Grist Iron Brewing
Opened in 2015, Grist Iron Brewing Co. is an independently owned craft brewery based in Burdett, NY, overlooking Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. We love craft beer and want to share that love with the world, so we produce a variety of beers from lagers to sours to IPAs to stouts so every person through our door can find something in the craft beer realm that they like to drink.
We also believe that beer is best when paired with some bangin’ food, so we offer a menu of fresh, seasonal pub-style chews to pair with our tap lineup, including house-smoked BBQ dishes. Open year-round, we offer live music every weekend, special events throughout the year, amazing sunset views, and onsite beer-centric dog-friendly lodging (@gristironlodge).
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
