photograph by Charlie Samuels
We’ve been crafting our dependable ales & lagers in the Northern Hudson Valley since 1993. From our 19th Century warehouse brewery on the Eastern shore of the mighty Hudson River, we brew a bountiful variety of well made traditional styles with a sense of pride and dutiful conviction. Our flagship Pale Ale and award winning Oatmeal Stout are some of the finest in the country, as are our Whiskey Barrel Aged Porter and Cherry Raspberry Ale. Never trendy or gratuitously extreme, our ales and lagers are beautifully balanced and reliably honest. The way we brew is a reflection of our personal style. Down to Earth. Salt of the Earth. Of the Earth.Welcome to Brown’s Brewing Company. After visiting us, we’re sure you’ll understand why we’ve been called the Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley.
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Chef Luca Brunelle Cooks Walnut Shrimp with Pancetta Risotto Cake, Jalapeño Jelly and Chive Creme Fraiche with Dan Bazile on WNYT.
Chef Luca Brunelle, CEC cooked Walnut Shrimp with Pancetta Risotto Cake, Jalapeño Jelly and Chive Creme Fraiche with Dan Bazile on WNYT Channel 13. The demonstration was a preview of what Brown's Brewing Company will cook at this year's A Taste of Albany at the New York State Museum on May 3. To see For the video demonstration, go to http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2588989.shtml?cat=10127 Honey Walnut Shrimp...Ingredients 1 cup water 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup walnuts 4 egg whites 2/3 cup rice flour 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk 1 cup vegetable oil for fryingPreparation Stir together the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the mochiko until it has a pasty consistency. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the mochiko batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve. Basic Risotto 1½ cups arborio rice 1 qt chicken stock ½ cup white wine 1 medium shallot or ½ small onion, chopped (about ½ cup) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley Kosher salt, to taste Preparation1. Heat the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan, then lower the heat so that the stock just stays hot.2. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil and 1 Tbsp of the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the chopped shallot or onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until it is slightly translucent. 3. Add the rice to the pot and stir it briskly with a wooden spoon so that the grains are coated with the oil and melted butter. Sauté for another minute or so, until there is a slightly nutty aroma. But don't let the rice turn brown. 4. Add the wine and cook while stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed. 5. Add a ladle of hot chicken stock to the rice and stir until the liquid is fully absorbed. When the rice appears almost dry, add another ladle of stock and repeat the process.Note: It's important to stir constantly, especially while the hot stock gets absorbed, to prevent scorching, and add the next ladle as soon as the rice is almost dry. 6. Continue adding ladles of hot stock and stirring the rice while the liquid is absorbed. As it cooks, you'll see that the rice will take on a creamy consistency as it begins to release its natural starches. 7. Continue adding stock, a ladle at a time, for 20-30 minutes or until the grains are tender but still firm to the bite, without being crunchy. If you run out of stock and the risotto still isn't done, you can finish the cooking using hot water. Just add the water as you did with the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring while it's absorbed. 8. Stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp butter, the parmesan cheese and the parsley, and season to taste with Kosher salt. 9. Risotto turns glutinous if held for too long, you should serve it right away. A properly cooked risotto should form a soft, creamy mound on a dinner plate. It shouldn't run across the plate, nor should it be stiff or gluey. Pancetta Risotto Cakes 1 cup cooked risotto, chilled 2 Oz crispy pancetta Seasoned flour (as needed) 1 whole egg ¼ + ½ cup panko ½ tbsp parsley salt/pepper tastePreparation1. Mix risotto with egg, pancetta, parsley, ¼ cup panko and salt and pepper. Form into 4 cakes and bread all sides with remaining panko. 2. Heat butter in a sauté pan and sear cakes for 5 minutes on each side until a crispy, golden-brown crust forms on the bottom. Serve warm Jalapeno Jelly 1 large green bell pepper 12 jalapeno peppers 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 pinch salt 4 1/4 cups granulated sugar 4 ounces liquid pectin 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely choppedPreparation1. Combine the green bell pepper and 12 jalapeno peppers in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. This can be done in batches, if the peppers do not fit.2. Transfer the peppers to a large saucepan, and stir in the cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth, and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.3. Return the liquid to the saucepan, and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down), boil for one minute, then stir in the liquid pectin.4. Stir in the remaining jalapeno peppers, and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after seal is broken. Chive Crème Fraiche 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 1/4 cups creme fraiche Salt and freshly ground black pepper1. Mix together the creme fraiche and chives in a small bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper.For more information on A Taste of Albany, go http://www.atasteofalbany.com//
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Urban Roots Film Screening & Beer Paired Tasting of Local Cheeses, Meats & Sweets: April 21 in Rev Hall.
Photos of the night just released in our Gallery titled Urban RootsLOCAL FOOD & BEER PAIRED TASTING: 6PMA very special pairing of Brown’s Ales & Lagers with local cheeses, meats and sweets provided by Adventure in Food Trading, The Placid Baker, Honest Weight Food Co-op and R&G Cheese Makers. URBAN ROOTS FILM: 8PMThe story of emerging urban farming in Detroit. Devastated by the collapse of its manufacturing base, dedicated ...citizens have started a movement that is transforming their city, as well as our country at the end of the industrial age. Urban Roots shows how we can prevail in the most difficult of times and places. See the film trailer at http://www.urbanrootsamerica.com/urbanrootsamerica.com/Home.htmlSpecial Guest IntroductionMichele Owens, Gardener and Author of Grow the Good Life: Why a Vegetable Garden Will Make You Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise.A portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to the Tree Media Foundation whose charitable mission is to support education and activities in environmental sustainability.
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Comfort Cuisine Guest Chef Tasting Event on Wednesday, April 25 in Rev Hall
Join us for a special fundraising tasting event to benefit the Troy Boys & Girls Club. Comfort Cuisine features a selection of dishes from some of the best chefs from the finest area’s restaurants including Dale Miller CMC from Sperry's, Marla Ortega from Illium Cafe, Yono Purnomo, CEC from Yono's, Pat Quinlan from The Towne Tavern, Kyle Scott from Uncle Marty's, Brad Stevens from The Park Pub and our own Luca Brunelle CEC. $20 tickets are available at our Taproom Bar and http://www.brownsbrewing.com/store.