Posts by Meghan Connolly Haupt
Inclusivity & Diversity Q&A | Eric Gearity – Sing Sing Kill Brewery
The NYSBA believes in the inclusion of all people; regardless of race, gender, sex, sexuality, economic class, disabilities, nation of origin, age, faith, or identity. It is our responsibility and resolve to create an environment in which all peoples feel welcome to participate to the greatest extent possible. Having conversations about inclusivity & diversity with…
Read MoreNEW Brewers Space Guild Launches
Protecting Breweries in the Frontier Without Tiers In a quest for more shelf space and feeling frustrated and constrained by the three-tier alcohol sales and distribution system here on earth, New York State breweries are rocketing upward, going boldly where no beer has been brewed before, outer space. Their trade association, New York State Brewers…
Read MoreInclusivity & Diversity Q&A | Flint Whistler – Randolph Beer
The NYSBA believes in the inclusion of all people; regardless of race, gender, sex, sexuality, economic class, disabilities, nation of origin, age, faith, or identity. It is our responsibility and resolve to create an environment in which all peoples feel welcome to participate to the greatest extent possible. Having conversations about inclusivity & diversity with…
Read MoreThe State of NYS Craft Beer – 1 Year After the Shutdown
New Yorkers are known for being resilient, but we did not realize the strength of our community until we were met with the challenge of Covid-19. A year ago today, breweries and restaurants were shut down for on-premise consumption. A devastating time for small businesses followed with jobs lost and breweries closing permanently. New York…
Read MoreRare Form Brewing Company
Rare Form Brewing Company| Troy, New York | est. 2014 Music and craft beer often go hand in hand and at Rare Form Brewing, they are intimately connected. Walking into the brewery in Troy, NY is like walking into a 70’s ski lodge where you might hear the sounds of Joy Division’s debut album. The…
Read MoreSharing a Beer with Someone Can Help Save Their Life
Sometimes, all it takes to keep someone safe or let them know help is available when they need it, is by having an honest, authentic conversation about mental health – and doing so while sharing a delicious beverage can make it all the more comfortable. We all have mental health, just as we all have…
Read MoreNew York State Breweries Begin to Reopen
It is an exciting time for the craft beer community as breweries in some regions of NYS begin to welcome customers back to their taprooms for the first time in over 3 months. Breweries in Phase 3 regions are permitted to open indoor and outdoor spaces with seating for on-premise consumption of food and alcohol in accordance to…
Read MoreBreweries Permitted to Serve Beer Outdoors in Some Regions of NYS
Effective today, Thursday June 4th, breweries in regions of NYS that have entered Phase 2 of reopening are permitted to serve beer and food outdoors for on-premise consumption in compliance with the SLA’s reopening guidance. This exciting news comes a week early for breweries and enthusiasts alike. Some breweries in NYS will begin to sell…
Read MoreGentleman Farmer: For People Who Value Craft Beyond Just Beer
Gentleman Farmer is a modern men’s grooming line, dedicated to high-quality, sustainable products. Like your favorite brewery, at Gentleman Farmer, we are focused on the craft of our products. That means we: consider the ingredients used in our products, where they come from and how they are sourced work with vendors who share our values – and…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2020 NYS Craft Beer Competition Winners
On Thursday, May 7th, the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) announced the winners of it’s fourth annual New York State Craft Beer Competition, presented by 1886 Malt House. It is the second largest state competition in the U.S. The awards ceremony (sponsored by Marathon Energy) took place virtually with 130+ breweries in attendance.…
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