Ommegang Brewery

Who knew tiny hamlet was once a hub for the production of American hops? The town is famous for being the birthplace of baseball. Since its construction in 1997, the Ommegang brewery has provided a small piece of Europe to upstate New York by creating Belgian-style ales including a Witte, Rare Vos, and Hennepin. Belgian cuisine is a major feature at the freshly launched café. The outside of the brewery, which resembles a castle, gives you the impression that you are entering a privileged place. Behind the huge white structure at the entryway is where the brewery's tap room is situated. It has a simple aesthetic, but it nonetheless exudes warmth. You have a lot of space to sit both inside and outside, so you have lots of possibilities.

There are unquestionably very few, if any, New York brewers that can compete with Brewery Ommegang in terms of the caliber of their Belgian ales. Abbey Ale, Three Philosophers, and Rare Vos are all outstanding beers that demonstrated a wide variety for this type of beer. Even some of their barrel-aged beers are available on the trip. There are also a number of tour and tasting options available at the brewery if you want to spend a little more time there.

Website: www.ommegang.com

Location: County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY