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Cheap Beers Becoming More Hip And More Expensive

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:52 +0000

Yogi Berra reportedly once said this about a restaurant, “That place is so crowded, nobody goes there anymore”. Apparently, that’s what’s happening these days with cheap beer. The more “hip” it becomes to buy cheap beer, the more taverns are charging for it. Here’s more on that subject, according to “The Huffington Post”: “Cheap beers [...]

Free Beer From Saranac

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:21 +0000

Now that we’ve got your attention, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I always like to share brews news with you. And, to celebrate the brewery’s 125th anniversary, Saranac is giving consumers a “free beer” in its select packages. Check out the details. According to our sister station, WIBX: “To thank its loyal [...]

Beer On Tap…In The Shower? [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:10:37 +0000

Maybe you’ve heard about the “Bottoms Up Beer Dispenser” that fills your glass with beer from the bottom up, with a nice foamy head! Well, if this is for real, someone has taken that idea into the shower. Check out this new “Bottoms Up” shower beer dispenser from the awesomer.com. This doesn’t look like a [...]

For All You Do, This Bud's Indented For You

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:10:10 +0000

Budweiser is putting its “bowtie” where its can is…literally. We’re all familiar with the bowtie symbol on the Budweiser logo, and now they’re coming out with a new can that takes that shape. Here are the details from lifeinc.today.com: “Anheuser-Busch on May 6 will add a new shape to its lineup, selling its primary Budweiser [...]

F.X. Matt Brewery Teams Up With State Fair For Home Brewers Competition

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:10:35 +0000

If you're into home brewing, here's good news. The Great New York State Fair 2013 is teaming up with the F.X. Matt Brewing Company of Utica (my Alma Mater) for it's annual Home Brew Competition.

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Beer

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:54:16 +0000

Greg "Splashin" McShea is Big Frog 104's resident beer expert but there are probably a few things that even he doesn't know about it. For example, can he tell us what the fear of an empty beer glass is called? Can you?

Top 10 Irish Beers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:45 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, some of you in the 21 and over crowd may be toasting with an authentic Irish brew. With a name like Greg “Splashin’” McShea, I know a little about Irish beer, and first must say, green beer isn’t Irish, it’s just yellow beer with food coloring. So what are the [...]

How To Pour A Black & Tan For St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:10:41 +0000

With the real St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday, some of you may wish to experience some real Irish fare. Of course, a brew or two may come into play, and one Irish beverage that may be of interest is a beer blend called “Black & Tan”. Basically, it’s a mixture of an ale or lager [...]

Sam Adams Gets Canned

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:10:30 +0000

You know that I always share brews news with you, and today I learned that the Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager is doing something it's never done in its 29 year history!

Spring Has Arrived, Beer-Wise

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:10:45 +0000

In my ongoing quest to keep you informed of new products from our friends at the F.X. Matt Brewery, I want to share with you news of the spring mix pack release: Saranac’s “12 Beers A Springing”. Here’s more according to saranac.com: The all new Saranac 12 Beers A Springing™ variety package will be on [...]

Saranac 12 Beers Of Winter Are Here

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:10:21 +0000

Even though winter doesn’t officially arrive until December 21st, the Saranac “12 Beers Of Winter” have arrived in stores. Each year, the F.X. Matt Brewing Company offers a mix pack of six different brews (two of each) in a 12 pack, and always have some new brews to try. Here’s a brief description of what [...]

Meet The 2012 Schultz & Dooley Beer Steins- Porter Penguin And Maltcracker Nutcracker

Davey Jones — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:34:38 +0000

Every winter around the holidays the F.X. Matt Brewing Company unveils their new beer steins. This season Schultz and Dooley are welcoming two friends to the family. Meet the 2012 Schultz & Dooley beer steins- Porter Penguin And Maltcracker Nutcracker.

Best Beers Brewed in New York State

Polly Wogg — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:43 +0000

It's booze day. Not only is it National Beer Day the New York Farm Bureau is holding a 'Wine, Beer and Spirits' summit in Albany today to discuss ways to promote and grow the industry. The Empire State has several breweries and plenty of homegrown beer. Check out our Top 10 beers brewed in New [...]

What's Brewing At The F.X. Matt Brewery – Saranac Wet IPA

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:10:17 +0000

As you may know by now, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I have a keen interest in what’s brewing there (As we always say, beer is thicker than water). Now, the brewery is developing a working relationship with a local organic farm. Acccording to saranac.com: Two of New York’s oldest family-owned businesses [...]

Burning Off Those Beer Calories

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:30:48 +0000

Now that the weekend is over it's time to think about what you need to do to burn off all of those beer calories you consumed over the past 2 or 3 days. Sure, you had fun but now it's back to the business of fitness. One twelve ounce beer contains around 150 calories and if you had more than one (and you know you did) then you can do the math. How much exercise is needed to burn off that one brewski?

It's Adolphus Busch's Birthday – Do You Remember Your First Beer?

Polly Wogg — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:20:45 +0000

If you already know today is Adolphus Busch’s birthday, then you are a serious beer drinker. The German-born co-founder of the Anheuser-Busch company was born into a very thirsty world on this day in 1839. Busch was the first brewer in the U.S. to use pasteurization to keep beer fresh, the first to use refrigerated [...]

More U.S Beer Drinkers Going To the Can [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:30:13 +0000

The slowdown of the American economy has resulted in many changes in our consumer preferences and spending. The latest is the renewed popularity of canned beer. Bloomberg.com reports that 53% of the beer sold in 2011 was canned, up from 48% in the years following the economic slowdown of 2007. With consumers watching their leisure time expenditures it appears that bottled and draft beers from both the national brand and craft beer brewers have taken a hit as the more affordable aluminum canned suds have increased in sales. Price is not the only reason for the turn around.

Saranac Spices Up Summer With Lemon Ginger

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:10:56 +0000

As a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I like to stay on top of what’s brewing, afer all, beer is thicker than water. Now, a new brew for the “Frog Days Of Summer” from Saranac…Lemon Ginger Saison. That sounds like a mouth full, and I’m sure it is. Here are details from saranac.com: “The [...]

Local Beers Earn International Medals

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:10:23 +0000

You know that I have a keen interest in what's going on at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, as a former Utica Club Tour Guide. And we've just learned that brewery has earned some prestigious honors for their quality beers (Schultz and Dooley would be proud).

Cheers To American Craft Beer Week

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:41 +0000

As a former tour guide at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, I live by the motto “Beer is thicker than water”. That’s why I like to share beer news with you. This is American Craft Beer Week across the country, and a number of local events are taking place to celebrate that fact. The F.X. [...]