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Nick Matt Joins F.X. Matt Brewing as Saranac Brand Manager

UTICA, N.Y. — Nick R. Matt has joined F.X. Matt Brewing Company as Saranac brand manager. Nick, the son of CEO Nick Matt, joins cousin, Fred, to represent the fourth generation of the Matt family actively involved in the management of the 125-year-old company.

Saranac to Showcase New Brews, Food Pairings at SAVOR 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The brew minds behind F.X. Matt Brewing Company’s Saranac brought innovation to a new level with the creation of an exclusive brew, available only at SAVOR 2013, that features ingredients specially bred for their unique flavor and aroma profiles.

Video: F.X. Matt CEO on Contract Capacity

Capacity utilization can be quite the balancing act. Just ask Nick Matt, the third generation chairman and CEO of F.X. Matt Brewing Company, the country’s eighth biggest craft brewery and a large producer of contract brewed craft beers.

F.X. Matt Recalls Fire of 2008

UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Company President Fred Matt vividly recalls May 29, 2008 — the day that a large fire threatened to consume the historic brewery.

Saranac’s 12 Beers of Summer Variety Pack Returns

UTICA, N.Y. —The Saranac 12 Beers of Summer trail mix is back. This special mix is available for a limited time from the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, which is actively run by the third and fourth generations of the Matt family and celebrating 125 years of craft brewing.

F.X. Matt Brewing Company Shares Craft Expertise at Craft Brewers Conference

F.X. Matt Brewing Company Chairman and CEO Nick Matt and President and COO Fred Matt — brewers of the premium craft beer, Saranac — shared their expertise at the Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America. This year’s CBC, held March 26-29 in Washington, D.C., brought together nearly 6,000 brewing professionals for more… Read more »

Saranac’s New Red IPA and Spring Variety Pack Hits Shelves Soon

UTICA, N.Y. — Longer days, melting snow, and birds chirping are telltale signs spring is around the corner, but they wouldn’t be complete without a few seasonal Saranac brews to thaw out with. The all new Saranac 12 Beers A SpringingÔäó variety package will be on shelves soon, including two new seasonal offerings: Saranac Red… Read more »

‘Golden Tickets’ Hidden in the New Saranac 12 Beers of Winter Variety Package

UTICA, N.Y. — The beer has been brewed and the golden tickets have been hidden. The F.X. Matt Brewery’s new Saranac 12 Beers of Winter variety package is now available, featuring four brand-new beers, two encore beers and a limited number of Golden Tickets for craft beer enthusiasts to take over the brewery for a… Read more »

Saranac Releases White IPA

UTICA, N.Y. — According to the Brewers Association, 60 percent of beer drinkers consume craft beer, and among their favorites Belgian style beers and India Pale Ales (IPA) are driving the growth. To address this trend, the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is leading the way, creating a hybrid of the two called Saranac White IPA,… Read more »

Owners of F.X. Matt Brewing Co. to Give Away the Brewery for A Night

UTICA, NY – The owners of the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. have made a shocking announcement. Just as this year’s Saranac 12 Beers of WinterTM are released, Nick and Fred Matt are giving away the brewery for a night! Nick and Fred Matt will take the winners of Saranac’s Golden Ticket Promotion through a magical… Read more »