Brewery Profile

Abandon Brewing

High above Keuka Lake, the approach to Abandon Brewing sets it apart from a more conventional Main Street taproom. Penn Yan’s beer scene sits within a broader Finger Lakes craft beverage landscape, where breweries share visitor attention with wineries, farms, lake drives, and small-town stops. At Abandon, guests step into a rustic barn setting on a 25-acre estate that includes vineyards and estate-grown hops. The property was brought back from disrepair through a restoration project that involved local Mennonite builders, and that history is part of the setting visitors encounter before they even order a beer. The appeal is not only the tap list, but the combination of rural architecture, open land, and views across the Keuka Lake area.

Travelers in this part of New York often plan days around scenery as much as tasting. The Finger Lakes draw people looking for lake overlooks, vineyard routes, farm-country drives, and low-key stops where the surroundings matter. A visit here fits that pattern: it gives beer drinkers a place to break up winery visits or add a brewery stop to a Keuka Lake itinerary without leaving the regional character behind. The estate-grown hops give the brewery a direct connection to its land, though the specific beers on offer should be checked at the taproom rather than assumed in advance. Visitors who enjoy comparing local craft beverages may find the setting useful for understanding how beer, grapes, farms, and tourism overlap in Penn Yan and the surrounding lake country.

For practical planning, treat the taproom as the place to confirm the day’s pours, current hours, and any details not publicly guaranteed in advance. The known draw is the rustic barn environment, the elevated Keuka Lake views, and the estate setting with vineyards and hops, so weather and daylight can affect the feel of a visit. Because amenities such as food service, events, reservations, tours, or seating arrangements are not confirmed here, it is best to check directly with the brewery before building a schedule around them. Drivers should also account for the rural Finger Lakes setting, especially when combining multiple tasting stops in one day. For visitors staying in or passing through Penn Yan, Abandon Brewing offers a scenic brewery stop that is closely tied to its property rather than to an urban bar district.

Perched high above Keuka Lake in Penn Yan, Abandon Brewing offers a truly scenic craft beer experience. This 25-acre estate, rich with vineyards and estate-grown hops, was lovingly resurrected from a state of disrepair—a restoration project completed with the help of local Mennonite builders. Visit the rustic barn setting to enjoy meticulously crafted brews while soaking in breathtaking views of the Finger Lakes landscape.

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2994 Merritt Hill Rd, Penn Yan, New York, 14527-8938

Phone: 5852093276

Website: http://www.abandonbrewing.com/

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Yoga

    Sep 8, 2026

    Yoga sessions hosted by Jan Corning from March 31 to May 19, 2026, at 4021 Italy Hill Rd, Branchport, NY.

  • Open Play Time

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open play sessions hosted by Penn Yan Public Library from February 18 to February 25, 2026.

  • Half off Wednesdays at Brock's

    Sep 9, 2026

  • Storytime

    Sep 9, 2026

    Storytime sessions hosted by Penn Yan Public Library happening multiple times between February and December 2026.

  • Bingo for North Paw Rescue

    Sep 9, 2026

    Join us every Thursday for Bingo in the Taproom. $5 per card, benefitting North Paw Rescue, with prizes for every winner. Bingo starts at 5:30pm and goes until 7pm or later if peo…

  • Bingo @ Abandon Brewing Co.

    Sep 10, 2026

    Join us every Thursday for Bingo in the Taproom to benefit North Paw Rescue. $5 per card, prizes for every winner, starting 5:30pm until close.

  • Monday Madness & $40 Fridays

    Sep 11, 2026

    Special offers available on Mondays and Fridays at Café Toscana from March 30 to April 27, 2026.

  • Outdoor Yoga Flow with Laura

    Sep 13, 2026

    Join Laura every Sunday for an all-levels outdoor yoga flow with a peaceful lake view. Relax, breathe, and stay afterwards for a mimosa, Bloody Mary, or beer of your choice. Ticke…

  • Yoga with Laura at Abandon

    Sep 13, 2026

    Join Laura every Sunday for an all-levels outdoor yoga flow with a peaceful lake view. After class, guests can stay for a mimosa, Bloody Mary, or beer of their choice; tickets are…

  • Slow Sunday Yoga

    Sep 13, 2026

    Join Laura every Sunday for an all-levels outdoor yoga flow with a peaceful lake view to start your day grounded and refreshed. Move, breathe, and soak it all in… then stay a litt…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Abandon Brewing located?
Abandon Brewing is located at 2994 Merritt Hill Rd, Penn Yan, New York, 14527-8938. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Abandon Brewing's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 5852093276 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Abandon Brewing?
Visit http://www.abandonbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.