Ithica Brewery

 

Ithaca is a city with a strong sense of community and a passion for locally produced products. There are many local wineries, however people always questioned why there was no local brewery. Dan Mitchell, the founder of the Ithaca Beer Company, set out to answer that question by creating a brewery that would exemplify "The Spirit of the Finger Lakes".The original concept for the brewery began in 1995, but it wasn't until December of 1997 that the brewing system was purchased. It was discovered by chance after investigating another system in Texas that looked great on paper, but wasn't adequate for the needs of the brewery. After passing on that system Dan had some time to kill and decided to travel around. During a visit to a brewpub in Austin, TX he discovered what would become our brewing system. He went in and asked them what kind of beers they made. They told him that they had stopped making beer and were actually preparing to sell their system. After checking it out the purchase was made and a month later the system was shipped up to Ithaca.Ithaca Beer Company now sells beer throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Ohio. Other states are in the works as we continue to expand our capacity. Even while growing we haven't forgotten our commitment to crafting quality beers and being a part of the community that has supported us. As always we strive to capture the spirit of the Finger Lakes and share it with you.

 

Ithaca Beer Brands

Year Round:

Apricot Wheat

CascaZilla

Flower Power India Pale Ale

Nut Brown

Pale Ale

Seasonals:

Cold Front Belgian-Style Amber Ale

Ground Break American-Style Saison

Partly Sunny Wheat Ale Brewed w/ Spices

Excelsior! Series:

Brute
Golden Sour Ale

Le Bleu
Sour Bleuberry Ale

White Gold
Rustic pale wheat ale

Old Habit
Strong Rye Ale

AlpHalpHa
Double Honey Bitter

THIRTEEN
Double Hoppy Wheat Ale

TWELVE
Monastery Style Quadrupel Ale


ELEVEN
Malt Beverage with Coffee Added

TEN
Imperial American Extra Special Double Red Ale