Sean Jewett: Speaking of Hops...I'll Drink to That!
Thu, Jul 23
|Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
Brewer Sean Jewett explores the rise of craft brewing in the Adirondacks and the revival of locally grown hops.
Time & Location
Jul 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, 8897 NY-30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, USA
About The Event
Sean Jewett: Speaking of Hops...I'll Drink to That!
So, what exactly is a hop? Sean Jewett, our brewer, beer whisperer, says "It’s not beer if there are no hops." From 1840 to 1909, New York State was the nation's top hops producer, and until the late 19th Century, the center for US brewing. New York is now the leading state for craft beer, with over 400 breweries. Sean will talk about New York's historic leading role in the brewing industry, and how the Adirondacks support the American hop renaissance.
In 2009 Sean Jewett brewed his first batch of beer on his kitchen stove. He was instantly enthralled with the art, science, and process of brewing — ultimately growing his own hops. He entered the brewing industry in 2013, and soon his beers were awarded medals by the Great American Beer Festival and the US Honey Beer Competition. Hop on in…