Brew grants are Finger Lakin’ good

Livingston County will receive $185,000 for a new craft-beverage trail as part of an economic-development plan in the Finger Lakes.

Three area start-ups and one existing business will receive funds, too, to boost the production of craft beer and cider in the region, Gov. Cuomo announced Sunday.

Battle Street Brewery in Dansville, Mortalis Brewing Company in Avon, Quiet Storm Brewing Co. in Geneseo and Original Stump Blower Ciderworks in Lakeville will each receive a $35,000 micro-enterprise grant and loans of up to $100,000.