13 craft beverages in Sullivan County, New York.
A foundational American craft cidery founded by Andy Brennan in Wurtsboro — one of the most influential producers in the modern wild apple and natural cider movement. Brennan forages apples from abandoned homestead orchards and pre-Prohibition feral trees across the Hudson Valley and Catskills, producing single-varietal and farmhouse-style ciders that have shaped how American cider makers think about terroir. Author of *Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living* (Chelsea Green, 2019). Production is small and the operation does not maintain a public tasting room — bottles are sold through limited regional retail and direct allocation. Included here for its central role in the regional cider economy rather than as a visitor destination.
A small organic vineyard and winery in Wurtsboro, near the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area. Known for the organic Sparkling Rambling Rose and a range of dry reds, whites, and rosés made with sustainable practices. Tasting room is part of the Sullivan Catskills Good Taste Artisanal Beverage Trail. Located in southern Sullivan County off NY-209.
A brewpub housed in the newly renovated 1880s Olympia Hotel in the hamlet of Callicoon on the Delaware River. Incorporated in 2012, originally located in a converted firehouse before relocating across the street. Overlooks the Delaware River in western Sullivan County. Ten taps of NY State craft beer and cider plus a full bar with local and regional spirits. Menu features Reuben sandwiches, pub steak, monster brisket, and house-baked fare in a setting with wrap-around porch and views of the train tracks and town center. Dog-friendly on the outdoor porch. Open seven days a week, noon to 11pm.
A GOLD LEED-certified microbrewery founded in 2014 in Livingston Manor by Ramsay Adams (founder of Catskill Mountainkeeper) and partners. Built with geothermal heating, solar power, and sustainable materials. Brews with pure Catskill Mountain water from local sources. Year-round offerings include Devil's Path IPA (named after the famous Catskill hiking trail), Ball Lightning Pilsner, Nightshine Schwarzbier, and the best-selling Grass Wagon Session IPA. Seasonal releases include Barkaboom Oktoberfest, John o' the Birds Hefeweizen, and the High Peaks IPA series. Named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley at the 2025 Tap NY Beer Competition. Taproom and beer garden with food truck service.
A craft distillery in Bethel founded in 2010, located directly across the road from the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival (now Bethel Woods Center for the Arts). One of the pioneers under New York's Farm Distillery Act, producing spirits from grains grown exclusively by NY State farmers. Flagship Peace Vodka pays homage to Woodstock; signature line also includes Curious Gin, Wicked White Whiskey, Most Righteous Bourbon, Catskill Straight Rye Whiskey, Fearless Wheat Whiskey, and the unique One & Only Buckwheat Spirit. Tasting room features an original art deco bar from the 1939 World's Fair in Queens. Adjacent Dancing Cat Saloon serves food and hosts live bands. Tours and tastings daily noon to 5pm.
A craft distillery in a former Callicoon firehouse, established September 10, 2010. Known for honey-based and grain spirits including Honey Whisky (with notes of toffee, burnt orange peel, and golden raisin), plus Honey Rye Whiskey and other small-batch releases. The tall-ceilinged firehouse tasting room features award-winning spirits, craft cocktails, and light bites in a laid-back atmosphere. Founded with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients from Catskill-region producers.
A craft distillery housed in a 1929 former firehouse and VFW hall in downtown Roscoe — the fly-fishing capital of New York. Originally founded in Gardiner in 2008, relocated to Roscoe in 2012. Produces the award-winning Bootlegger 21 line: New York Vodka, Gin, and Bourbon Whiskey, plus the Beaverkill brand and Do Good Spirits line. Bootlegger 21 NY Vodka is gluten-free, distilled from corn grain. Tours and tastings daily 11am to 6pm. Just two hours from NYC and a stone's throw from the Beaverkill and Willowemoc Creek.
Founded in 2012 in "Trout Town USA" by owners Phil and Donna Vallone, with brewmaster Josh Hughes producing the Trout Town line of hand-crafted beers. Operates from a former firehouse transformed into a 1,600-square-foot tasting room, bar, brewery, gift shop, and kitchen, plus a seasonal beer garden with live music. Flagship Trout Town American Amber Ale, Two Headed Stout (named for local trout legend), Streamside Pilsner, Eagle IPA, plus a rotating selection up to ten taps including their own root beer soda. Three-time People's Choice winner at the Bethel Woods Craft Beer Festival; tied first place out of 170 NY breweries in the Taste NY Craft Beer Challenge.
A holistic apple and pear orchard and working cidery on the outskirts of Callicoon, established 2021 by Doug Doetsch (descended from a Callicoon family) and Susan Manning, with cidermaker Stuart Madany. Home to the world's first Passive House-certified cidery — a 4,000-square-foot space clad with larch wood reclaimed from the underwater pilings of the original Tappan Zee Bridge. Designed by James Hartford as a modern take on a classic bank barn built into the hillside. Cathedral-style ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wrap-around patio with sweeping views of the orchard and Delaware River Valley. Delaware Dry and four other ciders made from estate-grown heirloom apples and pears. On-site restaurant serves orchard-to-table fare. Includes the Boarding House, a 17-room boutique hotel awarded a MICHELIN Key.
A NY State farm brewery in the Catskill/Delaware River region producing craft ales, lagers, and dry-hopped ale-ciders using all-natural, locally-grown, non-GMO ingredients including NY State barley, hops, and famous Catskill water. The Eldred brew house is the production facility; a second Tap Room and event space in Glen Spey serves food and drink and produces, barrel-ages, and stores the dry-hopped ciders. Innovative natural brewing process avoids chemicals, additives, and preservatives. Brews include the 3 Dog East Coast IPA and Loch Ada Amber Ale. Open Friday through Sunday at the Eldred location.
A small-batch cidery in Barryville along Route 97, established June 1, 2017. Casual, community-focused vibe with cider tastings, food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Part of the broader Stickett Inn property, which includes lodging and a café. Their signature ciders are featured on the Sullivan Catskills Good Taste Artisanal Beverage Trail.
A small farm brewery tucked into the landscape of Winterton Farms in Bloomingburg — reachable down a long dirt road past fragrant lavender fields and vibrant rows of hops. Homemade taps fill mason jars with handcrafted drafts inspired by the surrounding farmland. Distinctive among Sullivan County's craft beverage producers for being situated on an active lavender farm. Member of the Sullivan Catskills Good Taste Artisanal Beverage Trail.
A microbrewery on a 120-acre nature preserve known as Beer Mountain®, with hiking trails, mountain views, and a pond-side outdoor fire. Beers are brewed with the preserve's pristine natural spring water. Won a Silver Medal at the 2023 World Beer Cup for BaseCamp LagerBier in the Contemporary American Lager category — plus 2022 New York State and Tap NY medals for Breadwinner IPA, HEX Hazy IPA, and OM Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout. Taproom and full-kitchen restaurant open six days a week (closed Mondays). One of the Catskills' premier brewery-destination experiences combining beer, food, and outdoor recreation.