Hudson Valley Road Trip

Eq if you're looking for stouts, but I wouldn't go nuts to get any ipa especially with the other spots you want to hit. Pretty sure Suarez's brother runs a nice restaurant nearby the brewery but I have not been. Might be a good early dinner to hit before driving back?

 

Plan Bee is right in that route, great wilds.

District 96 might be just a bit too far south, but if it's within your range it's more than worth a stop. They also have great food and plenty of seating.

Fidens might be a bit too much of a detour and timing their releases might not be the easiest fitting in with the rest of the schedule.

I've heard good things about Wayward Lane but also might be too much of a detour.

 

If you have time to stop for a bite and a drink go to Saisonnier in Kinderhook. Low key best tap list in the area and incredible sandwiches and charcuterie. Also they have a shitload of lambic to drink on premise or to bring home. They're about 15 - 20 minutes north of Suarez.

Also, I'll second Plan Bee. Great beers. Great atmosphere. Their cellar beer is killer.

 

Is this all in 1 day? That's a pretty packed itinerary if so. The only thing I'd add is picking up some pizza from Lucoli in Red Hook since it looks like you'll be taking 9 up to Suarez if your plan is to hit HVB, Obercreek, and Plan Bee.

 

That’s your best bet, imo.

 

Another vote for Plan Bee (and Halftime is worth a quick stop en route). Industrial Arts’ Beacon location is only about a 5 minute detour (or a 1 minute detour if you’re hitting Hudson Valley), but it’s on a slightly different route than Obercreek, which I’d probably prioritize. Or if you prefer IPA’s to Wilds, you could also cut East to Sloop and then head up the Taconic to Suarez.

 

If you’re going to Tin Barn and Drowned Lands, you might as well also stop at Rushing Duck, which is right down the road. Great canned and bottled options. I like them just as much if not more than the other two places.

 

Another vote for Rushing Duck - and right up the hill is Valkyrie Coffee Roasters which I very highly recommend to grab a cup (and some beans) for the next leg of the trip!

 

Great reviews...and in regards to Tin Barn, I am in total agreement. We lived 15 minutes from there but barely ever went because it was too crazy. We said it seemed like being in a shopping mall food court from back in the day. Sounds like a helluva day. Cheers!

 

Wow. Is Tin Barn that bad? I’m going up next Saturday night to my buddy’s house in Goshen and was planning a stop there. He lives right next to Long Lot so we’re definitely going there but should we go to Drowned Lands instead of TB? I can kinda-sorta get DL cans around me, can’t get TB.

 

Wow, lol, that’s quite a statement. I checked the beer to-go at both spots. And, someone’s already agreed with you. My buddy could give a shit about a beer, so I think I’ll drag him to DL instead.

 

@ColdOne awesome report. Sounds like you had a great day.

You stumbled on a really busy day at Tin Barn. They posted a video on their Instagram. Maybe you're in it? Haha. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CaNM5CNAbcy/?utm_medium=copy_link

In addition to that band playing, you stumbled on the release day of a hyped collab with District 96. They get busy, but aren't usually this packed.

@guinness77 no reason you can't hit both. They're 5 min away from each other. You can get cans at TB and hang out at Drowned Lands if the vibe at TB isn't your thing. Coldone and @Rocktire are pretty spot on in their reviews. Drowned Lands is more laid back and Tin Barn is more rowdy.

 

Thanks for the awesome and detailed review -- definitely helps me prioritize some of the places I want to hit first on my next trip West of the Hudson!!

 

I share the same opinions on Tin Barn. Not my vibe. Beer is fine but not worth the high school party atmosphere.

Obercreek and Drowned Lands are great.