Albany Armory to host 2025 Drink Albany event

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– The Capital Region’s premier pop-up craft beverage market and tasting event is set to return to Albany on Saturday, November 8. The 2025 Drink Albany event will be held at a new location, the Albany Armory, starting at 6 p.m.

The event is being held by the Capital Craft Beverage Trail (CCBT). The event features breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries and meaderies from the eleven counties that make up the trail.

“Drink Albany is our way of celebrating the Capital Region’s thriving craft beverage community,” said John Sheehan, Owner of Meadowdale Winery and Vice President of the Capital Craft Beverage Trail. “Every sip represents the creativity and craftsmanship of our local makers — and this year’s new venue at the Albany Armory provides the perfect backdrop for our biggest and best event yet.”

Participating businesses:

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

Participants can also purchase food items from Flaco’s Tacos and NibblexNosh. A VIP experience will offer guests a craft beverage and cheese pairing from The Cheese Traveler, offering five pairings.

All ticket holders will receive a souvenir sample glass and will be able to purchase products by the can, bottle or growler to take home. Designated drivers will gain entry to the event without tastings but can purchase sealed items to go.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at the Capital Craft Beverage Trail’s website. Tickets range from $45 to $70 at the door and $35 to $65 online. Designated driver tickets are $5.