Brown’s Troy Taproom & Brewery
417 River Street, Troy, NY
518.273.BEER (2337)
open hours
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
HOPPY
PALE ALE
5.25% ABV, Brown's flagship
notes of citrus, grapefruit, and pine
$6
JOANN
5.25% ABV, Hazy IPA
juicy, easy drinking, smooth, Mosaic and Amarillo hops
$7 *to-go cans are available
SATURDAY SAVIOR
6.5% ABV. NEIPA
Tropical flavors of peach, melon, & grapefruit from using only Citra Hops
$7 *to-go cans available
FRUIT FORWARD
ME & YOU RASPBERRY SOUR
(2023 Gold Medal winner TapNY)
4.75% ABV, Tart Wheat Ale
conditioned on whole raspberries
$7 *to-go cans are available
CHERRY RAZZ
6.5% ABV, Amber Ale
brewed with cherries and raspberries
$7 *to-go cans are available
DARK & ROASTY
OATMEAL STOUT
5.5% ABV, Oatmeal Stout
dark, silky, and rich
$6 *to-go cans are available
WHISKEY PORTER
7.25% ABV
porter aged in Whiskey barrels for 2 months
GAUNTLET IMPERIAL STOUT
12% ABV, Imperial Stout
Aged for years (4+) in bourbon port wine barrels
13oz pour $10 *to-go cans are available
SEASONAL
Maple Brown Ale
5.25% ABV, Classic Brown Ale
A seasonal play on our year round offering with locally-sourced maple syrup (Maple Hill Maple - Shaftsbury, VT) and a touch of vanilla.
$6
CRISP & CLEAN
417 LIGHT LAGER
4.25% ABV, American Light Lager
99 calorie full flavored refreshing lager
$5 *to-go cans are available
CHARLIE LIMA
5% ABV, Dry Hopped Pilsner
Cashmere & Mandarina Bavaria hops
*to-go cans
$6
SPECIALS
SOUPS & SHAREABLES
POTATO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP (VG,GF)
broccoli, potatoes, cheddar and vegetables, & spices in a cream broth w/tortilla strips
7cup/9 bowl
LOADED POTATO SKINS
potato wedges smothered with roasted broccoli, w/pepper-jack cheese,
Yushak’s Market bacon & served with a cilantro lime sour cream topped and scallions
$16
PEACH & BURRATA SALAD (VG,GF)
peaches, spinach, radishes, endives, English cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes,
burrata cheese, and candied walnuts tossed in a apple cider, mint vinaigrette
$18
MAINS
PENNE PESTO (VG)
zucchini, roasted red peppers, Collar City mushrooms w/linguine in a basil,
and sunflower seed pesto cream sauce with shredded parmesan cheese
$20
CAJUN CHICKEN BURRITO
cajun chicken, bell peppers, cajun rice & beans, and pepper-jack cheese all wrapped up in a spinach tortilla,
served w/a cajun vodka remoulade, bread & butter pickles, and tortilla chips
$20
SALMON RISOTTO
lemon pepper spiced salmon, peas and leeks
w/arborio rice in an roasted tomato gouda cheese cream sauce
$22
CARIBBEAN SPICED CATFISH PO’BOY
caribbean spiced catfish, fried golden brown topped with coleslaw & a cajun vodka remoulade
on a hoagie roll with bread & butter pickles and saratoga chips
$20
NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY - FRIDAY 4.26.2024
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
PRETZEL NACHOS
house made pretzel, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole,
black olives, pepper-jack cheese, cilantro sour cream
$16
DESSERT PRETZEL
cinnamon Sugar, House-Made pretzel
$6
**TAKE HOME & BAKE **
OATMEAL STOUT PRETZELS KIT
Six hand-rolled Oatmeal Stout pretzels, house-made Pale Ale honey mustard sauce,
sea salt, and baking instructions boxed up and ready to go
$18
MENU
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
WINTER COCKTAIL MENU
SCROOGED
Elijah Craig Bourbon, apple liqueur, orange bitters, sweet vermouth, lemon juice garnished with an orange
$12
JACK FROST
Trader Vicss White Chocolate Liqueur, Smirnoff Peppermint Vodka, splash of cream, peppermint sugar rim
$10
THE POLAR EXPRESS
Volcan Reposado Tequila, espresso, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, and agave
$12
WINTER BLUES MULE
Woodinville Bourbon, Nolet's Silver Gin or Village Garage Vodka with spiced simple, lime, ginger beer, cranberry
$11
POMEGRANATE MARGARITA
Casamigos Mezcal, Pama Liqueur, triple sec, lime
$10
GINGERBREAD MARTINI
Village Garage Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup served chilled
$10
PERFECT PEAR MARTINI
Absolut Pears Vodka, St. Germain, lemon, splash pear nectar
$11
POMEGRANATE APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, prosecco, pomegranate juice, club soda
$11
MOCKTAILS
PEAR MULE
Pear Nectar, mint, lime, simple, ginger beer, club
$8
ORANGE SPICE
muddled oranges, honey, cinnamon simple sugar, ginger beer, club soda
$8
ESPRESSO-YOURSELF
Owen’s Espresso, cinnamon vanilla simple, cream
$9
THE NOT SO TIPSY BOOCH
featuring seasonal YesFolk Kombucha & bartender chosen ingredients
$10
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)
Smooth and very soft with delicate fruit flavors and notes of vanilla.
$11 glass / $36 bottle
TERRAZAS ALTOS DEL PLATA MALBEC (Argentina)
Fresh on the start; juicy and round in the mid-palate. Balanced and silky with a finish of dried plums and bitter chocolate.
$9 glass /$30 bottle
CAMBRIA SYRAH (California)
Dark berry flavors and aromas of smoked meat, spice and mocha. Balanced tannins and acidity lead to a smooth texture and long finish.
$11 glass / $36 bottle
JOSH CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON (California)
Dominated by flavors of black cherries and blackberries, accented by delicate vanilla flavors and toasty oak and finishing long with round, soft tannins.
$9 glass / $30 bottle
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
RUFFINO PROSECCO (Italy/California)
Crisp and clean with aromas of apple, pear and citrus.
$8 glass / $28 bottle
CROSSINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC (New Zealand)
An elegant and fresh style wine, with tropical fruit flavors and hints of citrus.
$8 glass / $28 bottle
JOSH CELLARS CHARDONNAY (California)
Balance of bright citrus and honey flavors with a touch of oak character and notes of juicy pear.
$9 glass / $30 bottle
TERRA D’ORO MOSCATO (California)
Sweet peach blossom, honeysuckle, and peach flavors with a crisp finish.
$9 glass / $30 bottle
SALMON RUN RIESLING (Finger Lakes, NY)
Fresh apricot nectar flavors with a pretty and plentiful finish.
$9 glass / $30 bottle
THE BEACH BY WHISPERING ANGEL ROSE (Provence)
Great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate.
$10 glass / $30 bottle