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    4.6 (54 reviews)
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    Carolina I.

    The most delicious, farm to bottle beer that you can have. The owners put their passion and love into their beers and it was a great experience to have. The farm is really cute, well kept and it has a cozy rustic feeling that transports you the moment you step inside. Shoutout to the cutest dog greeter Jasper! So sweet and lets you pet him Can't wait to go back!

    Andrew S.

    Wow, I cannot say enough good things about this brewery! The owners are friendly and passionate about their farm brewery. Everything in their beers is from New York State and many from the actual property, including items from their garden go into the various beers. Each Beer has a unique flavor and is seasonal based on local ingredients, which is awesome. You don't even feel like you are in Poughkeepsie because this serene and secluded location out in the woods is amazing and only about a mile from the downtown area. On the weekends, they have awesome live music and different food vendors that come-I was there when they had a pizza company making fresh pizza, which was delicious. A good friend of mine who doesn't like beer at all loved many of their fruit forward flavors. You can see the chickens on the farm as well as their goats if you go during the right time. It's absolutely worth the trip to this brewery and I plan to go back many times in the future! They sell most of their beers in bottles to go as well, so you can take it with you. I even bought some hard cider they had from a local vendor, which is my favorite cider now.

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    Jamie L.

    This was one of my favorite breweries from my New York trip. I love breweries on a farm. The quality is just *different*. Plan Bee does a lot of barn beers and spontaneous ales. Of the two, I prefer the barn beers. They have inside seating or outside with a few picnic tables or under a roofed area with a pizza oven pop up. The AC was broken so we couldn't sit inside (it was wayyyy too hot of a day). We tried sitting under the roofed area but the oven was too hot so we sat at the picnic tables near the house. For barn beers, I tried Pickle and Beltane. These are my favorites of the visit. Pickle beer is one of my favorite crazy beer flavors and this was PERFECT. It was mellow, not in your face of a punch. It was so crushable. The owners told me runners will come through and gulp one to refresh before continuing their run. I can totally see why, it tastes and feels so refreshing on a warm day. Beltane is more fruity and a little funky. It's a complex flavor that keeps you guessing what it is. For the Spontaneous Ales, I tried the cherry and apricot versions. Apricot was my favorite of the two. Cherry was a little too tart for me. I prefer funky over tart. Apricot was slightly tart and sweet. Overall, would go back again.

    Valia's Wood Fire Pizza! Pairs well with all beverages!
    David S.

    What a great place! The taproom is rustic yet modern, and the property itself is lovely--there's even a chicken enclosure! Warm, laid-back vibe in a quiet, bucolic setting. I think there were around 14 picnic tables scattered about, so it might be good to think about bringing your own chairs if you're going on a potentially-popular weekend (although we had no trouble at all finding seating on a fall Sunday afternoon). There are some tables under a roofed area, and a few other tables have umbrellas. The trees can provide quite a bit of shade. You certainly know what you're getting into as far as beverages if you look at their menu ahead of time. The Apricot (apricot) and the Morello (cherry) were sour-forward with notes of their respective fruits; the Rossi tasted mostly how an artisan soap store would smell, which is probably explained by lavender and mint being two of the foraged ingredients. I wouldn't seek any of them out again, but Plan Bee is such a nice little Poughkeepsie gem that I look forward to returning to try some other offerings.

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    Anthony M.

    Great craft brewery. Found this place on Yelp while looking for places to checkout in Poughkeepsie. This place is cozy and homey. I got the Cellar Beer, which wasn't on the menu, but it is their house lager. It was phenomenal. They also had a pickle juice beer and a Carolina Reaper beer too. Both tasted great. The bartender was super friendly and taught us about the farm and apiary.

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    Jonathan Q.

    Nice cozy brewery hidden away at a farm. I went during the winter and I can imagine how this place is in the summer. The bar is nice and cozy. Very woodsy. For appetizers, there is a small offering of cheeses, cold cuts, crouton bread, and pop corn. You can bring or order your own food. Beer: Star of the show. My favorite beers were the pickle and hot pepper beer. Both were unique and very good. A-lot of the other beers did not have enough pow to make it memorable like these. Overall, this was a great experience for a farm to brewery setting. I brought my wife who doesn't drink so next time bring friends that do :)

    Great brews, property and people located at the dead end of Underhill Hill road
    Christine C.

    Far from average! Great spot to get a taste of the Hudson Valley. The taproom is intimate, cozy and inviting. While the menu doesn't have recognizable beer names, the beer tender provided a thorough description of the beers offered; nice variety. I tried both the cellar beer and barn beer. Cellar was my particular favorite (pictured in the mug) So glad this spot has opened for dine-in as its walking distance from my home. Look forward to warmer weather days to enjoy the outside seating as well.

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    Dan P.

    A charming and unique craft brewery! We were so happy to find this hidden gem! Plan Bee is on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie. It's off the beaten track, but our map app took us right to it. Drive up a dirt road about 300 yards to get to the tap room. On a recent warm Sunday afternoon, the place was practically deserted, just the way we like it! Derrick was manning the taps. He's both knowledgeable and helpful. We had two wild sours which were perfect for the hot Sunday afternoon. We sat in the shade outside and enjoyed the country around us while imbibing excellent craft beer.

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    Matthew L.

    I visited Plan Bee Brewery on Saturday afternoon. I was visiting the Poughkeepsie area for the day so I could cycle the Rail Trail. I thought it would be fun to stop and visit some area breweries on my return trip. Sixth stop of the day: Plan Bee Farm Brewery. It's located on beautiful farmland on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie. They don't do taster fights, but they do have half pours. This was helpful for me, because I was brewery hopping and only wanted to drink smaller samples. I had half pours of "Raised Bed" (a saison brewed with lemongrass) and "Rose Hill #3" (a wild ale brewed with plums). They were both very good. They also had Valia's Wood Fire Pizza Truck on the premises that day. I was already pretty full from polishing off two pizzas at two other breweries that day, but the pizza looked too good to pass up, so I ordered a Margherita Pie to go. The grounds of Plan Bee are beautiful. It's very family oriented. I would totally feel comfortable coming back with my family, blanket/chairs, and having a picnic lunch with some tasty brews. I ordered bottles of the two beers that I sampled. I packed the bottles into my saddlebag, bungee-tied the pizza box on top, hopped back on the bike trail and headed back to the car. When I finally made it home, I put the Valia's pizza in the fridge. I heated it up in the next day and my wife and I shared it for lunch. Despite being transported by both bicycle and car, and then spending a day in the fridge, it still tasted really good. Plan Bee was easily my favorite brewery stop of the day. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I would visit again if I'm in the area again.

    Joanna R.

    Plan Bee is a fantastic brewery! With so many micro breweries in the Northeast, it's nice to see one that has its own 'personality'. We are in the area a few times a year and we always make a plan to visit or least have our local family purchase our selection in advance. They are truly focused on local - only local ingredients used in their product and in some cases it's ingredients they have grown themselves. It's fantastic. Most recently I purchased Barn Beer, Fuggle, Tippette, Hay and was able to snag the highly coveted - BeeKeeper (1500mL) - monster bottle. Everything is so delicious - if you like a wild ale/sour type of beer, this is definitely place for you to visit. Not just for the beer, but for the awesome peeps and supporting their mission. if you're lucky you might catch live bands or a fantastic food truck.

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    Desiree D.

    Plan Bee is such a breath of fresh air. This farm/brewery is totally worth the drive. Its on a nice piece of property, with great owners and hosts. my friend and i stumbled here during covid to pick up local beer, and we were greeted by 1 of the owners. we grabbed beer to go, a tshirt, and a great tote bag. The beer itself is steep in price, but there are layers of flavor in every sip. The flavor profiles and usage of honey and other natural, farm grown ingredients, is what makes the beer stand out. i love the barn that is now turned into a bar and hang out area, theres plenty of parking, and even a stage for local entertainment. They also do pick up services for drinks, and have food trucks and establishments for drive up food events during covid. check out their site and sign up for the mailing list to be notified about their covid friendly events.

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    Robin L.

    Great spot to visit on the weekends, especially on a nice weather day, so you can sit outside and enjoy the property. The tap house is so cute, the folks there are friendly and welcoming. Also especially helpful in trying to fit a beer that fits your taste - they gave me several to taste so I could decide. I chose the current beer, which was light and refreshing. They were making Bloody Mary's the day we visited- so my husband had one which was fantastic! I personally prefer to come when they have food trucks (check the schedule on their website) but they also hosts bands, so if you love live music - this is your jam. Property itself is vast and secluded they have picnic tables in both the sun and shade as well as fire pits so you could definitely stay and hang out here for hours.

    Gene L.

    One of my favorite breweries to hang out at upstate! I first had their beer at Ugly Baby in Brooklyn, and since then have always been looking for a chance to come out here to visit. The main tasting area is in a barn that shares space with their brewery tanks - service is super friendly, and absolutely love their beers. Some of my favorites are the Barn Beer and the Pickle. For those who don't drink beer, they have local wines as well. What really sets this place apart as good as the beer here is the vibe here. A perfect escape from the city, nestled in a wooded area, with lots of room for kids, pets, everyone to run around. So cool hanging out in barns with farm animals roaming around too. In the fall, this place is a dream and a must-stop for anyone in the area. Can't wait to come by again!

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    The tasting room itself is a beautifully built/restored barn with a great, hand-crafted rustic charm to suit the crafted beers.

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    We love it here. I have to say the bike ride over the Hudson and landing here is half the appeal…read more The food offerings are pretty good and come in great big portions. They have a short tap list on a chalk board over the bar area but a massive bottle and can list. Truly a beer enthusiast paradise. Prices vary but pretty much run $6-$9 per beer. Outdoor, Indoor and bar seating available, and the option to seat yourself. The vibes are perfectly set, cozy interior and chilled out tunes. Servers are fast and always kind. Definitely my new go to. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

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