From the office of state Sen. Patty Ritchie:
A bill has passed the state Senate to create New
York’s first official craft beer trail, a unique attraction that would boost
the Upstate economy and highlight local craft breweries in Northern New York.
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Similar
to the way in which wine trails have been established in the region, the bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, would create the “North Country Craft Beer Trail,” linking craft
breweries in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.
Under Ritchie’s measure, the North Country Craft Beer Trail would link
breweries from Watertown to Canton, and signage would be installed to mark the
new attraction. In the future, Ritchie plans to introduce legislation
to create and link additional craft beer trails in an effort to further grow
the industry and promote tourism statewide.
In
recent years, New York’s craft beer industry has grown significantly, with the
number of craft breweries more than doubling since 2012. Today, New York State
is the third largest producer of craft beer in the United States, with an
annual economic impact of $3.5 billion.
Can't wait to hit the trail! Great idea, and not just in Northern New York.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am developing a craft beverage facility in Washington County that can accommodate up to ten tasting rooms, a 15 bbl brewery, small grains production and a demonstration hopyard at my farm. Thanks, Ted Berndt email:Ted@washcoagpark.com
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