{"id":1652,"date":"2018-03-29T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1652"},"modified":"2018-03-28T20:51:15","modified_gmt":"2018-03-29T00:51:15","slug":"seneca-street-brew-pub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1652","title":{"rendered":"Seneca Street Brew Pub"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brewing to Break the Taproom Ceiling\u00a0<\/em><\/h1>\n

By Gabrielle Reagan | Photography by Steven J. Pallone<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Tucked away in the basement of what used to be a Baptist church in Manlius, farm brewery Seneca Street Brew Pub pours patrons clean, crisp craft beer. At the helm, brewer Brooke Menikheim and her wife, Heidi, are shattering the taproom ceiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a man\u2019s game for a long time, but I\u2019m noticing a lot more women getting involved,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cSure, I have to lift a 50-pound bag of grain or carry a keg, but women can do that, no problem at all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before opening the pub in 2016, Brooke\u2019s parents, Bob and Joyce Menikheim, operated a small street-level shop catering to bird owners. Then, the New York state farm brewery law was passed, requiring New York brewers to produce beer made primarily from locally-grown farm products. Bob swapped seed for grain and began planting hops. Before long, the Menikheims got in on the endgame: beer.<\/p>\n

Complete with an onsite brewing system, bottle shop, event room and outdoor patio, Seneca Street Brew Pub features rotating house taps and guest taps, as well as cider, wine and spirits, all produced within New York state.<\/p>\n

With the number of local hops growers, barley-malting facilities and breweries in the state steadily increasing, the industry\u2019s diversification has elevated a beer aficionado\u2019s palate to that of a sommelier. While studying at Siebel Institute of Technology\u2019s World Brewing Academy in Chicago, Brooke \u2014\u00a0Seneca Street Brew Pub\u2019s head brewmaster \u2014 quickly learned the technical side of brewing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I started this, I said I wanted to be the Walter White of beer making,\u201d Brooke joked. \u201cI love the chemistry of it. I am very serious about it. I find it cathartic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brooke\u2019s enjoyment of the process is key, considering the time commitment and physical labor required in beer production. Once Brooke wets the grain, she has between nine and 12 hours of work ahead of her. Heidi assists and oversees the service side of operations, with the help of her mother-in-law, Joyce. The Menikheim family also owns Erie Canal Brewing Company, a small craft brewery in Canastota. So, from grain to glass, the three women run two breweries, six days a week.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so hard the first few times; I wasn\u2019t sure we could do this,\u201d Brooke said. \u201cBut we did it. We get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Averaging 28 barrels per month, Brooke and Heidi produce about 14 kegs per week. In the first year of business, they won a gold medal in the amber and reds category of a New York state beer competition with their deep Irish Red Ale.<\/p>\n

Another favorite is the Yellow Brick Blonde, created for and on tap at Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango. The Kolsch is another standout, embodying Brooke\u2019s brewing philosophy: clean, crisp and uncomplicated. Find it on tap at locations around New York, including Pastabilities and World of Beer.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of other breweries are trying to come up with wildly different stuff and that\u2019s great. I\u2019m glad they\u2019re doing it,\u201d Brooke said. \u201cBut I want to make a beer that I can drink, that most people can drink \u2014 a beer you\u2019re not afraid of trying.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to house drafts, Seneca Street Brew Pub features guest taps dedicated to New York state farm breweries. Local ciders, distilled spirits, wine and soda are available, as well as small plates. Along with supporting local purveyors, the Menikheim family hopes the pub can be a go-to destination in Manlius. They host a variety of events, including weekly trivia nights and, in warmer months, movie nights on the patio.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen people come here, they feel like they\u2019re coming to Cheers,\u201d Heidi said with a smile. \u201cYou just get that good feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interested in the brewing industry? Check out the Pink Boot Society, a national organization for women in the brewing industry. Or just grab a seat at your local craft pub, grab a pint and call it research. SWM <\/em><\/p>\n

Seneca Street Brew Pub is located at 315 E. Seneca St. in Manlius. The pub is open 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, check out senecastreetpub.com<\/a> or call (315) 682-6968.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brewing to Break the Taproom Ceiling\u00a0 By Gabrielle Reagan | Photography by Steven J. Pallone Tucked away in the basement of what used to be a Baptist church in Manlius, farm brewery Seneca Street Brew Pub pours patrons clean, crisp craft beer. 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