Two Goats Brewing

This was the highlight of a day at winery’s doing wine tastings, and it was because of a darn good iPa and a storm we watched roll down the lake while we sipped.
If you are over 30, like good beer, can remain politically neutral, and like clean … I mean cleaner than your mommas kitchen, clean bathrooms, this is your destination.
Cheers

If you are going around Seneca Lake or staying in Watkins Glen, Two Goats is a must. These folks produce mighty fine brews, the staff and crowds are friendly and the views spectacular. The only regret? It is not located near me — else this would be my regular spot.

Small venue. Def a local hang out. lived all the kitchy décor fun and eclectic. good view of vines and the lake… now on to the beer. had the brown shepard it was very good. Moved on to a pale ale like it even more… prices are very good 4 to 6 dollars… great music and very friendly staff

This story about beer starts with a few good hearted jabs about wine. My wife, dog and myself took a trip to Ithica for a camping trip. To start off I was stoked not only for camping, but for some really good beer. We camped on Cayuga Lake. We got there pretty early in the day, set up camp and my wife wanted to hit some wineries close by. Me not a huge fan of wine, I drank more or less unenthused. We hit the third winery and the gentleman serving us some sweet alcoholic beverages, noticed my less than enthused reactions to the drinks he so excitedly told us about Two Goats. I believe his exact words were «That’s where the locals go when they want good beer.»
So we carried on with our camping, hiking, swimming and cooking out for another day or so. Then it was time to move on. We set our sights on Seneca Lake with a few wineries and Two Goats in mind. Down side… we arrived pretty early in the morning and Watkins Glen was not happy we pulled in with our dog. So we said… OK and mulled around bit, it was blazing on anyway.
Then we set out for food, wine and for me. BEER! This took us on a nice drive around the lake. A few stops later, we arrived. The place was small an unassuming down a steep driveway, and we thought we were driving into a winery. NOPE! Just the parking lot.
So now we have arrived, but a dilemma was posed to us. Could we in fact bring out travel companion inside. I mean he did offer to put on pants and a hat, but we figured we would send in my wife to do some recon first. As it turns out, they are dog friendly! So do not worry being your best four legged friend with you, no disguise needed.
So now we are inside. The beer selection was great, though as I type this I cannot remember the beer that was recommended to me, only that they did not have it at that time. I did have the Hefeweizen, the Hector Logger and the Ultra Pale Ale. All great beers! We took to the deck to start off and have some roast beef sandwiches. Which I might add were also very good.
Now this place is pretty small and if I remember correctly, they only had roast beef and a popcorn machine. But this is not a food destination, this is a tasty beer destination.
After we ate and the dog said, enough with this heat, we retreated indoors for some much needed AC and a few more cold brews. The décor was great. All great wood and good beer signs. There is a loft, but it appeared to be for storage. The bartender was a very nice man who gave me his recommendations, and managed to serve all the patrons both with a smile and very efficiently.
I defiantly recommend if you are on Seneca lake and want a nice, delicious, cold beer. You should stop in Two Goats. You will not be disappointed.
On a final note, there is not someone shooting at you with a shotgun. We were told that is a propane cannon used to scare the birds away form the grape vines in the vineyard that surrounds the brewery. So no need to duck and cover. Instead get another pint and enjoy yourself.

I had a lot of fun here. My friends band was playing and all around was good vibes. It was too dark to see, but I heard that the view of the lake is amazing. They had several specialty brews particular to that brewery, and they had different beer recipes that were mixtures of their beers. Atmosphere was interesting, with lots of dollar bills tacked to the ceiling. The only thing I was disappointed by, was their lack of soda on tap, as I was the DD and had to keep buying soda in glass bottles. I was super happy that they had green tea in bottles… keep that stocked it was delicious!

Awesome beer, awesome atmosphere and amazing view of the lake! If you’re in the Lake Seneca area and need a break from the wineries, definitely stop in Two Goats Brewing. It has a very cool, laid back vibe and the beer is wonderful. We stopped in on a Friday evening in November and there was live music as well as a bunch of people just hanging out. We plan on stopping again next time we are in the area!

Always a favorite. Good people, good beer, gorgeous view. What more could you want? :)

Come for the beer. Stay for the view.
Note: this is a park it and sip it kind of place. They do not offer flights and tastings, so bring good company with you, get cozy and stay awhile.
If you ask the brew master what’s good: he will tell you all of them. Go with your gut and get what suits you. If you like easy drinking beer go for their cream ale of Hefeweizen. If you like getting hopped up, opt for their XIPA.
Make it in before sunset: the view of Seneca Lake from the back deck is unforgettable and made our evening.

Two Goats is a little difficult to review.
I agree with the other Unilocalers. The beer (or at least the one I tried) is good.
The view at Two Goats is fantastic (may be one of the best on the lake).
I was a little disappointed that Two Goats does not offer flights and/​or more food options. I stopped into Two Goats with the plan of tasting their beers and moving on. Their set up makes this difficult to do.
The set up at Two Goats is set up more for you to grab a pint with some friends for a couple of hours not a pop in and out experience.
In a nutshell not a bad place to spend an afternoon but does not necessarily fit with the other breweries on the «beer trail».

The brew pub had an excellent selection of beers from farmhouse, Belgian style, and ipas! All were excellent.
Sitting on the deck in the late afternoon was awesome with a great view. They serve roast beef but a pizza truck was on the parking lot serving wood fired pizzas that looked and smelled incredible.

Great beer, great prices and great roast beef. What a jewel in the middle of wine country. I can not forget to mention the popcorn as well.

Best beer on the east side of the lake! Not a very big space but plenty of options and reasonable prices.

A great rustic place along the lake with a great view.
I didn’t order the food because they have one thing and I don’t eat meat. Fail. So I just helped myself to the AWESOME popcorn machine, over and over, and over again. I might put them out of business on how much popcorn I eat, or drop on the floor by accident — who knows!
We came here for the 4^th on a tour up the Eastside of the lake. Parking has two levels, which is great because this place fills up. Inside is small with the bar, a few high top tables, and some darts. Two dart boards, only one set of darts [sadface]. You also don’t have to buy only their beers, they provide other beers in bottle — I tried the new Rootbeer beer, it’s not that bad to tell you the truth. The guys ordered the IPAs and said they were pretty good so I am going to believe them and say it is because they are beer snobs. I don’t think they do flights, only pints so if that’s what you’re looking for I don’t know if they do it! But don’t quote me on that.
Great view. Lots of picnic tables outside and you can stand around if there isn’t anything left. For how busy it is, I think they need more room! But that’s a good thing. We will probably stop by again for a beer and to hang out and eat more popcorn. I wish they had more snacks but I’m just a tiny fat kid who likes to eat!

On a recent Saturday afternoon, this place was happening. Crowded with people, getting out of the rain and having a few good beers in an old barn, with dollar bills thumb tacked to the ceiling. The brew house also has an excellent view of Seneca Lake. I asked the barkeep what should I try first. A «Dirty Butt». I did. She was right, the name was catchy, but the beer was exceptional. The Goat Master was another excellent choice. Signs indicated they have live music on most nights. This was a fun bar.

Did not eat.
The hefeweisen was delicious. Smooth, rich, but with a crisp finish.
The cream ale was sweet, malty, and toasty … again, a clean finish.
The bitter wyckd-​x IPA has a nice hoppy hit, but not overwhelming. Clear and nicely bittered.
The view from the deck is awesome! It faces west, so this is a great place to close out the day.

What’s not to love about 2 goats!!! The place is rustic, funky, american pickers style, Adirondack meets old farmhouse loft! I loved it!
The beers are great! I loved the oatmeal goat stout, dark, tasty everything I love about a dark beer! They also offer many other options, as well as guest beers and even a hard cider.
The view! Wow it doesn’t get much better! A nice big deck over looking Seneca lake, this is the perfect back drop to enjoy the view while sipping on your favorite brew of choice from here!
Absolutely I’m a fan of 2 goats! Why the hell wouldn’t I be!!! Great beers, great sights, awesome area! Hell yeah I’ll be back!

Great local bar with craft beer and a decent selection of area wine. Awesome service and a welcoming, easy atmosphere. Sunset views would be hard to beat. Love it!

Two goats, whether in a tux or your garden harvest picking clothes, everyone is welcome and you’ll feel like you are among friends.
I have never had a bad drink here. I’ve tried them all!
Enjoy one of the best views of Seneca lake from there outside deck, a great place to watch the sun set!

Came here on a September Saturday around 6pm, after researching the breweries in the area on
. The place was packed inside and outside. I suppose a lot of people were here to enjoy the sunset on the lake while sipping on a beer and snacking on the free popcorn.
Despite it being packed, I managed to get the bartender’s attention relatively easily. Not knowing anything about their beers, I asked if their «XIPA» was a double IPA and she said no, but it turns out that it was. No matter, I ordered it anyway, and it was delicious. My wife ordered a glass of Champagne. We shared a picnic table with some strangers on back deck facing the lake. It was a beautiful view of the lake and the deck was packed with people mingling, and at varying degrees of drunkenness. It was quite the atmosphere. I have to say it was quite enjoyable.
This place is chill and filled with cool people. Add in the great beer and view of the lake and you have a winner here.

Great place to sit and have a beer or get your growler filled! Try the «Whiskey Richard!» It’s amazing!