Brown’s Troy Taproom & Brewery
417 River Street, Troy, NY
518.273.BEER (2337)
open hours
Mon: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:00 pm)
Wed: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:30 pm)
Thu: 12 pm (kitchen until 9:30 pm)
Fri: 12 pm (kitchen until 11 pm)
Sat: 12 pm (kitchen until 11 pm)
Sun: 12 pm (kitchen until 8 pm)
call for reservations
curbside pickup available
BEER
subject to change frequently, check the beer board or menu upon arrival
CRISPY
417 LIGHT LAGER 16oz $5
3.8% ABV, American Light Lager
99 calorie full-flavored refreshing lager
*to-go cans available
MODRIS 12° CZECH PILSNER 16oz $7
5.1% ABV, Czech Style Pilsner
Crisp with subtle bready notes
CZECH DARK LAGER 16oz $7
5.1% ABV, Czech Dark Lager
Dark and malty Czech style lager
HOPPY
JOANN 16oz $7
5.25% ABV, Hazy IPA
Juicy and smooth with Mosaic and Amarillo hops
*to-go cans available
PALE ALE 16oz $7
5.5% ABV, Pale Ale
Notes of citrus, grapefruit, and pine
*to-go cans available
WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI 16oz $8
6.5% ABV, West Coast IPA
Dry hopped with Amarillo and Simcoe. Notes of pine and grapefruit
ROASTY
NITRO IRISH DRY STOUT 16oz $7
4.2% ABV, Irish Dry Stout
Dry and roasty stout
FRUITY
CHERRY RAZZ 16oz $7
6.5% ABV, Amber Ale
Conditioned with cherries and raspberries
*to-go cans available
WATERMELON LIME BASIL SOUR 13oz $7
4.75% ABV, Tart Wheat Ale
Conditioned on watermelon, lime, and basil
*to-go cans available
MALTY
500 MILES 16oz $7
4.85% ABV, 80 Shilling Scottish Ale
Easy drinking malt forward ale
SAILOR’S DELIGHT IRISH RED ALE 16oz $7
5% ABV, Irish Red Ale
Malt forward red ale, bread and biscuit notes
SEASONAL
MAPLE BROWN ALE 16oz $7
5.4% ABV, Brown Ale
Locally-sourced maple syrup (Maple Hill Maple - Shaftsbury, VT) and a touch of vanilla
FLIGHTS
Four 6oz samples of your choice $12
BEER TO GO
We have beer available to take home in 4 packs, 6
packs, single cans and growlers. Ask your server
or bartender for available styles and pricing.
SPECIALS
WING SAUCE OF THE WEEK
Spring Fruit Habanero BBQ
SOUPS & STARTERS
MEXICAN STREET CORN SOUP (GF, VG)
corn, black beans, and vegetables in a herb cream broth with tortilla strips $9
THAI VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS (VG)
Thai veggie spring rolls, served with a sweet chili sauce and soy sauce $15
CAPRESE STACK (GF, VG)
heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil sunflower seed pesto drizzle, balsamic glaze drizzle $20
MAINS
CROQUE MADAMES
ham and gruyere cheese on a crusty sourdough bread topped with a béchamel cheese sauce and an over easy egg, served with Saratoga chips $18
BACON BLUES BURGER
8oz. burger, sliced bleu cheese, bacon, an onion ring and a fried egg on a brioche roll, served with B&B pickles and Saratoga chips $20
BUFFALO CHICKEN BURRITO
Buffalo chicken, cajun black beans, rice, pepper jack $20
SEA SCALLOP RISOTTO (GF)
Pan seared sea scallops, fennel, leeks, and arborio rice in a beet goat cheese cream sauce $25
CRAWFISH POT PIE
Crawfish with vegetables, potatoes, peas, and carrots in a sage cream sauce topped with a puffy pastry shell $25
APPETIZERS
BROWN’S OATMEAL STOUT PRETZEL PLATE (VG)
three hand-rolled pretzels made in house with our Oatmeal Stout, served warm with a sprinkle of sea salt and sides of Pale Ale honey mustard and cheese sauce 15
BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP
caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef stock with croutons, swiss, and provolone 10
TURKEY CHILI
house-made turkey chili topped with melted monterey jack, served with tortilla chips 11
ARTICHOKE DIP (VG, GF)
artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar jack, parsley, served with tortilla chips 14
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP (GF)
pulled chicken breast baked in Frank’s RedHot sauce, cream cheese, cheddar and monterey jack, served with tortilla chips 16
SUPREME CHEESY NACHOS
cheddar jack, mozzarella, pico de gallo, black olives, jalapeños, choice of house-made turkey chili, pulled pork, or chicken layered over tortilla chips with sides of salsa and sour cream 17 (guacamole +1)
(VG option available)
LOADED SPIEDIES
two skewers of marinated grilled chicken, pepper jack, onions, peppers, horseradish blue cheese dressing, served with warm sliced pita 17
CRISPY CALAMARI
breaded calamari tossed with banana and cherry peppers, served with a side of marinara and lemon 17
QUESADILLA
cheddar jack, tomato, jalapeño, red onion, choice of grilled chicken, breaded buffalo chicken, or Cherry Razz BBQ pulled pork, with sides of salsa and sour cream 16
(guacamole +1) (VG option available)
BURRATA PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD (GF)
prosciutto, poached figs, red onions, tomato, Maplebrook Farm burrata cheese, and R&G Cheese Makers fresh mozzarella on a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a pomegranate balsamic glaze 22
BROWN’S FAMOUS WINGS & FRIED CAULIFLOWER
sauces: mild, medium, hot, bourbon, garlic parmesan, Cherry Razz BBQ, roasted garlic honey chipotle, chipotle bourbon, or sauce of the week
BROWN’S FAMOUS WINGS
10 Pale Ale brined wood-fire grilled or breaded wings plain or with choice of wing sauce, carrot and celery sticks, blue cheese dressing 18
BROWN’S PALE ALE CAULIFLOWER (VG)
Pale Ale hand-battered fried cauliflower with choice of wing sauce, carrot and celery sticks, ranch dressing 16
SALADS
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, croutons, and parmesan tossed in house-made caesar dressing 14
(chicken +5 , shrimp +6, salmon +7, steak +8)
COBB SALAD (GF)
grilled chicken, mixed greens, bacon, red onion, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, avocado, R&G Cheese Makers Ballston Blue cheese crumbles 18
BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
grilled or breaded chicken with choice of wing sauce, mixed greens, carrot, grape tomatoes, red onion, radishes, R&G Cheese Makers Ballston blue cheese crumbles 16
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
grilled chicken, black beans and corn, olives, tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese served with ranch chipotle dressing 17
TAPROOM SALAD (V)
mixed greens, radishes, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, shredded carrots 11 (large) 6 (small)
(chicken +5 , shrimp +6, salmon +7, steak +8)
BURGERS
served with Saratoga Chips (substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3) and pickle spear
burgers served on a toasted brioche roll (GF roll +2)
housemade black bean burger (VG) may be substituted for beef burger
lettuce, tomato, onion on request at no charge
TROJAN BURGER
beef burger, bacon, smoked gouda, Cherry Razz BBQ, avocado aioli 17
UNCLE SAM BURGER
beef burger, bacon, mushrooms, American cheese, caramelized beer onions 17
CLASSIC BREWMASTER BURGER
beef burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion 16
BLACK BEAN BURGER (VG)
housemade black bean and quinoa burger, guacamole, cucumber, mixed greens, banana peppers 16
BUFFALO MAC BURGER
beef burger topped with a heap of buffalo macaroni & cheese and an onion ring 17
SANDWICHES & WRAPS
served with Saratoga Chips (substitute fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings +3) and pickle spearadd house bread & butter pickles +2
THE BEST EVER CHICKEN SANDWICH
crispy chicken, IPA pickles, pepper jack, coleslaw, and a drizzle of sriracha served on a brioche bun with a side of house macaroni salad 16
REUBEN SANDWICH
house-roasted turkey or corned beef brisket, swiss, house-braised red cabbage, and thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye 17
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
braised prime rib, bell peppers, onions, and provolone served on a baguette with a side of au jus 17
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
house pulled pork tossed in our famous Cherry Razz BBQ sauce with melted cheddar and coleslaw served on a toasted brioche roll 16
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH (VG)
marinated portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, gouda, arugula, and drizzle of avocado aioli served on a toasted brioche roll 15
FISH SANDWICH
Pale Ale breaded and fried haddock topped with coleslaw and cherry pepper aioli served on a soft toasted roll 16
SALMON BLT
salmon filet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and lemon dill aioli served on grilled ciabatta 17
BUFFALO WRAP
grilled or fried chicken tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, and tomato served in a flour tortilla 16
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WRAP (VG)
fried cauliflower tossed in choice of wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, and tomato served in a flour tortilla 15
SMOKESTACK WRAP
warm house-roasted turkey, crispy bacon, cheddar, and cranberry mayo served in a flour tortilla 16
TACOS
served with tortilla chips and salsa
MAHI MAHI TACOS
three cilantro mahi mahi tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro lime sour cream, flour tortillas 19
SHORT RIB TACOS
three braised short rib tacos with Asian coleslaw, drizzle of cilantro lime sour cream, flour tortillas 19
THAI CHICKEN TACOS
three pulled chicken tacos with lettuce, pico de gallo, Thai sesame aioli, flour tortillas 16
ENTREES
STRIP STEAK
Montreal seasoned 12oz NY strip steak, cilantro lime rice, and seasonal vegetable with Whiskey Porter demi glace and garlic herb butter 28
(add four shrimp +6)
FISH & CHIPS
Pale Ale battered haddock served with creamy coleslaw, fries, lemon, tartar or cocktail sauce 22
CAJUN CHICKEN & SHRIMP ALFREDO
Cajun chicken, shrimp, broccoli, and alfredo sauce served over linguine 23
MOROCCAN SESAME TUNA
Moroccan spiced sesame tuna, cilantro lime rice, seasonal vegetable, and mango salsa finished with a mint yogurt drizzle 26
MACARONI & CHEESE SKILLET (VG)
orecchiette pasta tossed with house-made cheesy cream sauce 16
(add buffalo chicken, pulled pork, or buffalo cauliflower +6)
POLISH PLATTER
grilled kielbasa, potato pancakes, pierogies with beer onions, and red cabbage sauerkraut, served with grainy dijon mustard sour cream 22
LEMON PEPPER SALMON (GF)
seared lemon pepper panko crusted salmon, seasonal vegetable, and roasted tri-color fingerling potatoes, served with lemon caper dill cream sauce 25
SHAREABLES
french fries with garlic aioli 7
sweet potato fries with melba 7
onion rings with cherry pepper aioli 7
SIDES
Saratoga Chips 5
creamy coleslaw 4
macaroni salad 6
seasonal vegetable 6
side of any sauce 1
DRINKS
SPRING COCKTAIL MENU
Hugo Spritz 11
Elderflower liqueur, Benvolio prosecco, club, fresh mint
Berry Chill Spritz 12
Grey Goose Berry Rogue vodka, Benvolio prosecco, fresh lemon, splash cranberry
Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini 12
Deep Eddy lemon vodka, Chateau Monet raspberry liqueur, triple sec, simple
Blood Orange Cosmo 11
Effen blood orange vodka, Pama liqueur, lime, triple sec, splash of sour, splash of cranberry
Blueberry Bees Knees 12
Gray Whale gin, blueberry honey simple, fresh lemon, Fee Foam
Mango Pineapple Daiquiri 11
Bacardi Superior rum, fresh lime, simple, mango nectar, pineapple juice
Spicy Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita 13
Volcan Blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, spicy strawberry rhubarb simple
Cucumber Habanero Peach Margarita 13
Hornito’s cucumber habanero, peach nectar, triple sec, agave, fresh lime, tajin rim
Bourbon Peach Tea 13
Woodinville bourbon, peach nectar, unsweet tea, lemonade
Also Available: The Double Jeffery, Blackberry Lemonade, Blood Orange Cosmo
HARD CIDER
NINE PIN CIDER
ask for current offerings
$7 glass or can / $14 bottle
DOWNEAST CIDER
ask for current offerings
$7 glass or can / $14 bottle
RED WINE
Elouan Pinot Noir (Oregon) 11/36
Intense flavors of plum, cherry and blackberry
complemented by a smooth and elegant finish.
Terrazas Altos Del Plata Malbec (Argentina) 10/33
Fresh on the start; juicy and round in the mid-palate. Balanced and silky with a finish of dried plums and bitter chocolate.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (California) 12/40
Full-bodied with approachable red fruit flavors
complemented by notes of coffee and vanilla
Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port Wine (Portugal ) 11
Perfectly balanced, rich, sweet, and smooth with a
long and lingering finish.
SANGRIA
Sangria (by the glass and bottle)
Senor Sangria Classic Red 9/30
A unique blend of all natural fruit juices and premium red wine with nothing artificial added.
Eppa White Sangria Certified Organic (California) 9/30
Peach, mango, and blood oranges burst from the glass as you swirl this white sangria made with all organically grown fruit.
House Wine (by the glass and bottle)
House Wines From Vista Point Vineyards (California) 7/22
pinot grigio, chardonnay, white zinfandel, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon
WHITE WINE
Sparkling
Benvolio Prosecco (Italy) 9/30
Light, refreshing & crisp filled with scents of orchard fruits, lemony citrus, and a touch of honeysuckle
Dry
Hole in the Clouds Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 12/40
crisp dry white wine with leap-from-the-glass tropical fruit and fresh-cut grass aromas
Josh Cellars Chardonnay Reserve (California) 12/40
Elegant & crisp. flavors of lemon zest, peaches, and vanilla
Sweet
Seven Daughters Moscato (Italy) 10/33
Robust and floral citrus aromas w/ strong notes of peach & honeysuckle
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Washington) 10/33
crisp apple and white peach aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes
Rose
The Beach By Whispering Angel Rose (Provence) 10/33
Great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate
Hard Cider
ask your server what delicious Nine Pin Cider and Downeast are available today $7/glass or can
Sparkling
Benvolio Prosecco (Friuli, Italy) $9, $30
Light, refreshing & crisp filled with scents of orchard fruits,
lemony citrus, and a touch of honeysuckle
Dry
Crossings Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) $10, $30
An elegant and fresh style wine, with
tropical fruit flavors and hints of citrus.
Josh Cellars Chardonnay (California) $10, $30
Balance of bright citrus and honey flavors with
a touch of oak character and notes of juicy pear.
Sweet
Terra D’oro Moscato (California) $10, $30
Sweet peach blossom, honeysuckle, and
peach flavors with a crisp finish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Washington) $9, $30
Crisp apple and white peach aromas and
flavors with subtle mineral notes.
Rose
The Beach By Whispering Angel Rose (Provence) $10, $30
Great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by
more subtle, fruity notes on the palate.
SCOTCH
Glenmorangie 12 year (Ross-shire, Highlands) $12
Oban 14 year (Oban, Coastal Highlands) $15
Glenlivet 12 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $12
Glenlivet 15 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $15
Glenlivet 18 year (Tomnavoulin, Speyside) $20
Laphroaig 10 year (Port Ellen, Islay) $12
Lagavulin 16 year (Port Ellen, Islay) $16
BOURBON
Redemption Bourbon (Lexington, Kentucky) $11
Knob Creek (Clermont, Kentucky) $12
Bulleit (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) $12
Woodford Reserve (Versailles, Kentucky) $13
Elijah Craig (Bardstown, Kentucky) $11
Buffalo Trace (Franklin County, Kentucky) $13
Eagle Rare (Frankford, Kentucky) $11
Blanton’s (Frankford, Kentucky) $15
Woodinville (Woodinville, Washington) $11
RYE
Bulleit (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) $12
Knob Creek (Clermont, Kentucky) $12
Redemption (Lawrenceburg, Indiana) $10
NYS Spirits & Liqueurs
Black Button Distilling (Rochester, New York) $11
Bespoke Bourbon Cream, Empire Apple Liqueur
Iron Smoke Distillery (Fairpoint, New York) $11
Straight or Cask Strength Bourbon, seasonal whiskeys
& liqueurs