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You can be one of the first people to try the brand new 'Brewer's Blood' at The F.X. Matt Brewery on Friday, April 22nd, 2016. The newly released brew is part of the Saranac Inner Circle Series.

The world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage is beer. Fist comes water, then comes tea, then - how about a beer for me? Happy National Beer Day!

It's no secret that the F.X. Matt Brewing Company makes some of the best beer in our country, but now a pretty reputable source has ranked them in the top 20 of the top 50 best breweries in 2015. Where exactly did Saranac fall on the list?

The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the Grand Opening of the FX Matt Brewing Company's Saranac 1888 Tavern and Tasting Room.

On Thursday March 31st at 5:00PM, the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Grand Opening of F.X. Matt Brewing Co.'s Saranac 1888 Tavern & Tasting Room.

Have you ever wanted to get on the stage at Saranac Thursday and show off your musical talents? Well, now is your chance. The F.X. Matt Brewing Company is now accepting music press kits from area bands.

Every city or town has food their area is known for.  In Buffalo, New York it's the wings.  If you head north of the border, it's poutine. In Utica, there are several dishes that you won't find most places. Here's the top foods people miss when they leave Utica...

The Genesee Brewery in Rochester recently lit up their Holiday 'Keg Tree' once again.

For those of you Saranac fanatics who have always asked "When will the 1888 Tavern be open to the public for some after work drinks?" there is finally an answer and it is "Now!" The amazing tap house above the brewery shop at 830 Varrick Street is now open on select days as a full functioning bar.

Fans of the Schultz & Dooley beer steins heads up: the 2015 stein will be unveiled during the annual Schultz & Dooley Collectors' Festival. Please give a warm welcome to the new Basketball Player Stein.

The F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica is a huge staple in our community for many reasons. They are host to The Boilermaker after-party, Saranac Thursdays to benefit The United Way, and they make incredible beer! Recently, they were honored for the environmental efforts as well.

The alcohol world was taken by storm just a few months ago with the release of a new hard root beer called 'Not Your Grandfather's Root Beer.' Well, Saranac Brewery had a similar idea dating back about 5 years ago and never ran with it. With the success of the other brand, they decided now is the time. Anything one can do they can do better.