Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival

The 10th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival takes place on Saturday, January 25th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, NY. The renowned event brings together 50+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. Discover new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! Brewery owners and representatives pour at the events, NO volunteers.

Great beer deserves to be paired with great food! Savory eats will be available for purchase from some of Albany's favorite food vendors.

NEW THIS YEAR! Upgrade to VIP and enjoy 1-hour early festival entry (4-8PM) plus a gourmet beer and cheese pairing experience (3-4PM). This exclusive pairing features 5 unique NY beers from 5 different regions, each accompanied by tasting notes from the brewers themselves. These beers are specially selected and will not be available at the festival. The pairing also includes 5 artisanal cheeses provided by The Cheese Traveler, an esteemed cheesemonger featured on NPR. With only 100 spots available, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won’t want to miss!

With almost a decade of experience, New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are produced with highest level of care and professionalism, with the goal of providing a truly authentic craft beer experience for all.

See you there, cheers!