Follow the journey of hops, one of New York State’s original cash crops, from field to brewery to pint glass.

Tour of one of the only working 19th-century breweries in the United States. Hear our costumed interpreters talk about harvesting and processing hops. Stop by our historic kitchens to taste 19th-century food with recipes that include ale and learn how families might have used hops medicinally.

Tour Grieve's Brewery

Did you know that GCV&M is one of the only museums in the United States with a working 19th-century brewery? Grieve’s Brewery is a reconstruction of a c. 1803 brewery from Geneva, NY, with portions of Rochester’s old Enright Brewery (closed in 1907) and an early timber-framed structure from West Bloomfield, NY. Brewing demonstrations rely on gravity during much of the process, with liquids either pumped by hand or ladled into troughs throughout the building.

Take a tour through all 3 levels of our brewery and learn how in 1850, New York State became a leading producer of hops.

Explore Historical Uses of Beer and Hops

Did you know that GCV&M is one of the only museums in the United States with a working 19th-century brewery? Grieve’s Brewery is a reconstruction of a c. 1803 brewery from Geneva, NY, with portions of Rochester’s old Enright Brewery (closed in 1907) and an early timber-framed structure from West Bloomfield, NY. Brewing demonstrations rely on gravity during much of the process, with liquids either pumped by hand or ladled into troughs throughout the building.

Take a tour through all 3 levels of our brewery and learn how in 1850, New York State became a leading producer of hops.

Join us in the Beer Garden

Enjoy live music, GCV&M’s historical craft beers on tap, and tastings from local craft breweries and cideries!

Check back as our list of partners for Hop Harvest Festival grows.

Enjoy live music

Enjoy the musical stylings of Roxy’s Accordion Band on the Village Square State at 10:30 a.m., and on the Porch of the John L. Wehle Gallery at 1:30 p.m.!

They will be playing a classic 19th-century repertoire as well as Oktoberfest favorites.

Date : September 2, 2023

Time : 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location : Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511

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