My favorite place in the Hudson Valley. Matt and Miranda (owners) and Sunday (my favorite…read morebartender) are so sweet, fun, interesting, and down to earth. Matt brews incredible beer and they also sell cocktails. There's a huge fire pit outside surrounded by Adirondack chairs, picnic tables spread around the property, a large meadow with tables and chairs, a cozy indoor area by the bar, a tent with seating for rainy days and sun shelter, and a very friendly, upbeat energy. Kids are welcome. The local clientele is great and there's a real sense of community here. I love their playlists too. Honestly, this place is just so welcoming and chill. Slow Fox is a working farm and they have a beautiful flower garden and a CSA. Oh, and the Food Trucks!.... I love the whole experience. Not to be missed.

On vacation and a retreat in the area. Needed to celebrate the memory of a friend and drink a…read moretoast to her spirit- and this was the right place. We arrived shortly after they opened- so the bartender was still setting things up but the welcomed us warmly and served us our beers. Speaking of them - every one of the beers were very good! We didn't dine but the food tent was being setup as we left. Wish it was closer to home so I could easily go back.

So happy my husband and I found this brewery! We were visiting Woodstock with our pup and saw this…read morebrewery was pup friendly and it was super pup friendly! They let dogs inside which was especially nice during the winter. The food was really good as well. My husband enjoyed his burger with chips and I enjoyed the French onion soup and hummus. I also really enjoyed my ginger kombucha! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The only thing that could make this brewery even better would be a tv ;). Overall a great place. Will definitely come back when visiting the area again!!

BREWERY WITH FOOD: Very chill scene. Family friendly and doggie friendly. All were well behaved…read more Spacious place with plenty of outdoor seating. Indoor seating was adequate and well utilized on a chilly October day. Busy on a Sunday afternoon. Parking lot is large and adequate. Bathroom was clean. Service was good and surprisingly fast. Staff were all quite nice. You order at the counter and they bring the food and drinks to your table. The line to order was short. They have some interesting bar games, I'll try next time. My wife got a Brut Pick Your Own Raspberry IPA and she enjoyed it. Got food: Vegan Impossible burger was good, I was grateful for the offering, the bun could use some improvement. Wife got regular beef burger and enjoyed, same mushy bun. Brussel sprout salad was good and healthy. We would not order the pretzel bites again, looked like sliced up bagels with goop on top. Fries, large size is very large, appropriate for more than 2 people. Corn fritters were enjoyable. This is a brewery more than a restaurant. Brewery offering is large. Food is limited because it is coming from a food truck. Still, they keep things moving fast. Vegan choices are limited, but I appreciate their awareness. This place would be great if they could elevate their food scene. They have a Trivia night, every 2 weeks and we will come back for that. Helpful?

I love Plan Bee Farm Brewery! We drove up to the brewery and were immediately struck by the…read morebeautiful surroundings. This definitely had more of a winery vibe but sold interesting beers. We tried all 8 beers they had on tap that day...they offer tastes of each beer for free, and then half pours are $5...all in all, super reasonable. The beers were all light and flavorful, there will certainly be something for everyone in your group. Upon receiving our beer, we went to sit outside and listen to the live entertainment. The man singing and playing the guitar and keyboard had a fun personality and clearly wrote many of his songs. This ever-talented man, after one of his songs, thanked us for coming out and shared that he is the owner of the farm and brewery and that we were experiencing the fruits of 13 years of work by him and his wife. How incredible! Not only is this a beautiful story of a family living the dream, it also made me want to return and spend more time there. There are plenty of chairs and picnic tables to sit at while enjoying your beverages and the music, but we saw an older couple bring their own chairs, which we thought was a good idea. In addition to the by-owner music, they have a variety of board games available to play, along with several bags sets. It's also a dog-friendly spot. If you're looking for a fun way to spend an evening, look no further! Can't wait to visit again.

Plan Bee is such a great spot. This summer I tried their pepper beer, and it's SO GOOD! It's like…read morepepper jam without the sugar. It's perfect with a charcuterie board. They have beautiful land with chairs available, and they encourage picnicking and bringing your own food to enjoy with their beer. It's all locally sourced on their own land and the bar is in a 200 year old barn. It's beautiful. They even have their own bees! It's family owned and run, by a couple who are super laid back and fun and know what they're doing. Can't recommend it enough.

I feel like this place is good if you want a need to go out for drinks in the area, but for me…read morepersonally who doesn't really drink. But also was hungry it really didn't fit the needs, service and ambiance was nice. But overall this really wasn't a great experience for me because the place wasn't even really for me so...

My boyfriend and I stopped at Big Elm during our brewery crawl…read more Easy parking and friendly staff. My boyfriend got two rounds of flights and I got one of their delicious frozen lemonades. My only complaint was how hot it was in the brewery, we probably would've stayed longer if we could tolerate the heat. They had some snacks to purchase and a ton of merch. They also have a nice area for kids to play and nice clean bathrooms. My boyfriend loved the beer - said it was the best of the whole day. Check them out if you're in the area!

The food there is excellent as always. The service is fantastic and the vibe is so cool. It's like…read morehaving our own CHEERS in the neighborhood. Ray is top shelf also as the rest of the staff .

We stopped here on a date night. It is not what I expected...sparsely decorated and very casual…read more The food was great though. The burgers were delicious. We tried the beers - and didn't like most of the ones recommended. To be fair, we're not beer connoisseurs and I was hoping for a nice cider. We had to order at the bar and then sit in another room. Not my idea of service but the bartender was nice. If you're looking for a quick, no fuss meal then this is your place. I was looking for something more.

I took my husband to Hillrock Estate for his 45th Birthday yesterday. We have been to rum…read moredistilleries in Jamaica, but never to a bourbon distillery in our own country, so we were very happy to try this. It was only about an hour or so away from our house, so this was a real treat. Even though it was a cloudy day in March, the distillery was so beautiful. We can only imagine how gorgeous it is in the summer. We ended up having a private tour since no one else had signed up for the 11am time slot - fine by us! Our tour guide, Bob, was very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining everything in great detail. After the tour, we had our tasting. The tour and tasting we chose was The Hillrock Distillery Tour & Barrel Proof Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie Plate - worth every penny! The bourbons were all absolutely amazing and the charcuterie plates paired perfectly with them. We ended up buying our two favorite bourbons, along with a pair of glasses and a hat for my husband. We are already trying to find another occasion to visit. Who knows...maybe we'll try The Founder's Tour next time. Thank you for making my husband's birthday so special. He was smiling for the rest of the day.

Great distillery!!! staff was fantastic! Jeff, Cathy and Alex were amazing hosts!!! Great selection…read moreof bourbon!

What a great high quality brewery. We stumbled in here on a hot day after walking around Hudson…read moreNY. Very friendly bartender; helped us with tasting a few beers before committing. All were delicious and well executed. We ordered two small plates to share and wasn't disappointed. Mediterranean salad and burrata flatbread was yummy. The beers are excellent and the service top notch. The tasting room is lovely looking at the fermentation tanks and buzzing with patrons who enjoy some solid brews.

Lovely spot, super nice people, dog friendly and the beer tasted good, just wish they had any…read morebeers that were stronger then Hudson River water. 6.8% is 2+% too weak for consenting adults. I WILL BE BACK, so PLEASE up your game by then and keep doing good!

This is one of our favorite breweries in the Hudson Valley. We love to meet friends here for a good…read morebeer and a good time. It may sound cheesy but it describes exactly the atmosphere of this place, a good time full of friendly people. It's a 2 two story building with plenty of seating. I have been here many a time where the upstairs is rented out for a private event. They also have two outside decks full of tables and chairs which is perfect to sit at when the weather is nice. And trust me when the weather is nice this place is packed!!!! The food here is delicious. In the warmer months they have a pizza food truck that comes. The pizza is sooo good my favorite is one they sell that has a white sauce on it instead of marinara it is delicious. The brewery itself makes small bites and has a few sandwiches that come with a bag of potato chips. They are also good. Last time we came our friends got the meatball sub and it was huge!!! They said it was amazing. They have a great selection of beers including IPAs, Stouts, Sours, and Ciders. I will say this brewery is what kindled my love for Sour beers. They have one that tastes like a red Starburst, so yummy! They also have non alcoholic beer and spirits on their menu. The staff is also friendly. I have seen them frazzled a time or two when it's really busy which is understandable. All in all it's good service both bar tenders and other staff that is working hard cleaning up tables ams sweeping to make sure the tables are ready for the next round of people. Also to note this is not table service. You go to the bar and order your food and either pay there or open a tab. They then bring out your food to you. You can also get beers to take home and other merchandise such as shirts, jackets, and some packaged food items. It very family friendly! Every time I come I see tons of families here, which is nice. Oh and the last thing to note the bathrooms are always clean!!! Which is something I really appreciate about any place that is serving food and drinks.

You can't convince me otherwise that the best part of Beacon is Hudson Valley Brewery. My repeat…read moretrips to this quaint little town hinges on an end-of-day stop right here. What makes this establishment so memorable and so sought after? Let me count thy ways. Hudson Valley awaits at the end of Beacon's Main Street, a fitting finale to a day spent ducking in and out of shops. Its wide open spaces and available sitting is a welcome sight for sore feet. Its diverse array of drinks, from wines to beers to sours, will quench any type of thirst. My drink of choice are their sours, and as someone who previously did not like these kinds of drinks, I was thoroughly converted. Perfect for people who don't like beers, their sours are berry-forward with a tartness that cuts through the sweet flavors. It's so good, I even lugged a six-pack home all the way to the train and back to the city! You simply cannot visit Hudson Valley Brewery without trying their pizza. It's one of my favorites. Cooked in an outdoor brick oven, their pizzas are charred to perfection; their crust thin yet provides a satisfying substantial bite; and their pie topped with ooey gooey cheese. Although I don't doubt that anything you order will be delicious, I have tried their sausage and pepper pizza, as well as their margherita, and can attest to how delicious they are. If you're visiting Beacon, end your day here at Hudson Valley Brewery. It's the ideal last stop.

We had our daughter and son-in-laws rehearsal/welcome dinner here. We rented the loft and had…read moreRossi's cater. Rossi's deserves a shout out also as the food was fabulous. We also used them for the party the next day after the wedding. Staff at Locust Grove from planning phase to the night of was absolutely excellent. We had about 50 family members attend and people were upstairs and mingling down by the bar area. The drinks are great. Its a wonderful place to take pictures outside as the view is amazing.

This is a hidden gem that a friend found. Easy to access location in Milton, with lots of parking…read more The interior is nicely decorated, and clearly supports local police and fire departments. The beer was good. You do have the option to sample whatever you want, and they have some cider on tap as well. Nice outdoor area with great views. It did crack me up that it is surrounded by electric fence though. I'm sure that is a hit with parents who have small kids. Everyone working there was friendly. No food when we went, but I understand they have a food truck sometimes. I liked it.

Stumbled upon this spot while in town and I'm so glad we did!…read more When we walked in, the place was packed inside and outside. They also had a food truck parked outside. They had a lot of interesting beers on tap. I tried their raspberry sour, which was super refreshing. My fiance got a style of beer he had never heard of, which if you know him, is not common. It was their Fountain Skibsol Smoky Ale, which is a low ABV Danish dark ale with an intense smoky flavor. It was great and we both loved the smokiness of the beer. We snagged a spot at one of their outdoor picnic tables and it was such an enjoyable evening. They had string lights outside and everyone we interacted with was so friendly. Definitely recommend West Kill for a great atmosphere and good brews!

I got the black dome imperial stout, which was delicious. It's eight dollars for 12 ounces. Parking…read moreis a little annoying outside, but this place has a great vibe and sells beer on tap and to go. There's a taco truck outside for grub and children are welcome. It feels like a hunting lodge that is against guns. It's a perfect spot.