Throughout the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to speak with craft beverage producers all over the Capital Region and beyond about our Source NY project. Many of you already know the drill: “Source NY is an online marketplace for farmers and craft beverage producers…” The first part is easy: answer some questions, create […]
We are excited to welcome Jamie Caligure to Helderberg Brewery as our new head brewer. Formerly of Rare Form Brewing Co. in Troy, NY, Jamie got his start in craft brewing at Cave Mountain Brewing Co. in Windham, NY and Crossroads Brewing Co. in Athens, NY. He studied at the American Brewers Guild in Salisbury, […]
Rensselaerville Ride 2016 Starting Line Rensselaerville Ride: from Hill to Hollow returns to the Carey Institute on August 20, 2017. Last year’s event was an incredible day. Riders came from as close as Rensselaerville and from as far away as Toronto, Canada. The course was challenging but rewarding. And, the enthusiastic support of over 35 […]
$25,000 in new awards advances Helderberg Brewshed initiative already reaching more than 375 farmers, craft brewers and distillers RENSSELAERVILLE – The Carey Institute for Global Good received $25,000 in new grant awards, furthering its Helderberg Brewshed Initiative capital campaign and the development of its Helderberg Brewery. A $15,000 grant from the Workforce Development Institute will […]
January 14, 2014
The craft beer/spirits industry is booming, and there’s a been a lot of attention over the last few years in New York State on “farm” breweries, distilleries, wineries, and (most recently) cideries.…more>>
Farmers, Beverage Producers Invited to Free Platform Demo and Training Session Rensselaerville, N.Y. — Farmers, craft beverage producers and other industry stakeholders from across the Capital Region are invited to attend the regional launch of Source NY. The free gathering will take place at the Carey Institute for Global Good on March 30, 2017 from […]
Visiting Brewer Justin Sturges returned to Helderberg Brewery earlier this month for the release of our first sour beer. The beer features a grain bill of 50% organic raw (unmalted) spelt grown in Schoharie County. Typically, spelt must be dehulled (a process of removing the grain’s protective outer husk) and malted before a brewer will use it. But, this past harvest season, the few […]
Fifteen local farmers gathered at the Carey Institute on December 7th to talk about the challenges and opportunities of farming in the Helderberg Hilltowns. Market access was identified as a top issue, along with lack of infrastructure. Despite its marginal soil quality when compared to other regional resources like the Schoharie Valley or Hudson Valley, […]
Thank you to The Bender Family Foundation for their $10,000 grant to the Helderberg Brewshed Capital Campaign! We are so grateful for the enthusiasm of our local community to support the cultivation of new opportunities for our region’s farmers!