FAQs
Q: Where Can I Find Saranac?
Saranac Beer, as well as Saranac 1888 Soft Drinks (Brewery Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Sparkling Lemonade, Orange Cream & Ginger Beer) are available in 22 states on the East Coast.
For more detailed information on where you can find Saranac in your area, first, check out our Find Saranac page for the names of retailers near you that carry Saranac. If that doesn't give you the results you want, contact us by email or by phone (315.624.2417)
States Include: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Q: How Can I Tell When My Beer Was Packaged?
To help ensure freshness, Saranac bottles and case cartons utilize what is called the Julian date coding system -a simple method for identifying when the bottle was produced. The Julian date code assigns a three-digit number to each day of the year, from 001 (January 1st) to 365 (December 31st). A fourth digit designates the year, such as the number 6 to represent 2006.
So...bottle of Saranac produced on January 15th 2005 would carry this Julian date code: 0155 (015 = January 15th and 5 = 2005)
You'll find this code just above the label on the bottle shoulder. The Julian date code is the first four digits. The next four digits represent the time of day.
Q: How Can I Find Out If A Certain Saranac Brand Is Still Available?
We brew a variety of beers - just one advantage of owning our own brewery. We often hear from consumers that they fell in love with a certain Saranac brew, and now they can't find it. To keep our fans guessing we keep adding new Saranac Beers on a very limited basis. Unfortunately we cannot brew them all, but if you have a Saranac favorite or a brew you would like us to consider - E-mail us at info@saranac.com. To help whet your appetite, we have listed our current selections, along with past and present Saranac Limited Releases.
SARANAC YEAR-ROUND FAVORITES:
Saranac Adirondack Lager (the original Saranac)
Saranac Black & Tan
Saranac Pale Ale
Saranac Black Forest
Saranac India Pale Ale
Saranac Traditional Lager
Saranac Pomegranate Wheat
SARANAC LIMITED RELEASES 2006:
Saranac Caramel Porter
Saranac India Pale Ale
Saranac 12 Beers of Summer
Saranac Belgian White
Saranac Octoberfest
Saranac Pumpkin Ale
Saranac Season's Best
Saranac 12 Beers
LIMITED RELEASES OF THE PAST:
Saranac Scotch Ale
Saranac Mountian Berry Ale
Saranac Stout
Saranac Golden Pilsener
Saranac Extra Special Bitter (E.S.B.)
Saranac Caramel Porter
Saranac Belgian White
Saranac Summer Wheat
Saranac Kolsch
Saranac Winter Wassail
Saranac Wild Berry Wheat
Saranac Maple Porter
Saranac Nut Brown Ale
Saranac Chocolate Amber
Saranac Mocha Stout
Saranac Single Malt
SARANAC VARIETY PACKAGES:
Saranac Adirondack Trail Mix
Saranac Twelve Beers
SARANAC SOFT DRINKS:
Saranac Root Beer
Saranac Ginger Beer
Saranac Diet Root Beer
Saranac Orange Cream
Saranac Sparkling Lemonade
Saranac Shirley Temple
Q: What If Saranac Is Not Available in My State?
We're sorry, we are prohibited from shipping beer or any other alcoholic beverage. We are happy to ship Saranac soft drinks, if you are having difficulty finding them in your area. You are invited to come visit us, and the beautiful region in which we live, for a tour and visit to our Brewery Shop. At the Brewery Shop, beer can be purchased. Or, you might try picking some up the next time you are visiting a state where Saranac is sold.
Q: Can I Order Saranac Soft Drinks?
Yes, we can ship our Saranac 1888 Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Sparkling Lemonade, Orange Cream, Shirley Temple, or Ginger Beer, as well as Saranac items from the Trailwear catalog anywhere in the U.S. For complete ordering and shipping information, call our Brewery Gift Shop at 1-800-765-6288.
Q: Who are Schultz & Dooley?
Schultz and Dooley are talking beer steins that represented our Brewery and its products for many years. The "spokesmugs" are a favorite of stein collectors all over the world. If you own an original pair of the steins, they are said to be worth up to $600. No visit to our Brewery is complete until you visit the Brewery Shop, where all members of the stein family are on display. You can also order our character steins online at www.schultzanddooleyonline.com
Q: Where is the Brewery located? Are tours offered?
Our beautiful, historic brewery, founded in 1888, is located in Utica, NY at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Take exit 31 off the New York state thruway - and follow the aroma of fresh hops and malts. Signs will direct you to the Brewery, just 1-1/2 miles from the exit.
Our very "hands-on" tour will help you to become a more discerning beer lover; then visit our 1888 Tavern to sample the beer and try out your new skills.
We offer tours: June through August, Monday - Saturday 1:00-2:00-3:00-4:00PM (on the hour), Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | September through May, Friday and Saturday 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Closed all major holidays.
Except for the summer months, we do request that you call in advance to make reservations for tours, which typically run 1 hour. For more information, call: 315.732.0022 or 800.765.6288.
Q: How Do I Apply For A Job With Saranac?
Summer Positions?
Join our team! Saranac beer is seeking outgoing, ambitious, well-spoken individuals to help spread the word about Saranac and our Brewery.
This temporary, full-time position for tour guides at the Brewery's Tour Center will be a summer you will not forget! No prior experience is necessary, but a love of beer and prior public speaking experience is helpful. Must be available June 7 - September 1 for the entire summer and some weekends. You may send a resume by April 1st to:
Mrs. Leigh D'Agostino
Subject: Tour Guide Positions
Via fax (315) 624-2452 or
email to: info@saranac.com
Sales Position?
To apply for a sales position in your area, please e-mail you resume to:
Human Resources
Subject: Saranac Sales Position
Via fax (315) 624-2401 or
email to: info@saranac.com
Q: How do I contact Saranac to sponsor an event?
We receive many sponsorship requests. In order to review them efficiently and fairly, we ask that all information be submitted in writing to: Event Sponsorships, Matt Brewing Company, Brewhouse Square, Utica, NY 13502. The necessary information is as follows: date/time of event, contact person, number of people expected to attend, location, beer sale opportunities, signage opportunities, media coverage expected. Use your best judgement to include any information that may be relevant.
Requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance. We usually limit our sponsorships to community-wide events vs. the sponsorship of individuals or teams. We do not offer cash donations.
We cannot consider requests involving or benefiting children under the legal drinking age.
Q: Can You Send Me Labels/Coasters/Banners/Posters?
If you send a self-addressed stamped-envelope with all postage paid, with a note indicating your request for LABELS or COASTERS, we will mail them. (Continental United States Only)
We do not offer banners or posters at no-charge, simply because we cannot incur the cost for all requests. However, we do offer posters at no charge at the Brewery Shop and most Saranac promotional events.
If you are a retailer that carries Saranac and are in need of promotional materials, please contact your local distributor. If you still have problems, you can e-mail us and we will put you in touch with the Saranac Brewery Representative in your area.
If you wish to purchase any Saranac point of sale material, contact our Brewery Giftshop at 1-800-765-6288.
Q: I Still Need Answers To My Questions? Can I Leave You A Note?
Yes. You can e-mail us at info@saranac.com