5 craft beverages in Rockland County, New York.
A hazy IPA-focused brewpub in New City, known across the Hudson Valley craft beer community for hop-forward double and triple IPAs with the brewery's signature "snakefruit" finish. Frequent collaborations with regional breweries including Equilibrium and Obercreek. Open seven days 11am–10pm with indoor and outdoor seating, fresh beer, food, and cocktails. Co-located with The Burger Loft restaurant at the same address. Cans-to-go available. One of Rockland County's most respected craft breweries.
A community-focused craft brewery in downtown Pearl River, founded in 2016 by Matthew Worgul. Produces small-batch craft beers across a wide range of styles — from hop-forward IPAs (Jurassic IPA, Dogzilla) to stouts, lagers, and seasonal experimental brews. Pairs the beers with house-made Pan and Peel Pizza using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The taproom hosts live music regularly and features happy hour and weekend brunch. Open six days a week (closed Tuesdays). One of the most active community brewers in Rockland County, known for collaborations with other regional breweries.
Rockland County's first farm-to-glass hard cidery, opened in 2023 on the grounds of the historic Dr. Davies Farm in Congers. The fifth-generation Davies family ferments hard cider from their own orchard apples, serving it alongside New York State beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options in an outdoor taproom with live music Thursday through Sunday. Local food trucks rotate on weekends. The casual, family-friendly setting overlooks the farm's working orchard and draws visitors from across the region for seasonal events including Thanksgiving Eve celebrations and ticketed music nights.
A craft brewery in West Haverstraw founded by David Ludwig, producing beer from locally-sourced ingredients in a historic brick building on Railroad Avenue. The taproom — Bricktown Bierhaus — is German-themed and serves an Oktoberfest-inspired food menu alongside the brewery's craft beers. Free on-street parking available. Member of the Rockland County Beer Week collective, with regular collaborations with Gentle Giant Brewing and the former Two Ladders Brewing on joint releases like the Dos Piedras Gigantes Mexican-Style Lager.
Founded in 2009, Torne Valley Vineyards is the first fully functioning winery in Rockland County. Seated on a historic 19th-century country estate along the Ramapo River, the property and its Victorian mansion have been lovingly restored to provide a "retro" wine country experience just 40 miles from New York City. Open weekends for wine tasting by the glass or bottle, alongside a curated selection of small bites and sandwiches. Offers red and white wines, plus a selection of New York-distilled liquors, sangria, and craft beer. Most popular wines include the Seyval Blanc, Gewürztraminer, and sparkling rosé. Available for weddings and events.