Graft Cider and Fox ‘N’ Hare Brewing Co. Join Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance

GOSHEN, N.Y. (January 15, 2018) — A pair of new companies joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance recently: Graft Cider and Fox ‘N’ Hare Brewing Company. These two companies represent a duo of industries that have seen a significant boom nationwide in recent years: the craft brewing and craft cider industries.

Graft Cider produces a wide variety of craft ciders in categories such as Rustic Ciders, Hop Ciders, Gose Ciders, Book of Nomad ciders, Cloud City ciders and Shared Universe ciders. Its selection of ciders rotates on a regular basis throughout the year. Adding to the local flavor of the beverages is the artwork – all of the labels are designed by area artists. For more information, visit www.graftcidery.com.

Fox ‘N’ Hare Brewing Company describes itself as a “small-town brewery and restaurant meant to celebrate great beer, savory food and wonderful people.” It has a restaurant and tap room, where guests can sample its high-quality craft beers and farm-to-table style dishes. The mission of the company is to celebrate and embrace the many talented farmers, bakers and artisans in the region. For more information, visit www.foxnhare-brewing.com.

“It’s always a pleasure to welcome new members to the Food & Beverage Alliance, and both Graft Cider and Fox N Hare Brewing Company are outstanding additions,” said Laurence P. Gottlieb, President and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation. “Their ciders and beers have become regional favorites, and both businesses are committed to helping the Hudson Valley region flourish. We are thrilled they are now members of our Alliance, and will help us to continue our push to support local businesses.”

About the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance:

The Hudson Valley region boasts the most vibrant and growing base of food & beverage-related businesses in the nation. Alongside many well-known industry names and successful and growing industry players, the Food & Beverage Alliance brings organizations within the food and beverage industries together, helping area businesses forge strong partnerships. The Alliance provides access to economic guidance and marketing resources to businesses throughout the region.

About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC):

HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing, Hudson Valley EDs & MEDs and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.