Brown’s Troy Taproom & Brewery
417 River Street, Troy, NY
518.273.BEER (2337)
open hours
Mon: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:00 pm)
Wed: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:30 pm)
Thu: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:30 pm)
Fri: 12 pm (kitchen until 11 pm)
Sat: 12 pm (kitchen until 11 pm)
Sun: 12 pm (kitchen until 8 pm)
call for reservations
curbside pickup available
BEER
subject to change frequently, check the beer board or menu upon arrival
CRISPY
417 LIGHT LAGER 16oz $5
3.8% ABV, American Light Lager
Full-flavored refreshing lager
*to-go cans available
WEST COAST PILSNER 16oz $7
5.1 ABV, Pilsner
Dry hopped with New Zealand Cascade hops
HOPPY
PALE ALE 16oz $7
5.5% ABV, Pale Ale
Notes of citrus, grapefruit, and pine
JOANN 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, Hazy IPA
Juicy and smooth with Mosaic and Amarillo hops
*to-go cans available
ROASTY
OFF THE GRID 16oz $7
5.1% ABV, Brown Ale
Malty and mild with a chocolatey undertone
NITRO OATMEAL STOUT 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, Oatmeal Stout
Brown’s flagship, dark, silky and rich
*to-go cans available (regular carbonation)
FRUITY
CHERRY RAZZ 16oz $7
6.5% ABV, Amber Ale
Conditioned on cherries and raspberries
*to-go cans available
ME & YOU RASPBERRY SOUR 13oz $7
4.75% ABV, Tart Wheat Ale
Conditioned on raspberries
*to-go cans available
WHEATY
PEACH MANGO WHEAT 16oz $7
5.2% ABV, American Style Wheat
Conditioned on peaches and mangos
SEASONAL
FESTBIER 16oz $7
6% ABV, German Lager
Light yet malty lager
*to-go cans available
OKTOBERFEST 16oz $7
5.5% ABV, Oktoberfest
The ultimate fall lager
*to-go cans available
PUMPKIN ALE 16oz $7
7.2% ABV, Pumpkin Ale
Pumpkin pie in a glass
*to-go cans available
FLIGHTS
Four 6oz samples of your choice $12
BEER TO GO
We have beer available to take home in 4 packs, 6
packs, single cans and growlers. Ask your server
or bartender for available styles and pricing.
SPECIALS
WING SAUCE OF THE WEEK
PEACH MANGO HABANERO SAUCE
STARTERS
GERMAN SAUSAGE & POTATO SOUP
sausage, potatoes vegetables, and spices in a herb cream broth with oyster crackers $9
LET’S SAY GRACE VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS
vegetable egg rolls with a side of sweet chilli sauce $15
JESS’S ALMOST FALL SALAD
apples, celery, crispy prosciutto, candied walnuts, watermelon radishes, goat cheese, and spinach tossed in a champagne ranch vinaigrette $20
MAINS
LIZ’S CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
chicken schnitzel, red cabbage kraut, warmed german potato salad, mustard mayo sour cream sauce and a lemon wedge $20
LARRY’S BRATWURSTC
braised bratwurst, peppers and onions on a hoagie roll with a mustard mayo sour cream drizzle, B&B pickles and Saratoga Chips $18
SHRIMP PUMPKIN RISOTTO
shrimp, leeks, collar city mushrooms, and arborio rice in a roasted pumpkin goat cheese cream sauce $24
APPETIZERS
PRETZEL PLATE (VG)
Three of our hand-rolled, house made Oatmeal Stout pretzels. Sprinkled with sea salt and served warm with
sides of Pale Ale honey mustard & cheese sauce. 15
BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP
Caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef stock with croutons, Swiss and provolone cheeses. 11
TURKEY CHILI
House-made turkey chili topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Served with tortilla chips. 11
ARTICHOKE DIP (VG, GF)
Artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar jack cheeses and parsley. Served with tortilla chips. 14
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP (GF)
Pulled chicken breast baked in Frank’s RedHot® Sauce, cream cheese, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Served with tortilla chips. 16
SIDEWINDER FRY NACHOS
Cheddar jack and mozzarella cheeses, pico de gallo, black olives and jalapeños. Choice of house-made
turkey chili, short ribs, pulled pork, or chicken over sidewinder fries with sides of salsa and sour cream. 17
Add guacamole +1 (VG option available)
SPIEDIES
Marinated grilled chicken with horseradish blue cheese dressing and warm sliced pita. 17
Add pepperjack cheese, peppers and onions + 4
CALAMARI
Breaded calamari tossed with banana and cherry peppers. Served with a side of marinara and lemon. 18
QUESADILLA
Cheddar jack cheese, tomato, jalapeño and red onions. Choice of grilled chicken, breaded buffalo
chicken or our Cherry Razz BBQ pulled pork. Served with sides of salsa and sour cream. 16
Add guacamole +1 (VG option available)
MEXICAN STREET CORN QUESADILLA (VG)
Street corn, jalapeños, and pepper jack cheese in a sundried tomato basil tortilla. Served with pico de
gallo and cilantro lime sour cream. 16
BURRATA PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD (GF)
Prosciutto, poached figs, red onions, tomatoes, Maplebrook Farm burrata cheese and fresh mozzarella
on a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a pomegranate balsamic glaze. 22
BROWN’S FAMOUS WINGS & FRIED CAULIFLOWER
CHICKEN WINGS
Ten of our Pale Ale brined wood-fire charred or breaded wings with choice of wing sauce, carrots and
celery and blue cheese dressing. 18
FRIED CAULIFLOWER (VG)
Our Pale Ale hand-battered fried cauliflower with choice of wing sauce, carrots and celery,
and ranch dressing. 16
SAUCES
Mild, medium, hot, bourbon, garlic parmesan, Cherry Razz BBQ, roasted garlic honey chipotle,
chipotle bourbon and our 2025 Wing Wars Grand Champion Huli Huli BBQ.
Additional side of any sauce +1
SALADS
CAESAR
Romaine, croutons and Parmesan cheese tossed in house-made Caesar dressing. 14
Add Chicken +5, Shrimp +6, Salmon +7, Steak +8
COBB (GF)
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, bacon, red onions, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled
egg, avocado, Maplebrook Farm Ballston blue cheese crumbles. 18
BUFFALO CHICKEN OR CAULIFLOWER
Grilled or breaded chicken or breaded cauliflower with choice of wing sauce, mixed greens, carrots, grape
tomatoes, red onions, radishes and Maplebrook Farm Ballston blue cheese crumbles. 16
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
Grilled chicken, black beans and corn, olives, tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese
served with chipotle ranch dressing. 17
BEET & BURRATA (GF, VG)
Beets, burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, candied pecans, delicata squash, watermelon radishes,
red onions and mixed greens in an apple cider tarragon vinaigrette. 20
TAPROOM (V)
Mixed greens, radishes, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, shredded carrots. Large: 11 Small: 6
Add Chicken +5, Shrimp +6, Salmon +7, Steak +8
DRESSINGS
Balsamic vinaigrette, Pale Ale honey mustard, blue cheese, ranch, chipotle ranch, Russian and
apple cider tarragon vinaigrette
BURGERS
8oz Beef patty served on a toasted brioche roll (GF roll available) with Saratoga Chips and pickle
(substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3, side salad +4).
House-made black bean burger (VG) may be substituted for a beef burger.
TROJAN
Bacon, smoked gouda and our own house-made Cherry Razz BBQ, avocado aioli. 17
UNCLE SAM
Bacon, mushrooms, caramelized beer onions and American cheese. 17
BUFFALO MAC
Buffalo macaroni & cheese and an onion ring. 17
BACON BLUES
Sliced blue cheese, bacon, onion ring, fried egg, and black garlic BBQ sauce. 18
CLASSIC BREWMASTER
Lettuce, tomato and red onion. 16
BLACK BEAN (VG)
House-made black bean and quinoa burger with avocado aioli, cucumber, mixed greens and
banana peppers. 16
SANDWICHES
Served with Saratoga Chips and pickle (substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3, side salad +4)
THE BEST EVER CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy chicken, IPA pickles, pepper jack, coleslaw and a drizzle of sriracha. Served on a brioche bun with a side
of house macaroni salad. 16
REUBEN
Corned beef brisket or house-roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, house-braised red cabbage and thousand
island dressing. Served on grilled marble rye. 17
FRENCH DIP
Braised prime rib, bell peppers, onions and provolone. Served on a baguette with a side of au jus. 17
PULLED PORK
House pulled pork tossed in our famous Cherry Razz BBQ sauce with melted cheddar and coleslaw.
Served on a toasted brioche roll. 16
FALAFEL PITA
Deep fried falafel in a pita pocket with a cucumber tomato relish, arugula and tzatziki sauce. 20
417 LIGHT LAGER COD
Our 417 Light Lager breaded cod, Cholula® cocktail sauce and coleslaw on a brioche roll. 20
SALMON BLT
Salmon filet, bacon, lettuce, tomato and lemon dill aioli. Served on grilled ciabatta. 17
WRAPS
BUFFALO CHICKEN
Grilled or fried chicken tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce and tomatoes.
Served in a flour tortilla. 16
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER (VG)
Fried cauliflower tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce and tomatoes.
Served in a flour tortilla. 15
SMOKESTACK
Warm house-roasted turkey, crispy bacon, cheddar and cranberry mayo served in a our tortilla. 16
TACOS
Three flour tortillas served with tortilla chips and salsa.
MAHI MAHI
Cilantro marinated mahi mahi, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro lime sour cream. 19
SHORT RIB
Braised short rib, Asian coleslaw, cilantro lime sour cream. 19
THAI CHICKEN
Pulled chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, thai sesame ailoi. 16
ENTREES
FISH & CHIPS
Our Pale Ale battered haddock served with creamy coleslaw, fries, lemon, tartar or cocktail sauce. 24
NY STRIP STEAK
Montreal seasoned 12 oz. NY Strip Steak, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, with Stout demi
glace and garlic herb butter. 29 (add four shrimp +6)
JAMBALAYA
Grilled shrimp, andouille sausage, grilled chicken & cajun rice finished with a
cajun vodka remoulade sauce. 25
MACARONI & CHEESE SKILLET (VG)
Orecchiette pasta tossed with house-made cheesy cream sauce. 16
(add buffalo chicken, short ribs, pulled pork, or buffalo cauliflower +6)
LEMON PEPPER SALMON (GF)
Seared lemon pepper panko crusted salmon, seasonal vegetables and cilantro lime rice. Served
with lemon caper dill cream sauce. 25
SIDES & SHAREABLES
French fries with garlic aioli 9
Sweet potato fries with melba 9
Onion Rings with cherry pepper aioli 9
Saratoga Chips with Pale Ale beer cheese 9
Macaroni salad 6
Seasonal vegetable 6
Cilantro lime rice 5
Coleslaw 4
House bread & butter pickles 2
Side of any sauce 1
DRINKS
FALL COCKTAIL MENU
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA 11
Made with local seasonal ingredients
FALL APEROL SPRITZ 12
Aperol, Benvolio Prosecco, local apple cider, club soda
POMEGRANTE FIG SPRITZ 12
Benvolio Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, fig & mint simple, pomegranate juice, club soda
PERFECT PEAR MARTINI 12
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, St. Germain, lemon, splash pear nectar
PUMPKIN ESPRESSO MARTINI 13
Belvedere Dirty Brew Coffee Organic Vodka, Fulton’s Pumpkin Pie Cream, cold brew *Two Stack’s Irish Cream (optional)
AUTUMN LEMON DROP TINI 12
Gray Whale Gin, triple sec, lemon juice, rosemary sage simple
BROWN SUGAR PEACH MARGARITA 13
Volcan Blanco Tequila, peach nectar, triple sec, fresh lime, brown sugar simple
APPLE CIDER MARGARITA 13
Volcan Reposado Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, agave, splash of apple cider
AUTUMN WHISKEY SOUR 13
Woodinville Bourbon, autumn simple, fresh lemon, Fee Foam
HARD CIDER
NINE PIN CIDER
ask for current offerings
$7 glass or can / $14 bottle
DOWNEAST CIDER
ask for current offerings
$7 glass or can / $14 bottle
RED WINE
La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir (California) 12/40
Black plum, cherry and earth aromas open in this red wine to flavors of raspberry and mineral.
Terrazas Altos Del Plata Malbec (Argentina) 10/33
Fresh on the start; juicy and round in the mid-palate. Balanced and silky with a finish of dried plums and bitter chocolate.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (California) 12/40
Full-bodied with approachable red fruit flavors
complemented by notes of coffee and vanilla
Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port Wine (Portugal ) 11
Perfectly balanced, rich, sweet, and smooth with a
long and lingering finish.
SANGRIA
Sangria (by the glass and bottle)
Senor Sangria Classic Red 9/30
A unique blend of all natural fruit juices and premium red wine with nothing artificial added.
Capriccio White Sangria 10/33
Natural fruit flavors like elderflower, Asian pear, apple, and white grape.
House Wine (by the glass and bottle)
House Wines From Vista Point Vineyards (California) 7/22
pinot grigio, chardonnay, white zinfandel, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon
WHITE WINE
Sparkling
Benvolio Prosecco (Italy) 9/30
Light, refreshing & crisp filled with scents of orchard fruits, lemony citrus, and a touch of honeysuckle
Dry
Hole in the Clouds Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 12/40
crisp dry white wine with leap-from-the-glass tropical fruit and fresh-cut grass aromas
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnary (California) 12/40
Toasty oak aromatics, complemented by fruit notes from baked apple to freshly cut pineapple, melted caramel,
and toasted brioche.
Sweet
Seven Daughters Moscato (Italy) 10/33
Robust and floral citrus aromas w/ strong notes of peach & honeysuckle
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Washington) 10/33
crisp apple and white peach aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes
Rose
The Beach By Whispering Angel Rose (Provence) 10/33
Great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate
Hard Cider
ask your server what delicious Nine Pin Cider and Downeast are available today $7/glass or can
Sparkling
Benvolio Prosecco (Friuli, Italy) $9, $30
Light, refreshing & crisp filled with scents of orchard fruits,
lemony citrus, and a touch of honeysuckle
Dry
Crossings Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) $10, $30
An elegant and fresh style wine, with
tropical fruit flavors and hints of citrus.
Josh Cellars Chardonnay (California) $10, $30
Balance of bright citrus and honey flavors with
a touch of oak character and notes of juicy pear.
Sweet
Terra D’oro Moscato (California) $10, $30
Sweet peach blossom, honeysuckle, and
peach flavors with a crisp finish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Washington) $9, $30
Crisp apple and white peach aromas and
flavors with subtle mineral notes.
Rose
The Beach By Whispering Angel Rose (Provence) $10, $30
Great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by
more subtle, fruity notes on the palate.
SCOTCH
Glenmorangie 12 year (Ross-shire, Highlands) $12
Oban 14 year (Oban, Coastal Highlands) $15
Glenlivet 12 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $12
Glenlivet 15 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $15
Glenlivet 18 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $20
Laphroaig 10 year (Port Ellen, Islay) $12
Lagavulin 16 year (Port Ellen, Islay) $16
BOURBON
Redemption Bourbon (Lexington, Kentucky) $11
Knob Creek (Clermont, Kentucky) $12
Bulleit (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) $12
Woodford Reserve (Versailles, Kentucky) $13
Elijah Craig (Bardstown, Kentucky) $11
Buffalo Trace (Franklin County, Kentucky) $13
Eagle Rare (Frankford, Kentucky) $11
Blanton’s (Frankford, Kentucky) $15
Woodinville (Woodinville, Washington) $11
RYE
Bulleit (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) $12
Knob Creek (Clermont, Kentucky) $12
Redemption (Lawrenceburg, Indiana) $10
NYS Spirits & Liqueurs
Black Button Distilling (Rochester, New York) $11
Bespoke Bourbon Cream, Empire Apple Liqueur
Iron Smoke Distillery (Fairpoint, New York) $11
Straight or Cask Strength Bourbon, seasonal whiskeys
& liqueurs