BUFFALO, N.Y. — Saturday, April 11, marks the second annual New York State Craft Beer Day, a day designated by Gov. Kathy Hochul to celebrate New York’s more than 500 independent craft breweries, which support 22,000 jobs and generate a $4.8 billion economic impact.
While New York is ranked second in the country for the number of craft breweries, the industry has taken some hits in recent years, with a lot of established, crowd-favorite breweries and taprooms closing their doors.
“It’s the great communicator. Brings people together,” said Yvon Paul Pasquarella, director of sales and marketing for Chandler Street Breweries, the recently opened taproom that houses Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society…