Brewery Profile

Roots Brewing Company

In Oneonta’s beer scene, Roots Brewing Company functions as a taproom where the house beer is only part of the visit. A visitor walking in finds a custom-built facility created by the owners with help from local artisans and tradesmen, giving the place a connection to the surrounding community beyond what is on draft. The featured house brew is made in small batches, with an emphasis on traditional brewing methods, so the in-house offering is presented as something more limited and hands-on than a large, fixed production lineup. Alongside it, the bar carries a rotating selection of regional, domestic, and foreign beers, available on draft and in cans.

Travelers moving through this part of New York often look for stops that offer both a local point of view and enough variety for mixed tastes. Roots fits that pattern by pairing its small-batch house beer with a broader list that can include beers from nearby producers as well as domestic and international options. That makes the visit less dependent on a single style or flagship beer and more about checking the day’s board. For people exploring the area between Albany and Binghamton, or coming from Cooperstown roughly 30 minutes away, it can serve as a casual beer stop without requiring everyone in the group to be a craft beer specialist.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the current pours, since the beer selection rotates and may change by draft line or can availability. Visitors who do not want beer still have options: Roots also serves cider, wine, and cocktails. Food is available in the form of lighter menu items, which suits a shorter stop, a pre-dinner drink, or a low-key break during regional travel. The key expectations to set are straightforward: small-batch house beer, rotating guest selections, non-beer drinks, and light food in a custom-built Oneonta space.

The featured house brew at Roots Brewing Company is produced in small batches, reflecting a focus on traditional brewing methods. The facility, located in Oneonta, New York, was custom-built by the owners utilizing local artisans and tradesmen. Situated geographically between Albany and Binghamton, approximately 30 minutes from Cooperstown, the establishment offers a rotating selection of regional, domestic, and foreign beers on draft and in cans. In addition to their house beer, Roots provides cider, wine, and cocktails, complemented by a menu of lighter food options.

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175 Main St, Oneonta, New York, 13820-2501

Phone: (607)-349-3842

Website: http://www.rootsbrewingcompany.com

Hours: Friday 4 - 10 pm Saturday 4 - 10 pm Sunday Events As Announced