Blues, Brews & Botany, New York Botanical Garden: The region’s top breweries walk you through a flight of their latest creations and discuss the connections between beer and botany. Purchase a souvenir Sampling Mug and set out to try each of the many local breweries offering unlimited samples of their craft beers and ciders. Settle on the lawn to sip your beers and take in the blues-infused setlists of a variety of local bands and vocalists. Take a break from the botanical fun and relax with bottle cap crafting and lawn games, including Giant Chess and Giant Jenga.

Beer and Botany

When it comes to beer, the flavors of our region are defined by the quality of the soil, the climate’s temperament, the brewer’s know-how—and plenty of careful botany. During Blues, Brews, & Botany, get familiar with the many varieties of pungent hops and flavorful barleys that go into your favorite brews, along with the myriad plants and flavors that turn a good beer into a frosty work of art.