On this episode of Beer Artisan, we visit the Rochester, New York brewing scene.

Rochester has been brewing beer since the early 1800’s. The first brewery in Rochester settled on the east bank of the Genesee River after a spring of pure water on Central Avenue was discovered. Although that brewery no longer exists, the oldest running brewery in the state, Genesee Brewery, still brews on that same river. 

The water found in the springs of Rochester is extremely clean. The brewers in the area are well aware of this fact and do not take it for granted.

Watch the episode and see how old and new brewers come together in Rochester in the name of craft beer.