Canaseraga Welcomes New Local Business: Family-Owned Triple Brew Wine and Liquor Store

An Allegany County village has seen a recent upswing in business openings, and a new wine and liquor store is poised to keep the momentum going.

Family-owned Triple Brew Liquor and Wine will begin welcoming customers Saturday at 37 Main St. in Canaseraga.

What’s believed to be Canaseraga’s first-ever wine and spirits store will be at least the third new business to take up residence on the village’s Main Street in the past 12 months.

Dollar General opened a Canaseraga store at 4 Main St. in August and the popular Canaseraga Soup and Coffee Co. recently celebrated its one-year anniversary at 64 Main.

The name “Triple Brew” comes from the owners, husband and wife Shawn and Edna Brewster and the third “Brew,” their daughter, Secquoia.

Community Bank N.A. closed its Canaseraga branch at 37 Main St. in 2021 and the Brewsters bought the building in December 2022.

At first they were not sure what type of business to pursue but eventually settled on a wine and liquor store, seeing it as both practical and new.

“The nearest liquor store is more than 10 miles away. We have a lot of people who don’t care to travel that distance and we think it will bring that convenience to it,” said Edna Brewster, who is also the mayor of Canaseraga.

“We aspired to bring some transformation to our community by focusing on delivering wine and other essential commodities through a liquor store,” Shawn Brewster communicated.

The project incorporated the alteration of a bank establishment, including an antique safe, into a commercial venue, as well as acquiring the necessary licenses. Now, with all set up and shelves filled, the project is ready to roll.

The Brewsters share deep family roots with the community. Shawn Brewster serves as a village trustee, and Edna Brewster isn’t the first in her lineage to take on the role of Canaseraga mayor. Her great-grandfather Don Scott held the same position a century ago, back in 1924.

“It’s a remarkable experience to make contributions to our community and be a part of Canaseraga’s growth,” expressed Shawn Brewster.

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The store will be open Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Brewsters long-range vision includes hosting tastings and other wine centered events, noting the ample space for vendors and guests alike in the former bank.

The Triple Brew Liquor and Wine phone number is 607-545-0007 and the store’s Facebook page includes additional information, including a veterans discount and more about the grand opening.

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This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: New wine and spirits store opens March 16 in former Canaseraga bank

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