F.A.Q.

THE TAP

Can I enjoy your beer at the brewery?

Yes! THE TAPROOM - our indoor space (with an adjoining outdoor patio / lawn) where you can enjoy on-premise pours (and THE SHOP where you can take bottles and cans to go) are open THURSDAY - SUNDAY 12 PM - 6 PM. Visit https://www.drinksuarez.com/ to see what’s available.

WHOLESALE

We'd love to serve your beers at our establishment. How can I open a wholesale account with you?

We are a small production brewery that currently self-distributes solely within NY state. We are currently at capacity for our wholesale accounts, but we highly encourage that you email us at cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com. We keep a list of folks to reach out to if / when we have more capacity. 

DONATIONS

We are looking for a donation. How can we make that happen?

We get a very high volume of donation requests, and we do our best to accommodate as many as we can. Understand that we are a really small team, with limited capacity, so here are some general guidelines:

  • We have limited production, and therefore can only grant product donation requests in the Winter months.

  • We require two week's notice for any donation requests.

  • We favor donations for local causes.

If you have a donation request kindly email cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com and we will determine if we fulfill your request. Thanks in advance for reaching out.

Will you fill growlers from other breweries?

We are not currently filling growlers, but we have lots of cans on offer.

Are kids allowed at THE TAPROOM?

We are a family-friendly establishment, and we encourage well behaved kids of all ages to join you, although only those over the age of 21can purchase / taste the beer.

Do you allow dogs at THE TAPROOM? 

We allow well-behaved leashed dogs on our outdoor patio.

My (fill in the blank person of interest) LOVES Suarez Family Brewery? Do you have gift cards that I can purchase to give to them?

Yes, we have these gift cards that you can even buy from afar.

Do you guys have a membership program?

You are not the first to ask. We do not currently have a membership program, but we’ll spread the word if we get our act together and add one.

Do you serve food at THE TAP? 

We serve freshly baked hand-made pretzels and some other goodies but feel free to bring other items to enjoy. Check out Tivoli General, Otto's Market, Quinnie’s or Little Rico to get some snacks. 

I'm still hungry. Is there any place I can eat a more substantial meal near you. 

There are some great spots in the local area. Our favorites are:

  • GASKINS // Dinner only. Dan's brother and his wife run the joint, but we'd love it even if we weren't related. PS they are closing November 24th, 2024 so be sure to visit before they close down for good.

  • RIVERTOWN LODGE // Dinner and Weekend Brunch.

  • LIL' DEB'S OASIS // Dinner only.

  • BUBBY'S TAKE AWAY KITCHEN // Lunch. We dig on the brisket burritos and Caribbean Chicken. And can't get enough of the housemade chai (hot or iced).

  • CAFE MUTTON // Pure genius serving up brunch and some evening specialties on Fridays. Plot your trip, accordingly.

Do you serve flights? 

We serve all of our pours in a quarter liter glass. This size is perfect for getting to try a few, but we recommend enjoying them one glass at a time to truly be able to appreciate each offering.

I am organizing a bus tour. Can we stop at your brewery? 

We have a relatively small space so it's hard to accommodate large groups, but if you are really eager to check it out kindly pop us an email at cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com so that we can have a heads up and better accommodate your group. In general, if you want to come as a big group we recommend arriving when we open to secure seating.

Can I buy a keg from you for a private home / party?

We fill a small number of kegs, so we can’t guarantee we’ll have one available, but drop us a line at cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com and we can let you know if we can accommodate your request.

Can I book your tasting room / outdoor patio for a private event? 

We do not close during our regular hours for private events, but if you have an inquiry pop us an email at cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com and we can discuss further details.

I'm coming from afar. Is there any place to stay around there? 

We're happy to give you an excuse to get away. Here are some spots to help you make a trip out of it:

 

BEER / BREWERY

It's a hike for me to come to your tasting room. Where else can I find your beer?

We currently self-distribute within New York state, and you can find our beer at a variety of places in the local area, the capital region, and down in Brooklyn. Some of our regular accounts include:

I'd love to work at Suarez Family Brewery. Are you hiring?

You never know when we might need someone new. We'll post any employment opportunities via Instagram, but feel free to send an email to cheers@suarezfamilybrewery.com and we'll alert you when we have openings. 

DESIGN

I'm digging your aesthetic. Who does your design?

Thanks! While we can take credit for the beer, the look and feel of Suarez Family Brewery has been a collaboration with many talented folks. 

  • NEW TAPROOM interior design, drawings, and build out completed by the team at Constant Design Build.

  • LOGO / WEBSITE / GROWLER DESIGN / FRUIT BEER LABELS all done by the hilarious duo Max Kaplun and Audrey Robinson.

  • COUNTRY BEER LABELS most of our country beer labels are the handy work of Natalie Renganeschi. Each one is an original piece of art. You can also find a rendition of her 100 FT North label on our first edition t-shirt.

  • ILLUSTRATIONS our second edition t-shirts (plus more to come) were dreamed up and brought to life by our friend and neighbor Emily Isabella.

  • ANNIVERSARY POSTERS + T-SHIRT DESIGN / PRINTING no one is as prolific as Wolfy Part II. Magic.

  • DOMAIN LABELS + CHICKIE PAINTING we're lucky to be in such good company. Our neighbor Chad painted both of these masterpieces.

  • SIGNS many designed and implemented by the one and only Christin Ripley + Colin Packard

  • MURAL / SELECT SIGNAGE crafted by Colin Packard.

  • PHOTOGRAPHS we're lucky to know people equally enthusiastic about beer and photography. Thanks to Fuj, Julie, Mark and Nat.

  • TASTING ROOM, GARDEN + STONE WALLS last but not least, Dan's dad Santi continually works some serious magic.