click to enlarge At roughly 13,000 residents, the City of Beacon isn’t exactly a sprawling metropolis. But as the early poster child for Hudson Valley revitalization (and later gentrification) it makes sense that Beacon would have its fair share of craft breweries. Three to be exact. Get into summer mode with these three taprooms offering craft brews and an outdoor space to sip and take in the mountainous beauty.
Two Way Brewing Hudson Valley resident and founder of Two Way Brewing Michael O’Herron wanted his brewery to be a place where nature lovers could enjoy a craft beer with a scenic view of the mountains and river. He accomplishes this with Two-Way’s outdoor patio in front of the taproom, which is an ideal spot to hang out under a red umbrella or out in the sun with a pint, flight, or can of beer. The full service taproom, open Thursday to Sunday, is a cozy and rustic space recalling th