A True Bronx Brew
Posted in Around the Garden, Programs and Events on June 6th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment
Beer. The very mention of the stuff drives palates to distraction. There’s nothing so hallowed as the pouring ritual of a heady stout, or a casual evening get-together at the local taphouse. But while imported brews and stadium fare may have claimed the lion’s share of the industry until recently, today’s beer market is all about toasting the lagers, ales, and lambics of America’s craft scene. And at the root of some of these varied flavors lies a simple flower cluster, a key ingredient to any trophy-winning brew. That’s where the Urban Hops Project comes in.
With a push that could make devoted locavores of us all, The Bronx Brewery and The New York Botanical Garden have partnered up to carry the roots of beer back to New York, just in time for the New York Historical Society‘s celebration of our state’s rich beer-brewing history. In addition to efforts from Bronx-based community gardens and the Cornell Cooperative Extension, we’re throwing in our chips for a true New York brew, a beer made with ingredients grown right here in the city. Better yet, right here in the Garden. Over 120 Cascade hop vines have been planted between the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden and community plots throughout the borough, laying the foundation for a beer so local that it only has to travel a few neighborhoods to reach your glass.
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