New Year drinks-and-art party at new Troy taproom

Not to let its debut get lost in the holiday crush, Troy's newest drinking emporium is planning a New Year's Eve party and art benefit.

The Beer Diviner Troy Taproom, which opened just four weeks ago at 461 Broadway, will almost ring in its first new year, from 4 to 11 p.m. -- not midnight -- on Friday, December 30.

The event will feature beers made by The Beer Diviner, which bills itself as the state's first farm brewery, along with other makers' local craft cider and spirits, and entertainment supplied by four DJs. In addition, it will feature an art exhibition with art pieces available for sale between $30 and $150. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations.

The Beer Diviner owner/brewmaster Jonathan Post creates his beers, ales and gruits at 243 Bly Hollow Road in Petersburgh, in eastern Rensselaer County.

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