A look around the new Fort Orange Brewing
The new Albany brewery -- Fort Orange Brewing -- officially opened Wednesday afternoon.
Its space, a combination brewery/tap room, is on North Pearl Street in the Warehouse District. Six of its brews were on tap, along with cider from Nine Pin.
Fort Orange Brewing is the product of Craig Johnson, John Westcott, and Jim Eaton. The three friends from Castleton started brewing at home together a few years back and decided to make the jump to a full brewery. As Eaton told us back in August, the plan is to offer their beers in the tap room, along with snacks. They'll also be inviting food trucks to set up outside. Eaton said the goal is to create a family-friendly atmosphere.
It's the third brewery now operating in the city of Albany, joining the C. H. Evans Brewing (the Pump Station) and Druthers. The craft beverage producer list also includes Albany Distilling Co. and Nine Pin Cider.
Here's a look around the new place...
Pics
They're at the top in large format -- click or scroll all the way up.
Hours
Upcoming hours of operation:
Thursday: 4-9 pm
Friday: open at 4 pm, music at 6 pm. Food truck: Michele's Charcoal Pit.
Saturday: noon to 9 pm
Sunday: noon to 6 pm
Find It
Fort Orange Brewing
450 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
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kudos for inviting in food trucks instead of adding a kitchen. IMO: I hope you NEVER do that. focus on the beer, and help a food truck entrepreneur...adds a unique twist. Keep the food trucks coming even when the snow flies.
Congrats on the launch!
... said jsc on Oct 26, 2017 at 12:55 AM | link
Hey! I am a former Albany resident now living in Haymarket, VA due to work! How can I get some of that Fort Orange Beer?
... said Andrew R. Young on Oct 26, 2017 at 10:56 AM | link
Wow. Look at all those white people.
... said jo on Oct 26, 2017 at 11:36 AM | link