Do you want to be Mayor of Saranac Thursdays?
Effective immediately, we're searching for the Mayor of Saranac Thursdays. Want the job? Sign up for Foursquare and download the app for your phone. Check-in each time you come to Saranac Thursdays. If you check in more than anyone else, you'll become the Mayor - which comes with its own set of perks for that week.
We will determine who the Mayor is by who holds the title each Thursday at noon. We'll announce the winner online via Twitter and Facebook. It's the winner's responsibility to let the folks at the gate know that you have arrived by showing your Foursquare profile.
The Mayor will receive free admission to Saranac Thursdays for that week (as well as get to wear the Mayor's sash and be acknowledged at the event). Mayorships can change from week to week so each check-in counts! The Official check-in spot is Saranac Thursdays.
So what is Foursquare? It's a great app for your smartphone that uses your location to show your friends where you are and helps you discover cool places around town. Even after the festivities at the Brewery, you can use the app to check-in at your favorite places and connect with friends to let them know where you're sharing a Saranac. More info can be found on the Foursquare website. Good luck!
Fire Ignited Positive Change
Two years ago this May, a devastating fire destroyed several areas of our Brewery including canning, bottling and the warehouse. Nick Matt, our CEO and Chairman of the Board, guided our local newspaper's editorial board on a tour of our rebuilt facility. Read the full story on how our Brewery has recovered bigger and better!
Get an inside look of our new warehouse with these pics!
Lucky #7 in Craft Brewers
Yesterday, The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries, released its annual lists reporting the top 50 brewing companies in the country, based on 2009 beer sales volume.
The two lists are the Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies, comprising small and independent craft brewers, and the Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies. We are proud to announce we were ranked #7 out of 50 Top Craft Breweries and #14 out of 50 Top Overall Breweries! Cheers to YOU for drinking lots of Saranac! As always, we appreciate your support. Read the whole story...
Cheers to Craft Beer!
This weekend, the Brewers Association is hosting the Craft Brewers Conference in Chicago. Both Nick and Fred are attending this awesome event which educates the entire community of craft brewers and of course, celebrates craft beer! Every year they get excited to learn along with their fellow colleagues. The whole weekend is dedicated to their ultimate goal, brewing you great beer! For professional brewers, the Craft Brewers Conference is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Read more about the Craft Brewers Conference on their website!
Resolution #1: Drink more craft beer in 2010
Since it's the time of year to make resolutions, how about making one that you won’t mind keeping: add more craft beer to your list!
With the varieties of craft beer available on the market today, there are choices for every palate. And here’s a great bonus: your decision to drink craft beer also supports local businesses, a cause near and dear to our hearts. Learn everything there is to know about craft beer by visiting www.brewersassociation.org.
12 Beers A Falling with Nick and Fred Matt
Nick and Fred Matt had a few beers and reviewed our new variety 12 pack, 12 Beers A Falling. Take a trip with them to our 1888 tavern where you will hear their thoughts on the six different brews: Saranac Octoberfest, Saranac Pumpkin Ale, Saranac Black Forest, Saranac Irish Red Ale, Saranac India Pale Ale and Saranac Caramel Porter. Grab a 12 pack of your own and let us know what you think! Cheers!