FROM FARM-TO-BOTTLE-TO-GLASS
The Hop House at The Beardslee Homestead is the home of the Masseria Distillery & Winery and Tasting Room, licensed by the State of New York. The Italian word Masseria means homestead, and the Masseria Distillery & Winery is licensed to produce wines, spirits, and Italian-style liqueurs like basil, sage, hot pepper, lavender, maple syrup, and many other aromatic spirits all made with our own farm-grown herbs. Masseria is also licensed to sell other Made in New York craft beer, wine, cider, whiskey, bourbon, and more. We try to make everything in a sustainable way: all our ingredients are grown on the farm without any treatment; the water used is well water filtered with a military-grade water purifier; and our electricity needs are provided by solar panels.
The Masseria tasting room, housed in the Great Pyramid of the Hop House, is one of the most unique tasting rooms in New York State. It offers majestic views not only of the outside Central New York hills but also of inside fine wood craftsmanship of the 1800s. Lovers of Italian liqueurs, spritzes, and wines can come and taste New York's finest and freshest alcoholic beverages as well as hops tea and other herbal teas made at the farm, along with Italian espresso and cappuccino. While you are experiencing these unique beverages, you can enjoy some home-made soft pretzels and focaccia from our brick oven, along with some local cheeses and charcuterie meats from other local farms.
After your tasting, feel free to explore the property, including playing a game of Bocce or taking a stroll along the peaceful and paradise-like Unadilla River. Sitting benches along the river allow you to sit and enjoy the setting. Or, you can rest in our Finnish sauna. Masseria will open in 2024, by appointment.
For more information on The Beardslee Hop House please see the History section of this website.
