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!
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.
Brewery Recognized for its Craft Brewing Heritage
Charlie Papazian,
well known and acclaimed Craft Beer Enthusiast, has declared The F.X.
Matt Brewery "a heritage brewery reinventing itself". According to
Charlie, there are only 12 breweries in the U.S. that have survived the
ups and downs of the ever changing and sometimes turbulent industry for
100 plus years. There are only 4 of these breweries who are still
family owned and operated. Our seemingly small but exceedingly large
Brewery, both in size and in contribution to craft breweries and
brewers everywhere, happens to be one of those four. This is a must
read article
touching on the nostalgia our Brewery has, and showing the significance
of our Company's rich history and the significance of our presence in
New York State. 
In a day where is important to support local products,
this article certainly displays why. Charlie
says "Utica, New York may seem a bit out of the way for east coast beer
enthusiasts, but there's no other brewery in America that reveals the
history and transition of America's brewery culture better than the
Saranac-Matt Brewing Company." What an awesome tribute! Thanks Charlie!Please read the article here.
Announcing 12 Beers A Falling
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Saranac Irish Red AleSaranac India Pale Ale
Saranac Pumpkin Ale
Saranac Octoberfest
Saranac Caramel Porter
Look for Saranac 12 Beers A Falling™ in stores August–October.
Available in limited quantities and only while supplies last!
Autumn in upstate NY is really a sight to see... While we're talking about it, what's YOUR favorite part of Autumn? Leave us a comment below.