Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery
184 Glen St.
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518)743-9026
This success story in New York
actually begins in Baltimore. In 1993, the Davidson Brothers, John, Rick
& Paul, were enjoying the offerings at the Wharf Rat and were so impressed
they decided to look into their own market in Glens Falls/Saratoga Springs.
The idea never left their minds and they visited other brewpubs and micros
while formulating a business plan. So, in early 1996, an opportunity to
buy a building presented itself and they took the plunge and have not retreated
since. The culmination of their dream opened for business on October 14,
1996.
Apparently all that planning
and hard work paid off. The brewpub has become a beer and food destination.
Its "old tavern" ambiance is most comfortable.
The 7 bbl. Peter Austin system
has been working constantly since the opening making some of the finest
brews in the area: Sagamore Ale(3.9%abv), their light beer; Golden Ale(5%abv),
English-style ale, medium hops & malt; Brown Ale(4.3%abv), medium body
& sweet maltiness; Irish Red(5%abv), maltiness & light hop; IPA(5.9%abv),
a strong, flowery hop aroma and flavor(also comes in bottles brewed by
Shipyard)-excellent! Double Hop Ale(6.3%abv), very hoppy! Smoked Porter(5.2%abv),
smoked barley lends a hint of smoke to this dark, med-bodied brew; Oatmeal
Stout(4.5%abv), roasty, chocolatey smooth brew; Scotch Ale(8.3%abv), sweet
and malty!
As with all successful brewpubs,
the food is not a secondary product. The culinary staff takes as much pride
in its menu as the brewmaster does his beer. Though not an extensive menu,
the selections were chosen to give a wide variety of styles. From soups
to salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, entrees and desserts, there is
something for everyone including several vegetarian choices.
In the summer, one can be seated
on the large outdoor patio enjoying the Upstate weather. Most Friday &
Saturday nights there is entertainment also and a Comedy Series in the
Winter.
So, when you're in the Adirondacks
and looking for a place to stop, be sure to head for Glens Falls and taste
some of their fine beers and take home a six-pack of the IPA.
Visit the website
for events and entertainment.
Be sure to pick up a copy of
Lew Bryson's Book, New York Breweries, to taste your way around
the Empire State. Visit Amazon.com,
your favorite bookstore or www.lewbryson.com
to purchase your copy. It's a fantastic guide to NY beers and he even posts
updates on the site!