Fidens Brewing Company Production Facility & Taproom

Malta Commons, Route 9, Malta, NY 12020

Approved

What is it? · Identity & scale

Project type: Industrial
Review stage: Approved
Total sq ft: 17,800
Commercial sq ft: 4,800
Stories: 1

Who & what? · Context & documents

Developer / applicant entity: Fidens Malta Development Company LLC / Fidens Brewing Company LLC
Estimated investment / project cost: $14M
Reviewing board: IDA / LDC

Site notes

Construction of a new 17,800 SF craft brewery manufacturing facility (13,000 SF production space) and retail taproom with outdoor patio (4,800 SF) at Malta Commons. Project first proposed in February 2025; Town of Malta granted site plan approval in September 2025; Saratoga County held public hearing at Malta Town Hall and adopted Resolution #1656 on May 12, 2026 approving a 10-year ($181,969 property tax abatement), $465,255 sales tax exemption, and $90,000 mortgage recording tax exemption.

Source

Saratoga County IDA Approved Minutes (May 12, 2026)· May 12, 2026

Public record & decisions

Applicant Claims

Job creation and $13.6M capital investment ($9.3M new building construction, $1.25M land acquisition, $2.615M manufacturing equipment and fixtures) expanding regional craft beverage manufacturing and tourism.

Staff / Agency Concerns

board member inquiry confirming that the retail taproom portion remains below the 30% statutory threshold of total project square footage and cost to qualify under manufacturing tax exemption policy.

Public Testimony

Public hearing held on May 12, 2026 at Malta Town Hall prior to the 8:43 AM SCIDA board vote; supportive community input noted by Chairman Sutton.