The Voice

[AnOldUR]

Hate to admit that I watched some of this last night, but you know. Marriage, give and take.

Anyway, there was a guy from Fishkill, NY (I think) who claimed to own a brewery and sold his beer from his front yard at something like a farm stand. Will this guy be in jail next week? It's national TV buddy.

 

[brew_ny]

I remember reading that they pass a law or some sort here in New York to make it easier to sell craft beer

but I don believe they made it that easy

I vote for Jail maybe in his future

all the best

S_M

EDIT**********

it appears no jail for him


Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Strengthen and Support New York's Craft Breweries


Creates a Farm Brewery License to Promote Growth of Craft Breweries

The legislation creates a "Farm Brewery" license that will allow craft brewers that use products grown in New York State to operate in a similar fashion to the state's farm wineries, leading to increased demand for locally grown farm products as well as expanded economic development and tourism.

The new license allows Farm Breweries to grow in the following ways:
Increasing Retail Outlets for New York Products: The law allows Farm Breweries to sell New York State labeled beer, wine, and liquor at their retail outlets. In addition, Farm Wineries and Distilleries will also be now permitted to sell New York State labeled beer and liquor for off-premises consumption, and Farm Distillers will also be now permitted to sell New York State labeled beer and wine for off-premises consumption.
Allowing Farm Breweries to Open Restaurants: The new law allows the owner of a Farm Brewery to conduct tastings of and serve New York State labeled beer at any restaurants, conference centers, inns, bed and breakfasts or hotels that he or she owns on or adjacent to the Farm Brewery.
Increasing Tastings: The new law allows Farm Breweries, Farm Wineries, and Farm Distilleries to conduct tastings of all New York State labeled beer, wine, and liquor at their premises.
Selling Related Products: The new law allows Farm Breweries to sell beer making equipment and supplies, food complementing beer tastings, souvenir items, and additional products similar to those allowed under the Farm Winery statute.

In order to receive a Farm Brewery license, the beer must be made primarily from locally grown farm products. Until the end of 2018, at least 20% of the hops and 20% of all other ingredients must be grown or produced in New York State. From January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2023, no less than 60% of the hops and 60% of all other ingredients must be grown or produced in New York State. After January 1, 2024, no less than 90% of the hops and 90% of all other ingredients must be grown or produced in New York State. The beer manufactured under these guidelines would be designated as "New York State labeled beer." The legislation is modeled after the 1976 "Farm Winery Act," which spurred the growth of wine production in this state, including the creation of 249 farm wineries and tripling the number of wineries.


https://www.governor.ny.gov/press/07182012-craft-breweries


S_M

 

[Bobby_M]

Google NY farm brewery license. They have to grow at least 20% of the ingredients.

 

[Yooper]

I saw that part- and then I looked at the guy before I knew about the brewery and I said to Bob, "Doesn't that guy look familiar to you? Have we met him?" Bob said that he didn't recognize him, but he pointed out, "I haven't been out east in many years- you were in upstate NY in 2012, and then in Philadelphia in 2013, but I wasn't".

Oh, yeah. That's right- Bob wasn't with me either time. But the guy looked familiar initially. He didn't sing very well, though.

 

[AnOldUR]

Interesting stuff. If only some of that could rub off one state down in New Jersey! But considering Christie's attitude on pot, I doubt it'll happen in the near future.



Oh, and you're right. The guy's voice was not great.

 

[TopherM]

The guy owns an actual brewery. Looks like his farm does actually grow many ingredients on site:

http://www.planbeefarmbrewery.com/

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I went to school near there (Poughkeepsie) so I'm feeling a certain amount of pride. I dont want to make a thread like this political, but with the stroke of a pen my state became, to my knowledge, the single friendliest state in the nation for small-time craft beer and home brewing in general.

Now all we have to do is harness the power of the New York apple orchard and start selling ciders.