Area brew pubs differ on food options

There are over 400 breweries, microbreweries, farm breweries, and brewpubs located across New York state, according to the New York State Brewers Association. The last time there were this many breweries in the state was in 1876, according to a press release from Gov. Cuomo's office in 2018. Fifty of those breweries are in the Capital Region, Saratoga and the Adirondacks.

As breweries continue to open and taprooms welcome customers to sample their tasty brews, breweries are also looking at what food options are possible for their customers. State law requires that food be available in spaces that serve alcohol. While all are required to offer some food options, not all breweries use the same approach: some provide full on-site dining, with a restaurant or permanent food service option. Some get by with a bowl of pretzels, and others allow customers to bring their own food. Here are some ways you can eat your fill while at a brewery in the Capital Region.

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What started as a brotherly home-brewing venture between Chris and Brian Martell in 2003 has grown into Druthers Brewing, now with brew pubs in three Capital Region cities: Albany, Schenectady, and the flagship location in Saratoga Springs. All three locations offer all-day and lunch menus, with the Schenectady and Albany locations also offering catering options, both on-site and available for takeout. Their on-site menu features burgers, soups, sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas,

A drink recommendation: Pairing the comfort food findings with their newest release, Us Versus One, which is brewed in partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery in Altamont has been serving craft beer and cider on their 100-year-old family farm since 2016. The farm brewery offers on-site dining, with a menu that is...