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Saranac Thursdays Band Schedule Announced

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:08:52 +0000

One sure sign that summer is on the way is Saranac Thursday, held each week at the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot, on Court Street in Utica. And you might want to take note of the band schedule that's the brewery just released.

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.

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.

Saranac Welcomes Fall Beers

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:52:21 +0000

Autumn is a season of change, changing leaf colors, changing from Daylight Savings Time to Standard and, for the makers of Saranac, the changing of specialty summer beers to specialty fall beers. YNN reports that the F.X Matt Brewing Company is introducing a seasonal variety pack featuring several fall seasonal brews.

First Saranac Thursday Of August Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:10:48 +0000

The "Frog Days Of Summer" keep rolling on, and all the fun events that go with them. Tonight marks the first Saranac Thursday of August, and there are several still to go. "Dusty Puppies" will provide tonight's musical entertainment.

Tonight's Saranac Thursday Is A Wee Bit Irish

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:10:41 +0000

The "Frog Days Of Summer" keep rolling on, and one of the events many enjoy is Saranac Thursday. Tonight's activities in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica features that renowned Irish band, "Enter The Haggis", always a favorite.

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 [...]

It's Saranac Thursday Week#2

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:10:12 +0000

The season is underway, and tonight marks week number two of Saranac Thursdays, held in the parking lot next to the F.X. Matt Brewery on Court Street in Utica. Looks like another nice night, weather wise, and tonight's live music is provided by Last Left.

Saranac Thursday Kicks Off Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:10:24 +0000

One of the sure signs of the "Frog Days Of Summer" is Saranac Thursdays, held weekly in the parking lot at the F.X. Brewery on Court Street in Utica. Tonight is the first Saranac Thursday of the season with live music by Dashboard Nixon, a central New York favorite.

Saranac Thursdays Looking For Bands

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:10:34 +0000

A sure sign of summer in central New York is the return of Saranac Thursdays in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery on Court Street in Utica. Well, we've got a long way to go until then, but the brewery is now accepting info from bands who wish to be considered as entertainment for one of the Thursdays.

What Ales You? Saranac Has The Answer

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:56 +0000

As we plod along through winter 2012, we see that there’s another bright spot on the horizon from our local brewery. The F.X. Matt Brewing Company recently released its annual “What Ales You” variety 12-pack. The 12-pack contains two bottles of six different Saranac Ales. According to saranac.com, here’s what you’ll find in the variety [...]

Saranac Launches Locally Hopped Beer

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:10:31 +0000

As a former tour guide, I take a keen interest in the new products and activities going on at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. (Like I've always said, beer is thicker than water). On August 28th, the brewery along with friends of Saranac participated in a local hop picking event, and then brewed a special Saranac draft using the local ingredients.

Today Is International Beer Day [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:37:37 +0000

Today, August 5th, is the day that the whole world joins Homer Simpson and millions of others to celebrate beer. According to the website International Beer Day some 278 celebrations across 23 countries will mark the occasion by drawing a refreshing cold one or two. Here in the United States we are fortunate to have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of beers to choose from including great local brews like Saranac, Utica Club and Ommegang. Check out some familiar beer jingles and a classic Utica Club commercial sure to bring back memories.

Lookin' Good For Saranac Thursday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:17:19 +0000

The Frog Days of Summer keep rolling, and in Utica, the place to be on a Thursday night is Saranac Thursday. Each week, hundreds of your friends and neighbors (and out-of-town visitors) head down to the F.X. Matt Brewery on Court Street in downtown Utica for a musical summer night!