Brewery Profile

Wagner Valley Brewing Co

On the Seneca Lake side of Lodi, Wagner Valley Brewing Co. gives the local beer scene a place where beer is made and served at the same site as a winery. Its place in the area is specific: it is described as the first craft brewery established on the shores of Seneca Lake. A visitor should expect a brewery experience tied closely to production rather than a fixed, brand-name lineup. The beers are produced on-site, and the brewing system is set up to support a broad range of styles. Walking in, the notable feature is the shared fermented-beverage setting: beer for those looking for grain-based pours, and wine available in the same location for those following the region’s better-known grape route.

Travelers in this part of New York often build trips around Seneca Lake’s wineries, tasting rooms, and small beverage producers. A stop here fits that pattern without requiring everyone in a group to choose the same kind of drink. The brewery’s rotating selection is the main beer draw, with offerings that can move from lighter to darker and from more bitter to sweeter profiles. That range makes it useful for visitors who do not know exactly what style they want before arriving, as well as for groups with different preferences. It is not a place to assume one flagship beer will define the visit; the experience depends on what is pouring that day.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the selection changes. The known constant is that the beer is made on-site and served alongside winery options, which can simplify a stop for mixed groups. Details such as food availability, seating arrangements, reservations, outdoor space, pets, and event schedules should be checked directly with the business before visiting, as those amenities are not established here. Visitors interested in the brewery should also confirm current hours before making the drive to Lodi, especially if they are fitting the stop into a broader Seneca Lake itinerary.

Wagner Valley Brewing Co. operates as the initial craft brewery established on the shores of Seneca Lake in Lodi, New York. All beer production occurs on-site, utilizing a system designed to accommodate a diverse range of styles. The brewery maintains a rotating selection that spans the spectrum from lighter to darker offerings, encompassing profiles from significantly bitter to notably sweet. The facility operates concurrently with a winery, providing patrons with both fermented grape and grain options at the same location.

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9322 Route 414, Lodi, New York, 14860-9641

Phone: 866-924-6378

Website: http://www.wagnerbrewing.com

Hours: We are currently open Thursdays - Mondays, 10am - 5pm. We will be closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays December - Mid-March. Beer tastings are by flight at the Vantage Point and are first-come-first-serve only. Holiday Hours 2025: On Thanksgiving Eve (Wed, 11/26), Christmas Eve (Wed, 12/24), and New Year's Eve (Wed, 12/31): the shop will be open for retail sales 11am-3pm. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.