FAQs
ARE YOU OPEN?
The biergarten is now open. Hours are Friday 3pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm.
HOW DO WE GET TO YOU?
We are located at 240 Bohlen Rd, Gilboa, NY 12076. Parking for the biergarten is located off the Martha Rock Road, just past the driveway if you are coming from the east or right before the driveway if coming from the west. There will be signs to help you and please do not drive up martha rock road past the entrance for parking; the biergarten is located behind our house and the road is a private road. For those who are handicapped, we will have spots for you that you access by turning into our driveway at the address above. There is no other parking at the house.
WHAT KIND OF BEER WILL YOU HAVE?
Our beer will encompass styles that you love but maybe just haven’t seen around much these days. Or maybe some brews you’ve never had before, rooted in traditions from the motherlands of Wallonia and Bavaria. Beers that have a sense of place, rather than adhering to ideas of “what’s hot” right now. The only additives in our beer will be fruits, flowers or herbs grown in our garden.
We focus on New York State grown rye in 99% of our beers.
WILL YOU HAVE FOOD?
Yes. We will have a small menu with snacks and small plates to enjoy with the beer. There will also be some Weiss Ferments bread dotted along the menu. You can see a sample of the menu here. No outside food allowed at this time.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT THE BIERGARTEN?
Yes. All well-behaved dogs are allowed and must be leashed at all times, for everyone’s enjoyment. You also must pick up your dog’s poop. We are an outdoor beer garden that is also located on our private home. Please be courteous.
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE BIERGARTEN?
Yes. All well-behaved children are allowed and must be under supervision at all times, for everyone’s enjoyment. This is an outdoor biergarten located on our private property where we live. Please be courteous.
DO YOU SELL BEER TO GO?
Yes. Beer will be sold by the 4-pack only for beer to go and can be purchased at the biergarten. No individual bottles (unless they are large format specialties). We will fill clean growlers and take no responsibility if it is not properly sanitized beforehand.
DO YOU HOST PRIVATE EVENTS?
YES! We are so happy to offer our space for your special occassions whether it be a birthday, engagement parties, welcome drinks, after wedding brunches, family reunion. We can accommodate up to 50 people. Send us a line here on this page to get more info!
WAIT, YOU’RE A BAKERY TOO?
A bread bakery, yes! We have a love of all things grain and fermented. Since beer and bread are made of the same ingredients, we wanted to showcase the taste of grains in both applications. Kind of reminiscent of the ole days when you’d order an Ale and a Loaf together, no?
WHAT KIND OF BREAD ARE YOU OFFERING?
All of our breads are sourdough breads. We use no commercial yeast. But this doesn’t mean they are all “sour.” Sourdough simply refers to the natural fermentation process of traditionally made breads using a starter, or “mother.” Our Mother (we call her the ‘Bed-Stuy Rye’) is fed a steady diet of Champlain Valley Milling Mt. Marcy and Farmer Ground Whole Rye (along with the best water in the country).
WHAT IF I CAN’T FINISH AN ENTIRE LOAF? HOW DO I STORE IT?
Sourdough bread has a much longer counter life than store-bought bread. It can typically be left out for 5-6 days. Once you cut into a loaf, simply store it cut side down on your cutting board, or lightly wrap in beeswax cloth. Never store in plastic bags UNLESS you plan to freeze it. Sourdough freezes very well and will last up to four months.
ARE ANY OF YOUR BREADS GLUTEN FREE?
No. At this time we are using organic whole grains in all of our breads. However, with sourdough breads, the natural fermentation process produces healthier breads than commercial yeasted breads. They are much easier to digest and much more nutritious.
**If you do have Celiac Disease it's best to avoid sourdough bread!
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are operating out of our farmhouse in the town of Conesville, New York in the Northern Catskills. The biergarten is located on our property. We’re a part of the great county of Schoharie.
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