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The Helderberg Brewshed Receives $15,000 to Support Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

The Carey Institute for Global Good is thrilled to announce the award of $15,000 from the University of Vermont’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NESARE) Partnership Grants program. Funding will support the continuation of the Carey Institute’s Farm-To-Glass Classroom series to improve farmers’ knowledge of malt-grain and hops production, connect farmers with technical assistance resources […]

“A Farm To Glass Celebration” – Inthenameofbeer.com

At the Carey Institute, a conference, research, and advocacy center located in rural Rensselaerville in the hills of southern Albany County, a wondrous scene recently unfolded. More than one hundred folks raised their glasses high and toasted the farm brewery revolution happening across New York, showing their support for a novel undertaking by both the state government […]

“Rensselaerville building road to farm brewing” – Times Union

We may eventually be seeing some farm-brewed beers coming out of this little Albany County community.…more>>

Farmer-Brewer Meet-Up Sparks Enthusiasm for New York State Hops

Upstate-downstate gathering solidifies sustainability of brewing and agricultural industries Rensselaerville, N.Y. – Helderberg Brewery at the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, and Strong Rope Brewery in Brooklyn partnered to host a farmer-brewer meet-up on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Over ten of the state’s largest hop growers met with a group of Brooklyn-based craft […]

Carey Institute Launches Source NY

On March 30th, the Carey Institute hosted over 20 craft beverage producers for a live launch of Source NY—an online marketing and supply chain mapping platform for New York State’s craft beverage sector. The resulting map shows just how connected industry stakeholders are to each other. As more users sign on, connect with local suppliers […]

Helderberg Brewery gets $25K in new grants – Times Union Dowd on Drinks

Posted on July 25, 2014 | By Bill Dowd The Carey Institute for Global Good today reported it has received $25,000 in new grant money for its brewing initiatives. A $15,000 grant comes from the Workforce Development Institute toward purchase of equipment to operate the Helderberg Brewery, making it possible for New York State’s first model farm brewery and incubator to […]

“More farm-to-glass classes offered in Rensselaerville” – Altamont Enterprise

The Carey Institute for Global Good wants to close the gap between agricultural supplies and demand from brewers in the midst of the state’s craft brew renaissance…more>>

“Carey Institute developing brewery, brewing incubator” – Times Union

Today’s Table Hopping column takes a look at plans by the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville to build a nano-brewery and brewing incubator in a historic Dutch barn that’s being moved to its property…more>>

Farmer-Brewer Workshop: Barley

Beer from a Place, Jamie Caligure, Head Brewer

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, […]

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