My first introduction to Arrowood Farm Brewery was at their taproom ‘The Outpost’ located in New Paltz, NY. It’s a quaint spot tucked away off of the main street and they offer a rotating selection of their beers along with a small variety of snacks. This is where I learned about their main property out in Accord, NY.
Winding through the Mohonk mountain roads is where you find the large property of Arrowood Farms. They function as a farm first and brewery second with a focus on farmhouse ales. In addition to the farmhouse ales, they have a diverse lineup of traditional style beers and they use 100% New York State ingredients. They have a beautiful hop-yard on the property, making for a picturesque scene.
I chose them as our first brewery to feature in our beer subscription because of their dedication to using only local ingredients. Their website states they craft “beer from the ground up.” This means there’s a smaller carbon footprint and they are supporting local farmers. “This gives the opportunity to local farmers to grow more profitable grain and diversify their offerings” says Evan Musso, Sales Director.
Terroir is a term we use frequently in wine that is making its way to the beer world, which describes the land conditions of the area that can be expressed through a beverage. Using quality, local ingredients gives Arrowood’s beer an opportunity to showcase the local terroir of the Catskill and Shawangunk mountains.
From homegrown hops, to honey and yeasts from their bee apiary, Arrowood Farm Brewery is doing cool things. In addition to their craft beer selection, they also handcraft small batch spirits and have a kitchen on-side called The Apiary featuring seasonal ingredients that are locally grown and foraged.
Homespun now carries a handful of their beer offerings. Either stop by here to try out their beers or make the trek over the river to check them out for yourself!
You can sign up for our Beer of the Month Club here, and email any questions to me at heather@homespunfoods.com
Cheers,
Heather
Sommelier & Manager
Homespun Foods
Arrowood Farm Brewery Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3pm-9pm
Friday, Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 11am-8pm
The Outpost Hours:
Monday-Friday: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, Sunday: 12pm-10pm