February 24-
Ithaca Beer Company Press Conference
Dan Mitchell, President of Ithaca Beer Company and Rick Pedersen of Pedersen Farms have announced an exciting New York hop project.
Ithaca Beer Company has developed a Double IPA brew using only New York Hops from Pedersen Farms in Seneca Castle. The beer has an intense floral aroma and distinctive hop flavor with citrus undertones, attributed to the blend of Cascade, Mt. Hood and Willamette hops used. The hops may be especially flavorful due to the minimal processing and short time from field to brew kettle that can only be achieved by using locally grown hops. The beer will be available on draft only this spring at selected bars and pubs across the Finger Lakes region including MacGregor's Grill and Tap Room and Clark's Ale House in Syracuse. Press Release
Pictures from the Event
Blaine Friedlander of Cornell introduces Dan Mitchell - Owner, Ithaca Beer Co.; Larry Fisher-President, NeHA; Rick Pedersen - Hop Grower, Pedersen Farms, NeHA Board of Directors; Duncan Hilchey-Sr. Extension Associate, Cornell University, NeHA Board of Directors.
NeHA Board Members Keith Eisamann (1950's Hop Grower), Dot Willsey(Madison County Historical Society Hop Fest) and Deb Harmon(Madison County Historian) take notes.
Ithaca Beer Co. owner Dan Mitchell explains his vision for a revitalization of hops in New York.
Rick Pedersen of Pedersen Farms takes pride in growing New York Hops.
The key players, Mitchell, Pedersen and Hilchey, enjoy the Ithaca Beer Co's new Double IPA.
