Suarez Family Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Livingston, New York in August 2016. It was…read morefounded by husband and wife Dan and Taylor Cocalis Suarez. The couple first met when they both lived in Brooklyn. Dan started out as a homebrewer living in Brooklyn and eventually he got a job working for Sixpoint Brewery in 2007. He later connected with Hill Farmstead Brewery founder and brewer Shaun Hill. In 2011, Hill hired Dan to be his assistant brewer. The Suarezes left Brooklyn and moved to the Vermont countryside. After Hill took Dan on an inspiring beer trip in Belgium, the Suarezes began to look for a place to start their own family-run brewery. They re-settled in Livingston, New York because the Hudson Valley resembled the same idyllic, bucolic charm found in Vermont. The Suarezes set up shop in a disused, all-brick warehouse. Dan works as the brewmaster while Taylor runs the business side of the operation. The brewery specializes in lighter ales and lagers, or what Dan likes to call "crispy little beers". The same year they opened the brewery, the Suarezes also welcomed their first child, Enzo. Since opening, Suarez Family Brewery has gained a reputation for being one of the best breweries in the Northeast. I recently visited Suarez Family Brewery for the first time while I was driving through the Hudson Valley with my two sons. I had previously sampled some of their beer at a craft beer bar in Brooklyn, but a visit to the brewery had been on my bucket list for a while. A sign at the old brick warehouse informed us that the taproom had been moved to a new structure behind it. The taproom was small, but quiet and cozy. There were only a handful of other visitors during my visit. There was a table with scrap paper and crayons, much to the delight of my two sons. This kept them occupied while I sampled some tasty brews. The ones I tried were "Walk, Don't Run" (Hoppy Blonde Ale), "Crispy Little" (Hoppy Pale Ale), and "Backroads" (Sumac Country Beer). All three were great, but the latter was truly exceptional! I was VERY impressed with the types of beer coming out of the brewery. Before leaving, I also purchased a bottle of "Lo And Behold" (Barrel-Aged Flemish Red Ale) to bring home. I highly recommend Suarez Family Brewery to all serious craft beer aficionados!

Bucolic spot Friendly people…read moreEssential styles done right An unassuming, out of the way heavyweight does eastern New York proud here at Suarez, where the warmth and scale are approachable and comfortable. Excellent draught and bottle offerings await as good-vibe music envelops you on your way in. Grab a drink (and one of their incredible pretzels), find a chair, and settle in - maybe pat the head of the inevitable doggo who'll lounge nearby, and enjoy yourself. And if you liked the on-prem stuff, drop by the to-go offerings on your way out. It took a special trip to get here, but the trip is often part of the point. Enjoy.

I stopped in to see All my Friends at Lasting Joy on July 5th as I had driven 3 hours back from a…read moreJuly 4th celebration down in South Jersey with my Son Matthew's Girlfriend Francesca's family. I was just wanting to relax. Have a few beers and something to eat. Luana greeted me and we talked for a little bit, Emily also said hello, it was so nice to see everyone. Nula served me and we chatted. I started with a turbo to drink and a rueben to eat. It was so relaxing , just what I needed. Thanks to anyone that I didn't mention. You are All my friends at Lasting Joy Brewery

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!!

The spirits gal was wonderful. Tasted in a really cute room at the bar. Service was great and the…read moredrinks delicious. Can't wait to go back.

Tried the spirits tasting. Five 1/4 oz. thimbles. Liked the brown spirits a lot. A nice applejack,…read morea smooth rye with a hint of vanilla, and a decent bourbon. I couldn't see spending $49 for a bottle of applejack so plumped for a bottle of the rye. At hone, over ice, it's pairing well with an Ashton VSG. There's some nice outdoor seating, overlooking a small meadow with wildflowers if you care to have a cocktail.

I haven't left a review about this place in 3 years, so it's time to reiterate how great the wine…read moreis, one of the many reasons it's my favorite winery around. My husband & I were here on a Sunday to just chill. Kimberly is her at her usual, busy but attentive, finding time to great everyone & answer all your questions. Kaylie(I believe) was also working just as hard, all smiles, sweet young lady. We got some snacks from the Cafe, but the wine...so delicious. I drank the Hygge, dry white, tried their new sparkling off dry rosé, left there as a wine club member and a half case. Need I say more? Trust me, u want to visit & stay awhile, a real class act.

The wine was yummy and the server was lovely and all was wonderful until…read more.. On our way out, we ran into the owner, who was insistent that we return for their Halloween event. She asked if the server had told us about it, and when we said no, she turned around and loudly quipped, publicly, at the server for failing to tell us about the shindig. That definitely turned me off - tell your staff after the customer goes, please. To make matters worse, she was bragging about how much the neighbors to the winery hate their Halloween party because of the loud revelry. I don't think that's something to be proud of.

What great food at Union Street! I did not have any brews while here, but their mezze platter was…read moreA+++ and so were their tacos! The employees were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in engaging in conversation with their patrons. Their restroom is all-gender with a large shared sink area. It was clean with multi-stalls that are very private from floor to ceiling. They have a parking lot which was nice compared to street parking a lot of other places. This place seems great for large groups of people especially in nice weather as there is ample room outside for everyone! I didn't realize there was a downstairs until we were leaving, but it looked like such a fun place for groups to also hang out! Would definitely visit here again!

I have enjoyed this place a half-dozen times. Decent beer, decent bar food. The atmosphere is clean…read moreand nice, a bit too generic maybe... No big desl. There is however just one thing about it which rankles, and makes me less likely to return. Namely: The staff seem to have been instructed to demand aggressively that you pay up front--or swipe your card before you've even been served. Even if you're sitting at the bar (not outside). Problem 1: Tips should be based on the service rendered. I can't know what the service was like until we're done. So that forces patrons to choose the "run a tab" option even if just dropping in for one beer. Problem 2: This policy feels needlessly suspicious and hostile, as if USB doesn't trust their (almost exclusively well-heeled) clientele to pay. And this isn't some busy NYC bar where people occasionally walk on tabs. And bowhere else I've been in Hudson does this. If Governor's or Padrona tried it, regulars would look at the server like an extraterrestrial. Management might want to take a chill pill and try trusting their patrons more; Hudson is still a small town. Take the order, do a good job, give us a bill when we're ready... After the drinks and food are finished.

A tale of 4 breweries…read more So we tried to visit the brewery (#1) across the street for a flight and some food. It closed at 4, then we were going to have a beer at Return (#2) which opened at 4. The first place closed early (before 3:30pm), so we had some time to check out another spot (#3) a bit of a drive away. (5 min). The other place seemed fine, but since my spouse said the 4pm spot was good, we went back. Second customers in after opening, and I asked if they had any food or flights. He very politely told me that they did not have flights or food (tonight, but they did have some bagged snacks) and told me another brewery (#4) had both those things a short distance away (5-10 min/a few blocks). After chatting with the spouse (she and 3 kids had entered), we decided to stay. (Also, as a fun side-note, #4 is the one spouse thought she was taking us to.) We shared half a pilsner (Polished), half a gose (Speed Dial), and half an IPA (Westwhere). The Pilsner ended up being our 3rd favorite, but they were all tasty. We are not big drinkers, so we felt the 1.5 beers each! And since we were staying, we picked up a mandarin soda for the kids to share (special treat) and we all munched on a bit of popcorn, beef jerky, and Zapp's chips. It ended up being a great time! Very affordable, low-key, solid tunes, and super kid friendly. It's a big space, so noisy children are not too noticeable. Also, the man running the bar, again, was super cool. Highly recommend!

Very LGBT friendly establishment. Casual environment, come as you are. They have a fair happy hour,…read morecocktails for those that don't love beer, and games to play while you enjoy them. Highly recommend this as a stop on a bar crawl!

This place is happening - large venue with great beers and delicious food. Keep in mind, portion…read moresizes are huge as well! We tried the mac and cheese, french onion soup, as well as a specialty pizza. Everything was great and we were super stuffed by the end of it. We unfortunately just missed happy hr that ended at 6pm but it seems like they have some great deals through the week if you're in the area. The service was slow at first but they were switching waitresses for our table it seemed. The new staff was great. We ended up getting 2 sampler flights to try each of the 10 different beers they had. My favorite ended p being their hibiscus blonde ale which is very unique. You can also take 4 packs home with you and order with the waitress. If they don't stock in 4 packs they are happy to pack 32 oz bottles for you on draft.

Great food, beer, and service. Nice find in a rural area with not a lot of other choices…read more Highly recommend!

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.

Well, I really liked this cidery a lot so it is turning out to be an homage and a tribute leaving a…read morereview here as opposed to giving a recommendation for Yelp readers to possibly follow through on as this cidery is now permanently closed. The cider that Steve and I was so impressed by was their Dry Cider, the classic version. I do love dry ciders and they are my preferred cider type over the really sweet fruity ones and this cider fit the bill and hit al the right spots to grant them five stars. It's very unfortunate that this cidery closed but cideries aren't immune to the shrinkage that craft breweries are going through which is resulting in a large amount of closures for various reasons. But it's especially unfortunate when a good product an brand goes under from this ongoing phenomenon.

Great spot to stop and take a break. Awesome drinks. And…read moregreats atmosphere. I loved the classic. Also a cafe is in the shops area to eat with your cold ciders. I highly recommended stoping in.

Drop by here for a drink and some snacks. The venue is medium sized but there's plenty of outdoor…read morespace if it's not raining. It appears to be dog friendly as well. It was self service at the counter. We were disappointed that the onion rings were only offered on certain days but we were able to get some pretzels and beers. I do like that you can order a half pour/small glass to try different beers. I liked the Heritage grape ale framhouse beer a lot but also unfortunately they did not carry them in cans to take away. Nice place to chill for a while if you're in the catskills!

First thing you see pulling up to Subversive Brewing is gravel. A whole front lot of it. And behind…read morethat, those tall industrial beer tanks. The gravel path pulls you in towards their outdoor area with picnic tables under big black+white umbrellas and there's a tent with white lights that'll be straight-up cozy once the sun goes down. You order at the bar, keep a tab if you're settling in and grab one of those tall number poles so they know where to bring your food. Inside, it's all high-tops and a clear view of the tanks cranking out their beer. Even though I've never been a beer drinker, I didn't mind coming to Subversive B's. Their online menu looked promising especially their vegetarian options. Though it wouldn't hurt if they threw in some seafood options too- but hey. I aimed for the Mediterranean Platter but I was told they "were all out". Grilled cheese the way I noticed online? Nope. Not in here. At this point, I didn't know how else to feel but resorted to their sweet potato+black bean tacos with red onions and Cotija. They slapped actually. Hubs tore into his buffalo wings and these Bavarian pretzels that were ridiculously soft and addictive. He washed it down with an ale, I stuck with a canned Paloma that hit harder than expected. The service is nice. The menu situation? Kinda irritating. Between the "we're out" moments and the website vs. reality mismatch, it's hard not to feel a little side-eyed about it. But the vibe, outdoor lights, beer tanks if you're a beer drinker, gravel under your feet, it's got charm.