About
Critz Farms Brewing & Cider Co. is a family-owned farm established in 1985 in Cazenovia, NY, producing handcrafted beers and hard ciders from their own apples and maple syrup. They offer a tap room, brewery tours, and award-winning ciders alongside agritourism activities like pick-your-own apples, blueberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. The farm hosts seasonal events, live music, and family-friendly attractions including playgrounds, farm animals, and a café.
Handcrafted beers and hard ciders from farm-grown apples and maple syrup
Pick-your-own apples, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees
Seasonal events and family agritourism activities
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What They Make
Maple Porter
Real maple syrup made right here at Critz Farms gives this porter a smooth mouthfeel and deliciously sweet but subtle maple character. Our spring seasonal.
Hard Cider
Small batch hand-crafted hard ciders made from our own cider pressed fresh every fall, with limited releases and year-round favorites. Award winning.
Awards
Silver Medal, NY Cider Competition 2019 for Rippleton Original Hard Cider
2019
Upcoming Events
Apple Blossoms, Beer & BBQ
May 16 at 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Free family-friendly event with apple orchard tour
Summer Solstice Bonfire & Food Truck Rodeo
June 20 at 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Annual bonfire and food truck event
Fall Harvest Celebration
Annual fall event
Corn maze, pick pumpkins, wagon rides
Holiday Traditions
Annual winter event
Cut-your-own Christmas trees, wreaths, gifts
Maple Syrup Celebration
Annual March event
Wagon ride to sugarbush, syrup production, breakfast buffet
Latest News
Now Open For the Spring Season! Spring has arrived at Critz Farms! Visit our Tap Room, wander the nature trails, let the kids enjoy the playgrounds, and meet our friendly farm animals.