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Where Can I Find Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries in the Sullivan Catskills?

The Sullivan Catskills has always known how to make something good from what the land gives. Clean water, cool air, generations of farmers and, more recently, a wave of makers who came up from the city and stayed. The result is a craft beverage scene that fits the region: unhurried, rooted in local ingredients and best experienced with a view.

Whether you’re after a pint of craft ale, a glass of hard cider pressed from estate apples or a pour of small-batch spirits, Sullivan County has producers worth seeking out.

Quick Answer: Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries in the Sullivan Catskills

The Sullivan Catskills and surrounding area have a growing craft beverage scene with options across beer, cider and spirits:

  • Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery, Callicoon: estate hard cider with hilltop views over the Delaware Valley
  • Pollinator Spirits, Long Eddy: small-batch honey whiskey and spirits made with Sullivan County wildflower honey
  • Do Good Spirits (formerly Prohibition Distillery), Roscoe: craft spirits including vodka, bourbon and gin with a tasting room in Roscoe
  • Roscoe Beer Company, Roscoe: a well-regarded craft brewery taproom at the eastern edge of the county

Hours, availability and tasting room schedules vary by season. Always check directly with each producer before making a dedicated visit.

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Cideries in the Sullivan Catskills

Hard cider is one of the most natural fits for the Sullivan Catskills, where apple orchards have long been part of the agricultural landscape. The cideries here tend to be small, estate-driven and worth the drive.

Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery, Callicoon

  • Location: hilltop above Callicoon with panoramic views over the Delaware River valley into Pennsylvania
  • Produces estate hard cider from apples grown on the property and sourced from regional orchards
  • Tasting room open seasonally; cider available by the glass, flight and bottle
  • Also offers accommodations on the property for visitors who want to stay
  • Best for: visitors who want a full farm and cider experience in one stop with an exceptional view
  • Check Seminary Hill’s website for current hours and seasonal programming before visiting
A modern barn-style house with a combination of wooden and stone elements, set on a grassy hillside at dusk.

Distilleries in the Sullivan Catskills

Sullivan County and its neighbors have a small but distinctive spirits scene, with producers whose work is closely tied to the landscape and local ingredients.

Do Good Spirits, Roscoe

  • A craft distillery and tasting room in Roscoe, operating at 10 Union Street
  • Formerly known as Prohibition Distillery; rebranded to Do Good Spirits with a mission-driven focus
  • Produces vodka, gin, bourbon and seasonal spirits
  • Tasting room open to visitors; check dogoodspirits.com for current hours and programming
  • Roscoe is a natural stop when driving in via Route 17 from the east or combining with a fly fishing visit on the Beaverkill

Breweries in the Sullivan Catskills

The craft beer scene in Sullivan County is anchored by two solid options in Callicoon and Roscoe, with additional producers within easy driving distance in neighboring counties.

Upward Brewing Company, Livingston Manor

  • Located at 171 Main St, Livingston Manor A craft brewery and taproom on a 120-acre preserve aptly named Beer Mountain, with ample hiking, and both dog and kid friendly
  • The kitchen serves locally sourced, elevated bar food, with plenty of vegan-friendly options, and roomy outdoor areas including a pond, fire pits, and trails make it a good fit for a fall afternoon 
  • Check upwardbrewing.com for current hours, tap list and events

Roscoe Beer Company, Roscoe

  • A well-regarded craft brewery with a taproom in Roscoe, just off Route 17
  • Known for a rotating selection of IPAs, lagers and seasonal styles
  • A good stop when entering or exiting the county from the east
  • Check roscoebeercompany.com for current taproom hours
A wooden flight of craft beers with a colorful selection, featuring a larger glass of golden beer in front, set against a brewery backdrop.

Wine in the Sullivan Catskills: Bashakill Vineyards

Bashakill Vineyards in Wurtsboro brings a winery stop right into the Sullivan Catskills. The vineyard sits in a wetlands preserve and describes itself as a whimsical, artistic place to spend an afternoon.

  • Handmade wines made on-site, along with local cocktails and beers on tap

  • Craft local food to pair with your tasting

  • Live music and both indoor and outdoor seating

  • Open for in-person visits from maggio through Christmas, so it fits into a fall foliage weekend

  • Best for: visitors who want to add wine, food and a scenic setting to a Sullivan Catskills trip

Check the Bashakill Vineyards website for current hours, menus and live music schedules before you visit.

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Planning a Craft Beverage Day in the Sullivan Catskills

The most natural craft beverage itinerary in the Sullivan Catskills centers on Callicoon and Roscoe, which between them cover cider, spirits and beer within a manageable drive.

  • Morning: start in Callicoon with the Domenica farmers market and coffee; browse the town
  • Late morning: Seminary Hill Orchard for views and cider tasting
  • Midday: lunch in Callicoon; stop at The Kitchen Table Cafe if hours align
  • Afternoon: drive east on Route 17 to Roscoe for a stop at Do Good Spirits or Roscoe Beer Company
  • Evening: dinner in Livingston Manor or back in Callicoon before heading to your inn

Many of these producers have limited or seasonal hours. Checking websites before building your itinerary around a specific stop is strongly recommended.

A poured brown ale from a tap at the Roscoe Beer Co.

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Yes. Roscoe Beer Company in Roscoe and Upward Brewing Company in Livingston Manor are well-regarded taprooms. 

 

Yes. Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery in Callicoon is the county’s standout cidery, producing estate hard cider from apples grown on the property and sourced from regional orchards. The cidery sits on a hilltop above the Delaware Valley with panoramic views and is open seasonally for tasting.

 

Yes. Pollinator Spirits in Long Eddy produces small-batch honey whiskey and spirits using Sullivan County wildflower honey. Do Good Spirits (formerly Prohibition Distillery) in Roscoe has a tasting room open to visitors and produces vodka, bourbon and gin. Check each producer’s website for current tasting room hours before visiting.

 

The Sullivan Catskills doesn’t have a formal designated beverage trail, but Callicoon and Roscoe anchor a natural route that covers cider at Seminary Hill and Roscoe Beer Company, and spirits at Do Good Spirits in Roscoe. The drive between Callicoon and Roscoe along Route 17 takes about 30 minutes.

 

Pollinator Spirits is a Sullivan County distillery based in Long Eddy that makes small-batch honey-based spirits including barrel-aged honey whiskey and vodka. The spirits are made with local wildflower honey and reflect a strong sense of place. Check pollinatorspirits.com for current availability and tasting events.

 

Yes. Bashakill Vineyards in Wurtsboro is a winery and vineyard set in a wetlands preserve. It makes its own wines and also serves local cocktails, beers on tap and craft local food, with live music and indoor and outdoor seating. It’s open for in-person visits from maggio through Christmas, so it works well as a stop during fall foliage season. Check the winery’s website for current hours and events before you go.

Do Good Spirits is a craft distillery in Roscoe, NY, formerly known as Prohibition Distillery. Located at 10 Union Street, the tasting room is open to visitors and produces vodka, bourbon, gin and seasonal spirits. It is a natural stop when driving into the Sullivan Catskills via Route 17 from the east.

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