Empire Brewing Company
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Alcoholic beverage, brewery, restaurant |
| Predecessor | Walton Street Brewing Company |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | David Katleski |
| Headquarters | 120 Walton Street, Syracuse, New York , USA |
| Products | Beer, food |
| Website | empirebrew |
Empire Brewing Company was a Syracuse, New York-based microbrewery and restaurant founded by owner, David Katleski, in 1994.[1] The company was known for their craft brews and their locally sourced, seasonal food menus.[2] In 2013, Empire Brewing Company was featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.[3] Empire's beers won nine medals at the Great American Beer Festival and two World Beer Cups.[4]
In 2013, Katleski was awarded the F.X. Matt Defender of the Industry Award at the Craft Brewers Conference for his work supporting the interests of New York's craft brewers.[5]
In 2016 Empire constructed a new brewing and packaging facility in Cazenovia, New York.[6] The farm brewery sits on 22 acres of farmland which has been cultivated for barley, hops and other brewing ingredients.[7] In August 2019, the Empire Farm Brewery filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after facing more than $10,000,000 in debts. Both the Empire Farm Brewery as well as the Walton Street location have since closed.
References
- ^ Habuda, Janice (August 6, 2013). "New microbrewery in West Seneca is part of growing trend in WNY". The Buffalo News. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ Vartan, Starre. "Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company". Mother Nature Network. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ "Empire Brewing Company to be featured on 'Diners Drive-Ins and Dives'". News Channel 9. February 7, 2013. Archived from the original on May 6, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ "Beer". empirebrew.com. Empire Brewing Company. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ Cazentre, Don (March 27, 2013). "Empire Brewing Co.'s David Katleski honored at national Craft Brewers Conference in Washington". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ Cazentre, Don (June 14, 2012). "2 comments New York's beer deal "green lights" Empire Brewing Co.'s expansion in Cazenovia". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ Fromson, Daniel (November 7, 2011). "Hop Farmers Reviving Heady Days of Brewing". The New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2014.