Join us at Wild World: The Producer-Focused Fermentation Festival!
Are you passionate about fermentation? Do you love wine and beer? We have an event that is tailor-made for enthusiasts like you. Wild World is not just any festival; it is a celebration of fermentation. And this Monday, we invite you to be a part of something truly special.
Wild World was conceived with one goal in mind: to bring together producers from all walks of fermentation to share ideas, techniques, and the joy of their craft. We are dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent and artistry that goes into producing natural wine and beer.
But it doesn't stop there. We aim to challenge the myths and falsehoods that often surround the world of natural wine and beer. Through education, discussion, and demonstration, we seek to unravel the misconceptions and shed light on the truth.
One thing that sets WWBK apart is our commitment to accessibility. We keep our producer table fee and ticket prices low deliberately, refusing the easy path of corporate sponsorship. We want everyone to have the opportunity to be a part of this experience, regardless of their budget.
By joining us this Monday at our very special festival, you will not only be supporting a cause you believe in but also immersing yourself in a sensory journey like no other. From tastings and masterclasses to panel discussions and live demonstrations, Wild World offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and indulge.
So mark your calendars and make your way to our festival grounds this Monday. Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and, of course, your appetite for exceptional wine and beer. Together, let's celebrate the art of fermentation and pave the way for a future grounded in authenticity and appreciation.
Wild World awaits you. Experience the magic.
Date: Monday, 10/30/2023
Venue: STRONG ROPE BREWERY (OVELOOKING THE HARBOR IN RED HOOK)
Admission: Limited tickets available. Book yours now!
THE STINKY CHEESEBURGER (LAMB SMASHBURGER W EPOISSES)
SNACK BAR CURATED BY THE INCREDIBLE CHEF EMILE DESMET OF LE CHATEAUBRIAND, PARIS! SMASHBURGER. HERITAGE KETTLE CORN & MORE SURPRISES.
PRODUCER LIST WWBK23:
Moromi, Artisinal Shoyu, Connecticut
Wild Arc Farm, Pine Bush, New York
Enlightenment Wines Meadery, Brooklyn
Hana Makgeolli, Rice Wine, Brooklyn
Troon Vineyard, Grants Pass, Oregon
Westwind Orchard, Accord, NY
Left Bank Ciders, Catskill, NY
Scotty-Boy!, Buellton, CA
Le Brasserie des Voirons, Haute-Savoie
Domaine Les Enfants Sauvages, Côtes Catalanes, France
Le Vin des Potes, Italy, France, Spain
Catch & Release Wines, Sonoma, CA
Skin Contact Wines, Importer
Eden Ciders, Vermont
Iapetus Wines, Vemont
Terah Wine Co., Central Coast, CA
plēb urban winery, Asheville, NC
Florez Wines, Watsonville, CA
Aaron Burr Cidery, Wurtsboro, NY
Botanist & Barrel Cidery and Winery, Cedar Grove, NC
The Austin Winery, Austin, TX
Grimm Artisanal Ales, Brooklyn, NY
Haus Alpenz Imports
Alta Marfa Winery, Texas
Hawthorne Valley, Fermented condiments, NY
Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, NY
Usonia Wines, Finger Lakes, NY
Buddy Buddy Wines, Berkeley, CA
Casper Fermentables, Sunset Valley, Texas
Vinum USA Imports
Prism Cellars, Finger Lakes, NY
Common Wealth Crush Co., Waynesboro, VA
Heartsby True Cider, Catskill, NY
Greenpoint Cidery, Brooklyn, NY
Domaine Delahaye, St Tropez, France
Vinca Minor Wines, Sonoma, CA
Spinning Wheel Wine, Virginia
Fable Farm Winery, Barnard, VT
The Referend Bier Blendery, Kutztown, PA
Camuna Cellars, Philadelphia, PA
Dalle Ore Wines, Veneto, Italy
Six Eighty Cellars, Ovid, New York
LIST OF EVENTS:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, WE’RE HOLDING OUR PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT THE STRONG ROPE BREWERY IN RED HOOK AT 6PM. FEATURED SPEAKERS ARE GARRETT OLIVER OF BROOKLYN BREWERY, ALICE FEIRING, DEIRDRE HEEKIN (LA GARAGISTE) AND MORE CULMINATING WITH A PRESENTATION BY AUTHOR AND SCIENTIST DR PATRICK MCGOVERN (ANCIENT BREWS, ANCIENT WINES; “THE INDIANA JONES OF ANCIENT FERMENTED BEVERAGES”). PANELS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A DINNER BASED ON THE “KING MIDAS FEAST”' (SEE BELOW) PREPARED BY CHEF GABY GULIELMETTI (FORMERLY BONFIGLIO, HUDSON) INCLUDES 3 COURSES AND ALL BEVERAGES INCLUDING THE “GOLDEN ELIXIR” FROM DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY. EPIC!!!!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, WILD WORLD NATURAL WINE & MORE FERMENTATION FESTIVAL: 50+ PRODUCERS OF NATURAL WINE, BEERS, KOMBUCHA, FOODS AND MORE. OVER 300 FREE SAMPLES TASTED WITH THE PRODUCERS. INCLUDES SOUVENIR TASTING GLASS. CONCESSIONARY FOODS CREATED BY EMILE DESMET OF LE CHATEAUBRIAND, PARIS INCLUDES A LAMB/EPOISSES SMASHBURGER, HERITAGE KETTLE POPCORN W BOTTARGA AND MORE!! DOUBLE EPIC!!! $45 TICKETS (EVERYONE PAYS THE INDUSTRY DISCOUNT!!) ARE THE LOWEST IN THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT. COME SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS' AND CRAFT FERMENTERS!
He is sometimes known as the Indiana Jones of his area of research — ancient ales, wines and extreme beverages. Others call him Dr. Pat…. Patrick McGovern has spent decades searching for and analyzing the residues of fermented drinks that can be hundreds or thousands of years old — and then re-creating them. "Just about every culture you can think of, they have a fermented beverage that's central to the social activity, religions, and a lot of times, it becomes economically very important," McGovern is the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum in Philadelphia. He's also an anthropology adjunct professor at the university.
