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C.H. Evans Brewing Company at the Albany Pump Station: 19 Quackenbush Square; Albany, NY 12207; (518) 447-9000; George's incomprehensible passion for beer began when he was a college student. Bored with the insipid swill so ubiquitous on American campuses, he sought out beers with flavor. The import aisle at the local beer purveyor offered a lot of dusty, old bottles, but amongst the flotsam and jetsam a few gems were found. Two beers in particular, Spaten's Doppelbock and EKU's famous "28" were favorites. It's their fault George became a brewer!

Chatham Brewing: 30 Main Street; Chatham NY 12037; 518-392-7273; Chatham Brewing was launched by Jake Cunningham, Tom Crowell and Chris Ferrone in January, 2007. Our beers are brewed in the British tradition using the finest hops and malts available. These top-fermented ales are unfiltered, giving them a unique, lively character. Custom and signature brews available for special events and restaurants. Growlers and kegs are available at the brewery located just off Main Street.

Brewery Ommegang: 656 County Highway 33; Cooperstown NY 13326-9248; (607) 544 1800 (Front Desk); In October of 1997, not far from the birthplace of baseball, ground was broken for what was to become America's most unique microbrewery. Based on traditional Belgian farmhouse architecture and set on a former hop farm in upstate New York, Brewery Ommegang was born with the philosophy that truly unique ales must be built from the ground up. Now brewing five award-winning Belgian-style ales and offering daily tours and tastings, plus a full calendar of special events, Brewery Ommegang is the place where brewing is an art and partaking is a passion.

Cooper's Cave Ale: 2 Sagamore Street; Glens Falls, NY 12801; 518.792.0007; Cooper's Cave Ale Company is the culmination of hard work by three Glens Falls natives. At full production, Cooper's Cave Ale Company will be a 7-barrel micro-brewery with a 28 barrel per week capacity.

Davidson Brothers Restaurant and Brewery: 184 Glen Street; PO Box 409; Glens Falls, NY 12801; 518-743-9026; On October 14, 1996, Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery opened to the public. I had always thought that after everything it took to get the thing off the ground, I'd be overcome with emotion when that first dollar crossed the bar. But I was too busy. We used that first dollar to buy more barley. I've been busy ever since.