About Wayward Lane Brewing
Wayward Lane Brewing is a working farm brewery and taproom on Ward Lane in Schoharie. The taproom is a restored 1800s hop house on 65 acres of farmland in the Schoharie Valley. The brewery says it was named New York State Brewery of the Year in 2023 and 2025.
The beer ranges from aromatic IPAs to crisp lagers, coolship rested wild ales and oak aged strong ales. Many ingredients come from the farm itself, which also keeps bees and grows fruit. Four-packs of new releases are sold to go.
The setting is easy and open. There is a large outdoor space, and chickens and farm pets roam among the tables. Kids and dogs are welcome, and live music, food trucks and a monthly summer farmers market fill the calendar. Wayward Lane is the most reviewed beer spot in Schoharie.
From Wayward Lane Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Is there food at Wayward Lane Brewing?
Yes. The Dumpling Wagon is a permanent food truck on the farm, serving pan fried dumplings, salads and scallion pancakes Thursday to Sunday. Other food trucks visit too.
Can I bring my kids or my dog?
Yes. The taproom is family-friendly and dog-friendly, and all ages are welcome.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. Wayward Lane sells its beer to go in 4-packs.
Is Wayward Lane wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Serious Brewing Company in Howes Cave is 5 miles away. Head and Heart Brewing in Cobleskill is 9.3 miles away, and Back Barn Brewing Company in Delanson is 10.4 miles away.
Answers come from Wayward Lane Brewing's website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
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Before you visit Wayward Lane
Expect a working farm with a relaxed taproom, a big outdoor space and animals wandering nearby. Dogs and kids are welcome, so the whole group can come along.
Check waywardlanebrewing.com before you go. The On Tap Now page shows the current beers, and the calendar lists live music, food trucks and events. The taproom is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Serious Brewing Company in Howes Cave is 5 miles away. Head and Heart Brewing in Cobleskill is 9.3 miles away, so a second stop is an easy add.