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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 [...]

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 [...]

Vote For Saranac White IPA

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:12:19 +0000

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.

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 [...]

Casting My Vote On Saranac Wet IPA

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:10:02 +0000

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.

Jobs At The Saranac Brewery In Utica

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:10:11 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we're always like to share positive local economic news and opportunities, and we've learned that the F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Utica has a few job openings. As a former employee, I can assure you that the brewery is a great place to work.

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 [...]

Beer and Fruit-A Good Combination?

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:30:54 +0000

Call me old fashioned but when I order a beer I want a beer. It used to be a pretty simple process as there were only a few well known brands to choose from but now with the increasing number of craft and specialty beers it's gotten complicated. What's worse--just sayin'--is the advent of "fruity" beers. Would any hardworking construction worker or farm hand really walk into a bar and order a "Samuel Smith's Organic Raspberry"? Our local Saranac brand has joined the parade of "fruit" beer providers.

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).

How About A Blueberry Blonde?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:10:25 +0000

As a former brewery tour guide, I thought I’d get you up to date on “what’s brewing” at my alma mater, the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. They’ve just released a new summer brew called Saranac Blueberry Blond Ale. Here’s a description of the new brew according to saranac.com, “Availability: 12 Beers of Summer 2012, 6 [...]

New From The F.X. Matt Brewery – Saranac Chocolate Orange Beer

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:10:55 +0000

It’s the quiet time of the year, a month to go until St. Patrick’s Day, and a couple of weeks away from America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk. Now, something new from Saranac to liven up the landscape…Saranac Chocolate Orange beer. According to the F.X. Matt Brewing Company of Utica: “The F.X. Matt Brewing Company [...]

New Brew For The New Year

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:10:19 +0000

Here’s something to look forward to during the “Frog Days of Winter”, a new beer! The F.X. Matt Brewing Company has another new beer release now in stores. It’s a hoppy addition called Saranac White IPA. What’s Saranac White IPA? Glad you asked. According saranac.com, Saranac White IPA is a tasty innovative twist on a [...]

Seasonal Brews Have Arrived From Saranac

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:35:22 +0000

'Tis the season during the "Frog Days of Fall" to start thinking of colder weather, the holidays and Saranac seasonal beers. Now my alma mater, the F.X. Matt Brewery has the "12 Beers of Winter" available at stores throughout the northeast. I like to promote new products and events at the brewery, as it is a significant local employer and an important part of our community and local economy (and they make great beers and soft drinks).

Cheers To Saranac's New Look On TV

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:10:21 +0000

My loyalty and friendship with the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, makers of Utica Club and Saranac beer and soft drinks goes way back to my college days, when I was a tour guide at the brewery. Now that we are well into the "Frog Days of Fall", Saranac is launching a new look on TV.

Seasonal Brews Now In Season

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:10:36 +0000

The Frog Days of Summer are coming to a close, but autumn has plenty to look forward to. You may know that as a former F.X. Matt Brewery employee (tour guide during my college days), I have a keen interest in all that goes on and comes out of our local brewery. And now that we're in late August, two seasonal favorites are back and on sale from Saranac.

The Best Beers Brewed At F.X. Matt Brewery In Utica – Greg's Top 5

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:10:23 +0000

We are very fortunate to have a great local employer and civic-minded company based in Utica - the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. And it's a big plus that they make the best beer in the world, right in our own backyard. As a former F.X. Matt Brewery Tour Guide and beer connoisseur, I thought you might appreciate what are the five best Matt Brewery beers, in my humble opinion.

Now in ascending order: