Southern Tier Brewing Company
Regional Brewery
in Lakewood,
New York,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Artisanal Brewing Ventures
Associated with 3 Venues
Contact
2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY, 14750, United States
Description
For us, good living means exploring – the opposite of “comfortable.” It’s not just about craft, but about questing, questioning, transforming “What If” into “Here’s How,” by way of an experiment so crazy, it just might work.
Exploration is the line from local beer maker to World-Class Brewer. It’s a pioneer impulse, and it sets the authentic, rural heartbeat of Southern Tier. It’s how we got here. And by the time others catch up, it’ll be why we’re already somewhere else.
From our wildly innovative founder, Phin DeMink, who’s still a daily inspiration, to the new generation of brewers, thinkers, and drinkers who share our pursuit of what’s next, we keep honing the creative edge of brewing discovery.
So this is an open invitation, to anyone who gives a damn about the difference between a well-crafted beer and a stunningly satisfying encounter with the new. Join us on the road less traveled.
Exploration is the line from local beer maker to World-Class Brewer. It’s a pioneer impulse, and it sets the authentic, rural heartbeat of Southern Tier. It’s how we got here. And by the time others catch up, it’ll be why we’re already somewhere else.
From our wildly innovative founder, Phin DeMink, who’s still a daily inspiration, to the new generation of brewers, thinkers, and drinkers who share our pursuit of what’s next, we keep honing the creative edge of brewing discovery.
So this is an open invitation, to anyone who gives a damn about the difference between a well-crafted beer and a stunningly satisfying encounter with the new. Join us on the road less traveled.
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
A: cloudy golden body | thinnish off-white head
A: strawberries (duh!) | cream | icing sugar
F: vanilla | lactose | fake blueberries
T: perfumey | rich sugars | alcohol warmth
O: funky sugars | full-bodied malts | liquid dessert & pastry
12 oz bottle | Red Eye Beverage Company: Salmanaca, New York | 02-February-2025 | US$2,38 | best by: 09-December-2028 (whoops!) | sampled: 30-January-2025, right next door, after skiing at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, New York
A: strawberries (duh!) | cream | icing sugar
F: vanilla | lactose | fake blueberries
T: perfumey | rich sugars | alcohol warmth
O: funky sugars | full-bodied malts | liquid dessert & pastry
12 oz bottle | Red Eye Beverage Company: Salmanaca, New York | 02-February-2025 | US$2,38 | best by: 09-December-2028 (whoops!) | sampled: 30-January-2025, right next door, after skiing at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, New York
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2026
at 00:35
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
a: dark brown coloured body | very thin tan head
a: rich malts | lactosey | soft earth
f: yes...irish cream | mellow brewed coffee | caramelised sugars
t: lactose | some grain | vanilla finish
o: easy-ish drinking | true-to-name | nice in Winter - especially in the 'Southern Tier' of New York
12 ounce can | The Perfect Pour: Elk Ridge, Maryland | 26-August-2025 | US$1,75 | best by: 13-June-2025 (purchased after this date!) | sampled: 30-January-2026 after skiing with my family of five here in Upstate New York
a: rich malts | lactosey | soft earth
f: yes...irish cream | mellow brewed coffee | caramelised sugars
t: lactose | some grain | vanilla finish
o: easy-ish drinking | true-to-name | nice in Winter - especially in the 'Southern Tier' of New York
12 ounce can | The Perfect Pour: Elk Ridge, Maryland | 26-August-2025 | US$1,75 | best by: 13-June-2025 (purchased after this date!) | sampled: 30-January-2026 after skiing with my family of five here in Upstate New York
Tried
from Can
from
The Perfect Pour
on 30 Jan 2026
at 19:58
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bottle: Poured an amber color ale with a medium size foamy head with light retention and some lacing. Aroma of caramelized malt notes with some cinnamon and nutmeg notes with some sweet notes also noticeable. Taste is also a mix of sweet caramelized malt notes with some heavy cinnamon and nutmeg notes. Body is full for style with good carbonation. A bit too heavy and in your face but I guess this is the brewery signature.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jan 2026
at 18:52
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Golden with a medium sized white head that faded quickly. Brewed coffee and vanilla. Long finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Can
on 14 Jan 2026
at 20:38
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
8584 18
Clear, Deep Amber Color, Huge Thick Foam Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Sweet, Nutmeg, Spices, Pumpkin Aroma. Sweet, Nutmeg, Spices, Caramel, Pumpkin, Warming Alcohol, Resinous, Moderate Hop Bitter. Sweet. Caramel, Nutmeg, Allspice, Warming, Resinous Heat Aftertaste. Smooth and Easy Going For ABV. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Clear, Deep Amber Color, Huge Thick Foam Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Sweet, Nutmeg, Spices, Pumpkin Aroma. Sweet, Nutmeg, Spices, Caramel, Pumpkin, Warming Alcohol, Resinous, Moderate Hop Bitter. Sweet. Caramel, Nutmeg, Allspice, Warming, Resinous Heat Aftertaste. Smooth and Easy Going For ABV. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jan 2026
at 04:48
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Dark red with a large foamy pink white head. Strong Concord grape aroma. Sweet, tart and tangy with Concord grape. Long finish. Medium body
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Jan 2026
at 21:41
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Sampled on draft this beer poured a reddish color with a small foamy white head that left a bit of lacing. The aroma was dryish and tart with berry and grape notes. The flavor was slightly tart and sour with grape and cracker. Medium length finish. Medium body. Alcohol well controlled.
Tried
on 07 Jan 2026
at 21:36
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Can
from
Horrocks Farm Market
on 07 Jan 2026
at 01:55
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Part of a "beers of Christmas" box set I was gifted (otherwise, I don't think I'd be drinking this). Pours a dark, reddish-brown, with rather small head. Aroma is cardamom, clove, ginger, other spice. Flavors follow. Mouthfeel is fairly clean and crisp, given the adjuncts. Really not my thing, but your mileage may vary...
Tried
from Can
from
France 44 Wine & Spirits
on 01 Jan 2026
at 20:54
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Tried
from Draft
from
Horrocks Farm Market
on 27 Dec 2025
at 16:28