Jeff O'Neil Starting Industrial Arts Brewing Co. in Rockland, NY

IMO the world doesn't need any more IPA focused breweries but maybe that's just the initial plan. Maltballs and Hop Common are some of my favorite Peekskill beers.

 

That's an interesting name for a brewery. Can't say I'm a fan of their name, though I'm sure the beer will be tasty.

 

Totally agree that some of Chief's best beers were his non-IPA's. The man has a way with brett that very few others brewers do (Brut while he was at Ithaca might be his best beer ever, IMO).

With that said, I definitely don't agree that the world doesn't need any more IPA focused breweries. And that's especially not the case here in the Hudson Valley.

While Captain Lawrence kicks out their fair share of excellent IPA's, and obviously Other Half if we're considering NYC in this discussion, what we don't have a bit further up north is a brewery that's kicking out exclusively super fresh, filthy and dank hops like, say, a Trillium or Treehouse.

So, if that's Chief's plan, which it seems it might be based on his comments in recent interviews and appearances, then I say bring it on.

 

It's a smart move. The guy has made some great IPAs and the cans will finance the brewery so other styles can be developed as well.

 

He sure has. The original Flower Power was incredible and very ahead of its time and Eastern Standard and Higher Standard are awesome beers. Shotgun Willie was killer as well, but I'm a whore for anything with Nelson Sauvin in it and I know that hop is a bit polarizing for some folks.

And I agree 100%. His plan is definitely a smart move and I'm beyond psyched for the day he opens the door.

 

I have no doubt that we'll see plenty of non-IPAs come out of Industrial Arts. IPA or not, however, I'm looking forward to all the new creations.

 

I was hoping he'd open a little more north, towards me, but I can't wait for this. Chief is a great brewer.

 

Awesome news. I used to work in that complex. Too bad i no longer live in Rockland. Looking forward to trips home a little more now.

 

I'm with you in Rockland...

 

Always shocks me when people are mad at a brewery for focusing on a style that they brew well and happens to be the #1 selling style in craft beer. And quick to turn around.

 

I wouldn't say mad - just slightly disappointed that many new breweries focus solely on trendy styles lately. Makes me appreciate those that brew differently. Other Half bores me because they only brew ipas or barrel aged, SingleCut was interesting to me but now they have become an ipa focused brewery. Barrier, Finback and Greenport make great variety of styles.
But I'm sure Industrial Arts will eventually expand styles.

 

Glad to see Chief putting a considerable amount of effort into the flagship ale (research and development), before opening prematurely; its precision, and most wouldn’t expect anything less from the man. Perhaps a solemn focus on IPA’s in the short-term, but I don’t expect him to solemnly focus on IPA’s in the long run; I expect “the pursuit of the ‘perfect beer” for a given style, before mastering a different subject.

In any case, my biases, hopes, prejudices, inclinations, expectations, and however else you can say one or two words more than once, are set high = I expect some serious work to come out of these hops.

 

Giddy up...his beers at Peekskill Brewery were outstanding

 

Any update on this?

 

Lots of updates on the Industrial Arts Brewing FB page.

 

ahh - dont have FB.. bummer

 

thanks for that! I am really anticipating this!

 

With Jeff O'Neil hop masterpieces set to hit shelves in spring I would say we are moving into exciting times for our area. How funny would it be to see Vermont folks traveling here to get beer?

 

Anyone notice they hired their first employee?

 

Went by the site on my trip back home for the holidays. I literally can walk there in 5 minutes from the house I grew up in.
Looking forward to when it opens

 

Really excited for this, a nice bonus for when I have to go back to Rockland to visit family.

 

Is it you?

 

Haha, no, Mike McManus.

 

I'll be keeping an eye out on this brewery!

 

I would like to fast forward 2016 a bit, then place on pause. Anticipation is killing me, let alone the other Hudson Valley shenanigans

...as of 24hrs ago

 

Prematurely asking, but for those who know the area well, what's the best bet for someone traveling from NYC to get there?


Also keep a look out for Hudson valley brewing company, started by the dudes at brewery at baccaus, sour/ wild ale New England IPA focused brewery!

 

Not sure how to go North to get there but Haverstraw is on the west bank of the river and I know I will be taking 9W south to get there.

Very sad to see J and Mike leaving Bacchus, but very excited to see beers like Pirouette, Dude, Neon, and Lilith on a larger scale of production at Hudson Valley. Hate to complain when Beacon is only fifteen minutes further from me, and they are personally training their replacements at Bacchus to make beer as well as they do.

 

If you are driving, take the GWB to the Palisades Pkwy, and get off at Exit 14. Head east towards the river. Taking 9W all the way would be a pain.

If you are coming from The Bronx or Queens and want to take the Tappan Zee, just get on the Palisades from 87.

 

Whoa, what!?? I've only had King Tut's Hat and I was blown away, hopefully this means easier access to their beer?

 

For NYC folks without a car, Rockland Coaches will get you there from the PABT.

 

http://hudsonvalleybrewery.com/blog

 

Probably be beneficial to create a “Hudson Valley Pocket” thread, and include breweries from surrounding areas. Then again, maybe we shouldn’t be stirring up any more/too much commotion…shhhhhh? Super stoked about Dan Suarez little project, who previously worked at Hill. Even indebted his name on Convivial Suarez (Grassroots). Also worth mentioning his history with Sixpoint prior to becoming mates with Shaun

…looking forward to setting up camp at Evan’s new joint as well; investing in a tent and a new address



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In an effort not to completely thread jack, C’mon "Chief" open up the damn door

 

A bartender at Proletariat when I was there a couple of weeks ago said he was the brewer at Bacchus and would be heading to Hudson Valley Brewing. Jeff was his name maybe? I've been wanting to try the Bacchus beers and just missed a stout w/chile and chocolate at Proletariat while the guy was there (that's what got us talking Bacchus and he told me he was the brewer). Definitely intrigued by what I've heard from them and now more intrigued by Hudson Valley. Gonna be making a lot of trips up north in the future.

 

What are you hearing about a tap room at Plan Bee?

 

Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to the Plan Bee tap room. Nonetheless, my expectations are to rest up upon that cozy cabin, overlooking those treacherous tree tops, with some goblets of Royal Jelly, Comb, Karnl, Amor...

As to your earlier post, the Bacchus lad does work at Proletriot

 

Royal Jelly is their most underrated beer....

 

JASON!!! is the dude that works at proletariat. And the stout was called holy mole and its 10x better then Mexican cake

 

Had Holy Mole at Bacchus last week, and my lord, could drink that forever.