This place has become my usual spot for lunch when I'm in Albany area. There's parking lot next to brewery. I had raspberry and dragon fruit hard seltzer. It is very refreshing. Not overly sweet. I could smell the raspberry when I was drinking it. It has vibrant raspberry color too. My favorite dish here is the chili. Not too salty but well seasoned. Perfect consistency. Brussel sprouts are great appetizer. Crispy, not bitter as it is drizzled with balsamic vinegar. My husband had Reuben sandwich. It's good but greasy. You order the food and drink at the bar area. You are given a buzzer that you put on the table. The waiter will come to deliver the food. There's misunderstanding about our salad order. We ordered regular salad but were given a side dish size. The waiter quickly told the kitchen to make regular size salad. read more

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5 stars for the beer quality. Visited 605pm on a Sunday. Early in morning I looked online and no cans available for sale. When I went to the brewery there were cans but they said all had been bought days before. Poor experience to visit site in am and have zero available for sale and nothing at brewery. I know they are popular but this never happens at even popular high end breweries ive visited. Also...brewery open til 7 on Sunday. 605 arrival. After waiting a while for what felt like very disinterested workers to come assist me they told me they close the kitchen an hour before 7 so no food. Which feels like a missed opportunity given the nfl football games were on and many people wanted food and were turned away. read more

I previously reviewed Fidens and absolutely loved their chicken, so I was looking forward to another great experience. Unfortunately, last night's visit was a huge disappointment. I ordered the Reuben, and it was honestly one of the worst meals I've had in a while. The edges were burnt, there was absolutely no flavor, and it was a complete waste of a meal. I even found myself deconstructing the sandwich, trying to salvage what I could so I wouldn't feel like I was throwing my money away. To make matters worse, I noticed someone else had apparently felt the same way, as their entire sandwich was left behind and tossed out. The one saving grace of the evening was the margaritas, which were great! read more

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Their IPAs remain awesome, but the rest of the experience at Fidens has slipped a bit for me. That said, this is foremost a brewery and the Butcher & variants are some of my absolute favorite beers and worth going out of your way for. I unfortunately only had food once under the old regime and it was creative and delectable. On my last visit in the early evening at like 6:30 the first FIVE things I wanted to eat were all unavailable. Finally I was able to secure a hot dog, so much for the streamlined/simplified menu! The entire food program feels kinda overpriced, kinda undersized, and just kinda mid. I really hope the expansion into Saratoga doesn't degrade the experience downtown. read more

Food is back on the up and up. Menu is gaining depth and creativity once again. Execution this time was as good as you'll get at a brewery. Well done! Beer was terrific as always! See you all in a few months. read more

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Almost two years since I last was here. Food and beers are still absolutely amazing. Service is exceptional and fast. Love sitting at the BIG bar. Had same burger as last time. They do onions petals now instead of rings. Much better. The chips that come with the smash burger taste home made. Had the Triple Jasper with New Zealand Rakau hops and citrus. 10% ABV but smooth drinking. read more

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Came here after work with coworkers and it was perfect for us. There is so much space and the vibes were nice. It wasn't too loud and there was plenty of seating. The food was good and the drinks were nice and cold. read more

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This is a large open space with a vibrant atmosphere. You order at the bar then your food is brought to your table. The menu has a lot of great choices and there are weekly specials plus recurring specials for different days (like fried fish on Friday or pizza on Saturday). I've tried a few items so far and have enjoyed them all. I wish the Rachel sandwich was a permanent choice because that's been my favorite. The fries are great. The only thing I didn't love was a Tajin lime crema dipping sauce that I ordered for $2. It tasted like watery sour cream. My mom loves their burgers and pizza. The prices are slightly higher than other similar places I've eaten but since the food is tasty, I'd rather pay a bit more and have something I enjoy. Service has been friendly every time as well. My previous fav spot in Albany really went downhill so I'd been looking for a new regular place to have lunch or dinner. I'm glad to have found Fidens! read more

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I'm a self proclaimed craft beer connoisseur and can confidently say that Fidens is churning out the best beer you can buy. I've traveled far and wide to try top tier and highly rated breweries and give Fidens the edge over the competition. Pair that with amazing food, friendly staff, and a super cool brew pub gets Fidens an easy 5 star rating. To get to this brewery is a 3 1/2 hour drive from my house. I was on my way home from Montreal and planned a visit as it's right off the NY State Thruway. Of course, when I mentioned to my local beer lovers that I was there, in poured the orders for cans to go (glad I brought 2 coolers). Now I'm enjoying my bounty at home until someone makes the trip and asks me for my order. Anyway, the vibe was really cool and the food was fantastic. They have rotating daily specials in addition to the regular menu and we happened to be there to experience the Octoberfest menu as well as taco Thursday. They also have a wide selection of craft beers on draft only available in the tap room. I tried several and all were "wow" beers. Next time I'm in the area I'm booking a hotel so I can enjoy more time here. read more

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Great beer. They have quite a variety and some guest taps. They serve a few cocktails, too. Food menu. Food looks good, I didn't eat there. Shuffleboard on the back. 8 TVs with sports on. Beer in cans to go. Merch. Some off street parking available. Friendly staff. read more

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Fantastic place, amazing food and beer! i love the smashburger and poutine, there house made seltzers and beers are unreal as well. super flavorful, i got a sour and it was insanely fruity and unique. inside ambiance is great as well, nice outdoor patio and plenty of little games and tvs to keep you entertained. 100% will return next time im in albany, if you like craft beer and you're in the area don't miss out read more

Fidens Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Albany, New York

Fidens Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Colonie, New York in September 2019. It was founded by longtime friends Steve Parker, Tim Pierce, and Michael Carter. The three grew up in Saranac and had careers as a gym teacher, an accountant, and a financial adviser, respectively. After doing well at homebrewing, the trio decided to open their own brick & mortar brewery without any assistance from outside investors. For their business, they chose the name "Fidens" (Latin for "trusting", "courage" or "resoluteness") to reflect the courage and fearlessness they knew they were going to need to open their brewery. Their original location at 10 Walker Way in Colonie featured a four-barrel brew system and a small taproom. Parker served as the head brewer. Fidens quickly developed a reputation for producing some of the best hazy IPAs in the country. They soon outgrew their modest location. In July 2023, they opened an 11,000-square-foot brewpub in Albany's warehouse district. The new location features 24 draft lines and a full kitchen run by executive chef Josh Herring. Fidens' Colonie location is now used exclusively as a production and canning facility. I recently visited Fidens for lunch with both of my young sons. I have heard nothing but tremendous things about Fidens for a few years and was eager to cross them off of my brewery bucket list. The taproom is spacious, inviting and very family-friendly. I scanned through the draft menu and decided to order a pour of "Fear Is the Thief" (Double New England IPA). It was absolutely amazing; a creamy IPA bursting with notes of citrus and tropical fruit! For food, I had the "Chicken Bacon Ranch" (grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, house ranch, cheddar & provolone on a toasted hoagie roll, served w/ Fidens chips & pickles), my older son had the "Kids Hot Dog" (beef hot dog served w/ French fries), and my younger son had the "Chicken Tenders & Fries" (24-hr brined and double-battered served w/ house-made ketchup & honey mustard). The food was just as fantastic as the beer! Before leaving, I also enjoyed pours of "DDH Jasper with Eggers Special" (Double New England IPA) and a hand-pulled "Eugene's Axe" (Double New England IPA). Fidens certainly lived up to the hype. I throughly enjoyed my visit and would easily rank Fidens as one of my Top 5 favorite breweries (and I've been to a LOT). I highly recommend them to all serious craft beer aficionados! read more

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Just happened to stumble across this brewery on my way to the Poconos so I gave it a try. Excellent choice of beers! Food was good as well and everything reasonably priced. Service was excellent and attentive. This place was so good, I stopped back here on my way back to NH. Would recommend for sure! read more

If I can do 3.5 stars I would. The brewery was nice, you come in, sit wherever and go to the order area when ready. They give you a pager and you pick up the food when ready. The beer (Ddh highlights of scenery ) was very good. Tasty IPA. The food for me was just ok. The double patty smashed burger looked like the size of a McDonald cheeseburger. I will say it tasted better than a McDonald cheeseburger especially with the added garlic aoli. The fries tasted like they been sitting for some time. The wings were good and meaty. I travelled 1.5 hrs to visit. It would probably be a one time visit, but if I see their beers locally I would definitely pick some up. read more

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Monte cristo burger special on Mondays. (Burger of night) comes with a 18oz pour for 20. Was fantastic. Just went well together, bacon pulled it together. Service was great and beers are elite here. Awesome venue. read more

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Outstanding beer and food with plenty of space and fun for a large group. We rolled in with 12 and had the whole back area with shuffleboard to ourselves on Saturday 6pm. Tasty big tenders and fries, burgers, wings, pretzel, etc. A much needed bright brewery for the area. read more

Fidens Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Albany, New York

OK, so it's been two years since I have been to Fidens brewery. I figured by now they would have fixed the same problem I ran into before. But no, I was again double charged on my card for amounts that weren't even accurate. I am not sure what's going on with their POS system. But I am sick and tired of being double charged. It's not about the money. It's about the fact that they can't get their s**t together. Their food is delicious and their beer is phenomenal. But this is enough for me to stay away. Unfortunately, I'm that guy. read more

Fantastic place with great beer, great service, very good food. This is a beautiful venue in a great trendy area. Loved it!

An awesome brewery with great food, known nationally for their IPA's. All their food is made in house. There is tons of seating but don't let that fool you, they do fill up quick. They have beer types for everyone to include dark, sour, light, IPA, cider and usually host guest taps. The food menu is pretty extensive and also have something for everyone. Parking usually is pretty easy and the customer service is top notch. Highly recommend this as a must stop destination in Albany, NY!!! read more

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After a long 3 hour drive, we finally made it to our first brewery of the day, Fidens! I've been so excited to finally try the infamous brewery. Parking was easy at 11am on a Saturday. They have a small lot. When we left a few hours later, it was full. I think they have street parking for more parking. On this day, it was about 100 degrees outside. Already they had the AC PUMPING. I was actually freezing lol The inside is absolutely beautiful. Great photographs of their beers are on a lot of the walls amongst murals. I really loved the space. We sat at the bar. Service was quick and friendly. We tried a lot of the IPAs (pictures attached). A big selling point is their on site kitchen. If you are at the bar, you don't have to wait in the line. I got the Deviled Eggs, which change occasionally. These were a spicy BBQ flavor and they were way too spicy. I also got the Steak and Cheese which was really good. Overall, would come back again. read more

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The absolute best brewery in THE COUNTRY. Yes, I said it. I gladly drive 3 hours for their beer and their food. But usually make a night of it. They make the best Triple IPAs ever, and strongly compete in the DIPA game. The fact they have an executive chef at a brewery should tell you all you need to know about their food, it is outstanding. read more

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Finally made it to Fidens . Only a 3hr ride for their the farmer and Eugene's Axe. I took this to go. I sat at the bar and ordered Endlessness of the stars with coffee and coconut ABV 13%. Sssooooo good. Bartenders were very friendly and the ambience was welcoming. I love the rustic decor and festive. Place was full. Many people on a long line, I was not sure for what I enjoyed my stout. Was accompanied by my Mgr. Glad I came, I definitely recommend it. read more

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Wow!!!! Highly recommend visiting this brewery it's fantastic. Walk into a magical room with twinkling lights and onward to a two story room with a happy greeting from the bartender. Many beverage choices, not just beer. Also a lot of non alcohol choices. Service is fast! The beer is fantastic and the food menu had so many choices. Opted for the cheese Philly steak sandwich, chicken wings and salad. The wings were some of the best I have ever had. The salad was fresh, crisp, great dressing. The Philly sandwich was huge, loaded with meat dripping with juices and cheese it was delicious. I can't wait to visit this brewery again. Nice display of merchandise and beers to go also. read more

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Fidens is in a super cool building that offers multi level dining. It's usually busy when we go, but the staff is very attentive. It's definitely a family friendly. They've got a pretty decent sized beer list, and they've expanded to include more than IPAs (in the beginning they were IPA heavy. They also have cocktails, but we just came for beer. The food is delicious. My husband had the spicy cowboy burger and really liked it. I had one of the tacos, it had beer cheese on it and it was really good. read more

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The new location is fantastic. The space is huge with so many seating options and areas for small or large groups. The vibe is great here. The beer is amazing as always. The only drawback is parking because everyone loves it here. There is a small parking lot and also street parking. I am not sure how they are so unbelievably good at making incredible beer and designing such a cool space - but they are. read more

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Fidens is an interesting place. You sit wherever you would like. You go to the bar to order (so we always try and find a seat at the bar). You have to go to a separate counter for the food. You scan a QR code. I wish they actually had servers instead of runners. If you're with one other person or by yourself, you run the risk of losing your spot to have a drink at. It feels chaotic. The food is delicious. The beer is delicious. It's a bright warehouse inside with industrial design. They have put TV's in recently for sports. You can purchase their beer there as well. Not kid friendly, but they are friendly to kids if that makes sense. There are some arcade games in the back that I noticed when I used the ladies room. read more

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I fell in love with the Fidens IPA from a bar at Beacon. Placed the pin on my Google maps and finally had the chance to check it out. The place is huge and has a lot of selection of beers. Didn't get the chance to eat since we just came from the City Beer Hall for food and drinks. Made myself a flight from their small servings. Still in love with the beer. Don't know ow what else to say, come here, come often, if you like IPA, this is your place. read more

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I had heard many good thing about Fidens from some Yelpers and other friends, and I was excited to visit. The visit lived up to expectations. You have plenty of seating options and a wide variety of beers from which to choose. Their Deeper Purpose Imperial Stout, with its hints of pistachio and vanilla, is very likely going to be my favorite beer in the Capital District for a very long time. My drinking companion asked one of the staff for a recommendation of which IPA he would like, given his preferences, and that suggestion was also spot on. Food is available here, of which we did not partake this time. Many of their beers are also available to take home as well. If you're driving there, parking may be difficult during busy times, so prepare for a little bit of a walk or paid parking. But it's worth it. read more

Fidens Brewing Company - Deeper Purpose Imperial Stout, my new favorite Capital District beer - Breweries Near Me - Albany, New York

What a gorgeous new spot! I see myself coming here over and over again. It's a perfect new addition to the growing warehouse district! A huge open space, plenty of tables, gorgeous natural light. The bar is huge with a loft above it which really just adds to how cool this space is. The beer menu is as expected, flooded with heavy and hazy DIPAs, with a few other selections. If IPAs are your thing, this is the place! The Farmer DIPA was super dank and hazy and delicious. I wish I could have bought cans of it. And yes, they sell cans too! At $5.75 per can, the price is steep but totally worth it. The food was awesome. They are doing it right here. You can tell everything is homemade, down to the sauces. We ordered a selection of fried snacks and they were all delicious. Stand outs for me were the curry wings and the cheese curds. The wings, the sauce was sweet and savory with a punch of curry. It was glorious and crave worthy. The blue cheese, oh my. The house made blue cheese was stellar and worth getting an order of wings for. The cheese curds came in a gigantic portion. Absolutely delicious with a garlic aioli dipping sauce. I can't wait to come back and try more beers and foods! read more

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Been to Fiden's multiple times. Let's just say, other establishments should come in and take notes. Besides the great beer, the food menu is good and the service is excellent. The establishment is very clean and specious. We never had an issue finding a table. Love the food ordering system, order, pay and pick up your food when it's done. Smooth process. The service is also excellent. Rarely do I need to wait for a bartender to notice me and take our order. All around great job. read more

Great beers. Lots of IPAs if that's what you like. Cool atmosphere. Very spacious. Plenty of parking available. The food menu looked good although we didn't eat here. Saw several great looking burgers come out of the kitchen amongst other things. read more

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Cool place to hang out, love their space, the decor is pretty cool, they food is delicious and the beers are amazing, the only thing I didn't like was the service but I guess you can't have it all :) other than that it was a good visit read more

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My husband said the craft beers were great. The smash burgers were excellent, as were the fries - nice and crispy without being full of grease. Lots of people were there with their kids, which surprised me. Would definitely go again. read more

Heard alot of hype about craft brewery in Albany so we stopped in for a beer and a bite. Parking is very difficult and I was dropped at the entrance so my date could park down the side street. The entrance is much different than the prior Vintage wine bar and the interior is very dark with bright artwork. We ordered two IPAs served in 12 ounce tulip glasses. This order with 20 percent tip ran $22! Then we ordered a Cuban sandwich with dressed salad and poutine from the counter. I have to say the Cuban was dry and lacked flavor. I asked for some additional mustard hoping to save the sandwich fail and was asked to pay $2 for the condiment. The food order with gratuity had cost $42 before purchasing the mustard.I don't mind spending money on superior products but we realized this brewery was more of a luxury than a local beer spot to meet friends every week. Beer 5 stars Food 1 star Ambiance 4 stars Value 0 read more

Fidens Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Albany, New York

This is a world class brewery in our own back yard. Extraordinarily refined, smooth ales. Wonderful!!

Overall Fidens was amazing. Mackenzie took care of us. Amazing chicken nachos. I can't undersell that. Love the space. Way bigger than it seems. Plenty of seating lots of TVs. And the tap list runs deep. Everything 4.5+ at least. Barkeeps gave us great recommendations. This is a must return spot for sure. read more

It's been a while since I came here. I think it's been a month since my visit and I still think about one of the beers here. I forgot what it was but I remember grapefruit was in the description. I am by far not a beer drinker, but that one made it on my memorable list. The place is spacious. Lots of plants in the front of the house and it creates this tropical vibe on a hot day. They have water stations for self serve and plenty of room to walk and wander and possible stumble. The service is like a well oiled machine. You order the drinks from the main bar and you can order food at the food area and they bring it to your table. I enjoyed my experience here especially when it had a group of 7. read more

One of the better Philly Cheesesteaks I've had and folks I've been to the City of Brotherly Love twice. Nice soft bun containing tender and tasty beef, good cheese sauce along with peppers and onions. I will order this again.Along with a pitcher of Albany Amber it made for a decent lunch.. read more

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Place had really good beers awesome atmosphere if you're around the area to suggest coming in here and try some of their stuff read more

Fidens Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Albany, New York

Fantastic and huge venue, filled on a Saturday afternoon before a snowstorm with folks enjoying their beers and bar food. Ambience is hip industrial. Lots of seating choices including a wraparound bar, round tables to fit a crowd and a number of two- and four-tops. Menu is elevated bar food; I observed orders of burgers and tacos which looked generous and nicely presented. I had already paid for my beers to go, so was an observer rather than active participant. The beers on tap appear to be pretty much the same as those in the cans with the exception of a column of guest beers; you will pay $6-8 for a 12 ounce glass vs $5.75 for the 16 ounce can to go but the setting is worth it. And about those beers: I had ordered six DIPAs (double IPA) in cans which I enjoyed over the next few days. The chief characteristic of each was what I call "breadiness"'; the beer had an (imaginary) chew and texture like a nice slice of sourdough. Dense and hazy in other words. The hops were way too understated for me but I'd happily sip this beer on a future visit to the brewery. read more