The Drowned Lands is a highly-acclaimed farm brewery located in Warwick, New York famous for its terroir-driven philosophy (the character and flavor imparted by the environment in which the beer is produced). The brewery crafts exceptional farmhouse ales, IPAs, and lagers that showcase the mineral-rich soils and micro-flora of the Hudson Valley’s Black Dirt region.
Key Highlights
- The Drowned Lands Philosophy: Founded as an homage to the land, the brewery gets its name from fertile local grounds left by an ancient glacial lake. They utilize old-world techniques, including mixed-culture fermentation in wooden foeders that impart unique regional flavors.
- The Venue: Housed in a historic, 100-year-old building on a 700-acre park, the destination features views of Wawayanda Creek and the Appalachian Mountains. It boasts a spacious taproom, a 3,000-square-foot patio, and plenty of room in the beer garden.
- Visiting: The taproom is open Wednesday through Sunday (operating on a first-come, first-served basis). Dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.
- Location: 69 miles north of New York City in Warwick, NY.
Awards
- 10 Best Breweries in the Country – USA Today
- Best Brewery in New York State – Tap NY
- 25 of the Best Breweries in the County Right Now – Vinepair
- Winner of One of The 8 Most Scenic Breweries in the U.S.
- Gather House Wit Beer – Silver Medal 2024 NYS Brewers Competition, Gold Medal 2023 Tap NY Competition, Gold Medal 2022 Tap NY Competition, Gold Medal 2021 Tap NY Competition, Gold Medal 2020 NYS Brewers Competition.
- Deep Terra DIPA – Bronze Medal 2022 NYS Brewers Competition, Gold Medal 2022 Tap NY Competition, Silver Medal 2023 NYS Brewers Competition.
- Click on this link for the rundown on all of their beer awards.
Core Beer & Seasonal Lineup
- Terra Series (IPAs/DIPAs): Unfiltered, heavily hopped New England/Hazy IPAs (e.g., Soft Terra, Fresh Terra) known for lush, tropical, and juicy profiles.
- Gather House (4.8% ABV): A light, crisp golden ale or witbier brewed with honey malt, offering notes of honey graham crackers.
- Ten Acres Series (Stouts): Rich, high-ABV pastry and imperial stouts (e.g., Coffee, Coconut, Macaroon) perfect for slow sipping.
- Lagers: Highly refined, slow-poured lagers like Leys (5.2% ABV Helles Lager) and Eastern Gold (5.1% ABV Vienna Lager).
- Sours: Tart, fruited sours and Sour IPAs (e.g., Harvest Kill, Hibernal Kill) featuring ingredients like blackberry, plum, and spices.
Dark & Spiced Ales: Seasonal offerings such as Scythe (a local pumpkin yam ale) and Kinsfolk (an 8% ABV Porter with Madagascar vanilla).
About The Drowned Lands Sand & Clay Double IPA
- Style: Double IPA – Once an IPA reaches the 7% plus ABV range, it’s entered Double IPA territory. This edition is unfiltered.
- ABV: 8%
- IBU: 20 Range
- Appearance: Pours a milky, cloudy orange.
- Flavor Profile: Tropical fruit, light citrus, and white wine grapes.
- Aroma: Tropical fruits, slightly earthy, with a hint of dank.
- Hops: Citra and a specialized New Zealand hop blend.
- Mouthfeel: Soft, pillowy, fruit forward flavor.
- Food Paring: Fried foods, bacon cheeseburger, Thai curry, and tacos.
Overall Impression: This Double IPA packs a subtle citrus punch but is very smooth both on the front and back-end. Sand & Clay is representative of an NEIPA which is lower in carbonation, doesn’t upset your palate on the way down, with very little, if any, bitterness. The grain bill results in a full-bodied beer that is thick and with a creamy finish. You should exercise some caution with this 8% ABV brew because they go down easy, and often, for a Double IPA.
Hopinionated Rating 4.0/5.0
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Community Reviews & Comments
- Untapped
- Beer Tasting Review
- Parmesan: Some strong wheat and tropical fruit including orange, pineapple, a bit of creamsicle and lemon. Sweet but not overly sweet, light bitterness. Smooth creamy carbonation. An enjoyable hazy IPA.
- gatornation: Taste has tropical notes and dank garden notes , of citrus papaya and grapes. A soft light mouthfeel full flavored with no bitterness and ABV well hidden.
- VABA: Pours a nice hazy golden color with a nice head and lacing. Aroma has pleasant tropical and citrus hints. Taste has a well balanced tropical and citrus flavor. A medium bodied decently carbonated beer. A good NEIPA
- John Holl: A juicy IPA for the days when the sun hangs for longer in the sky and there’s no desire for the good times to end.
- Sand & Clay YouTube review
Explore Similar Beers To The Drowned Lands Sand & Clay Double IPA
- District 96 Beer Factory: Located close to The Drowned Lands in New York, they specialize in highly rated New England style IPAs. Look for their heavily dry-hopped double IPAs like Father of all Bombs or Very Stable Genius.
- Other Half Brewing: A legendary East Coast brewery that consistently produces some of the most highly rated hazy Double IPAs in the country. Try their Double Mosaic Daydream or DDH All Citra Everything.
- Equilibrium Brewery: Located in NY, their beers share a similar pillowy, hazy profile with massive hop character. Their collaboration with Other Half, Dream Wave Fluctuation, is a prime example.
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