Fall in New York is basically a highlight reel of good vibes: crisp air, crunchy leaves, backyard fires, and pumpkin everything. And just like your playlist or your flannel rotation, your beer choices should match the mood.
Whether you're apple picking, binge-watching horror flicks, or just trying to survive another football Sunday, there's a perfect craft beer style waiting for you.
Let’s pair your favorite fall activities with the brews that make them even better.
Leaf Peeping + Märzen (Oktoberfest Lager)
Activity vibe: Long drives, mountain views, thermos full of hot cider in the passenger seat.
Why it fits: Malty, smooth, and a little toasty — a Märzen is fall foliage in beer form.
Try this: Explore Oktoberfest brews
Pumpkin Carving + Pumpkin Ale
Activity vibe: Sticky hands, cinnamon candles, Halloween playlists.
Why it fits: Sweet spice, light roast, and a bit of nostalgia. Pumpkin ales are fall's guilty pleasure — embrace it.
Try this: Shop seasonal pumpkin beers
Game Day + Pale Ale
Activity vibe: Wings, yelling at the TV, pretending you know the rules.
Why it fits: Crisp and hoppy but easy-drinking. A pale ale is your MVP for snack-fueled Sundays.
Try this: Find game day favorites
Apple Picking + Farmhouse Ale
Activity vibe: Plaid shirts, baskets of fruit, country roads.
Why it fits: Rustic and refreshing, farmhouse ales bring a hint of spice and funk — just enough to make it interesting.
Try this: Shop our Farmhouse Ales
Handing Out Candy + Stout
Activity vibe: Costumes, porch lights, sneak-eating the Reese’s.
Why it fits: A little sweet, a little dark, very satisfying. Stouts pair great with chocolate, trust us.
Try this: Treat yourself to a stout
🍻 Find Your Fall Favorite
No matter your go-to fall activity, there's a New York craft beer that fits the vibe perfectly. Explore our seasonal beer lineup.