Friends of Weir Farm Announces Event - ‘Beer with Weir’ at Nod Hill Brewery
Date and Time: Sunday, July 9, 2023; noon to 4:00 pm
Location: Biergarten, Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Hwy, Route 7, Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Friends of Weir Farm NHP and Nod Hill Brewery invite the public to celebrate the second release of a limited edition, small craft “Friends of Weir Farm India Pale Ale” on July 9, 2023, from noon to 4 pm, in the Nod Hill Brewery Biergarten.
The afternoon will offer informal fun, including family-friendly activities such as color your own masterpiece label with little paints, create a butterfly wristlet, fashion your own Junior Ranger hat, and color and assemble a 3D butterfly. The Friends of Weir Farm will be there to answer your questions about Weir Farm National Historical Park and help you plan a visit to the Park.
Be one of the first to taste this colorful IPA created to honor our treasured local National Park for Art. The tasty brew was such a hit last year that it sold out the day of its release! The can features a custom label by local artist Bobbi Eike Mullen showing a colorful image of Julian Alden Weir painting the historic Weir Farm landscape. Bobbi will be there to discuss her painting and even autograph your beer can as a souvenir!
The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine, so bring your family and friends -no registration required. Food for purchase will be available from on-site food trucks. Lively blue grass music will be provided by On the Trail. It is sure to be a fun event, raising visibility in our local communities for both the Friends of Weir Farm NHP and the Park!
Therese Servas, Member of Board of Directors of the Friends of Weir Farm, commented, “We are excited to collaborate with Nod Hill Brewery to share a fun event and raise public awareness of Connecticut’s jewel within the National Park Service.” She continued, “We hope visitors will plan to visit the Park, just 2 miles and 5 minutes away from the Biergarten, to enjoy its trails and landscapes, experience the new visitor center and exhibits, borrow art materials to create your own masterpiece, and the enjoy the fabulous outdoor art exhibit of life-sized Art Bears featuring contemporary artists’ paintings of the Park.”
The Friends are grateful to Nod Hill Brewery for funding the production and distribution of the Friends of Weir Farm India Pale Ale, and to the label artist Bobbi Eike Mullen, who has generously given the Friends permission to use the image of her unique artwork which highlights several scenes in the park.
David Kaye, Founding Partner and General Manager of Nod Hill Brewery, stated, “We are proud to be a friend and neighbor to Weir Farm National Historical Park. This distinct and delicious New England-style IPA was first brewed last year to celebrate our appreciation of the Park and our partnership with the Friends of Weir Farm. We are proud to offer it again this summer - we think it's the perfect beer to enjoy after exploring the art, landscape and trails of Weir Farm, which we are lucky to have just up the road from our brewery!”
About Friends of Weir Farm National Historical Park
Friends of Weir Farm, an all-volunteer philanthropic partner of Weir Farm National Historical Park, fundraises to support projects and programs that promote the artistic, cultural, and natural resources of this inspirational National Park for Art. We enhance the visitor experience, advocate on behalf of the park, add capacity, support equity and inclusion, and foster the next generation of park stewards.
Friends of Weir Farm NHS is a registered 501(c)(3) under the I.R.S. Tax Code and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Visit friendsofweirfarm.org to learn more and follow us on Facebook facebook.com/friendsofweirfarm.
About Nod Hill Brewery
Founded in 2017 by David and Robert Kaye, Kyle Acenowr, and Sarah Zitnay, they have strived to craft expressive, balanced, and unique beers that encourage a spirit of thoughtful enjoyment. They brew hop-forward American ales, traditionally minded Belgian, German, and English styles, and spontaneous and mixed fermentation oak-aged beers. All on a 100% solar-powered 10-barrel electric brewhouse. Nod Hill Brewery serves their beers on a campus that includes a vibey taproom, seasonal biergarten and a unique event space. They feature daily food trucks, regular live music, cask ale and occasional special events. They have a team of friendly helpful servers ready to make guests feel more than welcome!
About Weir Farm National Historical Park
Weir Farm National Historical Park is a National Park for Art, a place that has been inspiring artists since 1882 when America’s most beloved Impressionist, Julian Alden Weir, made this his summer home. Today, artists and visitors of all ages come to the park to enjoy the stunning landscape, walk in the footsteps of American masters, and create art! Learn more at nps.gov/wefa and visit us on Facebook facebook.com/WeirFarmNHP, YouTube youtube.com/WeirFarmNHP , and Instagram @WeirFarmNHP.
About On the Trail
On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. Most recently, On the Trail had the honor of competing in 2021’s Telefunken Battle of the Bands at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival. Their debut self-titled EP On the Trail is also available for streaming on all platforms.