emporium farm brewery

What emporium farm brewery does

Emporium Farm Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom located at 472 North Greenbush Road in Rensselaer, NY, operating under New York State Farm Brewery, Cidery, Meadery, and Winery designations. Founded in 2018, the company produces house-brewed classic-style ales including an Ordinary Bitter, Irish Red Ale, a historical Barclay Perkins Porter, a Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, an ESB, an English Light Ale, a West Coast IPA, and a wet-hop harvest ale, alongside a co-developed Hazy NEIPA produced with Chatham Brewing. The facility combines brewing and on-site retail in a single building, with a menu that extends beyond house beer to include ciders, wines, sangria, and hard seltzers sourced from regional producers.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and entirely transaction-based. The primary revenue stream is on-site draft beverage sales at $5-$7 per glass or pint, with secondary streams from growler fills for off-site consumption ($9-$23 depending on size and whether the container is supplied) and from ticketed community events, principally the Summer Cornhole League that runs on Tuesday evenings from June through August via Eventbrite. The customer base is local craft beverage consumers in the Rensselaer/Albany area plus social event seekers, and marketing is concentrated in Facebook, Eventbrite, and on-premise community programming rather than paid digital advertising. There is no online ordering, third-party delivery, wholesale distribution, or multi-location footprint described in the source material.

Underlying technology is limited to consumer-facing surfaces: a Wix-hosted website with contact and hours information, a Facebook brand page, and Eventbrite ticketing for events. No proprietary production technology, brewing automation platform, ERP, POS, or data infrastructure is disclosed, consistent with a small-scale craft operation where production capacity and taproom throughput are the binding constraints rather than software differentiation.

Name

emporium farm brewery

Legal name

Emporium Farm Brewery

Website

https://emporiumfarmbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Emporium Farm Brewery is a New York State-designated farm brewery, cidery, meadery, and winery in Rensselaer, NY, producing house craft beer styles and operating a single taproom that serves beer, cider, wine, mead, hard seltzer, and growler fills directly to local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery / Taproom

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Farm brewery taproom
• Craft cider wine
• Growler fills
• Brewery events

Headquarters

HQ city

Rensselaer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-site beverage sales: The brewery generates revenue primarily through on-site sales of draft beers, ciders, wines, and sangria by the pint or glass at the taproom. Operating hours vary by day, with extended hours on weekends.
2. Growler to-go sales: Customers can purchase 32oz or 64oz growlers to go, either bringing their own container (BYO) or purchasing one supplied by the brewery. Prices range from $9-$23 depending on size and whether the growler is supplied.
3. Event participation fees: The brewery organizes community events such as the Summer Cornhole League, charging ticket fees for participation. These events drive additional beverage sales and create community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Emporium Farm Brewery operates a craft brewery and taproom in Rensselaer, NY, producing classic beer styles (Ordinary Bitter, Irish Red Ale, Porter, ESB, English Light Ale, West Coast IPA, Hazy NEIPA, Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, Wet Hop Harvest Ale) on-site, and serving them by the pint or glass alongside ciders, wines, sangria, hard seltzers, and soft drinks. The taproom also offers growler fills for off-site consumption and runs community events such as the Summer Cornhole League.

Product overview

Emporium Farm Brewery is a brewery and taproom in Rensselaer, NY that operates as a New York State Farm Brewery, Cidery, Meadery and Winery. The core product portfolio centers on its house-crafted beers including traditional English styles (Ordinary Bitter, Irish Red Ale, Porter, ESB, English Light Ale) and American craft styles (West Coast IPA, Hazy NEIPA, Chocolate Oatmeal Stout). Supporting offerings include wines sourced from regional wineries, ciders from Nine Pin Cider, and hard seltzers from Southern Tier and Albany Distilling. The taproom experience is enhanced by events such as the Summer Cornhole League, while growler fills provide a takeaway option. The venue functions as a community-focused bar and taproom rather than a software product or platform.

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Products and services

• Ole Bitter Guv'nah Ordinary Bitter A traditional English ordinary bitter style ale with 5.0% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft at the taproom for $7 per pint. Targeted at adult craft beer drinkers seeking classic English-style ales.
• Irish Red Ale A classic Irish red ale with 4.8% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served at the taproom for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers.
• 1886 Barclay Perkins Porter A historical porter style ale with 5.7% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served at the taproom for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts interested in historical styles.
• Chocolate Oatmeal Stout A rich stout featuring chocolate and oatmeal flavors, 5.7% ABV, brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers preferring dark, flavored stouts.
• ESB (Extra Special Bitter) An Extra Special Bitter with 6.0% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers.
• 1911 English Light Ale A historical English light ale with 4.6% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking sessionable English styles.
• Rowan's Not Hazy West Coast IPA A West Coast IPA with 7.1% ABV featuring bold hop character, brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers who prefer traditional bitter, hop-forward IPAs.
• Army Dave Wet Hop Harvest Ale Baby A seasonal wet hop harvest ale with 5.5% ABV brewed at Emporium Farm Brewery and served on draft for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking seasonal/limited-release styles.
• Workshop II Hazy NEIPA A hazy New England IPA with 6.0% ABV brewed in collaboration with Chatham Brewing and served on draft at Emporium Farm Brewery for $7 per pint. Targeted at craft beer drinkers.
• Sparkling Sangria on Tap A slightly carbonated sangria with 10% ABV sourced from Warwick Valley Winery (Warwick, NY) and served on tap at the taproom for $5 per glass. Targeted at adult beverage drinkers seeking wine-based alternatives.
• Farm Winery Wines by the Glass A selection of wines by the glass including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Moscato from 1,000 Island's Winery, plus Blanc de Blanc and Rosé from Saratoga Sparkling Co, priced at $5-$7 per glass. Targeted at adult wine drinkers.
• Nine Pin Cider Ciders from Nine Pin Cider including Signature Cider (~7% ABV) and Ginger Cider, served on draft at $7 per pint with additional seasonal flavors. Targeted at craft cider drinkers.
• Hard Seltzers Hard seltzers from Southern Tier and Albany Distilling, served at the taproom for $7 per serving. Targeted at adults seeking lighter, lower-calorie alcoholic options.
• Growlers To Go Refillable growler service for takeaway beverages, available in 64oz ($18 BYO / $23 with supplied growler) and 32oz ($9 BYO / $14 with supplied growler). Targeted at adult consumers wanting off-site consumption of house beers or partner beverages.
• Summer Cornhole League Ticketed weekly community cornhole league event held on Tuesday evenings from June through August, featuring real-time scoring, standings, cash prizes, discounted drinks during league nights, and a season-ending double elimination tournament with a pizza party. Targeted at local adults and groups seeking organized social entertainment.
• Soft Drinks Non-alcoholic beverages including Cola, Ginger Ale, Soda, and Bottled Water offered at $1 each. Targeted at designated drivers, families, and non-drinking visitors to the taproom.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chatham BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChatham Brewing collaborated with Emporium Farm Brewery to produce the Workshop II Hazy NEIPA (6.0% ABV). This collaborative brewing partnership represents a co-development relationship between the two regional breweries.
• Warwick Valley WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarwick Valley Winery supplies Sparkling Sangria (10% ABV, slightly carbonated) to Emporium Farm Brewery, which is offered on tap at $5 per glass. The winery is located in Warwick, NY.
• 1,000 Island's WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1,000 Island's Winery supplies wines to Emporium Farm Brewery including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Moscato (all 187ml). Offered at $5-$7 per glass.
• Saratoga Sparkling CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaratoga Sparkling Co supplies sparkling wines to Emporium Farm Brewery including Moscato and Blanc de Blanc (187ml). Offered at $5-$7 per glass.
• Nine Pin CiderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNine Pin Cider supplies ciders to Emporium Farm Brewery including Signature Cider and Ginger Cider (7% ABV). Offered at $7 per pint with additional seasonal flavors.
• Southern TierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Tier supplies hard seltzers to Emporium Farm Brewery. Offered at $7 per serving.
• Albany DistillingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlbany Distilling supplies hard seltzers to Emporium Farm Brewery. Offered at $7 per serving.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Druthers Brewing Company: Albany, NY craft brewery with multiple taproom locations and house-brewed beer lineup. Directly comparable as a Capital Region craft brewery competing for the same local taproom customers as Emporium.
• Nine Pin Cider Works: Albany, NY craft cidery that supplies Emporium's taproom cider offerings. Comparable as a NY craft beverage producer with taproom presence targeting the same local customer base.
• Brown's Brewing Company: Regional NY craft brewery and taproom in Troy, NY (just across the Hudson from Rensselaer). Operates in-house brewing with a taproom-focused model, directly comparable to Emporium Farm Brewery's craft brewery + taproom approach and Capital Region customer base.
• Chatham Brewing: Chatham, NY craft brewery that has a documented collaborative brewing relationship with Emporium (Workshop II Hazy NEIPA). Same regional craft beer + taproom category and overlapping Capital District / Hudson Valley market.
• Common Roots Brewing Company: Capital Region craft brewery and taproom with rotating tap list and on-site food/events. Comparable regional peer operating in the same upstate NY craft beverage market as Emporium.
• Rare Form Brewing Co. Troy, NY small craft brewery with a taproom, focused on rotating small-batch beer. Closely comparable to Emporium in size, geography, and direct-to-consumer taproom model.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Tier Brewing Company: Large NY-based regional craft brewery whose hard seltzers are sold at Emporium's taproom. Functions as a broad incumbent supplying products into similar NY craft venues and competing for consumer mindshare.
• Captain Lawrence Brewing Company: Larger, well-established Westchester, NY craft brewery with a taproom and broad distribution. Broader incumbent in the NY craft beer space with overlapping styles and customer segments to Emporium.

Emerging players

• Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery: Warwick, NY farm winery and tasting room whose Sparkling Sangria is poured at Emporium's taproom. Comparable as a NY farm beverage producer with on-site tasting room and event programming; partial overlap in product categories (cider/wine) and customer experience.
• Albany Distilling Company: Albany, NY craft distillery producing spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails, with a tasting room. Adjacent beverage producer in the same Capital Region market; supplies Emporium's hard seltzer offerings and competes for on-premise beverage customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Emporium-Farm-Brewery-240224206666749
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emporium-farm-brewery

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Investors

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