Legislators visit Gilligan's Island to celebrate legalization of beer, hard cider ice cream
By Grady Thompson and Tyler Murphy
SHERBURNE – State legislators visited Gilligan's Island ice cream shop on Monday to celebrate the passing of a law which allows the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams in New York State.
The legislation, which permits the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams to those 21 and older, was sponsored by Senator James Seward and Assemblyman William Magee. On Monday, Seward said it was Gilligan's Island who brought the idea to lawmakers' attentions.
"That's why we're here today: to celebrate the signing of this legislation into law, to thank [Gilligan's Island] for their foresight, their vision, and their commitment to Upstate New York," said Seward.
Gilligan's Island partner Michael Lagoe said the beer and hard cider ice creams have an alcohol content of less than five percent. With the passing of the legislation, beer and hard cider join wine in the hard ice cream industry in New York.
Gilligan's Island partner Andrew Lagoe said, "My brother and Gil and I are really looking forward to taking this infinite and beyond as they say. This is a great new venture that's going to help the dairy industry, the farm breweries, the cideries."
Seward said the passing of the law was a great day for the state's craft beer, ciders, and dairy industries.
"Our dairy industry and our craft beer and cider industries both are so important to our economy in Upstate New York, and to bring those two together in this way, to have beer and cider ice cream joining wine ice cream – which was enacted 10 years ago – this is a real plus for all of these industries which are so important to our economy locally and throughout the state of New York," said Seward.
Village of Sherburne Mayor Bill Acee and Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers were also at Gilligan's Island Monday to offer praises for the ice cream shop, the legislation, and the lawmakers who helped propel it along.
Acee said, "Certainly this will be good for Sherburne, New York and I really applaud Mike, Gilbert, and Andy for sticking it out there and using the old American entrepreneurial spirit ... Looking forward to a bright future with their new product."
Vickers said, "Senator Seward and Assemblyman Magee are always responsive to the needs of our farmers and agricultural businesses and this is another example of their advocacy. For ag-related businesses to succeed, they must continue to develop new products and capitalize on market trends. This blending of dairy and craft beer and cider hits all the right notes."
State law requires the hard ice cream be less than five percent alcohol by volume with packaging indicating it contains alcohol. The law also requires customers be 21 years old to purchase beer or hard cider ice cream.
Pictured: State Senator Jim Seward and State Assemblyman Bill Magee enjoy Gilligan’s new Ale ice cream Monday. The Sherburne restaurant offers 9 flavors derived from beer, cider and wine. (Tyler Murphy photo)
SHERBURNE – State legislators visited Gilligan's Island ice cream shop on Monday to celebrate the passing of a law which allows the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams in New York State.
The legislation, which permits the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams to those 21 and older, was sponsored by Senator James Seward and Assemblyman William Magee. On Monday, Seward said it was Gilligan's Island who brought the idea to lawmakers' attentions.
"That's why we're here today: to celebrate the signing of this legislation into law, to thank [Gilligan's Island] for their foresight, their vision, and their commitment to Upstate New York," said Seward.
Gilligan's Island partner Michael Lagoe said the beer and hard cider ice creams have an alcohol content of less than five percent. With the passing of the legislation, beer and hard cider join wine in the hard ice cream industry in New York.
Gilligan's Island partner Andrew Lagoe said, "My brother and Gil and I are really looking forward to taking this infinite and beyond as they say. This is a great new venture that's going to help the dairy industry, the farm breweries, the cideries."
Seward said the passing of the law was a great day for the state's craft beer, ciders, and dairy industries.
"Our dairy industry and our craft beer and cider industries both are so important to our economy in Upstate New York, and to bring those two together in this way, to have beer and cider ice cream joining wine ice cream – which was enacted 10 years ago – this is a real plus for all of these industries which are so important to our economy locally and throughout the state of New York," said Seward.
Village of Sherburne Mayor Bill Acee and Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers were also at Gilligan's Island Monday to offer praises for the ice cream shop, the legislation, and the lawmakers who helped propel it along.
Acee said, "Certainly this will be good for Sherburne, New York and I really applaud Mike, Gilbert, and Andy for sticking it out there and using the old American entrepreneurial spirit ... Looking forward to a bright future with their new product."
Vickers said, "Senator Seward and Assemblyman Magee are always responsive to the needs of our farmers and agricultural businesses and this is another example of their advocacy. For ag-related businesses to succeed, they must continue to develop new products and capitalize on market trends. This blending of dairy and craft beer and cider hits all the right notes."
State law requires the hard ice cream be less than five percent alcohol by volume with packaging indicating it contains alcohol. The law also requires customers be 21 years old to purchase beer or hard cider ice cream.
Pictured: State Senator Jim Seward and State Assemblyman Bill Magee enjoy Gilligan’s new Ale ice cream Monday. The Sherburne restaurant offers 9 flavors derived from beer, cider and wine. (Tyler Murphy photo)
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