BREWMASTERS WEEKEND
April 5 - 7, 2019
Cheers! Prost! Salute!
Join us as we celebrate craft beer with an array of local craft beers, food, crafts, and music during this exciting weekend devoted to all things beer! Learn about different styles of beer, how to start home brewing with the owners of Yard Owl Craft Beer, and don’t forget to explore some of our regional best at our Craft Beer Expo with local brewers and purveyors. You’ll leave inspired to start brewing your own beer.
Introducing: Mohonk 150 Beer!
In celebration of our 150th anniversary, Mohonk Mountain House has partnered with Yard Owl Brewery to create the Mohonk 150 beer. The Mohonk 150 is brewed using rye and is a Belgian-styled dry saison with a spicy character. Served exclusively during the Brewmasters Weekend. Here’s to another 150!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Additional events and activities for Mohonk’s 150th Anniversary Weekend occurring this weekend.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
Styles of Beer*
9pm
Join Yard Owl Craft Brewery as we kick off the weekend to all things beer. We will explore different styles of global beer and how they not only shaped the regions they are from but the world as well.
*Craft beer tasting to follow, no fee. Must be 21 years old and have a valid ID to taste.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
Pickling Demonstration and Tasting
10am
James, Joe, and Michelle from Yard Owl Brewery will discuss their best tips for pickling vegetables and eggs. Using a variety of brines and spices, learn how to create vibrant pickled dishes that pair well with beer, cheese, and mustards.
Local Craft Beer Expo*
2pm – 5pm
Explore, taste, and play during this special event with displays from brewers, crafters, food purveyors, and so much more! Your taste buds will be tantalized by some of New York’s finest including Chatham Brewing, Oliver Kita Chocolate, Angry Orchard, Coyote Kitchen, Bracelets Under the Gunks and more!
*Must be 21 years old and have a valid ID to taste, no fee.
150th Celebration Gala with Fleur Seule
9pm
Celebrate in style with Fleur Seule’s 8 piece band as they perform 1940s Jazz & Swing hits from around the world. Enjoy live music along with a cash bar and a birthday cake to celebrate 150 years of Mohonk Mountain House. So put on your dancing shoes and celebrate with the Smiley family!
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
Home Brewing 101 – Yard Owl Craft Beer
10am
Curious about how beer is made? Interested in making your own home brew? Join brew masters Kristop Brown and James Walsh of Yard Owl brewery in Gardiner, NY as they give a detailed talk on what you need and how you can get started brewing your own craft beer.
MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADERS
Yard Owl Craft Brewery
Gardiner, NY
Sixteen years ago, James Walsh and his wife Michelle combined their excitement for the restaurant business and opened Mudd Puddle Café in New Paltz, NY. Fresh roasted coffee, hand crafted food, and a warm community space has been the focus since day one. In 2012, they expanded their passion for fine crafted beverages and food by opening Yard Owl Brewery in Gardiner, NY. At Yard Owl, James, fellow brewmaster Kristop Brown, and tasting room ambassador Joe Dolan brew and serve expressive Belgian inspired ales paired with house-made pickled vegetables and eggs, and beer mustards that are served with cheese, charcuterie, and pretzels . This venue has enabled them to create a second community space and expand their creativity into another area of the food and craft beverage world.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
When you visit for Brewmasters Weekend, your overnight package includes:
- Three meals daily featuring fresh, locally sourced cuisine from our farm-to-table partners
- Access to more than 85 miles of the Hudson Valley’s best hiking trails
- Boating and fishing on Lake Mohonk
- Daily Guided “House History” Tours of our National Historic Landmark resort
- Guided Nature Hikes with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains
- Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness Classes
- Heated Indoor Pool with underwater music
- Afternoon tea and cookies in our historic Lake Lounge
- Complimentary greens fees on our Scottish-inspired golf course (seasonal)
- Nightly Evening Entertainment
- Special Events and more! See schedule of activities >
A la carte experiences available to overnight guests:
- A full menu of nature-inspired treatments at our award-winning spa
- The Carriage Lounge, featuring a full bar and handcrafted cocktails as well as hyperlocal draft beer and hard cider
- An award-winning wine list in our Main Dining Room