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CRAFT BEVERAGES
QUENCH YOUR THIRST IN CORTLAND COUNTY!
DRAGONFYRE DISTILLERY MCGRAW BOX BREWING
1062 Leonard Road, Marathon • (607) 849-9600 1 Spring Street, McGraw • (607) 836-1086
www.dragonfyredistillery.com mcgrawboxbrewing.com
“Watch for Low-Flying Dragons” is just one of the signs you’ll Visit McGraw Box Brewing, the newest addition to the Cortland
encounter at Dragonfyre Distillery. Nestled in the rolling hills County beer scene! Housed in the former McGraw Box Co. in the
between Marathon and Willet, this family-owned distillery is an Village of McGraw, you can sample their rotating craft beer styles
experience for all whiskey (and dragon) lovers to enjoy. See the art ranging from Cream Ales to DDH New England IPAs, Coffee Porters
and science of whiskey-making come together with a unique and Sours. Not a beer drinker? They also carry local wine and
opportunity to experience the distilling process up close with a ciders. From live music to comedy nights, delicious food trucks
peek-inside a masher, a whiff of fermenting grain, and a beautiful and cornhole leagues, there will surely be something for everyone
handmade copper still at McGraw Box!
CORTLAND BEER COMPANY HOMER HOPS BREWING
16 Court Street, Cortland • (607) 662-4389 700 NY 90, Cortland • (607) 207-9506
www.cortlandbeer.com www.homerhops.com
Cortland Beer Company became the first brewery in Cortland At Homer Hops Brewing, life is local, life is family and life is
County when it opened its doors in 2010, and has established meant to be enjoy with a beer in hand. The homegrown craft
itself as a town staple. Located in historic downtown Cortland, this brewery and taproom was founded in 2018, and is located just
farm brewery offers delicious draughts and flights, as well as kegs, minutes from the Village of Homer. It features rustic finishes and
growlers, and cans to-go. Enjoy Naked Lap Lager, Industrial IPA, a spacious atmosphere to enjoy their flagship IPAs, Stouts, Sours
7 Valley Stout, Sunrise Coffee Stout (brewed with locally-roasted and Porters, as well as their seasonal ales. They also carry New
coffee beans) and other delicious beers. York State wines and hard ciders. You can catch emerging artists
The brewery turned to spirits in 2016 with heir own brand of vodka, and local favorites on their indoor stage, or grab a bite from a rotating
whiskey and gin under the name Cortland Distilling Co. (which is lineup of food trucks. Don’t forget to explore the outdoor space,
housed in the same location as the brewery). Its tap room is also offering beautiful views of the hops field, surrounding farmland
stocked with a variety of local New York State wines. and beautiful rolling hills of Cortland County. 31