Discover Schenectady

Discover Schenectady Ale Trail.

Welcome to the Schenectady Ale Trail! This is your ticket to the tastiest brews around. From IPAs to Porters and everything in between, you can find it at our awesome craft breweries. This digital passport will get you ONE beer flight* that includes 4-5 tastings at all FIVE Schenectady County breweries.

Your Ale Trail pass includes tastings at: Back Barn Brewing Company, Druthers Brewing Company, Frog Alley Brewing Company, Great Flats Brewing Company and Wolf Hollow Brewing Company.


*On busy nights or during special events, to mitigate well congestion in the breweries, product redemptions may be substituted for a pint in lieu of a flight.
**Transportation not included. Passholders are responsible for arranging their own transportation between breweries. Please drink responsibly.

Schenectady Ale Trail

  • Sign up for just $40!
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  • Five flights of beer (one flight at each stop) at your fingertips
$40.00

3 Flight - Schenectady Ale Trail

  • Sign up for just $20!
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  • Three flights at any 3 of the 5 breweries of choice (one at each) at your fingertips
$20.00

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What's Included in the Ale Trail

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Back Barn Brewing Company
A brand-new brewery and tasting room located on the historic Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) between Duanesburg and Delanson. Housed in beautifully restored barns, Back Barn Brewing Company embraces the farming heritage of the area delivering an experience worthy of its surroundings. Come for the delicious brews and stay for the great atmosphere and stunning views!
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What's Included

  • Beer Flight
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Druthers Brewing Company
Druthers Brewing recently opened its third location on the beautiful waterfront at Mohawk Harbor. This must-try location is known not only for their great beer, but also their unique and delightful food menu. Their beer selections features a group of signature, year-round favorites and mixes things up seasonally so there is always something new to try.
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What's Included

  • Beer Flight
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Frog Alley Brewing
One of Schenectady’s newest breweries, Frog Alley, is named after one of the first baseball teams in the county. Known for playing no matter the cost, they were actually thrown in jail for playing on a Sunday! Frog Alley is home to Schenectady County Community College’s brewing program, and features several “start-up” breweries in their tasting room for a one-of-a-kind experience pairing great beer with live music and lots of fun.
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  • $5 Pints
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Great Flats Brewing Company
The name “Great Flats” pays homage to the fresh water aquifer that provides water to Schenectady – and for their brewing operation! Dedicated to using New York State ingredients, Great Flats brings creative flavors and some of the friendliest staff around. Grab a beer and hang out to play board games in their beautiful, spacious tasting room.
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  • Beer Flight
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Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company creates local craft beer with a focus on quality and freshness which can be enjoyed in our tasting room or anywhere else by members of our local community. By understanding and contributing to the community in which it lies, WHBC's goal is to be the preeminent choice of local beer drinkers.

To make this a reality, WHBC sells beer in growlers, cans, and fresh from the tap in the brewery and more than 100 local participating establishments. WHBC is open 4 days each week to allow its members and walk-in customers to come and get their beer to go - or spend the evening socializing with like-minded beer drinkers.
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What's Included

  • Beer Flight