Ithaca Beer Company

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Address:
600 Elmira Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
United States

Phone: 1-607-273-0766

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Ithaca is a city with a strong sense of community and a passion for locally produced products. There are many local wineries, however people always questioned why there was no local brewery. Dan Mitchell, the founder of the Ithaca Beer Company, set out to answer that question by creating a brewery that would exemplify "The Spirit of the Finger Lakes".

The original concept for the brewery began in 1995, but it wasn't until December of 1997 that the brewing system was purchased. It was discovered by chance after investigating another system in Texas that looked great on paper, but wasn't adequate for the needs of the brewery. After passing on that system Dan had some time to kill and decided to travel around. During a visit to a brewpub in Austin, TX he discovered what would become our brewing system. He went in and asked them what kind of beers they made. They told him that they had stopped making beer and were actually preparing to sell their system. After checking it out the purchase was made and a month later the system was shipped up to Ithaca.

Five months of renovation took place at our 606 Elmira Rd. location to turn it in to a functional brewery. After all the hard work renovating and setting up the equipment we were ready to begin the actual process of creating beer! The operation started small with only a couple of people (Dan and our previous Brew Master Jeff Conuel) doing everything that needed to be done to get the business off the ground. From the making of the beer, the packaging, the selling, and the mountains of paperwork necessary to operate a brewery they did it all. In December of '98 the brewery officially opened.

Since then, we've come a long way and grown considerably through lots of tireless work by a very dedicated staff. Just recently our hard work paid off when we were awarded 2 medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado in 2008.

Brewery ImageIthaca Beer Company now sells beer throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Ohio. Other states are in the works as we continue to expand our capacity. Even while growing we haven't forgotten our commitment to crafting quality beers and being a part of the community that has supported us. As always we strive to capture the spirit of the Finger Lakes and share it with you.

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Ithaca Cascazilla
Wed, Aug 3rd, 2011 | Via: thefullpint.com

From Ithaca – The name CascaZilla is a play on both the name of a gorge in Ithaca called Cascadilla and the monster amounts of Cascade Hops we use to make the beer. The predominant ... Read More
Ithaca Flower Power Ipa
Mon, Apr 4th, 2011 | Via: thefullpint.com

From Ithaca – Enjoy the clover honey hue and tropical nose. Simultaneously Punchy and soothing with a big body and a finish that boasts pineapple and grapefruit. Flower power is hopped and dry-hopped ... Read More
Another Reason Why It’S Great To Be A Craft Brewer(Aka Phil Me Up!)
Fri, Jun 11th, 2010 | Via: Ithaca Beer Brewers Blog

Seriously, folks. One of the most exciting things EVER is about to happen. Sometimes in our production brewery that’s cranking out at full-capacity, amidst all of the growing pains, I lose sight of why it is that we do what we do. We do it for adventure, we do it ... Read More
Ithaca Beer Co. News
Fri, Mar 12th, 2010 | Via: Ithaca Beer Brewers Blog

Is anybody still listening to me? We have been JAMMING(sometimes marmalading too) and just trying to keep up with production has been crazy. Our January and February numbers were on par with last summer’s record months and y’all keep buying more, so I guess we’re doing something right. Anyway, just ... Read More
Excelsior! Le Bleu On Sale At The Brewery Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 At 11:00Am!
Tue, Dec 29th, 2009 | Via: Ithaca Beer Brewers Blog

When doors open at 11:00am on Thursday, Dec. 31st, our much-anticipated sour Excelsior! Le Bleu will be available. Limit 1 case per customer. Le Belu is a sour blueberry ale brewed with NY blueberries and Brettanomyces. Le Bleu is a blend of barrels filled in 2007, 2008, and 2009. It’s ... Read More
Ithaca Lebleu Sour Ale Coming Soon
Sat, Dec 26th, 2009 | Via: Beernews.org

(Ithaca, NY) – From the makers of Ithaca Brute, ranked #51 on Beer Advocate, comes another sour ale. Expect Ithaca LeBleu to be ready soon as it just received label approval this week and was ready to bottle as of early December. Unfortunately, only 150 cases or so of the ... Read More
Ithaca Cold Front
Mon, Dec 7th, 2009 | Via: thefullpint.com

From Ithaca Beer Co. - Cold Front is our Belgian-style Amber Ale brewed in autumn to keep us inspired as the days grow shorter and the nights colder. It’s brewed with European Malts and hops ... Read More
Leblog
Fri, Dec 4th, 2009 | Via: Ithaca Beer Brewers Blog

In honor of the launching of our new website, I’m reviving the Blog! Today’s a huge day for us, our 11th anniversary! We’re having a shindig at the brewery to celebrate, pouring 09 White Gold(so perfectly fruity tangy right now),TEN(still really resinously hoppy after almost 2 years of confinement in ... Read More
Ithaca 12 Planned For December Release
Wed, Nov 18th, 2009 | Via: Beernews.org

(Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca Beer Co. is wasting no time in following up on its successful release of Ithaca ELEVEN this past summer with another anniversary beer. Brewmaster, Jeff O’Neil, says that the brewery is planning for Ithaca 12 Anniversary Ale to first appear on draft for the anniversary party ... Read More
Ithaca-Cold-Front
Mon, Aug 17th, 2009 | Via: Beernews.org

Ithaca Cold Front and NY3 with Captain Lawrence and Southampton next month (Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca Beer Co. has a new seasonal coming out called, “Cold Front.” “It is a spicy dark amber belgian-inspired ale fermented with a legendary saison yeast.” according to Jeff O’Neil. “It’ll be in 6-packs, Variety ... Read More