A small-batch craft brewery and kitchen in the hamlet of Highland, one mile from the iconic Walkway Over the Hudson State Park and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, on the Empire State Trail corridor. Founded in 2013 by three local friends — brewers Neil and Adam Trapani with Josh Zimmerman — who renovated an old vacant manufacturing building into a brewery, dining room, and event venue (an adaptive reuse recognized by the Town of Lloyd Economic Development Committee). What started with four taps has grown to ten-plus rotating beer styles brewed in-house, alongside hard seltzers, cocktails, and a kitchen menu of gourmet burgers, beef chili nachos, and the signature giant Bavarian pretzel served with house-made beer cheese (vegan and gluten-free options too). Wide-ranging Hudson Valley distribution including The Falcon, Gardiner Liquid Mercantile, and Mill House Brewing.
Verified October 2026
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