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Fall flavors on tap in the 607: Breweries, cideries, and wineries to try this season

Fall flavors on tap in the 607: Breweries, cideries, and wineries to try this season

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(607NewsNow) — As the leaves begin to turn across the Southern Finger Lakes and Central New York, local breweries, cideries, and wineries are rolling out beverages that match the season. From spiced pumpkin ales to orchard-fresh ciders, here are some 607-area favorites offering fall flavors this year.

Wagner Valley Brewing & Vineyards (Lodi / Seneca Lake)

Wagner Valley pairs a craft brewery with a full winery, making it a go-to spot for both beer and wine lovers. Their rotating taps often feature darker ales and seasonal brews that pair perfectly with cooler weather, while the winery side celebrates harvest with wines that complement your favorite fall dishes. Their Vantage Point deck stays open into autumn, making it a cozy spot for sipping with a lake view.

Finger Lakes Cider House (Interlaken)

Nothing says fall quite like cider, and Finger Lakes Cider House leans fully into the season. Located on a working farm between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, they craft orchard-driven ciders using heirloom apples. Expect crisp, spiced, and semi-dry varieties that highlight the harvest, all served in a rustic tasting room surrounded by autumn colors.

Keuka Brewing Company (Hammondsport)

Overlooking Keuka Lake, this family-owned brewery produces a limited-release Turn Coat Hard Cider, made from Empire, Jonagold, and Honeycrisp apples and aged on oak. The result is a semi-dry cider that captures the flavor of fall in a glass. Keuka Brewing also rotates small-batch seasonal beers, making it worth checking their tap list throughout October.

Grist Iron Brewing Co. (Burdett)

For pumpkin beer fans, Grist Iron’s Headless Hessian Pumpkin Ale has become a seasonal staple. This spiced ale returns each year to their Burdett taproom, where it’s poured alongside hearty pub food and live music. Their outdoor seating overlooking Seneca Lake makes it a classic autumn stop.

Cortland Beer Company (Cortland)

Cortland Beer Company goes big on fall flavors with a lineup that includes Pumpkin Ale, Candied and Caramel Apple Ciders, and even a Salted Caramel Stout. With over a dozen taps and frequent small-batch releases, their Cortland taproom is a great place to find beers and ciders that lean into autumn’s sweetness and spice.

Liquid State Brewing (Ithaca)

Ithaca’s West End brewery celebrates the season with German-inspired styles. Their Festbier and Munich Dunkel are highlights of their seasonal lineup, served alongside their flagship IPAs and lagers. Liquid State will also host multiple celebrations this fall and keeps their taproom lively with events, food pop-ups, and a wide variety of drinks.

Trumansburg Wineries & Cideries

The Trumansburg area is home to boutique wineries and cider producers that shine during harvest season. Frontenac Point Vineyard & Estate Winery offers estate-grown wines, from dry reds to fortified dessert wines perfect for cooler nights. Bet the Farm Winery produces small-lot wines with seasonal tasting room specials, while Bellwether Wine Cellars and nearby cider producers like Black Diamond Farm & Cider bring orchard flavors to the forefront with crisp, aromatic ciders.

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