Come "Raise the Dead"
Popular Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra is back for another year.
With an awesome light display and Grateful Dead-inspired tunes, DSO is always one of our favorite shows. What Grateful Dead set will they recreate this year? Or will it be an original? Buy some tickets and join us to find out. We'll have your favorite Saranac Beers on tap, and Saranac Soft Drinks will also be available. Hope to see you tomorrow night. Cheers!
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!
Drumroll Please...
Here it is, what you've all been waiting for. Summer is near, and we've got the beer (and some pretty awesome music too!) Don't forget, the first Saranac Thursday is May 27th. Only 27 days away!
2010 Saranac Thursday Band Line Up
May 27th- Dashboard Nixon
June 3rd- Showtime
June 10th- Earl Pickens
June 17th- Last Call
June 24th- Gridley Paige
July 1st- One Hard Krank
July 8th- Custom Taylor Band
July 15th- Crazy Fools
July 22nd- Enter the Haggis
July 29th- Fulton Chain Gang
August 5th- The Bourbon Mothers
August 12th- Jimkata
August 19th- Capital Zen
August 26th- Three Inch Fury
September 2nd- Pre moe.down Throwdown
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!
Create your own bucket list: One beer to try before you die
From some 20,000 beer brands and many more varieties worldwide, a team of international beer writers has chosen one of our favorites to include in their book, “1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die,” Saranac’s very own Black Forest. The German-inspired dark lager, a Bavarian-style black beer, is described by the reviewers as having "an inviting dark brown body...filling the mouth with a pleasing balance of bready malt and earthy hops."
We would add only one caveat to their review: grab your opener and work your happy way through our other exceptional core and seasonal brews, and create your own bucket list. We’ll start counting.
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.
That's the ticket!
Here's your chance to win a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the historic F.X. Matt Brewing Company! Our third annual Saranac Golden Ticket Promotion is now underway. There are 15 Golden Tickets hidden inside 15 random Saranac “12 Beers of Winter” packages, and if you find one, you win! The 15 lucky winners will be treated to a day at the Brewery with Nick and Fred Matt. Your day will include a look at the inner workings of one of the nation's oldest breweries (guided by the owners), accommodations at the historic Hotel Utica, a gourmet dinner featuring Saranac beers paired with each course, and more. You can enter online here (no purchase is necessary), though we’re sure you’ll want to enjoy the great taste of our seasonal beers in your search for one of the Golden Tickets. Get your 12 Beers of Winter today and good luck!
It's Time for the Season's...dare we say it?...Best Beer
It comes around once a year during the holidays, and some people can’t get enough. No, it's not Santa—it’s Season's Best, one of our oldest seasonal brews. A blend of domestic and Belgian malts combine for a light nut-like character in this popular Lager. It's a dark amber worthy of accompanying darker soups and pork ribs, or a few friends relaxing around the fireplace on a cold winter's night. Though this favorite has been around almost since Saranac was first brewed, its popularity continues to grow. We're sharing the love in 6 packs and in draught this year. Find it at your local grocer or in our gift shop; it’s the perfect holiday gift for your hard-to-please beer fan. Having trouble finding Season's Best? Try finding it using our Saranac locator on our website or email info@saranac.com. Happy holidays and enjoy!