Restaurant
Unclaimed profileArtisanal Brew Works
Saratoga Springs, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Artisanal Brew Works runs a serious house-brewed beer program with eight draft styles, a flexible 4oz pour size, and to-go 4-packs. The cocktail list covers mules, martinis, and creative espresso variations. Galway Rock wines and a full mocktail menu round out the bar. This is a brewery taproom that also takes mixed drinks seriously, with something for every pace.
- What should I order?
- Start with the beer: order the Daily Double IPA or Trappist At the Track as a 4oz pour for $3 to sample the range. For a cocktail, the ABW Espresso Martini at $13 layers Kru Cold Brew and Springbrook Cowboy Coffee into a vodka base.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer drinkers will find the widest range, from a 4% light lager to a 10.5% Belgian quadrupel. Cocktail fans get a full list of mules and espresso martinis, and the mocktail menu gives non-drinkers creative options alongside NA beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beer runs $3 for a 4oz taste and $7-$9 for a full pour. Cocktails and mocktails are $10-$13, wine glasses $9-$10, and wine bottles $24. Beer to go costs $13-$19 per 4-pack.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- House-brewed beer is the draw, with styles ranging from ALL, a 4% American light lager, to Whole Lotta Trouble, a 10.5% Belgian quadrupel. The $3 4oz pours encourage style exploration, and award-winning beers at NYS CBC and TAP NY back the lineup.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu spans mules, martinis, sours, and old fashioneds. Signature twists like the Cinnamon Whiskey Mule and ABW Espresso Martini show creativity beyond the classics. Most drinks sit at $12-$13, a fair price for the range.
Menu strengths
- — Creative variations on classic cocktails, including four mule styles and two espresso martini takes.
- — Cocktails appear on both the main and taproom menus, making them an easy order alongside beer.
Standout selections
- — ABW Espresso Martini – vodka, Kru Cold Brew Coffee, Springbrook Cowboy Coffee, cold foam; $13.
- — Cinnamon Whiskey Mule – cinnamon whiskey, lime, ginger beer; a spiced riff on the standard; $12.
Pricing: $10-$13
Wine
Wine is built around Galway Rock, a local New York producer, with red, white, rosé, and sparkling pours. Six-ounce glasses run $9-$10, and bottles are a flat $24. Mimosas and a mimosa flight offer a brunch-friendly option.
Menu strengths
- — Local New York wines are featured, with Galway Rock represented across multiple varietals.
- — Bottles at $24 are a straightforward value for a brewery setting.
Standout selections
- — Galway Rock Reserve Chardonnay – 6oz pour, $10.
- — Mimosa Flight – sparkling Blanc de Blanc or Rosé with various juices; $18.
Pricing: $9-$10 by glass, $24 by bottle
Beer
The beer program is the core: eight house-brewed styles on draft, from a 4% light lager to a 10.5% quadrupel, with IPAs, sours, and seasonals. A $3 4oz pour encourages flights and sampling. Several beers have won awards at NYS CBC and TAP NY.
Menu strengths
- — Style range is broad, covering light lager, saison, tripel, quadrupel, fruited sour, and three IPAs.
- — Flexible pour sizes let drinkers sample high-ABV beers like Whole Lotta Trouble without committing to a full glass.
Standout selections
- — Whole Lotta Trouble – Belgian Quadrupel, 10.5% ABV; 4oz $3, 13oz $9.
- — Daily Double IPA – New England IPA, 8% ABV; 4oz $3, 13oz $9.
- — Trappist At the Track – Belgian Tripel, 9.1% ABV; 4oz $3, 13oz $9.
Pricing: $3 for 4oz, $7-$9 for 13-17oz; 4-packs $13-$19
Nonalcoholic
A full mocktail menu goes beyond standard soda, with options like Blueberry Lime Sparkle and Sparkling Pear Ginger Fizz at $10. The Espresso Mocha Crunch mirrors the cocktail list's coffee focus. A $4 Shirley Temple covers kids or simple tastes.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails are built with real ingredients like pear nectar, honey syrup, and fresh citrus.
- — The Espresso Mocha Crunch gives non-drinkers a dessert-like option parallel to the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Sparkling Pear Ginger Fizz – pear nectar, ginger beer, cinnamon, rosemary; $10.
- — Espresso Mocha Crunch – Kru cold press, chocolate syrup, cold cream, Oreo; $10.
Pricing: $4-$10
Spirits
Spirits are present mainly as the base for the cocktail program. Liquor and mixers are priced at $10, which keeps cocktail costs moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Liquor and mixers are available at a consistent $10 price point, supporting the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Liquor and mixers are available.; Liquor and mixers priced at $10.
Pricing: $10 for liquor and mixers
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