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 is a Syracuse, New York-based microbrewery and restaurant founded by owner, David Katleski, in 1994.[1] The company is 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 have 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]
Empire has 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]
References
- ^ Habuda, Janice. "New microbrewery in West Seneca is part of growing trend in WNY". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ Vartan, Starre. "Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company". Mother Nature Network. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Empire Brewing Company to be featured on 'Diners Drive-Ins and Dives'". News Channel 9. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
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- ^ Cazentre, Don. "Empire Brewing Co.'s David Katleski honored at national Craft Brewers Conference in Washington". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ Cazentre, Don. "2 comments New York's beer deal "green lights" Empire Brewing Co.'s expansion in Cazenovia". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ Fromson, Daniel. "Hop Farmers Reviving Heady Days of Brewing". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 May 2014.