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Can’t believe I haven’t started this earlier.

Had a very nice time at Engine 14 Brewery in Naples, NY this afternoon. Their double IPA Conflagration was mighty tasty and drinkable.
I gave the Tree House on South Broadway in Saratoga a full shot with a bunch of people after only visiting it prior with a very short visit.

I will say that I am very impressed with not only their beer selection, but also their selections of spirits and canned cocktails. I hadn't realized the large selection of products they offer besides beer.

It would be a perfect place to kick back in one of their many adirondack chairs in front of one of their firepits and watch some football in the fall. Unfortunately, like some other brewpubs, they don't believe in TV's for viewing. I guess they know what works for them, and although I disagree, I respect their business model.

It's also a great place for dogs and kids, with a huge open space for a back yard.

EDIT: Curious if your brewery sold Grape Pie and if they had a beer pairing recommendation for it.
 
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I gave the Tree House on South Broadway in Saratoga a full shot with a bunch of people after only visiting it prior with a very short visit.

I will say that I am very impressed with not only their beer selection, but also their selections of spirits and canned cocktails. I hadn't realized the large selection of products they offer besides beer.

It would be a perfect place to kick back in one of their many adirondack chairs in front of one of their firepits and watch some football in the fall. Unfortunately, like some other brewpubs, they don't believe in TV's for viewing. I guess they know what works for them, and although I disagree, I respect their business model.

It's also a great place for dogs and kids, with a huge open space for a back yard.

EDIT: Curious if your brewery sold Grape Pie and if they had a beer pairing recommendation for it.
Negative on the pie. But there was a vineyard right next door that I’ve heard has really bad wine.

I’ve been to the Tree House on the Cape. Beautiful spot and the beer is delicious but I think I like the smaller places better. Don’t feel like just a number to them.

I visited Trillium Brewery in Canton, MA over the summer. Giant place. But it felt a bit impersonal. Beautiful though and the beer is fantastic.

We hit a couple this weekend in the lake George area. Had dinner last night at 163 Taproom in the village. I can’t actually remember if they brew their own, but it was late and we did 45 miles on bikes earlier that day so everything tasted great. Today we hit Bolton Landing Brewing Company and they had a few of their own on tap as well as some outsiders. I had the Paradox Brewing DIPA and it was great.
 
Negative on the pie. But there was a vineyard right next door that I’ve heard has really bad wine.

I’ve been to the Tree House on the Cape. Beautiful spot and the beer is delicious but I think I like the smaller places better. Don’t feel like just a number to them.

I visited Trillium Brewery in Canton, MA over the summer. Giant place. But it felt a bit impersonal. Beautiful though and the beer is fantastic.

We hit a couple this weekend in the lake George area. Had dinner last night at 163 Taproom in the village. I can’t actually remember if they brew their own, but it was late and we did 45 miles on bikes earlier that day so everything tasted great. Today we hit Bolton Landing Brewing Company and they had a few of their own on tap as well as some outsiders. I had the Paradox Brewing DIPA and it was great.
If you like small places, next time you are in Syracuse stop at the new Aurora Brewing Company in Tipp Hill. Good selection of beer and some great food. I had the BLAT (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich with a Loaded Salt Potato Skillet, which I intended on eating the next day, but I ended up eating half of it with my sandwich.
 
If you like small places, next time you are in Syracuse stop at the new Aurora Brewing Company in Tipp Hill. Good selection of beer and some great food. I had the BLAT (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich with a Loaded Salt Potato Skillet, which I intended on eating the next day, but I ended up eating half of it with my sandwich.
Aurora’s original location in King Ferry is well worth the drive from Syracuse. Beer Tree, Prison City, Ubl and Onco are all excellent as well.
 
My girlfriend is a sales manager for a brewery so my craft beer snobbery has gone through the roof the last few years.

My current favorites in NYS: Aurora, Mortalis, Grow, Strangebird, and Evil Twin

Some recs from recent travel: Two Tides in Savannah, GA. Lord Hobo in Woburn, MA and Trillium in Canton, MA. Able Baker in Vegas. Abita (less so for beer and more just for vibes) and their new tap room in NOLA or their original across the bridge in Abita Springs. Gnarley Barley in Hammond, LA.

The only thing I wish Syracuse had was the beer quality and options in Buffalo or Rochester.
 
Aurora’s original location in King Ferry is well worth the drive from Syracuse. Beer Tree, Prison City, Ubl and Onco are all excellent as well.

I can 100% vouch for Auroras OG location plus their new location in Syracuse in Tipp Hill. The King Ferry one is a fantastic stop especially in the fall or summer. Highly recommend working your way down the east side of the lake on a Fall Saturday, excellent time and the wineries are much less well known then their cousins on the west side.
 
As far as very good locals go, McGraw Box in North Syracuse (Rt. 11; aside from their main location) has achieved really complex and advanced varieties. There's none of that slightly watery or under-aged character of many nearby places that haven't been around for long.
 
My girlfriend is a sales manager for a brewery so my craft beer snobbery has gone through the roof the last few years.

My current favorites in NYS: Aurora, Mortalis, Grow, Strangebird, and Evil Twin

Some recs from recent travel: Two Tides in Savannah, GA. Lord Hobo in Woburn, MA and Trillium in Canton, MA. Able Baker in Vegas. Abita (less so for beer and more just for vibes) and their new tap room in NOLA or their original across the bridge in Abita Springs. Gnarley Barley in Hammond, LA.

The only thing I wish Syracuse had was the beer quality and options in Buffalo or Rochester.
She’s hot. Just for the job
 
My girlfriend is a sales manager for a brewery so my craft beer snobbery has gone through the roof the last few years.

My current favorites in NYS: Aurora, Mortalis, Grow, Strangebird, and Evil Twin

Some recs from recent travel: Two Tides in Savannah, GA. Lord Hobo in Woburn, MA and Trillium in Canton, MA. Able Baker in Vegas. Abita (less so for beer and more just for vibes) and their new tap room in NOLA or their original across the bridge in Abita Springs. Gnarley Barley in Hammond, LA.

The only thing I wish Syracuse had was the beer quality and options in Buffalo or Rochester.
Always loved taking that drive out to Abita Springs but don't need to anymore. Always love when I run into a DDH Jucifer from Gnarley.
 

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