Microbrewery Tours in New York

For the brew connoisseur, New York is more than just Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. It's about savoring the local brews. Here are eight great microbreweries to hit while living in or visiting New York.

Blue Point Brewing Company

161 River Avenue

Patchogue, NY 11772

Website: www.bluepointbrewing.com

Since 1998, the Blue Point has been Long Island's only microbrewery. Signature brews include Old Howling Bastard and Hoptical Illusion.

Sixpoint Ales

40 Van Dyke Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231

Website: www.sixpointcraftales.com

The Sixpoint is a Brooklyn favorite offering free tours to visitors. Brews include Hop Obama and the Sixpoint Brownstone.

Ithaca Brewing Company

606 Elmira Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

Website: www.ithacabeer.com

Ithaca is a spirited little brewery offering walk-in tastings for curious visitors. Their unique brews include Ithaca Apricot Wheat and Cascazilla!

The Matt Brewing Company

811 Edward Street

Utica, NY 13502

Website: www.saranac.com

This brewery has been family owned since 1888. Some of their signature brews include Utica Club, Pomegranate Wheat and Belgian White.

The Flying Bison

491 Ontario Street

Buffalo, NY 14207

Website: www.flyingbisonbrewing.com

The Flying Bison is "real beer brewed in Buffalo". Beers at this microbrewery include Blizzard Bock and Blackbird Stout.

Chelsea Brewery

59 Chelsea Piers #62

New York, NY 10011

Website: www.chelsebrewingco.com

The Chelsea Brewery features 24-foot ceilings, a cigar lounge and mahogany wood bars. Their brews include Checker Cab Blond and Sunset Red.

Brewery Ommegang

656 County Highway 33

Cooperstown, NY 13326

Website: www.ommegang.com

The Ommegang is a place "where brewing is an art and partaking is a passion". Their ales include Hennepin, Rare Vos and, of course, the Ommegang.

Southern Tier Brewing Company

2051 Stoneman Circle #A

Lakewood, NY 14750

Website: www.southerntierbrewing.com

Southern Tier currently distributes to over 25% of the United States. Their signature brews include Heavy Weizen and Jah*Va Coffee Stout.