{"id":61017,"date":"2018-07-31T12:49:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T16:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=61017"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:28:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:28:26","slug":"off-the-press-brewery-ommegang-debuts-expanded-space-and-fresh-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61017\/off-the-press-brewery-ommegang-debuts-expanded-space-and-fresh-look\/","title":{"rendered":"off the Press: Brewery Ommegang Debuts Expanded Space and Fresh Look"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brewery Ommegang<\/span><\/a>\u2019s drafts are likely on tap at your go-to bar in Manhattan, brewed just a few hours North in Cooperstown<\/a>, an area of New York formerly known for its wide production of hops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Established in 1997, Ommegang was the first brewery in America to brew Belgian style beer and sell it. This brewery\u2019s reach doesn\u2019t just extend across the state and nation, it has also found its way into your favorite HBO show, Game of Thrones. When the producers of the hit show ordered a draft at an NYC bar, they loved the taste so much, they decided Ommegang had to be the official Game of Thrones beer. You can now find seasonal beers inspired by the show, such as the most recent release: \u201cHand of the Queen,\u201d a barley wine style draft with a smoky aftertaste, at a brisk 10.7% ABV.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the Brewery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the Brew House, witness the mashing of malts with water, and the addition of hops and spices which gives Belgian style beer that unique, unbeatable flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n

The last stop on the tour is the Bottling and Canning Room, the final piece to the puzzle once a batch of beer is ready for consumption. One fun fact I learned is that as Ommegang beer is more carbonated than your regular beer, bottles are made specially for Ommegang to accommodate this level of carbonation. Finish off your tour with a generous tasting, and taste a wide range of Ommegang\u2019s signature and seasonal brews. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Renovations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Not only has the dining area expanded by 80 seats, but the interior has been transformed into that of a contemporary, bright and open space, with plenty of natural light throughout. Enjoy your dinner and drinks outside with the cool summer breeze on the brand new patio space. <\/span><\/p>\n

Beer & Bites<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cool off with a glass of the \u201cSaison Ros\u00e9,\u201d with flavors of hibiscus, and a nice rosy flavor, this saison is so smooth you might even forget you\u2019re drinking beer! For a draft completely out of the ordinary, order a glass of \u201cWinter is Here,\u201d from the Game of Thrones collaboration series; this Belgian wheat ale is seasoned with white cracked pepper and sea salt. Compliment your ice cold draft with a Belgian favorite such as Chicken and Waffles, or Bratwurst and Sauerkraut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Events at Ommegang<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come for the beer, but stay for the music. With past acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, CAKE, and Jack White, and a lawn which allows for tent camping, live music at Ommegang is a treat which attracts folks from all over the state. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another crowd favorite for beer enthusiasts everywhere is the annual <\/span>\u201cBelgium Comes to Cooperstown\u201d<\/span> festival, which takes place the first weekend in August. Festival attendees have the opportunity to taste some of the best Belgian beer throughout the course of this weekend, all while enjoying live music, food, and conversation with brewers from all over the country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adirondack Trailways<\/span><\/a> can get you to Cooperstown in 5.5 hours for $110 roundtrip. Once you\u2019re there, the <\/span>Cooperstown Trolley<\/span> will take you to Brewery Ommegang. You can also make a weekend out of it by Drinking Your Way Through Cooperstown.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brewery Ommegang\u2019s drafts are likely on tap at your go-to bar in Manhattan, brewed just a few hours North in Cooperstown, an area of New York formerly known for its wide production of hops.\u00a0 Established in 1997, Ommegang was the first brewery in America to brew Belgian style beer and sell it. This brewery\u2019s reach […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":61020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[757,759,761,747,770,1614,781,1867,1868,316],"tags":[31,108,109,293,143,81,145,226,142,125,299,9651,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-61017","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-activity-2","8":"category-bar-activity-2","9":"category-beer-activity-2","10":"category-bus-2","11":"category-food-drink","12":"category-off-the-press","13":"category-outdoor-dining","14":"category-transit-type","15":"category-travel-type","16":"category-weekend-getaways","17":"tag-bar","18":"tag-beer","19":"tag-brewery","20":"tag-budget-friendly","21":"tag-bus","22":"tag-concerts","23":"tag-dining","24":"tag-drink","25":"tag-festival","26":"tag-food","27":"tag-locally-sourced","28":"tag-sponsored-post","29":"tag-weekend-getaway"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":61020,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BreweryOmmegang_0318_0027-e1532018848591-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/115"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}