Driving from Buffalo to Brooklyn - Where should I stop?

Not sure of your exact route, but an alternate version via google maps that is 10 minutes longer than the default route takes you right past Equilibrium (tho i believe their releases are Sat and a fairly serious time investment), Rushing Duck and then Industrial arts and district 96 not terribly out of the way.

There's a ton of other spots in the Hudson Valley like Suarez, Hudson Valley brewery etc. if you are willing to make more of a detour and come down the other side of the river.

In Brooklyn, Other Half and Grimm tho in my opinion OH is above them all. I'm sure others can give you more specifics on Brooklyn.

 

Yeah, I’d definitely stop by Suarez on your way south. Plan Bee Farm Brewery, too, especially if you like wild ales.

 

Yeah, you can get them at good bottle shops in the region. We get them here in New Jersey and I’ve seen them when I’m up in Massachusetts as well.

That being said, it all depends on your itinerary. If you go to Suarez you could take the Taconic southbound and hit Plan Bee on the way, I think it’s only like ~15 mins off the exit, iirc. It’s a really beautiful little brewery, well worth a visit but if you’re in a rush I’d say just skip it get bottles at a store.

 

You can get most of Industrial Arts cans at DeCicco’s (grocery with incredible selection). I recommend hitting up Suarez if it’s between the two.

 

Woodland Farm Brewing in Marcy (outside of Utica). It's literally 5-6 minutes off the Thruway and, for my money, the most underrated brewery in the state. After that you can jump right off 90 in Guilderland to go to Westmere Beverage, which is the best beer store in New York. You'll for sure be able to find Plan Bee bottles there, and also cans from myriad awesome breweries.

On your way down 87, Arrowood Farms Brewing's outpost is 4-5 minutes off the highway right in New Paltz. It's an extremely cool spot and they make killer beer. Bacchus is also a quick walk from there with great beer and solid food.

 

i stopped by Prison City on my last trip to Buffalo. all the beers were good and they do crowlers. apparently cans available sometimes. the poutine with pork belly was delicious.

 

i totally agree, had a good time at plan bee the time I visited and they had a lot more bottles and options then you will generally find in the store (not a surprise by going to the source). I'd vote for them and Suarez, if you head up that way but it depends on what your fave styles are.

Also know Industrial Arts has another location in Beacon if you decide to hit Hudson Valley Brewery, tho like others mentioned you can grab IA cans around at shops.

 

Equilibrium maybe, HV definitely not unless they're doing a Friday release, Suarez probably. If no cans, Suarez will 100% have bottles, though, which you should be grabbing anyhow.