"The day has finally come!", came the announcement from the two friends (and Columbia County locals) behind the brewery the Hudson Valley has been waiting on for months. Luckily, that wait is over.

Upper Depot Brewing has finally opened their doors (Upper Depot via Facebook)
Upper Depot Brewing has finally opened their doors (Upper Depot via Facebook)
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"After years of construction and setbacks, Upper Depot is proud to finally announce our Grand Opening!", the owners continued. Upper Depot, located in a newly-renovated former train station in Hudson, NY opened its doors at the end of December and just celebrated its first full week as an official business.

The reviews are already in.

Construction at Upper Brewing before the grand opening (Upper Depot via Facebook)
Construction at Upper Brewing before the grand opening (Upper Depot via Facebook)
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"They did a great job renovating this old train station and turning it into a comfortable hangout... A fabulous addition to the area!", said a five-star Google review. "Lots of people there tonight. Very nice place… nice vibe" said an attendee of the December grand opening. But what about the beer?

Brewing equipment is unloaded at Upper Depot Brewing (Upper Depot via Facebook)
Brewing equipment is unloaded at Upper Depot Brewing (Upper Depot via Facebook)
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Upper Depot opened with impressive tap diversity. Their grand opening included a Kolsch Ale, IPA, Stout, and a Steam Ale. They also recently introduced their own Hefeweizen. While there's no food menu currently available, those in attendance of the grand opening reported that food trucks will be on-site starting in February and that patrons are currently able to bring in their own food.

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