Introduction: What are rural-urban linkages and why should we care about them? Albany County boasts a diverse landscape. It is home to New York State’s capital while nearly 50% of its land base is considered rural. We tend to focus on the differences between the county’s rural and urban areas — what makes us unique and what divides us. This has […]
A Spring Visiting Brewer Session Featuring Schoharie Valley Potatoes | Local hop grower John Heiser returned to Helderberg Brewery in mid-March to brew a lager using potatoes from Barber’s Farm in Schoharie County. John’s small-scale hop yard is near Barber’s and his connection to the farm inspired his interest in brewing with potatoes. A homebrewer […]
Day-long intensive will focus on the role of water analysis in brewing better beer RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y.—Helderberg Brewery Incubator will host a Water Quality Workshop for brewers on Friday, June 24 from 10 am to 4 pm in Rensselaerville, N.Y. The workshop will be held on the 100-acre estate at the Carey Institute for Global Good […]
Main Street History Tour | Join local resident, historic preservationist and Helderberg Brewery Bartender, Gerritt Platel on a walking tour of Rensselaerville’s Historic Main Street. See the ruins of the original Huyck Felt Mill, learn about the buildings and architecture that put the hamlet on the National Register of Historic Places and take a tour […]
Meet-and-greet style event directly follows Alive at Five on Thursday, June 9 ALBANY, N.Y.—Craft beverage fans in the Capital Region will have the opportunity to sample the products of four local producers at The Excelsior Pub on Thursday, June 9. All members of the Schoharie County Beverage Trail—including Green Wolf Brewery, Kymar Farm Distillery & […]
Black is Back! Black Mountain Symphony returns to the stage on Saturday, March 16 at Helderberg Brewery Taproom. It’s the second event of our HILLTOWNS ALIVE! series and it’s shaping up to be a PARTY:*Bill Palinski is back on drums!**Kuhar Family Farm Market & Cafe will be open next door serving up farm-to-table Irish dishes […]
Experimental IPA made with 100% locally sourced ingredients will be released in May The unmistakable aroma of fermenting mash filled Helderberg Brewery this past weekend as 15 of upstate New York’s newest brewers gathered to craft an experimental New York State beer. Schenectady Community College students brewing at Helderberg Brewery The brewers were all students […]
As of January 1, 2019, farm breweries across New York State are now required to increase their usage of local (NYS) hops and grain from the current 20 percent up to 60 percent. It’s an exciting time for beer drinkers and brewers alike. The use of more local ingredients will add variety, creativity and local […]
Hydrometer reading shows the sugar content of the sap. As I make my way to the brewery each day, I think of the countless possibilities and permutations that await me. What can I brew that is totally unique to this place? When I hand a glass to a curious drinker, I am proud to say, […]
John Heiser had an idea: a potato lager made with Barber’s Farm potatoes. We had never brewed a beer with potatoes, so of course we said, “let’s do it!” John is a homebrewer and small-scale hop grower who manages two small hop yards in Schoharie County called Heiser Hops. He first participated in our Visiting […]