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a guide toArtisanal BeverageMakersin Columbia County

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1. CHATHAM BREWING 59 Main Street, Chatham518 697 0202www.chathambrewing.comBrewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham brewing has been named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley three times. Their award-winning selection of beer is made with the finest hops and malts available. 14 varieties of unique ales and lagers such as Czechr’d Past Pilsner and Farmer’s Daughter Rye are on tap in the tasting room. Specialty brews appear seasonally. Enjoy a “beer flight” along with local food items from the food truck on premises. Live music weekends, outdoor seating.

2. THE CIDERY at THE CHATHAM BERRY FARM2309 Route 203, Chatham518 392 4609www.thechathamberryfarm.comThe Cidery at The Chatham Berry Farm has 5 guest taps featuring NYS farm beer, Nine Pin Cider, Chatham Berry Farm cider and local farm wines. Dry lagered cider is made with NYS apples. Tasting room, sitting areas and fire pit located in on site greenhouse. No pets, please.

3. CLERMONT VINEYARDS & WINERY 241 County Route 6, Clermont845 663 6611www.clermontvineyards.comSituated on a former dairy farm and within close proximity to Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Vineyards boasts dramatic panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. This small family run business crafts their wines in the traditional Portuguese way using the grapes from over 4000 vines on 7 acres. The vineyard hosts private tastings and events from April to December.

4. GERMANTOWN BEER FARM320 County Route 6, Germantown845 489 3450www.hudsonvalleymalt.netThe craft brewing and distilling movement starts with malted grains. At Hudson Valley Malt, located in the Germantown Beer Farm, malt is created the old school heritage way using traditional floor malting techniques. Everyday malt is made with fresh grains provided from local farmers for craft brewers and distillers. Tours are available by appointment.

5. HARVEST SPIRITS 3074 US Route 9, Valatie518 253 5917www.harvestspirits.comHarvest Spirits is on site at the Golden Harvest Farm. The farm grows 15 varieties of apples on two 100 acre orchards. Apples are grown, pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. 60 pounds of apples equals one 750 ml bottle of vodka. Harvest Spirits triple distills their signature Core Vodka and produces Cornelius Applejack, Core Gin, John Henry Single Malt Whiskey, Brandy and specialty Pear Brandy.

6. HILLROCK DISTILLERY 408 Pooles Hill Road, Ancram518 329 1023www.hillrockdistillery.comProud to be one of the few “field to glass” whiskey producers in the world, Hillrock is the first U.S. distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate-grown grain. Master Distiller, Dave Pickerell (former Master Distiller at Maker’s Mark) crafts Hillrock Bourbons and whiskeys from heirloom grains, distilled in a copper still, aged in oak and bottled on premises. Tours of the distillery and malt house are given daily by reservation only. (email info@hillrockdisytillery.com)

7. HUDSON BREWING99 South 3rd Street, Door 18A, Hudson518 697 5400www.hudsonbrew.comHudson Brewing Company is a Farm Brewery located in the city of Hudson. Our hand-made industrial style tasting room serves flights, pints, and tastings; and offers brewery tours. Along with over 12 award winning beers on tap, the very popular in house made pineapple cider is served. Come play an antique game and hear the lore of Hudson’s past for which many of the brews are named.

8. HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY1900 Route 66, Ghent518 392 9463www.hudson-chathamwinery.comThe Hudson-Chatham Winery is Columbia County’s first winery. Since opening in 2007, their wines have garnered many awards and high scores from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator magazines. They were named a top Hudson Valley winery by TimeOut NY, and are consistently voted the Capital Region’s Best Winery. The picturesque tasting room is open year-round.

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1. CHATHAM BREWING 59 Main Street, Chatham518 697 0202www.chathambrewing.comBrewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham brewing has been named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley three times. Their award-winning selection of beer is made with the finest hops and malts available. 14 varieties of unique ales and lagers such as Czechr’d Past Pilsner and Farmer’s Daughter Rye are on tap in the tasting room. Specialty brews appear seasonally. Enjoy a “beer flight” along with local food items from the food truck on premises. Live music weekends, outdoor seating.

2. THE CIDERY at THE CHATHAM BERRY FARM2309 Route 203, Chatham518 392 4609www.thechathamberryfarm.comThe Cidery at The Chatham Berry Farm has 5 guest taps featuring NYS farm beer, Nine Pin Cider, Chatham Berry Farm cider and local farm wines. Dry lagered cider is made with NYS apples. Tasting room, sitting areas and fire pit located in on site greenhouse. No pets, please.

3. CLERMONT VINEYARDS & WINERY 241 County Route 6, Clermont845 663 6611www.clermontvineyards.comSituated on a former dairy farm and within close proximity to Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Vineyards boasts dramatic panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. This small family run business crafts their wines in the traditional Portuguese way using the grapes from over 4000 vines on 7 acres. The vineyard hosts private tastings and events from April to December.

4. GERMANTOWN BEER FARM320 County Route 6, Germantown845 489 3450www.hudsonvalleymalt.netThe craft brewing and distilling movement starts with malted grains. At Hudson Valley Malt, located in the Germantown Beer Farm, malt is created the old school heritage way using traditional floor malting techniques. Everyday malt is made with fresh grains provided from local farmers for craft brewers and distillers. Tours are available by appointment.

5. HARVEST SPIRITS 3074 US Route 9, Valatie518 253 5917www.harvestspirits.comHarvest Spirits is on site at the Golden Harvest Farm. The farm grows 15 varieties of apples on two 100 acre orchards. Apples are grown, pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. 60 pounds of apples equals one 750 ml bottle of vodka. Harvest Spirits triple distills their signature Core Vodka and produces Cornelius Applejack, Core Gin, John Henry Single Malt Whiskey, Brandy and specialty Pear Brandy.

6. HILLROCK DISTILLERY 408 Pooles Hill Road, Ancram518 329 1023www.hillrockdistillery.comProud to be one of the few “field to glass” whiskey producers in the world, Hillrock is the first U.S. distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate-grown grain. Master Distiller, Dave Pickerell (former Master Distiller at Maker’s Mark) crafts Hillrock Bourbons and whiskeys from heirloom grains, distilled in a copper still, aged in oak and bottled on premises. Tours of the distillery and malt house are given daily by reservation only. (email info@hillrockdisytillery.com)

7. HUDSON BREWING99 South 3rd Street, Door 18A, Hudson518 697 5400www.hudsonbrew.comHudson Brewing Company is a Farm Brewery located in the city of Hudson. Our hand-made industrial style tasting room serves flights, pints, and tastings; and offers brewery tours. Along with over 12 award winning beers on tap, the very popular in house made pineapple cider is served. Come play an antique game and hear the lore of Hudson’s past for which many of the brews are named.

8. HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY1900 Route 66, Ghent518 392 9463www.hudson-chathamwinery.comThe Hudson-Chatham Winery is Columbia County’s first winery. Since opening in 2007, their wines have garnered many awards and high scores from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator magazines. They were named a top Hudson Valley winery by TimeOut NY, and are consistently voted the Capital Region’s Best Winery. The picturesque tasting room is open year-round.

9. HUDSON VALLEY DISTILLERS, LLC1727 Route 9, Germantown518 537 6820www.hudsonvalleydistillers.comFounded in 2014 in Clermont, NY this family run business is veteran owned and operated. More than just a distillery the farm is a destination. Enjoy a cocktail and a tasting in the Cocktail Grove. Take a tour and learn how the award winning Applejack Gin, Vodka and Whiskeys are made. Bring the kids, dog (or both) and enjoy some time on the 12 acre farm.

10. LITTLE APPLE CIDERY192 Orchard Lane, Hillsdale518 325 3679ronbixby@gmail.comThe Little Apple Farm is an organic orchard certified by NOFA-NY and specializes in heirloom and classic Northeast apple varieties. Fresh cider is produced in season (September through November) Hard ciders available year round. Tours and custom pressings offered by appointment only. Call ahead or visit us on FB: Little Apple Cidery Inc.

11. OLD KLAVERACK BREWERY150 Theilman Road, Claverack518 965 1437www.oldklaverackbrewery.comThe Old Klaverck Brewery is a nano-brewery—a growing segment of the craft beer industry. Batches are brewed on a 1.5 system and include red amber ales, Belgian specialty Klauver Rachen and American Rye Pale Ale. Brewmaster, Erik Bell, uses locally grown hops to produce the highest quality beer.

12. OLDE YORK FARM DISTILLERY & COOPERAGE284 Route 23, Claverack518 721 8209www.oldeyorkfarm.comOlde York Farm is one of the few distilleries in America that is women-owned and operated. This farm-to-cask distillery specializes in using foraged and farmed Hudson Valley ingredients to make micro batches of seasonal spirits. Olde York Farm is also the only distillery in America making barrels on-site by combining old-age techniques with new-world hand tools. Free tours are available of the distillery and cooperage along with free tastings.

13. SLOOP BREWING COMPANY1065 County Route 19, Elizaville518 751 9134www.sloopbrewing.comBold IPAs, Belgian style ales and flavorful stouts are handcrafted at the 30 barrel brewery housed in a Dutch post and beam barn on the Vosburgh orchard property.

14. SUAREZ FAMILY BREWERY2278 US Route 9, Hudson518 537 6464 www.suarezfamilybrewery.comThis mom and pop production brewery specializes in ales of mixed fermenta-tion lagers and other crispy little beers. Brewer owned and operated in Livingston, NY. Please check the website for hours and the best way to find us is to enter ‘Suarez Family Brewery’ into Google Maps.

15. SUNDOG CIDER343B Route 295, Chatham518 392 4000www.sundogcider.comUnfiltered hard cider is handcrafted in a 100% solar powered mill. Sundog Cider is blended with local sweet and tart apples pressed and combined with champagne yeast to gently ferment in to hard cider. The cider is available on site in kegs and cases.

16. TOUSEY WINERY1774 Route 9, Germantown518 567 5462www.touseywinery.comThis family run enterprise has 15 acres of Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir under production. The warm and friendly tasting room features in addition to their wines, local farm products and Chardonnay wine soap. Events are held throughout the year and the tasting room is available for rental.

Days and hours often change seasonally; It is suggested that you phone the beverage makers in advance.

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1. CHATHAM BREWING 59 Main Street, CHATHAM 2. THE CIDERY at THE CHATHAM BERRY FARM 2309 Route 203, CHATHAM 3. CLERMONT VINEYARDS & WINERY 241 County Route 6, CLERMONT 4. GERMANTOWN BEER FARM 320 County Route 6, GERMANTOWN 5. HARVEST SPIRITS 3074 US Route 9, VALATIE 6. HILLROCK ESTATE DISTILLERY 408 Pooles Hill Road, ANCRAM 7. HUDSON BREWING 99 South 3rd Street, Door 18A, HUDSON 8. HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY 1900 Route 66, GHENT 9. HUDSON VALLEY DISTILLERS, LLC 1727 US Route 9, GERMANTOWN 10. LITTLE APPLE CIDERY 192 Orchard Lane, HILLSDALE 11. OLD KLAVERACK BREWERY 150 Theilman Road, CLAVERACK 12. OLDE YORK FARM DISTILLERY & COOPERAGE 284 Route 23, CLAVERACK 13. SLOOP BREWING COMPANY 1061 County Route 19, ELIZAVILLE 14. SUAREZ FAMILY BREWERY 2278 US Route 9, HUDSON 15. SUNDOG CIDER 343B Route 295, CHATHAM 16. TOUSEY WINERY 1774 Route 9, GERMANTOWN

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map to Artisanal Beverage Makers in Columbia County

Other Visitor ExperiencesEvent Atlas: Hudson Valley Tasting ToursEvent Atlas crafts small group tours to tasting rooms in Columbia County, featuring a behind the scenes look at how your favorite beverages are made. Experience the inner workings of artisanal beverage producers in the Hudson Valley, tour the facilities and learn from the makers themselves as you taste their wine, spirits, and beer. Visit farm stands and take in the stunning views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains as you are transported between tasting destinations. Departures from Hudson, NY and surrounding areas. All transpor-tation and tastings are included. Public and private tours available.

Please visit our website for more informationwww.eventatlasco.com or call 917-301-3751

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