About
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery produces craft beers and hard ciders using farm-grown apples and hops at the foot of the Helderberg Escarpment. Founded in 2016 by Dietrich Gehring and Stuart Morris under New York's Farm Brewery Law, it started with a small tasting room and expanded to include a Biergarten with pavilion, sound stage, and fire pits overlooking the hop yard and apple trees.
farm-grown hops and apples
craft beers and hard ciders
Biergarten with hop yard and orchard views
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Products
Dry Cider
A crisp, refreshing cider made from estate-grown apples with a clean, dry finish.
Farmhouse Ale
A rustic ale with subtle spice and fruity esters, brewed with local ingredients.
Hazy IPA
A juicy, tropical IPA with a hazy appearance and notes of citrus and stone fruit.
Heritage Cider
A complex cider crafted from heirloom apple varieties, offering a balanced sweetness and tartness.
Hopped Cider
A unique blend of cider and hops, delivering a refreshing bitterness with apple undertones.
Awards
Gold Medal, NY Cider Competition 2022
2022
Best Local Cider, Capital Region Awards 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Full Moon Hike
recurring
Maple Fest
annual
Baby Animal Days
annual
Oysterfest
annual
Latest News
DeFazio’s at The Pizza Garden closed for the season. Pick Your Own (PYO) closed for the season.