Events

The Capital Craft Beverage Trail proudly presents the return of Drink Albany, a pop-up New York State craft beverage market and tasting event.

Join us for the craft beverage experience of the year

Saturday, November 8th

6-9 p.m. (5 p.m. VIP Experience ticket)

*ALL NEW LOCATION* The Albany Armory

General Admission tickets include a souvenir sample glass and the opportunity to sample world class libations produced right here in the Capital Region. In addition, products will be available for PURCHASE by the can, bottle and growler to take home.

What makes Drink Albany special? Our beverage producers are all truly LOCAL — hailing from the eleven counties of the Capital Region.

This event is always popular, so make sure you get your tickets in advance!

A limited number of discounted early-bird tickets will be available until October 3rd!

NEW VIP EXPERIENCE TICKET – IN THE RARELY-SEEN VIP LOUNGE AT THE ARMORY

Arrive early for an exclusive craft beverage & cheese pairing with The Cheese Traveler and check out the Armory’s VIP Lounge – a rarely-seen gem of a room in Downtown Albany.

Sample five unique pairings featuring commentary by our producers and Mary Rizzo of the Cheese Traveler and take home a commemorative gift. Limited tickets available. Reserve your spot for the brand new pre-event VIP experience!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT tickets will be available until of discounted early-bird tickets will be available until October 3rd!.

• General Admission: $30 ($35 thereafter, $45 at the door – card only)
• VIP Experience Admission: $60 ($65 thereafter, $70 at the door – card only)
• Designated Driver: $5 (No glass or tastings, but you can enjoy the atmosphere, good company, and purchase sealed beverages to go.)
• Taxes and fees additional on all tickets.

Have you earned a FREE TICKET by completing your Passport? Watch your inbox in the coming days for a message from us about accessing your non-transferable ticket.

Please have your ticket printed or ready to be scanned at the door the day of the event.

Here’s a sneak peek of some of our Participating Producers:

• Albany Distilling Company
• Autumn’s Harvest Vineyard
• Back Barn Brewing
• Bull and Bee Meadery
• Common Roots Brewing
• Cooper’s Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm
• Emporium Farm Brewery
• Erie Canal Distillers
• Frog Alley Brewing Company
• Kessler Brewing Company
• Klocke Estate Distillery
• Meadowdale Winery
• Mean Max Brew Works
• Nine Pin Cider Works
• Old Klaverack Brewery
• Other One Brewing Company
• Second Act Spirits
• Seven Points Brewing Co.
• The Warbler Brewery
• Whitman Brewing Company
• Wolf Hollow Brewing Company

More beverage producers to be announced so stay tuned!!

Food vendors to be announced.

Remember: Enjoy responsibly!

*Please note all ticket sales are FINAL.

*Purchases made at the door on the day of event must be with card. No cash payments.