10/15/2026
What makes a fall day in the Finger Lakes even better? A countryside drive with a hard c***r stop along the way. π
In Yates County, orchards and c***ries offer a different way to experience the flavors of the season. Start at Apple Barrel Orchards & C***ry in Penn Yan, where a family-owned orchard and c***ry pair locally grown fruit with handcrafted hard c***r and orchard views. π
Then take in the scenery at Treetops C***ry, a farmhouse c***ry on the east bluff of Keuka Lake. Their small-batch, dry c***rs are made with locally sourced apples, with a setting that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the view.
Add Wagers C***r Mill's Hard C***r to your list, too! This third-generation, family-owned Penn Yan business offers Wagerβs Smashed Hard C***r alongside sweet c***r, apples, and c***r donuts; plenty of reasons to make another fall stop.
You can also find Red Hammer Orchard & C***r Co., a Penn Yan producer making dry c***r from heritage-apple blends, at select regional craft-beverage venues. Availability can change, so check with their page before you go.
Whether you prefer crisp and dry, bright and fruit-forward, or simply want to discover a new stop along your Finger Lakes route, these c***ries are ready to pour a taste of the season!