| Empire Brewing Company | |
| Type: | Private |
| Predecessor: | Walton Street Brewing Company |
| Foundation: | 1994 |
| Founder: | David Katleski |
| Location City: | 120 Walton Street, Syracuse, New York |
| Location Country: | USA |
| Industry: | Alcoholic beverage, brewery, restaurant |
| Products: | Beer, food |
Empire Brewing Company was a Syracuse, New York-based microbrewery and restaurant founded by owner, David Katleski, in 1994.[1] The company was known for their craft brews and their locally sourced, seasonal food menus.[2] In 2013, Empire Brewing Company was featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.[3] Empire's beers won nine medals at the Great American Beer Festival and two World Beer Cups.[4]
In 2013, Katleski was awarded the F.X. Matt Defender of the Industry Award at the Craft Brewers Conference for his work supporting the interests of New York's craft brewers.[5]
In 2016 Empire constructed a new brewing and packaging facility in Cazenovia, New York.[6] The farm brewery sits on 22 acres of farmland which has been cultivated for barley, hops and other brewing ingredients.[7] In August 2019, the Empire Farm Brewery filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after facing more than $10,000,000 in debts. Both the Empire Farm Brewery as well as the Walton Street location have since closed.