Ithaca Beer Extends Taproom Hours, Introduces Full Menu

ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca Beer is excited to announce the Taproom will move to a full menu and longer hours of operation on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, with weekend brewery tours resuming on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

The Ithaca Beer Taproom is excited to announce the addition of wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, local wines, regional spirits and longer hours starting on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. The pizza oven will start cranking out wood-fire pizzas at 3PM each day(Wednesday through Sunday), with all other menu offerings available when the Taproom opens at noon. The Taproom menu will feature items made from locally sourced ingredients, local wineries, and regional distilleries.

Weekend brewery tours will resume on Saturday, December 1st. Walk-up tours (no reservation required; first-come, first-serve) will be hosted on the even hours 12PM, 2PM, and 4PM. Large group tours will be offered on the odd hours 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Reservations at least one week in advance required for large groups, and can be made by calling the Taproom at 607-273-0766 or in person at the Taproom.

The new Taproom first opened its doors on Thursday, October 11, 2012 selling Ithaca Beers on draft, beer flights, retail sales and a local cheese plate. Since the opening, the Taproom has steadily added to the menu as well as increased hours of operation on Saturdays and Sundays. Now, the Taproom, having been open over a month is ready to open doors to a the full spectrum of what it will offer customers.

Ithaca Beer Co. was the first craft brewery in Ithaca, NY. Founded in 1998 by Dan Mitchell, Ithaca Beer Co. has continued to grow from a small brewery with local distribution to an award-winning craft brewery distributing beer to 6 states in the Northeast(NY, NJ, MA, PA, RI, CT) and Ohio.

New Taproom Hours of Operation:

Monday……………….CLOSED

Tuesday………………CLOSED

Wednesday…………12-9PM – Pizza oven 3-9PM

Thursday…………….12-9PM – Pizza oven 3-9PM

Friday…………………12-9PM – Pizza oven 3-9PM

Saturday……………..12-9PM – Pizza oven 3-9PM

Sunday……………….12-9PM – Pizza oven 3-9PM

Weekend Brewery Tours:

Saturday………………Walk-up: 12PM, 2PM, 4PM Large Group: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM

Sunday………………..Walk-up: 12PM, 2PM, 4PM Large Group: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM