Keegan Ales
Brewery · Kingston ·

Keegan Ales

Brewery · Kingston ·

Award-winning stouts, IPAs, live music, friendly staff, dog friendly

mother's milk stout
joe mama's milk
live music
dog friendly
friendly staff
great beer
pulled pork sandwich
cuban sandwich
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20 St James St, Kingston, NY 12401 Get directions

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20 St James St, Kingston, NY 12401 Get directions

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Taste Test: Dunkin’ and IHOP Breakfast Beers

"As the brewery behind the pumpkin-pancake stout, this brewer got the basics right in appearance—the beer was appropriately dark and not watery—but the final product lacked a proper foamy head and the full-bodied stout character expected of the style, resulting in a skinny, flavor-misaligned beer that missed the promised pancake notes." - Nikita Richardson

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IHOP Created Its Own Beer Line

"As the Hudson Valley brewer behind popular stouts Mother's Milk and Joe Mama's Milk, Keegan Ales collaborated with IHOP to produce the pumpkin pancake stout called IHOPS." - Nikita Richardson

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Walter B.

Google
Loved having this in walking distance from our stay. The brews were great. Big fan of the stouts. The food, burrito and pulled pork nachos, were incredible. We're not used to food in a brewery. Formerly of New Jersey. lol. Live music. Small town vibe. Staff were very friendly. And prices are very good, especially with the quality. Loved the ambiance. Oh, and that Barleywine Strong Ale is a winner.

Kenny S.

Google
Was only there for a couple draughts as we hit them just before closing time. This is a rustic place with live music, bar games, darts, etc. But you go here for the beer. Keegan ales makes some great beer and the Mothers Milk is a favorite for years. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Outdoor seating when weather permits

Mihir S.

Google
beer was on point. The MM stout is as good as described. The food was delicious too. We ordered the hot dogs and chili. Mmmm. We’re in heaven right now. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Jake G.

Google
Fantastic. Great atmosphere. Owner is very personable and specific about all his brews. Staff is great and most importantly their beer is fantastic. I tried a few but the Hazy IPA they had was incredible. I will definitely be coming here again. If you reading this just go already and enjoy some delicious beer on their patio

dan B.

Google
Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon while in the area and familiar with their quality award winning stout, mothers milk. Sampled two additional stouts and three IPAs. The stouts, Joe Mama's Milk and Prinz of darkness (a collaboration) were my favorite! The brewery had a great pub menu and family friendly room with tables. Great experience!

Melissa L.

Google
Loved this place! Stopped by for a bite and a beer before we drove back to PA. HIGHLY recommend. Beer is great (joe mamas milk is my favorite), people are super friendly, and food is delicious. We came on a Sunday and there was a crowd of people who do a 5K every Sunday for the founder of the bar! So great to see. Oh. And very dog friendly! The house pups are the most calm, well behaved ladies I’ve ever met!

James C.

Google
Pretty welcoming, diversionary, and amicable tavern. Has been especially renowned in my travels for its trivia nights with André and the music for the O+ Festival :)

Jon W.

Google
Eclectic place. A cross between an old Irish pub and kind of almost a modern day hip hop club. Good beers, Super Kitty was exceptional. Good service. Stop in
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Genoa D.

Yelp
Attempted to grab an IPA at the bar and was barely acknowledged by the bartender. After waiting for quite a while as she assisted a family who so rudely stepped right in front of me. The bartender again assisted another customer who I assume was a regular without ever acknowledging my presence. Very interesting. I decided to take my business elsewhere. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress
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Angela B.

Yelp
Food is ordered at the bar. My husband enjoyed his Reuben very much. The hot dogs were simply okay. The quesadilla was good but tasted like the beans were uncooked. The Joe Mama's Beer was very good, even though I usually do not like dark beers. We chose this bar because it was dog friendly. There were plenty of other dogs roaming around inside the brewery.
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Anders B.

Yelp
Hopped in here on a Friday afternoon to meet up with friends. We really enjoyed the burrito bowl, and of course, the beer. A little on the pricey side, but hey, free peanuts!
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Christina B.

Yelp
We went here to meet some friends who live in the area. We had our dogs with us so had to find a place in the area that's dog friendly. And this place is the epitome of that! The owner is soooo nice and took a liking and more so an understanding to our dogs. One of our dogs is a nervous girl and they accepted her for who she is! We love true dog people. The beer was also wonderful I loved the apple amber ale it was a delicious seasonal beer. The place was fun, friendly for dogs and kids and an overall great place.
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Brian B.

Yelp
Yes they do flights. But our 'tender had to check to see if she could. Not quite sure I understand how that works. The inside is rustic and warm, inviting even. The decoration and music didn't quite fit the mood. Food truck outside was keeping people fed, and the food smelled good. We didn't partake, though.
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Brianna D.

Yelp
Awesome indoor and outdoor spaces, variety of beers, and crowd. The bartenders were knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I love the decor and vibes. Good for weekend day drinking and I'll have to try an evening show some time.
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Dia D.

Yelp
We stumbled upon this place while we were driving and we were attracted by the large outdoor tent and lots of outdoor seating. You go inside and order at the bar and they bring the food to your table when it is ready. We had the pulled pork sandwich and the Cuban sandwich and they were both good for brewery food. They had live music the night that I was there and it was pretty loud inside.
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H W.

Yelp
Another good brewery with good faire and friendly service. A great pit stop in the Kingston area. Thirsty and Hungry? Keegan.
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Nicholas C.

Yelp
During a recent trip upstate my friends and I decided to stop into Keegan Ales to enjoy a few local brews. We were looking for beers that were local and highly rated (which is when Keegan came up). We arrived on a Saturday around 4:30 P.M. For the most part the space only had a few other customers within the brewery. We were a group of five so we snagged the long table in the middle of the general seating area. The cool thing about this brewery is that it seems to double as a bar and a concert venue! When you walk through the main entrance you can see the stage where bands perform on the right and to the left is the bar area itself. The staff here was also knowledgable and friendly. I'd recommend coming here with a group for chill vibes with the chance you might get to see some live music as well!
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Richard D.

Yelp
Keegan Ales has always been inviting and welcoming to me. The music, people, and staff make it a great experience every time.
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Brianne S.

Yelp
So when I realized the beer at Keegan was the same as the beer at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, I was a little disappointed but was still down to check this place out and see if anything was different. Well, this place FAR exceeded my expectations. First off, the tasting room is nice. It's big enough, a little rustic but with plenty of space. Knowing the beers they had on tap I went with something I've had before which tasted great, cold & fresh. They had a food menu with actual options instead of just picky bar food and it really hit the spot (I was starving). I ordered the Cuban and it was amazingggg! I didn't get to snap a picture because it was gone as soon as it got to the table. This place was great which leads me to question why the Brickhouse sucks so much...maybe it's the atmosphere. I really liked the vibe this place had going on. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town!

Laureen H.

Yelp
Always an enjoyable experience here-every season. Great staff, great venue and calm vibe. Happy they added wine & spirits. Bonus when Bear is there! Great seeing other dogs there, too.
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Ryan F.

Yelp
Made a quick stop at Keegan Ales on Friday evening. Rude patrons, insufficient staff, and weak beers at this dive bar that classifies itself as a brewery. Quality: Our visit to Keegan Ales had very few positives. The beer list is extremely small, with a set rotation of five beers and one or two seasonal beers. When I was told my first choice was kicked and the second wasn't actually ready yet, I moved from considering a Flight to just Drafts. I went with Joe Mama's Milk, an unimpressive coffee milk stout, and Hurricane Kitty, which is classified as an IPA, but lacked all the traditional elements and came out very stale. The Hot Pretzel and Cheese Sauce I ordered was fine, but it was the free Peanuts which was the only thing I truly enjoyed during my visit. Quantity: It was plastic cups, but the pours are fair. The Hot Pretzel and Cheese Sauce was small, but cheap. Value: $6 for a Draft. $4 for a Hot Pretzel and Cheese Sauce. Ambiance: Keegan Ales is located in Upstate New York, not far from Woodstock. It has a very off vibe, as if they could not decide whether they wanted to be a dive bar or a brewery. And even though they seem compatible, it just does not work. The outside patio with kid friendly beer tank and picnic tables feels like a brewery. Inside the dark and grimy bar covered in peanut shells is very much a dive bar. They were blasting metal music and it seemed like a live metal band would take the stage later that night. Crowd: I've never felt so unwelcome at a bar. I got the impression that each guest believed he had an assigned seat and had no obligation to allow space for others to order at the bar. One refused to share his menu, even though he had both food and beer in front of him. I blame the brewery for allowing this atmosphere to take hold. Service: No one cleaning glasses, so they had to switch to plastic cups. No cups by the water jug. No bartenders behind the bar for a good ten minutes as I waited to order. Clear staffing issues. Parking: A small parking lot along with ample street parking

Fabio G.

Yelp
Flights were awesome, 16$ for 5. They have plenty of choices to pick from, lagers, IPA, stouts, and ales. Super laid back, got an order of wings that were pretty good, the employees were friendly and the regulars (pups) are super friendly also.
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Christian L.

Yelp
As my readers know: I bleed beer and sweat whiskey. Keegan Ales in Kingston is a New Yorker's saloon. It sits right smack in the middle, on an intersection. A literal 'watering-hole' and a superb place for large groups: celebrations, season-winning get-togethers and bachelor parties. Sure there are some 'old' irish-pubs in Manhattan, run by - who knows. But Kingston was New York's first capital, not Manhattan - this is where the grit and the road meet; parties develop! This is upstate rowdy. This is where beer is drunk by the pint. Where conversations sink in.. At Keegan Ales the floors are sprinkled in saw dust and peanut shells, there are snacks galore. It is a giant room with plenty of tables and bar stools. Music is hopping. Lights are actually ON (nobody scrimping on power). There are awesome Americana graffiti outside to take selfies in front of. Beers will not run out. People come and go and come and go. You want Hudson Valley beer? You want a serisouly ill place on Saturday? You want lots of beer varieties and cool bartenders? Want to meet girls in dresses, gals in tie-dies, army soldiers, the down-and-out, college business students, film directors, artists, travelers, day-laborers? Come to Keegan. This is how we do - New York style!
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Mackenzie Q.

Yelp
I visited this brewery when visiting my friend on a Saturday night. Due to Covid the main bar area had been mostly cleared of tables so it was very open. Inside it has wood flooring, old wood tables and a small to medium sized bar. I can imagine pre-Covid it would have been a rather tight fit to try and order your drinks. Outside they had a tent set up with seating, a live band, and a food truck. We didn't try the food truck, instead we played some darts inside. My husband got a coffee milk stout which was very smooth and creamy. I don't really drink beer and even I liked it. I would recommend it as a place to check out if you like a smaller bar with good beer.
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Steve A.

Yelp
To sum it up, YUM. Yelpers: Uncork Malt beverages here. I've had a couple of their brews before, but nothing compares to drinking them fresh from the pipe (a literal pipe with taps in it, for show). I had a pair of Mother's Milks - one with coffee (Joe Mama's Milk), one without. Both are superb, and at least one was on nitro. That's a stout I could drink all day and get very drunk and fat on. As we were relaxing, bands started setting up. Three bands, in three separate rooms. One of the bands was in the distillery room. If I had the time to stay, that would have been a most optimal experience. This is one of my favorite brewery experiences and the beer is worth staying for. Plus they have light bites to keep you company, and all the peanuts you can stomp.

Robert H.

Yelp
We're here with a group for a wedding. Fun place, only had drinks. A couple of bands were playing, they were fun. Lots of outdoor space for bands and eating.
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George B.

Yelp
The beers at Keegan are very good! The brewery has a big open space with plenty of seating outside, perfect for a very chill Saturday afternoon. Drafts at the time were only $4. Growlers were also available. The session IPA was $13 and the summer hefeweizen was $18. You can order food here as well. I ate a $6 pretzel sandwich that paired well with some chips and pickle. I sampled a friend's $11 curried chicken sandwich that also tasted great. Plus you get free peanuts with your beer. There are two very friendly cats that prowl around the bar. Just adds to the relaxed vibe! I also noticed posters for various bands that were scheduled to play in the brewery. All in all it seems like a great place to hang out!
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Amanda N.

Yelp
A fairly no-frills brewery. The beer is great and speaks for itself! I always love checking them out at Tap NY where they come up with wildly delicious specialty flavors as well! Love to attend the occasional comedy show, musical performance or dog-friendly SPCA event there!
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Bobby W.

Yelp
Very chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and a good selection of beverages. I didn't eat but friends did and enjoyed their food.
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Tristan P.

Yelp
Keegan Ales is a wee bit out of the way for a Jersey girl like me, but drag your boyfriend to Hunter Mountain to go zip-lining and Keegan Ales is conveniently on your way home (well, kind of after a few miles off the NY Thruway). Pulling up, don't be scared. You'll find yourself going through an urban residential area before finding a nondescript brick building. Parking is across the street, and once inside you'll be transported to another world. The beer is good, and you'll find many regulars getting non beer cocktails. The food is OK (not great, but your standard bar food), and the environment is fun and lively. We opted for two flights (something that seemed to bewilder everyone else who were seeing it for the first time) and stayed long enough to enjoy the scene. Unfortunately we left just as the live band was starting, but found it fun to see the parties and the patrons who were young and old. Since it's out of my way, we won't be back often. However, I would stop by again when I'm in the area.
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Bill Z.

Yelp
My first visit to Keegan Ales was for one of their $3 Mason Jar Thursdays. That's an excellent deal, and I'm sorry the amount you get for $3 was too much for me to have a second beer and still drive home safely. Don't tell them, but I'll be just as much a fan paying full price. My Ale of choice was Joe Mama's Milk, with its coffee infusion, and that has instantly become one of my favorites in the Hudson Valley. Everything about Keegan is casual, from the seating to the setting to the food - order at the bar, get your buzzer, pick it up in the other room. I would not say that the food is fancy, but it's made really well. The herbed mayo on my grilled chicken sandwich was what made it special. Had I been hungrier, I would have tried the chili, or the bean and kale soup on their specials list. I understand they also do trivia on Tuesday nights. That's another plus for Keegan. It's a bit of a drive for me to get here, but I think it's very much worth it.

Allan S.

Yelp
A dive bar that hosts monthly drag shows and a rude staff. The beer/brewery aspect seems to be an afterthought at best. There are plenty of places to enjoy a good beer but this place isn't pne of them.
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Roger K.

Yelp
It's more than a brewery! It's also a great meeting place. Talk about minimalist places, this meets that definition in the best possible way. Located in what at night time looks like an industrial/commercial area of the city, our GPS successfully delivered us to their parking lot. Upon entering through the doorway on the lit up wall with an Indian head painted mural, we heard someone in the open room with an old piano and a small platform stage say "hello!" We returned the greeting and turned to our left to enter another room where we spied some people sitting at a bar. The lighting was dim but we could see the approximately 12 bar stools were all occupied while a few high-tops and some picnic tables around the walls were mostly empty. Upon asking at the bar if food was available, the bartender asked if this was our first time here. She then explained to us newbies, as she handed me menus, that there was no table service and we could sit wherever we liked. We settled in on a high-top, noting that a couple at a table in front of us were playing backgammon. There was also a backgammon game and a maze game with little ball bearings on a window shelf next to our table. We decided to order a beer sampler, a Reuben ($9), and a Pulled Pork ($10) sandwich. As I went to the bar to place our order, a woman who was next to me asked where we were from and how we came upon this place. She seemed friendly enough and was looking to make us feel welcomed. When the beer sampler was put in front of me at the bar, both this woman and a woman on my other side offered to assist me in carrying to our table the sampler board with the six filled glasses, the card with the beer descriptions, and one of those vibrating buzzers to let you know when your food is ready for pickup. Very nice people. The beer sampler apparently is not a single fixed price. Three of the tastes were $1.85 each and the other three were $2.78 each ($13.89 for the math challenged). Glasses were maybe 5 ounces each. Responding to the buzzer thing, our sandwiches were retrieved from the voice in the other room that said "hello" when we first entered. The Reuben was served on marble bread with our side choice of potato salad. My wife said it was really good. My Pulled Pork was messy with lots of meat served on a fresh Kaiser roll. I chose coleslaw as my side so I could put some of it on the sandwich, but the sandwich was so large I had to alternate tastes of each. The beers at Keegan Ale are all very good. Even their lightest beer, Old Capital (4% abv), had a good amount of flavor. Our favorite was Mother's Milk (5% abv) followed by Joe Mama's Milk (8% abv). Judging from the many posters on the walls, it looks like there are lots of events that they promote. This is a pretty cool place to stop if you are in the area.
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Josh G.

Yelp
Drive up to Keegan Ales from the wrong direction and you might not even realize you're in the midst of a brewery. The facade facing Prospect St is nothing out of the ordinary. Come from a different direction and you'll be greeted with a huge Native American mural which might have you wondering what's in this spot. So what is here? A brewery worthy of 4.5 stars (with that last half needing to be earned on a return trip). This past Sunday, traveling back home from a weekend of baseball and beer, my amigos and I were driving near Kingston and decided to make one final beery stop. It was on the later side so Keegan's was barely inhabited, which some might find a good point as not to be too crowded. The thing is, Keegan's set up feels like it thrives best with an exuberant amount of bodies in the building. The layout is basically split into two sections. When you first enter, there's a platform, a window into the brewery, and a counter where you can pick up your ordered food (because Keegan's does do grub, which we'll get to in due time). The rest of the place is a typical dive bar set up. A few tables, some seats around the bar, and another mini platform in the rear. You might notice that the place is void of televisions. This is Keegan's intention as they want that genuine human interaction taking place. Oh and those platforms help with that as they aren't there for you to stand on and belt out a few tunes when you've had one too many too drink. No, they're meant for bands and performers to breathe life into this grungy spot. Unfortunately, those stages stayed empty during our visit, and the lack of bar goers left us with a "you're on your own" feeling. Beyond that, we had beer (and food). In the mindset of giving our livers a little break, we split one large flight (nine tastes) between the three of us. There was still plenty to go around. Highlights start with the milky based brews in Mother's and Joe Mama's Milk. Both are creamy stouts with a little sweet flavor and arguably some of the best milk stouts you'll try anywhere. Old Capital and Hurricane Kitty bring in the next line of lovely tastes with a crisp golden ale and a flavorful IPA, respectively. Bine Climber and a few of the other seasonal selections bring up the rear. Though, there's a couple of wild cards mixed in there: Super Kitty, with its 12% ABV, is a ferocious choice, and the White Birthday Stout is a unique brew just based on color (flavor holds it down as well). All that beer made us hungry, so we ordered up a couple of dinners. No waiter service so the bartender will take your order and in exchange you'll get a beeper that'll buzz when you can head to that aforementioned food counter. Choices, though somewhat limited, are what might be expected at a pub. I kept it simple with a grilled chicken breast sandwich (marinated in Old Capital) and a side of chili. The poultry had a nice taste, but a slightly odd consistently in that it was a little too chewy in bites. The herb mayo saved the day with a creamy addition to flavor. Chili was hearty and meaty and worthy of a repeat order. Nice touch with the pickle spear on the side. Between the meal and the beer, we created the best of the quiet night at Keegan's. Before departing, I also grabbed a $5 pint glass for my collection. Overall, Keegan Ales rocks...well, not entirely on a Sunday night. But the brews that are concocted here are worthy of consumption any day of the week. Food basically hit the spot and ambiance is what will hopefully bring me back again as I want to see this place in full swing. Until then, I'll stock up on some bottles of those milky beers (maybe something that purrs too?) and call it a night.
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Michael F.

Yelp
Exceptional beers and just the right vibe and ambiance of welcoming and rough and tumble comfort + they have live music and outdoors seating with plenty of parking.
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Cha I.

Yelp
Keegan Ales is by far the best brewery in the Hudson Valley. Super low key atmosphere, this community oriented business is what it is all about. Their beer is delicious... My favorite beer is "Fun". It is a great IPA... and besides... who doesn't want to walk up to a bar and say "I'll have some fun please". Also, their kitchen rocks!! It is bar food... but I have never been disappointed by anything I have ordered from their kitchen. Keegans is dog and kid friendly, there is often live music... and plenty of outdoor space if you don't want to sit inside.
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Allison A.

Yelp
Love the home like atmosphere of the bar! Free peanuts, dogs are usual there & live music is an often occurrence. Fun games are there for your use and great beers (speaking as someone who does not usual drink beer). Easy to be nervous because it feels like a hometown bar when walking in but once you get adjusted it is a great experience.
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Patrick D.

Yelp
Wonderful brewery! Really enjoyed our visit here. My wife and I each ordered sandwiches (I had a Reuben; she had a chicken) and they were really good. The beers are very good as well making for a delightful brewery visit. They have a nice selection and variety of beers. We shared a flight and since we were here in $3 pint night - I also had a pint of their Joe Mama's Milk, which my favorite beer of theirs. Great place for dinner and a beer. Highly recommend.
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Valerie P.

Yelp
Great beer and nice outdoor space. They are dog-friendly and have a resident brewery dog on premises. We were lucky to try their house smoked wings served on Wednesdays. Really really fabulous wings! The smoky flavor makes these perfect. They also have beer to go.
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Nicole A.

Yelp
This place was awesome. Great owners and workers. Good food. Adorable brewery dog so sweet. Beautiful artwork. Awesome beer. Love that the parking lot was right there with the outside area. Great set up. Cozy indoor area. Highly recommend. Loved this place!!!! Outdoor heaters were available upon request, as well.

Joey J.

Yelp
Love ,lLOVE Keegan Ale..awesome bartenders, barbacks , support staff, entertainment !.. I've just moved to Kingston, and one of my favorite places! One thing? .(suggestion, not a beef) It says on the website " leashed dogs" , but often there' s a few dogs just wandering about.I know that s the cool Vibe...( and prob the owners dogs)... but not everyone is comfortable with that. ...allergies , Childhood fears..It s just not cool!..In europe everyplace i went was " dog friendly..." but the dogs sit under the owners table , don t beg food .. follow you to the Can.! there has to be a middle ground ... to be " Dog friendly'... and just a basic consideration of everyone's health and comfort level..Thanks for your time..if you could take this into consideration... thanks.
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Willis W.

Yelp
Yesterday was my first visit here. I've heard many stories of how awesome this place is. Luckily for me, this was a great experience all around. The Hudson Valley Film Commission held their annual holiday mixer at Keegan Ales. I had two of their beers: Old Capital (described as an easy-drinking, crisp, golden ale) and Joe Mama's Milk (a coffee milk stout). I liked both but the Joe Mama's Milk was my favorite of the two. I enjoyed the atmosphere and despite the fact i don't hang out in Kingston, I will come back soon.
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Jonathan M.

Yelp
While in the area, we stopped to visit Keegan Ales. We've had their beer before but finally made it to the brewery. They do provide tours and we had Tommy Keegan, the owner, do ours which was really neat. It was about 15 minutes but fun to see the process and how they brew. The atmosphere is very chill, with a bar area on one side of the building and an open area on the other which seems to be for live music and events. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Make sure to sample a beer before getting a full glass. We tried a flight of the 5 on tap beers and one of the seasonal. All were delicious in their own way (I prefer stouts and porters over IPAs and Ales). I definitely recommend getting a flight. Their food was really tasty. Usually you expect the food to be so so at a brewery but We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the corn beef on a pretzel roll (a special) and their Cuban with mac & cheese. Both sandwiches were delicious, the pretzel more so than the Cuban. The mac & cheese was good but nothing special. We also got a pretzel with both mustard and cheese. Unless you love pretzels with cheese, just get the mustard. Overall, we loved our time here at Keegan. Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

Chris C.

Yelp
The beer is always fresh and tasty! The staff is great about knowing their regulars as well as making newcomers feel at home.
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Valentine B.

Yelp
Local bar with a chill atmosphere. It's a place where you come to enjoy a good conversation with a beer. They only have their beers on tap and they have one cider (rare find lately). I went there on a Saturday and there was a live band playing. It was cool, I hope it's something that happens regularly. Since I was hungry we order food, I wish I didn't. There are picnic tables outside. The bartender was cool and didn't pushed for payments as soon we ordered. Dogs are allowed inside as well as outside. Overall, it's a no frill, no extra zone with good beers and so-so food.
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Jessica K.

Yelp
Stopped by for a pint of the local beer and really enjoyed Joe's Mama's Milk - a great coffee milk stout. The staff were friendly and offered tastes before we made our decision - though we tasted Joe's Mama's Milk first and ordered that without tasting anything else! There were a few cans for sale so we bought some other beers to try later.
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Christina C.

Yelp
This place is the definition of a dive bar, but with it's own quirks. Upon entering we were greeted by 2 of the cutest pups which ultimately made the visit 10x better already. We came for some drinks and a bite to eat and everything is prettgmuch DIY. Grabbed some pints from the bar and sat at the awesome high top tables made from barrels. Ordered some food shortly after and werr handed a little buzzer for when it was ready. No one really told us where to go once the buzzer starts wildly vibrating, but we figured it out after roaming around a bit. We got the pretzel with cheese sauce, a cuban sandwich and the steak sandwich. The pretzel was definitely overcooked, but the cheese sauce and mustard that came with were pretty tasty. The cuban sandwich - if you EVER eat here, you must get the Cuban. It is absolutely delicious and so amazingly gooey and perfect. I did not try the steak sandwih, but it was gone before i could even ask so i assume it was also good. Wish there were a larger selection of beers, but decent nonetheless. They had live music which was waaay too loud and kind of ruined any chance of talking to whoever you were there with. Would return again on a night without live music
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Liz L.

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Solid brewery with pretty good food to boot. Keegan Ales has a large bar and seating area, and is very dog friendly. I tried a flight and Mother's Milk and Joe Mama's Milk were by far their best brews - stouts are the way to go here. The IPAs were pretty standard and nothing extraordinary, but still good. As far as breweries go, they have a big food menu. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw - pork was a little on the dry side, but overall it was tasty and tender. I was with a few others, and the nachos were great. Everything is made on site, including the tortilla chips and pickled jalapenos, so I definitely recommend. Super attentive and friendly service.
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Ian J.

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If you're in Kingston, or the nearby hudson river valley area, stop by Keegan Ales. Good beer, free peanuts, and the building was an old foundry that used to build the manhole covers for the city of Kingston. If you do stop by, I recommend trying the Joe Mama's Milk, which is the Mothers Milk with cold-brewed coffee added. If you're a stout drinker, It's one of the best coffee stouts I've ever tasted. The Thursday night concerts bring quite the crowd, so get there a bit early if you want a seat. Check out breweryshow.com, there's a video about Keegan Ales.
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Nikki D.

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Excellent Cuban sandwich with mac salad and a Joe Mama's Milk stout. Coffee infused milk stout. Delish!! The entertainment was great. Great place to chill and hang out with friends and enjoy some music on a weekend night.
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Jake Q.

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Great beer, great atmosphere! I love the craft beer industry and the crowd and environment that it encompasses! Anyone looking for a local craft beer for a fair and decent price come to Keegan's! The milk stout (mothers milk) and the stronger coffee milk stout (joe mammas) are two of my favorites and a must have for a first timer coming to Keegan's !
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Kevin B.

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It's always good to spend a weekend at a brewery and we really enjoyed our afternoon here. We came here back in Oct 2015 with a Groupon deal and the beer is really quite good; the Mother's Milk and Joe Mamma's Milk are the standouts here and are two brews I would definitely buy again. The food is simple bar food (sandwiches and sides like mac and cheese), but it's delicious and pairs great with the beer. It's easy to get to from interstate 87 and definitely a place to visit if you're around the Hudson Valley!
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Stephanie A.

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We stopped in last night to grab dinner and a few beers before heading on to the Headless Horseman. This place has a unique set up for food where you order your food through the bartender and then pick up at the counter when your pager goes off. I enjoyed the fact that it was relaxed and the food was excellent. My boyfriend and I shared chicken nachos and a steak quesadilla. My boyfriend said the guacamole was some of the best he's ever had. Beers were great, my boyfriend had mothers milk and I had the capital. Both were very good. There was live music going by the time we left and a good crowd had started coming in. The artwork is unique, the food is tasty and the beers are cold. I definitely recommend.
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Rich R.

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A bit starstruck, I met Tommy Keegan. The fellow is total coolness. Down to earth, all the way. This place is totally legit, the proof is in the brew. Keegan = Good times.
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Rob M.

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Keegan's location is easy to get to and is just off the highway. Though they don't have accommodations as lavish as other NY Breweries, they make it up for it by engineering some of the finest beer in the world. The food options are limited, so I don't go to fill up on food. Instead, I bring my Keegan's growler to fill up on Joe Mama's Milk and Hurrican Kitty. If you like beer, then you should visit Keegan's for a pint.
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Rik M.

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Another band trip, this time through Kingston, NY, I was finally able to get to this place. My Wife & I come up to the Catskills whenever we can, and I've been a fan of Keegan Ales for quite some time. I've been to a lot of brewery/pubs and in that particular classification, this is about as good as it gets. Very tasty bar type food with a bit of a twist, and great beers on tap, served in mason jars. We even got a little live music from an acoustic duo doing some classic rock that added to the enjoyment. The place was pretty packed, people were friendly and really seemed to be enjoying themselves so I'm guessing it's a pretty popular place with the locals. Didn't really want to leave, but I had my own gig to go to... Can't wait to get up there again!!
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Jacquelyn B.

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Keegan's has a very lively and welcoming atmosphere. The food, beer, and cocktails are all wonderful here. They host a trivia night which is so much fun and has a lot of enthusiastic players.