USA, NY: Beer Tree Brew Co. launched in Port Crane

One of Upstate New York's newest craft breweries plans to make "hop forward" beers, using local ingredients sourced from an Upstate farm, NewYorkUpstate.com reported on October 23.

It's all in the family at Beer Tree Brew Co. in Port Crane, off Interstate 88 northeast of Binghamton, near the Chenango River. Head brewer and partner Brendan Harder will get his ingredients from the Willet Hop & Grain Farm in Cortland County, operated by his father-in-law, Chuck Rhoades.

"The main focus of Beer Tree Brew Co.'s beer menu will be to highlight local ingredients, specifically hop forward beers that showcase hops sourced from Willet Hop & Grain," the brewery says on its web site. "... At Beer Tree Brew Co. you will find a light and fun atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to enjoy some of NYS's finest farm products."

Beer Tree held its grand opening Saturday, October 20. It's open Wednesday to Sunday at 197 Route 363 in Port Crane. The brewery "includes an 1,800 square foot tap room along with two outdoor patios and 15 acres of land to roam around," according to a report at binghamtonhomnepage.com.

The menu currently has four beers listed: Mad Burner (Learning Curve) IPA, 6.3 percent alcohol, described as pungent and bitter; PCPA, 5.8 percent alcohol, described as "a juicy, creamy, smooth, hop bomb featuring an unforgettable welcoming Central NY citrus aroma;" Coffee Brown, 5.9 percent alcohol, containing "hints of chocolate and coffee with a slightly sweet finish;" and Tree Light, 4.2 percent alcohol, "light bodied ... with a faint presence of Cascade hops."

The idea for the brewery started three years ago, when Harder began brewing beer at home with hops grown at Willet Hop and Grain Farm, according to the binghamtonhomepage.com story.

23 October, 2017