The days are flying by, and already it's week number three for Saranac Thursday held in the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot, at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. This Thursday night, "The Crazy Fools" will be back again providing the musical entertainment.
As the resident "beer man" at Big Frog 104, I like to share brews news with you. A few weeks ago, we mentioned a home brewing competition at the New York State Fairgrounds, and this year they have a record number of home brewers entered. The judging takes place this weekend at the fairgrounds.
We're really into the season now, with week number two of Saranac Thursdays. Tonight's live music is provided by Soundbarrier in the parking lot at the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varrick Streets in Utica.
Another sure sign of the "Frog Days Of Summer" is the start of "Saranac Thursdays", held in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varrick Streets in Utica. Tonight is the first of the season, featuring musical entertainment by Gridley Paige, a local favorite.
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.
If you're looking for something unusual to add to your social calendar, you might consider attending the "Prohibition Party", Friday night at the F.X. Matt Brewery, on Court Street in Utica.
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.
Culture Fest - A Festival of Nations is Saturday, April 13th at the Stanley Theater in downtown Utica. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy foods from around the world and experience international culture through music, dance and art, all for just $10. With a name like Greg "Splashin'" McShea, you may not think I have a connection to German ancestry, but I do.
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".
As you probably know by now, I take a keen interest in all things beer, and as a former F.X. Matt Brewery Tour Guide, I like to share news about the brewery (after all, beer is thicker than water). Now, the folks at Saranac are asking for your vote.
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.
A while back, I mentioned the introduction of Saranac Wet IPA by my friends at the F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica. Over the weekend, I had an opportunity to sample the new brew, and I'm ready to cast my vote.
