Empire Brewing Company
Empire Brewing Company was a Syracuse, New York-based microbrewery and restaurant founded by owner, David Katleski, in 1994. The company was known for their craft brews and their locally sourced, seasonal food menus. In 2013, Empire Brewing Company was featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Empire's beers won nine medals at the Great American Beer Festival and two World Beer Cups. In 2013, Katleski was awarded the F.X.