Highest-rated breweries in New York
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in New York using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Finger Lakes Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 8462 State Route 54 Hammondsport, New York
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#29. West Kill Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2191 Spruceton Road West Kill, New York
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#28. Climbing Bines Hop Farm
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 511 Hanson Point Road Penn Yan, New York
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#27. Blue Point Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 225 West Main St. Patchogue, New York
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#26. Fifth Hammer Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 10-28 46th Ave. Long Island City, New York
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#25. Copper City Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Oneida St. Rome, New York
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#24. The Brewery of Broken Dreams
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 8319 Pleasant Valley Road Hammondsport, New York
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#23. Four Mile Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 202 East Green St. Olean, New York
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#22. Lake Drum Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 16 East Castle St. Geneva, New York
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#21. Abandon Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 2994 Merritt Hill Road Penn Yan, New York
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#20. Bad Seed Cider
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 43 Baileys Gap Road Highland, New York
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#19. Lucky Hare Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Beckhorn Road Hector, New York
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#18. Woodland Farm Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 6002 Trenton Road Utica, New York
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#17. Genesee Brew House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 25 Cataract St. Rochester, New York
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#16. Liquid State Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 620 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
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#15. Ausable Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 765 Mace Chasm Road Keeseville, New York
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#14. Flagship Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 40 Minthorne St. Staten Island, New York
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#13. Fulton Chain Craft Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 127 North St. Old Forge, New York
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#12. Twisted Rail Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 169 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, New York
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#11. Naked Dove Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Address: 4048 Route 5 & 20 Canandaigua, New York
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#10. Brewery Ommegang
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 656 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, New York
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#9. Angry Orchard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Address: 2241 Albany Post Road Walden, New York
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#8. Raquette River Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 11 Balsam St. # 2 Tupper Lake, New York
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#7. Southern Tier Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 2072 Stoneman Cir Lakewood, New York
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#6. Two Goats Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Address: 5027 State Route 414 Burdett, New York
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#5. Matt Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 811 Edward St. Utica, New York
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#4. Wagner Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (435 reviews)
- Address: 9322 State Route 414 Lodi, New York
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#3. Finger Lakes Distilling
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Address: 4676 State Route 414 Burdett, New York
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#2. Lakewood Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (367 reviews)
- Address: 4024 State Route 14 Watkins Glen, New York
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#1. Brooklyn Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,049 reviews)
- Address: 79 North 11th St. Brooklyn, New York
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
