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Collar City Mushrooms, an urban mushroom farm in North Troy, is moving the bulk of their operations to Indian Ladder Farms near Altamont. Their last day of business at the 2nd Street location was Sunday, December 15th. Marrow interviewed Amy and Avery, the dynamic duo that makes the mushrooms happen about their move and what this means for the future of their business.
One of the episode's highlights was trying some of their unique brews, including a new beer made with oyster shells. These beers showcase the creativity and craftsmanship behind Indian Ladder's beers. It was fascinating to hear Scott explain how unusual ingredients can elevate brewing.
First, a three-week COVID delay. Then, threats of rain, a computer that wouldn't boot up and finally a microphone with a severe case of stage fright. The podcast gods were clearly against us on this one, but in the end, we beat the odds and managed to record our long-awaited live episode at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, New York! To kick things off, we sit down with ILF owners Laurie Ten Eyck and Dietrich "Dieter" Gehring to chat about the farm's history, products and upcoming events. After that, we listen to four of their jingles alongside jingle writer/singer/producer/one-man-show Ritz Carlton. As if all that weren't enough to make you want to listen in, we also preview our upcoming season finale featuring WTTJ's "white whale" that we totally found ourselves and definitely wasn't just sent to us by somebody else(according to Caitlin). Thanks again to the folks at ILF for welcoming us to their awesome farm, and to all our friends and family who joined us there!
Unfortunately one of our loveable hosts got sick so we had to reschedule the live show at Indian Ladder Farms. The new date will be Sunday, September 10th from 12-1. All other details remain the same. Sorry for the inconvenience but we still hope to see you there!
We gut it, clean it, bread it and cook it FRESH in our latest episode featuring the jingle for Ted's Fish Fry in Watervliet, New York! Caitlin and Don discuss the Catholic tradition of avoiding “flesh meat” on Fridays and later speculate on what “Munchers” are before finally previewing our next episode (which happens to be our LIVE show at Indian Ladder Farms on August 19th). But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Listen to this episode first, then come see us “IRL” at “ILF” on “A19!” Event details at https://fb.me/e/J5QtiaAy
New York grows about 30 million bushels a year, from about 600 orchards across the state. Apples are sold, ready to eat right off the tree while others, make their way into cider, apple sauce, and hard ciderIn today's episode we talk with Laurie Ten Eyck . Laurie and her family run Indian ladder farms in Altamont just outside of Albany. It's a family farm that has certainly changed a lot through the years
Episode 4: We discuss the history of ILF, from Dieter's great-great grandfather IN-LAW, his potential interest in Great White Sharks, and how he started Indian Ladder Farms. The transition from diary farm - to apple orchard and of course some great insights from the wonderful men of ILFCB. This podcast brings together Brewery & Cidery Owner Dietrich Gehring, Brewer Scott Veltman, Cider Maker Alex Gill, and WEQX Superstar Jeff Mo'rad as they explore growing hops, farming culture, brewing beer, making cider, and drinking all the delicious beverages from ILFCB. PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/1H23GI3... More ILFCB: Instagram: https://instagram.com/indianladderfar... Facebook: https://facebook.com/indianladderfarm... Untappd: https://untappd.com/v/indian-ladder-f... Website: https://ILFCB.com More WEQX: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weqx_1027/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WEQX102.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/weqx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXK... Website: https://www.weqx.com Music and Editing: Troy Pohl - Instagram: troy.pohl Want to send us something? agricultralactspod@gmail.com Visit Us: Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY, 12009 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agricultural-acts/message
Episode 3: We discuss the different aroma's that hops give out, what happens next now that all our hops are picked. The strong desire people have for apple cider, doughnuts, and apple picking at Indian Ladder Farms in the fall. This podcast brings together Brewery & Cidery Owner Dietrich Gehring, Brewer Scott Veltman, Cider Maker Alex Gill, and WEQX Superstar Jeff Mo'rad as they explore growing hops, farming culture, brewing beer, making cider, and drinking all the delicious beverages from ILFCB. PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/1H23GI3zKP8pmP2a8frsyD More ILFCB: Instagram: https://instagram.com/indianladderfarmsciderybrewery Facebook: https://facebook.com/indianladderfarmsciderybrewery Untappd: https://untappd.com/v/indian-ladder-farms-cidery-and-brewery/5426523 Website: https://ILFCB.com More WEQX: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weqx_1027/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WEQX102.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/weqx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXK-FaiJyd3a15HikEOFwQ Website: https://www.weqx.com Music and Editing: Troy Pohl - Instagram: troy.pohl Want to send us something? agricultralactspod@gmail.com Visit Us: Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY, 12009 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agricultural-acts/message
For Episode 29 I'm joined by the head brewer at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery Scott Veltman! Talking everything from how he got into brewing, working at Ommegang and C.H. Evans/The Pump Station, to life on the farm and the best ways to support Indian Ladder these days. As well as what we've been up to when not working of course. Enjoy!
Tim Albright, who has worked at Indian Ladder Farms for 40 years and is now a manager, used to know each of the large old-fashioned apple trees as individuals. The small, modern rows of trees — which are more efficiently maintained — lack personality, he says. Albright, who grew up playing on the cliffs and in the caves of the Helderberg escarpment, knows the history as well as the topography of the land. At age 13, he researched New Scotland’s history and designed the town seal still used today. In this week’s podcast, he talks of the century-old local postcards he collects from which he gleans history in words and pictures. Albright and his wife live in an early 19th-Century schoolhouse they’ve restored, surrounded by a parklike yard punctuated with antique tractors, displayed like sculptures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For farmers in New York State, how does hemp stack up against hops? Laura Ten Eyck of Indian Ladder Farms and Dietrich Gehring of Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery—who grow hemps and hops are co-authors of The Hop Grower’s Handbook—join Jimmy to weigh in. Attorney Max Bookman tells the story of New York state’s slow trek towards adult-use marijuana legalization, and whether we might . They talk about annual hemp versus perennial hops, CBD, the role of the gubernatorial primary in marijuana legalization, the multitude of uses of hemp, and, if hemp is so useful, why it’s been illegal for so long. Beers: Indian Ladder’s Homie Haulers, India Pale Lager Indian Ladder’s Golden Boy, Golden Russet Cider Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.
It’s a full house this week on Beer Sessions Radio! Brewers from Interboro, KCBC, Indian Ladder Farms, Greenpoint Beer & Ale, Cerveceria Rancho Humo, and Just Add Beer are here to talk about collaborations while they enjoy the products that have resulted from them. Partnerships stretch across New York State connecting brewers with the farmers growing hops and malts. But the local market is still developing and the brewers and farmers around the table discuss the challenges they currently face in working together. As they continue to taste, these brewers take us through the process, ingredients, and inspiration behind their beers. Everyone shares about the events, travels, and coincidences that have led to exciting collaborations in craft brewing. Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.
It's Episode 10! In this episode I hang out at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY and talk with owner Dietrich Gehring and brewer Scott Veltman! We talk about the history of the farm, how it's evolved, the cidery and brewery, and of course growing hemp. Cheers!
In this episode of On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone travels to the Capital region near Albany, New York. You’ll hear from the farmers of Indian Ladder Farms about how they became leaders in the region for growing hops, and about how the farm brewery license, created by lawmakers in the nearby capital, has enhanced their business and made their farm more viable. The license to brew and serve beer on site has allowed local beverage producers to prosper. In the nearby town of Rensselaerville, you’ll meet the people behind a brewery that is primarily dedicated to learning the best ways to use New York State grains and hops in beer. Finally, we visit the capitol building in Albany and a nearby brewer who has chosen not to source completely locally-- for some unexpected reasons. Carey Institute / Helderberg Brewery Helderberg Brewery is a project of the Carey Institute’s Sustainable Communities Program, located on the Carey Institute’s 100-acre estate in Rensselaerville. It is a fully operational farm brewery and brewery incubator led by Rebecca Platel, the Sustainable Communities Program and Brewery Manager, and Greg Hostash, the Head brewer. Helderberg works to build a farm-to-glass supply chain connecting farmers, malt houses and craft beverage producers in the Capital Region. They've hosted workshops since 2013 for farmers interested in growing hops and small grains, and provide frequent hands-on learning and technical workshops for the region’s many craft beverage producers. Indian Ladder Farms Laura Ten Eyck, the great granddaughter of Indian Ladder Farms founder, Peter Ten Eyck, and her husband, Dietrich Gehrig, are continuing their family’s century-old tradition of living close to the land. What began in 1916 as a dairy farm with Guernsey cattle has developed over four generations to become a prolific apple orchard that yields delicious cider. Indian Ladder Farms now grows its own hops and barley, much to the delight of those who have a passion for the beer they brew. Their vision is to stay “hyper-local,” growing ingredients and making their own products for the Albany community while preserving the pristine landscape via a land trust. Laura and Dietrich recently published The Hop Grower’s Handbook, which provides an inspiring account of the history of hop cultivation on the land surrounding their farm as well as practical guidance for those who would like to join the ‘farm to glass’ movement. C.H. Evans Brewing Co. / Albany Pump Station Now located in the original water pumping station for the Albany Water Works, C. H. Evans Brewing Co. has been the work of the Evans family for three generations. Their original brewery was built in Hudson, NY in 1786 and it continued production until prohibition in 1920. In 1999, Neil Evans decided to revive his family’s historic brewery. Today, Neil and Head Brewer Scott Veltman, formerly of Brewery Ommegang, are rebuilding the Evans' beer legacy by sourcing ingredients from local farmers as frequently as possible and recreating historic early 19th century recipes like Albany Ale. C.H. Evans also has developed new classics; such as their Award-winning English style Kick-Ass Brown Ale, a real crowd pleaser.
We’ve got some special guests joining us tonight on Beer Sessions Radio, including Dieter and Stuart from Indian Ladder Farms who have brought a special guest with them tonight – Dr. Paul Matthews of Hopsteiner as well as a couple of his assistants. We’ve also got Scott Veltman from CH Evans Brewery and the Albany Pump Station with us too.
In this episode of On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone travels to the Capital region near Albany, New York. You’ll hear from the farmers of Indian Ladder Farms about how they became leaders in the region for growing hops, and about how the farm brewery license, created by lawmakers in the nearby capital, has enhanced their business and made their farm more viable. The license to brew and serve beer on site has allowed local beverage producers to prosper. In the nearby town of Rensselaerville, you’ll meet the people behind a brewery that is primarily dedicated to learning the best ways to use New York State grains and hops in beer. Finally, we visit the capitol building in Albany and a nearby brewer who has chosen not to source completely locally-- for some unexpected reasons. Carey Institute / Helderberg Brewery Helderberg Brewery is a project of the Carey Institute’s Sustainable Communities Program, located on the Carey Institute’s 100-acre estate in Rensselaerville. It is a fully operational farm brewery and brewery incubator led by Rebecca Platel, the Sustainable Communities Program and Brewery Manager, and Greg Hostash, the Head brewer. Helderberg works to build a farm-to-glass supply chain connecting farmers, malt houses and craft beverage producers in the Capital Region. They've hosted workshops since 2013 for farmers interested in growing hops and small grains, and provide frequent hands-on learning and technical workshops for the region’s many craft beverage producers. Indian Ladder Farms Laura Ten Eyck, the great granddaughter of Indian Ladder Farms founder, Peter Ten Eyck, and her husband, Dietrich Gehrig, are continuing their family’s century-old tradition of living close to the land. What began in 1916 as a dairy farm with Guernsey cattle has developed over four generations to become a prolific apple orchard that yields delicious cider. Indian Ladder Farms now grows its own hops and barley, much to the delight of those who have a passion for the beer they brew. Their vision is to stay “hyper-local,” growing ingredients and making their own products for the Albany community while preserving the pristine landscape via a land trust. Laura and Dietrich recently published The Hop Grower’s Handbook, which provides an inspiring account of the history of hop cultivation on the land surrounding their farm as well as practical guidance for those who would like to join the ‘farm to glass’ movement. C.H. Evans Brewing Co. / Albany Pump Station Now located in the original water pumping station for the Albany Water Works, C. H. Evans Brewing Co. has been the work of the Evans family for three generations. Their original brewery was built in Hudson, NY in 1786 and it continued production until prohibition in 1920. In 1999, Neil Evans decided to revive his family’s historic brewery. Today, Neil and Head Brewer Scott Veltman, formerly of Brewery Ommegang, are rebuilding the Evans' beer legacy by sourcing ingredients from local farmers as frequently as possible and recreating historic early 19th century recipes like Albany Ale. C.H. Evans also has developed new classics; such as their Award-winning English style Kick-Ass Brown Ale, a real crowd pleaser.
In this episode of On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone travels to the Capital region near Albany, New York. You’ll hear from the farmers of Indian Ladder Farms about how they became leaders in the region for growing hops, and about how the farm brewery license, created by lawmakers in the nearby capital, has enhanced their business and made their farm more viable. The license to brew and serve beer on site has allowed local beverage producers to prosper. In the nearby town of Rensselaerville, you’ll meet the people behind a brewery that is primarily dedicated to learning the best ways to use New York State grains and hops in beer. Finally, we visit the capitol building in Albany and a nearby brewer who has chosen not to source completely locally-- for some unexpected reasons. Carey Institute / Helderberg Brewery Helderberg Brewery is a project of the Carey Institute’s Sustainable Communities Program, located on the Carey Institute’s 100-acre estate in Rensselaerville. It is a fully operational farm brewery and brewery incubator led by Rebecca Platel, the Sustainable Communities Program and Brewery Manager, and Greg Hostash, the Head brewer. Helderberg works to build a farm-to-glass supply chain connecting farmers, malt houses and craft beverage producers in the Capital Region. They've hosted workshops since 2013 for farmers interested in growing hops and small grains, and provide frequent hands-on learning and technical workshops for the region’s many craft beverage producers. Indian Ladder Farms Laura Ten Eyck, the great granddaughter of Indian Ladder Farms founder, Peter Ten Eyck, and her husband, Dietrich Gehrig, are continuing their family’s century-old tradition of living close to the land. What began in 1916 as a dairy farm with Guernsey cattle has developed over four generations to become a prolific apple orchard that yields delicious cider. Indian Ladder Farms now grows its own hops and barley, much to the delight of those who have a passion for the beer they brew. Their vision is to stay “hyper-local,” growing ingredients and making their own products for the Albany community while preserving the pristine landscape via a land trust. Laura and Dietrich recently published The Hop Grower’s Handbook, which provides an inspiring account of the history of hop cultivation on the land surrounding their farm as well as practical guidance for those who would like to join the ‘farm to glass’ movement. C.H. Evans Brewing Co. / Albany Pump Station Now located in the original water pumping station for the Albany Water Works, C. H. Evans Brewing Co. has been the work of the Evans family for three generations. Their original brewery was built in Hudson, NY in 1786 and it continued production until prohibition in 1920. In 1999, Neil Evans decided to revive his family’s historic brewery. Today, Neil and Head Brewer Scott Veltman, formerly of Brewery Ommegang, are rebuilding the Evans' beer legacy by sourcing ingredients from local farmers as frequently as possible and recreating historic early 19th century recipes like Albany Ale. C.H. Evans also has developed new classics; such as their Award-winning English style Kick-Ass Brown Ale, a real crowd pleaser.
It’s hard to think about beer these days without thinking about hops. That’s why Jimmy Carbone is dedicating an entire episode of Beer Sessions Radio to hops! He’s joined by Laura Ten Eyck & Deitrich Gehring of Indian Ladder Farms/Helderberg Hop Farm, co-authors The Hop Grower’s Handbook, Stuart Morris of Indian Ladder Farms, Joel Ford, assistant brewer at Threes Brewing & Stephen Valand of Brooklyn Brew Shop. “There’s a difference between vines and bines. Grapes are considered vines and they have tendrils and that’s how they pull themselves up. Hops are bines, they don’t have tendrils they have tri-combs and that’s how they pull themselves up.” [10:00] –Deitrich Gehring on Beer Sessions Radio “Hops have great antibacterial properties and they’re good for treating infections. When you make beer with hops, the hops act as a preservative. This made beer last long and expanded the trade of beer.” [40:00] — Laura Ten Eyck on Beer Sessions Radio