Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMelzingah Tap House
Beacon, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Melzingah Tap House pours with ambition: 23 drafts, a seasonal cocktail menu, and a dedicated zero-proof list. The Melzingah Fashioned blends bourbon and rye, while the Espresso Martini layers salted Baileys foam. An Oktoberfest flight and vintage-dated wines round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Melzingah Fashioned, a signature mix of bourbon, rye, bitters, and demerara. For something brighter, the Espresso Martini brings dark coffee vodka and salted Baileys foam. Beer drinkers can sample widely via the Oktoberfest flight: four 5-ounce pours of seasonal Märzen-style drafts.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will find a structured menu split into seasonal and signature sections, with creative specs like the Candied Orange Smoked Old Fashioned. Non-alcoholic drinkers are covered by Lyre's-based cocktails and three NA beer options. Beer fans get a rotating regional draft list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers run $6.50 to $12 by pour size; cans sit between $8 and $12, and the single bottle is $26. The Oktoberfest flight is $17. Cocktail and wine prices are not listed in the approved materials.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stacks a 23-tap draft list with a full cocktail menu and a separate alcohol-free cocktail list using Lyre's alternatives. A 20-ounce Oktoberfest flight and vintage-dated wines like the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape add range beyond the usual tap house.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails split into seasonal and signature lists. The Melzingah Fashioned combines bourbon, rye, bitters, and demerara; the Espresso Martini uses dark coffee vodka with salted Baileys foam. Guests have praised the Fashioned and called the espresso martinis the best they've had.
Menu strengths
- — Divided into seasonal and signature sections, the menu lists ten-plus named drinks with full specs.
- — Several cocktails use infused spirits and smoked glass, including the Candied Orange Smoked Old Fashioned.
- — Guests specifically enjoyed the Melzingah Fashioned and praised the Espresso Martini.
Standout selections
- — Melzingah Fashioned — bourbon, rye, bitters, demerara; Espresso Martini — dark coffee infused vodka, Kahlua, salted Baileys foam
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling, served by glass or bottle. Domestic and imported selections include vintage-dated pours such as Chateau Mont Redon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2019 and Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both domestic and imported bottles with vintage-dated options.
- — Spans red, white, rosé, and sparkling categories by glass or bottle.
Standout selections
- — Chateau Mont Redon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (2019); Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (2018)
Beer
Beer leads with 23 taps, 7 cans, and 1 bottle, featuring regional names like Hill Farmstead, The Alchemist, and Hudson Valley. Draft prices range from $6.50 to $12, and a 20-ounce Oktoberfest flight offers four 5-ounce pours.
Menu strengths
- — 23 taps, 7 cans, and 1 bottle, with a draft list spanning local and regional breweries.
- — Includes a 20-ounce Oktoberfest flight with four 5-ounce pours.
- — Offers non-alcoholic beers from Athletic, Grimm, and Other Half alongside standard pours.
Standout selections
- — Oktoberfest Flight — four 5-ounce pours, $17; The Alchemist Heady Topper — 16-ounce can, $12
- — Maine Lunch — IPA, $8 (10 oz) / $10 (16 oz)
Pricing: Draft $6.50–$12; cans $8–$12; bottle $26; Oktoberfest flight $17
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated alcohol-free cocktail list uses Lyre's alternatives for Cucumber Marg, Grapefruit Mojito, Berry Berry Spritz, Dreamsicle, and Bees Knees. Three non-alcoholic beers are also available, priced between $8 and $9.
Menu strengths
- — Five alcohol-free cocktails built on Lyre's alternatives, including a Bees Knees with rosemary and honey.
- — Three non-alcoholic beers from Athletic, Grimm, and Other Half, priced $8 to $9.
Standout selections
- — Bees Knees — Lyre's gin alternative, rosemary, honey, lemon
Pricing: NA beers $8–$9
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