You've heard of farm-to-table, but have you heard of farm-to-glass? Farm-to-glass is a term that refers to breweries, wineries, and distilleries that use locally sourced ingredients, often ingredients that the brewer, vintner, or distiller grew themselves, to create fresh and tasty libations for others to enjoy. There are more and more farm-to-glass spots popping up these days all over the country, and anyone who appreciates sustainability and craft beverages will love these places and their offerings. Arrowood Farms in Accord is a farm-to-glass brewery in New York that should not be missed. Read on to learn more about it.
If you love craft beer, you're going to love Arrowood Farms. If you love farm beer, you're going to love Arrowood Farms. If you just love beer - you guessed it - you're going to love Arrowood Farms.
This place is so special. Located in Accord, just west of New Paltz, Arrowood Farms exists to connect people and beer. Originally a hops farm, Arrowood grows the ingredients for the beer it makes right onsite.
In fact, all the ingredients used at Arrowood Farms are grown here or are sourced from other small, like-minded New York farms.
The reasons Arrowood Farms chooses to do things this way are simple. They want to keep a low carbon footprint, they want to know where their ingredients come from, and they want to support other farmers who also value these things.
Arrowood Farms grows its own hops, grains, rare and heirloom produce, and other native ingredients. There's an apiary on the property and its bees pollinate the gardens.
With the things Arrowood Farms grows, great beer is made. Using all-natural ingredients and no preservatives, Arrowood Farms makes exceptional IPAs, lagers, and pilsners.
There's a good chance that you'll like every beer that Arrowood Farms offers.
Arrowood Farms is open all year for food and beverage service. There's indoor, seated table service at The Apiary, or you can find a spot outside at a picnic table and order from the Pavilion Bar and Food Truck.
All the food here is farm-to-table, too.
Did we mention that Arrowood Farms is also a distillery? If you're interested, you can take a tour of the brewery and distillery on Saturdays.
You'll learn about Arrowood Farms' brewing and distilling processes, be able to taste and smell the local ingredients, and participate in tastings.
There's even live music at Arrowood Farms on summer evenings!
You're going to love everything about this very special place.
Be sure to grab some beer to go when you leave, too. You're sure to want more when you get home!
Arrowood Farms is a perfect example of a farm-to-glass brewery and distillery that is doing things right. You'll love the beer, spirits, and food you have here. Plan a visit today! Once you go once, you'll want to go back time and time again.
If you're interested in learning about more wineries and breweries in New York, check out our Breweries & Wineries in New York page for more!
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