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
417 LIGHT LAGER 16oz $5
3.8% ABV, American Light Lager
99 calorie full-flavored refreshing lager
PILSNER 16oz $7
5% ABV 35ibus, German Pilsner
Dry hopped with Azacca hops
SUNBURST GOLDEN ALE 16oz $6
4.5% ABV, Golden Ale
Easy drinking, citrus & tropical fruit notes,
dry hopped with Motueka & Nectar hops
PALE ALE 16oz $6
5.5% ABV, Pale Ale
Notes of citrus, grapefruit, and pine
JOANN 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, Hazy IPA
Juicy & smooth with Mosaic & Amarillo hops
HEFEWEIZEN 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, 10 IBU, Wheat Beer
traditional German wheat beer with yeast-driven
flavors of banana, clove, and pear
HARLEY JARVIS 16oz $8
6.7% ABV, 40ibus, Amber IPA
Amber-hued IPA, pine and caramel notes dominate
ROLL BAR IMPERIAL IPA 13oz $8
9.4% ABV, 70ibus, Imperial IPA
Mosaic, Cashmere, and El Dorado hops
OATMEAL STOUT 16oz $6
5.5% ABV, Oatmeal Stout
Brown’s flagship, dark, silky & rich
MAPLE BROWN ALE 16oz $7
locally-sourced maple syrup (Maple Hill Maple - Shaftsbury, VT)
and a touch of vanilla.
CHERRY RAZZ 16oz $7
6.5% ABV, Amber Ale
Ale brewed with cherries and raspberries
MARIONBERRY SOUR 13oz $7
4.75% ABV, Tart Wheat Ale
Tart wheat ale conditioned on marionberries
MAPLE BOURBON DOUBLE OATMEAL STOUT 13oz $8
8.5% ABV, Double Oatmeal Stout
Aged in bourbon maple syrup barrels
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
SOUP & STARTERS
SHRIMP & SAUSAGE GUMBO SOUP (VG, GF)
shrimp, sausage, rice, bell peppers & vegetables in gumbo broth served with tri-color tortilla strips cup $8 bowl $9
GREEN GODDESS PIZZA (VG, GF)
arugula, avocado, mozzarella cheese, & pesto on a gluten free cauliflower
pizza crust with a drizzle of honey jalapeno aioli $20
BURRATA SALAD (VG, GF)
cucumbers, watermelon, cherry heirloom tomatoes, red onions, watermelon radish, arugula greens,
& burrata cheese in a dill red wine vinaigrette $18
MAINS
SAFFRON TOMATO CLAMS
1 dozen littleneck clams in a saffron bell peppers tomato sauce w/ linguini & garlic bread $25
STEAK BURRITO
steak, cajun black beans & rice, banana peppers, & shredded pepper jack cheese wrapped in a roasted
red pepper tortilla with cilantro lime sour cream & tortilla chips $24
TUNA LO-MEIN SALAD
chilled lo-mein with bell peppers, carrots, red onions, celery in a
sweet chili peanut sauce topped with sliced rare tuna $22
DILL HALIBUT RISOTTO (GF)
pan seared halibut, arborio rice in a dill cream sauce topped with a
pineapple mango jicama relish $28
DESSERT
Blueberry Lemon Cake
local blueberries from Hayberry Farm baked in a lemon vanilla cake topped with lemon buttercream 10
WING NIGHT *IN HOUSE ONLY* (Thursdays 4-9pm)
Order our award winning chicken wings for $1 each in increments of five. Tossed in your choice of sauce:
mild, medium, hot, bourbon, garlic parmesan, Cherry Razz BBQ, roasted garlic honey chipotle, chipotle bourbon, or sauce of the week
Add - ranch or blue cheese $1
Add - celery & carrots $1
Additional sauce $1
APPETIZERS
BROWN’S OATMEAL STOUT PRETZEL PLATE (VG)
three hand-rolled pretzels made in house with our Oatmeal Stout, served warm with a sprinkle of sea salt and sides of Pale Ale honey mustard and cheese sauce 13
BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP
caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef stock with croutons, swiss, and provolone 8
TURKEY CHILI
house-made turkey chili topped with melted monterey jack, served with tortilla chips 10
ARTICHOKE DIP (VG, GF)
artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar jack, parsley, served with tortilla chips 13
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP (GF)
pulled chicken breast baked in Frank’s RedHot sauce, cream cheese, cheddar and monterey jack, served with tortilla chips 14
SUPREME CHEESY NACHOS
cheddar jack, mozzarella, pico de gallo, black olives, jalapeños, choice of house-made turkey chili, pulled pork, or chicken layered over tortilla chips with sides of salsa and sour cream 17 (guacamole +1)
(VG option available)
LOADED SPIEDIES
two skewers of marinated grilled chicken, pepper jack, onions, peppers, horseradish blue cheese dressing, served with warm sliced pita 16
CRISPY CALAMARI
breaded calamari tossed with banana and cherry peppers, served with a side of marinara and lemon 16
QUESADILLA
cheddar jack, tomato, jalapeño, red onion, choice of grilled chicken, breaded buffalo chicken, or Cherry Razz BBQ pulled pork, with sides of salsa and sour cream 16
(guacamole +1) (VG option available)
BURRATA PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD (GF)
prosciutto, poached figs, red onions, tomato, Maplebrook Farm burrata cheese, and R&G Cheese Makers fresh mozzarella on a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a pomegranate balsamic glaze 22
BROWN’S FAMOUS WINGS & FRIED CAULIFLOWER
sauces: mild, medium, hot, bourbon, garlic parmesan, Cherry Razz BBQ, roasted garlic honey chipotle, chipotle bourbon, or sauce of the week
BROWN’S FAMOUS WINGS
10 Pale Ale brined wood-fire grilled or breaded wings plain or with choice of wing sauce, carrot and celery sticks, blue cheese dressing 17
BROWN’S PALE ALE CAULIFLOWER (VG)
Pale Ale hand-battered fried cauliflower with choice of wing sauce, carrot and celery sticks, ranch dressing 15
SALADS
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, croutons, and parmesan tossed in house-made caesar dressing 12
(chicken +5 , shrimp +6, salmon +7, steak +8)
COBB SALAD (GF)
grilled chicken, mixed greens, bacon, red onion, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, avocado, R&G Cheese Makers Ballston Blue cheese crumbles 17
BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
grilled or breaded chicken with choice of wing sauce, mixed greens, carrot, grape tomatoes, red onion, radishes, R&G Cheese Makers Ballston blue cheese crumbles 15
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
grilled chicken, black beans and corn, olives, tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese served with ranch chipotle dressing 17
TAPROOM SALAD (V)
mixed greens, radishes, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, shredded carrots 10 (large) 6 (small)
(chicken +5 , shrimp +6, salmon +7, steak +8)
BURGERS
served with Saratoga Chips (substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3) and pickle spear
burgers served on a toasted brioche roll (GF roll +2)
housemade black bean burger (VG) may be substituted for beef burger
lettuce, tomato, onion on request at no charge
TROJAN BURGER
beef burger, bacon, smoked gouda, Cherry Razz BBQ, avocado aioli 16
UNCLE SAM BURGER
beef burger, bacon, mushrooms, American cheese, caramelized beer onions 16
CLASSIC BREWMASTER BURGER
beef burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion 15
BLACK BEAN BURGER (VG)
housemade black bean and quinoa burger, guacamole, cucumber, mixed greens, banana peppers 16
BUFFALO MAC BURGER
beef burger topped with a heap of buffalo macaroni & cheese and an onion ring 16
SANDWICHES & WRAPS
served with Saratoga Chips (substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3) and pickle spear add house bread & butter pickles +2
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 SANDWICH
house-roasted turkey or corned beef brisket, swiss, house-braised red cabbage, and thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye 15
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
braised prime rib, bell peppers, onions, and provolone served on a baguette with a side of au jus 16
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
house pulled pork tossed in our famous Cherry Razz BBQ sauce with melted cheddar and coleslaw served on a toasted brioche roll 15
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH (VG)
marinated portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, gouda, arugula, and drizzle of avocado aioli served on a toasted brioche roll 13
FISH SANDWICH
Pale Ale breaded and fried haddock topped with coleslaw and cherry pepper aioli served on a soft toasted roll 16
SALMON BLT
salmon filet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and lemon dill aioli served on grilled ciabatta 17
BUFFALO WRAP
grilled or fried chicken tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, and tomato served in a flour tortilla 14
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WRAP (VG)
fried cauliflower tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, and tomato served in a flour tortilla 14
SMOKESTACK WRAP
warm house-roasted turkey, crispy bacon, cheddar, and cranberry mayo served in a flour tortilla 15
TACOS
served with tortilla chips and salsa
MAHI MAHI TACOS
three cilantro mahi mahi tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro lime sour cream, flour tortillas 18
SHORT RIB TACOS
three braised short rib tacos with Asian coleslaw, drizzle of cilantro lime sour cream, flour tortillas 18
THAI CHICKEN TACOS
three pulled chicken tacos with lettuce, pico de gallo, Thai sesame aioli, flour tortillas 16
ENTREES
STRIP STEAK
Montreal seasoned 12oz NY strip steak, cilantro lime rice, and seasonal vegetable with Whiskey Porter demi glace and garlic herb butter 28
(add four shrimp +6)
FISH & CHIPS
Pale Ale battered haddock served with creamy coleslaw, fries, lemon, tartar or cocktail sauce 20
CAJUN CHICKEN & SHRIMP ALFREDO
Cajun chicken, shrimp, broccoli, and alfredo sauce served over linguine 22
MOROCCAN SESAME TUNA
Moroccan spiced sesame tuna, cilantro lime rice, seasonal vegetable, and mango salsa finished with a mint yogurt drizzle 25
MACARONI & CHEESE SKILLET (VG)
orecchiette pasta tossed with house-made cheesy cream sauce 16
(add buffalo chicken, pulled pork, or buffalo cauliflower +6)
POLISH PLATTER
grilled kielbasa, potato pancakes, pierogies with beer onions, and red cabbage sauerkraut, served with grainy dijon mustard sour cream 20
LEMON PEPPER SALMON (GF)
seared lemon pepper panko crusted salmon, seasonal vegetable, and roasted tri-color fingerling potatoes, served with lemon caper dill cream sauce 23
SHAREABLES
french fries with garlic aioli 7
sweet potato fries with melba 7
onion rings with cherry pepper aioli 7
SIDES
Saratoga Chips 5
creamy coleslaw 4
macaroni salad 6
seasonal vegetable 6
side of any sauce 1
DRINKS
SUMMER COCKTAIL MENU
Blueberry Bees Knees 11
Gray Whale Gin, St Germain, honey simple, lemon juice, muddled blueberries
Raspberry Lemon Drop Tini 11
Deep Eddy's Lemon Vodka, raspberry liqueur, triple sec, simple, garnished with fresh raspberries, Fee Foam
Elderflower Cucumber Spritz 11
St. Germain, muddled cucumber, fresh lime, prosecco
Coconut Kiwi Daiquiri 11
Bacardi Rum, coconut water, kiwi syrup, fresh lime, simple, Fee Foam
Bourbon Peach Tea 12
Woodinville Bourbon, peach nectar, iced tea & lemonade
Passionfruit Ginger Sour 12
Elijah Craig Bourbon, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, passionfruit nectar, fresh lemon, simple, Fee Foam
PB&J Iced Coffee 12
Espolon Reposado Tequila OR Tito’s Vodka, Carolyn’s Peanut Butter Liqueur, raspberry simple, cold brew coffee
Margaritas: 12
Made with either Volcan Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec, agave
Pick a Flavor:
Hot Honey Peach, Spicy Watermelon, Smoky Grapefruit, Mango, Aperol Coconut (contains coconut milk)
Also Available: The Double Jeffery, Blackberry Lemonade, Blood Orange Cosmo
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
Erath Pinot Noir (Oregon) $11, $36
Smooth and very soft with delicate fruit flavors and notes of vanilla.
Terrazas Altos Del Plata Malbec (Argentina) $9, $30
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 (California) $10, $30
Dominated by flavors of black cherries and blackberries, accented by
delicate vanilla flavors and toasty oak and finishing long with round, soft tannins.
Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port Wine (Portugal ) $10
Perfectly balanced, rich, sweet, and smooth with a long and lingering finish.
SANGRIA
SEÑOR SANGRIA CLASSIC RED
unique blend of all natural fruit juices and premium red wine with nothing artificial added
$8 glass / $28 bottle
EPPA WHITE SANGRIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC (California)
peach, mango, and blood oranges burst from the glass as you swirl this white sangria made with all organically grown fruit
$8 glass / $28 bottle
HOUSE WINE
HOUSE WINES FROM VISTA POINT VINEYARDS (California)
pinot grigio, chardonnay, white zinfandel, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon
$7 glass / $22 bottle
WHITE WINE
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