&W Building for its proximity to the rail trail that runs behind it. The space was thoughtfully redesigned with large overhead doors that open onto a wraparound patio, making it a natural stop for cyclists on the trail and a welcoming spot for everyone else.
The brewery is a father-son operation run by Rich and Ryan Gillette, the latter a formally trained brewmaster who spent time at New Belgium and Trillium before returning to his hometown of Kingston. The beer leans toward German-style lagers and pilsners brewed with New York State ingredients, a deliberate move away from the IPA-heavy landscape of most Hudson Valley breweries. The food program is handled by Phoenicia Diner Canteen, an outpost of the well-known Phoenicia Diner, serving smash burgers, beer-battered onion rings, Reuben sandwiches, and weekend brunch pancakes. It is one of the stronger food and beer combinations in Kingston.
FULL KITCHEN | GERMAN STYLE LAGERS
GARDINER
Gardiner Brewing Company
Gardiner Brewing Company is the kind of place that makes you want to spend an entire afternoon without any particular reason to leave. The brewery opened in 2018 in an old dairy barn on Wright’s Farm in Gardiner, Ulster County, founded by the fifth generation of the Wright family. The farm setting is rustic and unhurried, the beer is brewed using ingredients grown on the farm including homegrown hops and locally malted barley, and the lineup leans toward farmhouse ales, saisons, and sours with a seasonal sensibility.
Live music runs every weekend and is a big part of what makes this place worth the trip. The combination of good beer, a lively crowd, and a genuine farm setting gives it an atmosphere that is harder to find than you might expect. The outdoor patio is a great spot when the weather cooperates, and Wright’s Farm Market next door is worth a stop for fresh produce, baked goods, and pick-your-own fruit depending on the season. Hours are limited to Saturday and Sunday afternoons so plan accordingly.
LIVE MUSIC | OUTDOOR PATIO | FARM BREWERY
Columbia County Breweries
Columbia County is home to some of the most distinctive and highly regarded breweries in the Hudson Valley, centered around the city of Hudson. The county punches well above its weight for a relatively rural area, with Suarez Family Brewing drawing visitors from across the country and a cluster of strong taprooms within walking distance of each other in Hudson itself.
LIVINGSTON
Suarez Family Brewing
Suarez Family Brewery sits right on Route 9 in Livingston with a Hudson mailing address, easy to spot from the road and worth pulling over for even if you were not planning to stop. Founded in 2016 by Dan Suarez and his wife Taylor Cocalis, it has quietly become one of the most respected small breweries in the country among serious beer people, drawing visitors from New York City and Boston specifically to drink pilsner and pale ale in Columbia County. The Brewing Industry Guide called it one of the best regarded breweries in the country among fellow brewers and discerning drinkers alike.
The approach here is different than at other breweries on this list. There are typically only a few beers on draft at a time, and they are most likely going to be below 5% ABV and not an IPA. Suarez specializes in unfiltered lagers, pilsners, pale ales, and mixed fermentation ales, all brewed with a patience and precision that has earned the brewery a devoted following. The taproom is simple and unhurried. Worth noting that they have eliminated tipping and put their staff on salaries, which is unusual and worth appreciating. Most of what they produce is sold directly from the brewery with very limited distribution. The brewery closes for winter so check the website before visiting.
LAGERS & PILSNERS
ELIZAVILLE
Vosburgh Brewing Company
Vosburgh Brewing sits on a long-running family orchard in Elizaville, and the setting is a big part of why it’s worth the stop. The taproom is inside an early 1800s Dutch post-and-beam barn, the same barn where Sloop Brewing first produced beer before outgrowing the space.
Outside, you’re drinking among the same fields where the farm grows fruit and hops, which gives the whole place a quieter, more relaxed feel than some of the busier breweries closer to Hudson. The beer lineup covers a solid range, including IPAs, lagers, and farmhouse ales, with about eight taps plus cans and bottles to go.
The brewery is also partially owned by one of the founders of Gun Hill Brewing Company, which brings a more experienced brewing background into what is otherwise a very farm-driven operation.
It’s not a high-energy stop, but that’s part of the appeal. If you’re looking for something a little more low key with a strong farm setting, this is a good one to work into a Hudson-area brewery day.
FARM BREWERY | ORCHARD | LOW KEY
HUDSON
Return Brewing
Return Brewing is one of the more interesting breweries to open in the Hudson Valley in recent years. The taproom is inside a converted tire retreading factory on State Street in Hudson, extensively renovated by the founders into a space with three distinct areas. These areas include a vintage-inspired Archive Lounge, a Tavern bar with a custom archway bar, and an outdoor beer garden. The building earned its character the hard way and it shows.
The brewery was founded by former Sixpoint employees and the beer program reflects that experience. Return organizes its beers into three lines: Tavern styles for everyday drinking like the Polished Pilsner and Come Back Kolsch, Garden beers made with Hudson Valley fruits, herbs, and foraged ingredients, and Archive barrel-aged and experimental releases. The Polished Pilsner has become a local favorite and is worth starting with. Food comes from rotating trucks on weekends and you can also order from the Thai restaurant across the street. Return is covered in more detail in my guide to the best restaurants and bars in Hudson.
FULL BAR | FOOD TRUCKS
HUDSON
Upper Depot Brewing Co.
Upper Depot Brewing opened in 2022 inside a renovated 1800s train station on State Street in Hudson, and the setting is one of the better brewery spaces in Columbia County. The wraparound deck evokes a train platform and there is plenty of outdoor seating alongside the indoor taproom, with the brewhouse visible from the bar.
The brewery was founded by two longtime Hudson residents, head brewer Aaron Maas, who brings a background in both cooking and brewing, and his business partner Monty, who has spent his career in hospitality. The beer covers a solid range of rotating styles across up to 12 taps and their Double Hazy IPA took a Silver medal at the 2025 Tap NY competition. Dog friendly with treats on hand, family friendly, and food trucks on site on weekends. It is one of the more welcoming taprooms in Hudson.
FOOD TRUCKS | HISTORIC BUILDING
HUDSON
Hudson Brewing Company
Hudson Brewing is an easy stop if you’re already in town, especially given how close it is to the train station and the riverfront. It holds the distinction of being the first brewery to open in Hudson since Prohibition, and today it works well as a casual place to stop in before or after walking Warren Street.
The space itself is straightforward, with an indoor taproom, outdoor patio, and a fire pit that makes it a comfortable place to hang out for a bit. The beer lineup covers a little of everything across about a dozen taps, and if The Tainted Lady, their Mexican coffee stout, is on, it’s one of the more notable beers to order.
They also pour New York State wines, spirits, and cocktails, which makes it a good option if not everyone in your group is focused on beer. It’s not trying to be the most experimental brewery in Hudson, but it’s reliable and easy to fit into a day in town.
FULL BAR | LOCAL FAVORITE
HUDSON
Union Street Brewing occupies a renovated 1930s warehouse on Union Street in Hudson, and the space is one of the more impressive taprooms in Columbia County. The soaring beams and trusses of the original structure are still intact and overlook the 2,500-square-foot brewing facility, giving it an industrial warmth that feels earned rather than designed. The massive beer garden is open three seasons and gives the place one of the larger footprints of any brewery taproom in the Hudson Valley.
The beer covers a wide range including hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, German lagers, kolsch, pilsners, hefeweizens, and seasonal styles like Belgian tripels and Festbiers, which makes it an easy choice for a mixed group. The kitchen serves small and larger bites designed to pair with the beer. Dog and kid friendly in the garden, though it becomes adults only after 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. A second location recently opened in the Rondout District in Kingston for those exploring that side of the Hudson Valley.
LARGE TAPROOM | KITCHEN
Orange County Breweries
Orange County is underrepresented on this list for now, but Newburgh Brewing Company alone is worth the trip across the river. More Orange County breweries are coming to this guide soon.
NEWBURGH
Newburgh Brewing Company
Newburgh Brewing Company has been the anchor of the Newburgh craft beer scene since 2012, making it one of the longer-running breweries in the Hudson Valley and the standout brewery in Orange County. The taproom sits on the fourth floor of their building on South Colden Street, just up the hill from the waterfront restaurants on the Newburgh Landing, with sweeping views of the Hudson River and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge.
The beer selection is one of the most varied of any brewery on this list, with over 20 house-brewed styles on tap covering IPAs, lagers, stouts, sours, cream ales, and more, enough variety that it works for any group regardless of preference. The full kitchen serves locally sourced food alongside the beer, and the taproom has cornhole, shuffleboard, and darts to keep things lively. The events calendar is consistently busy with trivia on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays, and live music every Friday and Saturday plus special events throughout the year. Plan to spend more time here than you think you will.
FULL KITCHEN & BAR | EVENTS
Westchester County Breweries
Westchester County sits at the southern edge of the Hudson Valley and has a growing craft beer scene. This section is limited for now but will expand soon
ELMSFORD
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is one of the most well-known breweries in the Hudson Valley and known for its wide range of beers, from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and barrel-aged stouts. The large taproom has a lively, social feel, with plenty of space for groups, plus a full food menu that makes it more than just a quick stop for a drink. It’s an easy choice to stop if you’re exploring the southern Hudson Valley or Westchester area.
IPAs | FOOD | POPULAR BREWERY
OSSINING
Sing Sing Kill Brewery
Sing Sing Kill Brewery has been operating in downtown Ossining in Westchester County since 2018, brewing small-batch beers with ingredients sourced from around the Hudson Valley. One of its defining characteristics is its sustainability model, as the entire operation runs on renewable energy and follows a zero-waste approach that sets it apart from most small breweries in the region.
The beer list covers approachable styles like a pale ale and Irish stout alongside seasonal releases, and as a licensed New York Farm Brewery it can also pour New York State wines, spirits, and hard cider. Simple snacks are available but it is more of a relaxed taproom than a restaurant. It is covered in more detail in my guide to the best restaurants in Ossining.
SMALL BATCH | SUSTAINABLE | ECO-FRIENDLY
Hudson Valley Brewery Itinerary
If you’re coming from New York City, the easiest way to plan a brewery day in the Hudson Valley is to pick one area and stick to it. Most breweries are spread out, so trying to hit too many in one day usually means a lot of time in Ubers. Having a car (with a designated driver) gives you the most flexibility.
Option 1: Train-Friendly (Beacon)
Beacon is best if you’re visiting from NYC without a car and want an easy, walkable day.
- Hudson Valley Brewery
- Two Way Brewing Company
- Pillow & Oats Brewing
All three are within walking distance of the train station and each other, making this the most straightforward option. You can easily turn this into a full day by adding restaurants, bars, and shops along Main Street.
Option 2: East Side (Beacon or Hudson as a Base)
If you have a car but still want to keep driving to a minimum, then you should consider staying in Beacon or Hudson.
If you stay in Beacon:
- Hudson Valley Brewery
- Two Way Brewing Company
- Pillow & Oats Brewing
Then drive 10–20 minutes to:
- Plan Bee Farm Brewery (unique farm setting)
- Obercreek Brewing Company (smaller, low key)
- Sloop Brewing Co. (larger, more casual)
If you stay in Hudson:
- Return Brewing
- Upper Depot Brewing Co.
- Hudson Brewing Company
- Union Street Brewing Co.
Then drive 10–15 minutes to:
- Suarez Family Brewing (one of the best breweries in the region)
- Vosburgh Brewing Company (farm setting)
This option gives you a mix of walkable breweries and destination stops without too much driving.
Option 3: Drive-Based Day (Best Overall Experience)
If you have a car and want a strong overall brewery experience that you can’t get to by train, then a strong route on the west side of the Hudson River would be:
- Arrowood Farms
- Gardiner Brewing Company
- Locust Grove Brewing Company
This route gives you a mix of farm breweries, scenery, and some of the better beer in the region, all within a reasonable drive of each other.
If you’re planning a full Hudson Valley brewery tour or just looking for a few great stops to add to your itinerary, there’s no shortage of solid breweries across the Hudson Valley. From larger, well-known breweries to smaller, more laid-back spots, each one brings something a little different. That could be standout beer, great views, or a good food setup.
I’ll keep updating this list with more breweries throughout the Hudson Valley, but these are the ones worth knowing right now.
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