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
99 calorie full-flavored refreshing lager
*to-go cans available
GERMAN PILS 16oz $7
5% ABV, German Pilsner
Bready with a noble hop notes
BIRRA ADESSO PILSNER 16oz $7
5.1% ABV, Italian Pilsner
Beautifully balanced with Hallertau Mittlefrüh and Saphir hops
HOPPY
JOANN 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, Hazy IPA
Juicy and smooth with Mosaic and Amarillo hops
*to-go cans available
PALE ALE 16oz $6
5.5% ABV, Pale Ale
Notes of citrus, grapefruit and pine
ALICI 16oz $7
6.4% ABV, New England IPA
Hopped with Ekuanot, Citra and Anchovy hops
SEQUOIA GROVE 16oz $8
6.6% ABV, West Coast IPA
Dry hopped with Columbus, Simcoe and El Dorado
ROASTY
NITRO OATMEAL STOUT 16oz $6
5.25% ABV, Oatmeal Stout
Brown’s flagship, dark, silky and rich
*to-go cans available (regular carbonation)
WHISKEY PORTER 13oz $8
7.5% ABV, Robust Porter
Aged seven months in oak barrels
FRUITY
CHERRY RAZZ 16oz $7
6.5% ABV, Amber Ale
Brewed with cherries and raspberries
*to-go cans available
RASPBERRY SOUR 13oz $7
4.75% ABV, Tart Wheat Ale
Conditioned on raspberries
*to-go cans available
SEASONAL
APPLE PIE WHEAT 16oz $7
5.4% ABV, American Wheat
American style Wheat beer with NY Apples and pie spices
FESTBIER 16oz $7
6% ABV, German Style Lager
Malty, smooth and clean, our season Festbier is crisp and golden
*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
SUMMER FRUIT JERK BBQ
Weekly Burger Special
BISON PRETZEL BURGER
8oz. Bison burger with pumpkin spice bacon, fried egg, Huli Huli bbq sauce, bleu cheese and an onion ring.
Served on an Oatmeal Stout pretzel bun with a pickle and Saratoga Chips 20
Pairs well with Pale Ale
Soups & Starters
CRAB & SALMON CHOWDER
Roasted corn, potatoes and vegetables in a herb corn cream broth served with oyster crackers. Bowl 9
Pairs well with Pilsner
BEET & BURRATA STACK (GF, VG)
Red & golden beets, burrata cheese, delicate squash, candied pecans, arugula pesto drizzle, and a apple cider vinaigrette 18
Pairs well with Apple Pie Wheat
CHEESE CURDS (VG)
Breaded cheese curds fried golden brown with ranch dressing 16
Pairs well with 417 Lager
Mains
CHORIZO BURRITO
Chorizo, white beans, cilantro rice, banana peppers & pepper jack cheese, wrapped in a red roasted red pepper tortilla
cilantro lime sour cream and chips 22
Pairs well with Pilsner
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI (VG)
Pumpkin stuffed ravioli & Collar City Mushrooms in a sherry apple honey goat cheese sage cream sauce 23
Pairs well with Apple Pie Wheat
SHRIMP RISOTTO (VG)
Herbed marinated shrimp & arborio rice in a roasted red pepper gouda cheese cream sauce 25
Pairs well with 417 Light Lager
BRISKET BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Coffee rubbed brisket, fried egg, bacon, colby cheddar cheese and beer onions on a brioche bun.
Served with a side of hash browns 20
Pairs well Joann IPA
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
FALL COCKTAIL MENU
PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI 10
Tito’s Vodka, Fulton’s Pumpkin Pie Cream, Baileys Irish Cream
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA 11
made with local seasonal ingredients
FALL APEROL SPRITZ 11
Aperol, Benvolio Prosecco, local apple cider, club soda
PERFECT PEAR MARTINI 11
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, St. Germain, lemon, splash pear nectar
PUMPKIN ESPRESSO MARTINI 12
Belvedere Dirty Brew Coffee Organic Vodka, Fulton’s Pumpkin Pie Cream, Bailey’s Irish Cream
AUTUMN LEMON DROP TINI 11
Gray Whale Gin, triple sec, lemon juice, rosemary sage simple
FIG BEES KNEES 11
Gray Whale GIn, fig honey simple, fresh lemon, lemon twist
BROWN SUGAR PEACH MARGARITA 12
Volcan Blanco Tequila, peach nectar, triple sec, fresh lime, brown sugar simple
APPLE CIDER MARGARITA 13
Volcan Reposado Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, cinnamon simple, splash of apple cider
BANANA BREAD OLD FASHIONED 12
Woodinville Bourbon, banana liqueur, brown sugar simple, chocolate bitters, black walnut bitters, banana chip
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