Five New York Breweries You Should Visit This Summer

NEW YORK STATE — Beer lovers in New York have a lot of options. There are hundreds of breweries across the state producing high-quality drafts.

According to the New York State Brewers Association, there are 440 licensed craft breweries in the state. With so many options, it's likely you won't have to go very far to find a good pint. But for some, it's worth it to set out on a trip and sample beers from other areas of the state. Especially when the breweries themselves are interesting places to go.

For those with an adventurous spirit (and beer palate), here are five New York breweries that are worth the trip to get to.

Beer Tree Brew, Upstate

Beer Tree Brew has three locations: its farm in Port Crane, its factory in Johnson City, and its downtown area in Binghamton. All three locations offer very different experiences, but they're all unique.

The farm features a rustic building, an in-house restaurant and expansive grounds, situated next to the Chenango River. The modern-industrial factory is the brewery's main production center, and has a large outdoor patio and a restaurant with a wood-fired pizza oven. The downtown has the only rooftop beer garden in the area, and also has a cafe with baked goods and custom-roasted coffees, in addition to beers.

Blue Point Brewery, Long Island

Probably Long Island's most well-known brewery, Blue Point features a huge tap room that serves tons of beer. There are outdoor spaces with games, as well as an indoor brewpub, where you can get a bite to go with your beer.

Ommegang Brewery, Central New York

You may know Ommegang for its line of Game of Thrones beers it produced in partnership with HBO. But the brewery has a long history of making great beers in a great setting. You can visit the brewery's Cafe Ommegang, where you can get a meal designed to pair well with the beers on tap. If you want something more boistrous, you can attend a concert that the brewery holds on its grounds. There's also now a nine-hole public disc golf course, for those who like to stay active while sipping their beers.

Destination Unknown Beer Company, Long Island

Located in the heart of Long Island, Destination Unknown (also known as DUBCO), features a large tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating. There's a regular rotation of food trucks to offer delicious eats to go with your beers, as well as live music. There are also special events held at the brewery, which help raise money for causes across the area, and serve delicious beer at the same time.

Coney Island Brewery, New York City

Space is at a premium in New York City. Which makes the spacious taproom at Coney Island Brewery all the more special. The large taproom serves up tons of delicious beers, and now has a full kitchen where you can get food. There's also plenty of outdoor seating in the warm months. And the brewery is only a few steps from Coney Island beach, for those who like to have their toes in the sand while they drink a beer.