FX Matt Brewing Co.
As one of the few remaining great American regional breweries, the Matt Brewing Company has prospered at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Central New York for over a century. Under the leadership of the third and fourth generations of the Matt Family, the Brewery has earned the reputation as one of the most respected specialty brewers in the country, producing a variety of distinctive, flavorful beers.
In 1885, young F.X. Matt I, a German-born immigrant, left a promising career at the famous Duke of Baden Brewery in the Black Forest region of Germany to travel to the United States with the determination and dream of owning his own brewery someday. After several years of brewing experience at the Bierbaur Brewery, F.X. Matt re-organized the faltering brewery to create The West End Brewing Company in 1888. Serving as both the star salesman and brewmaster, the brewery quickly became one of the largest and most successful of the 12 breweries operating in Utica at the time.
Today, Nick Matt (President) and his nephew Fred (Vice President) continue this proud tradition with the celebrated Saranac family of beers – a beer brewed to the same exacting standards of quality F.X. Matt established more than a century ago.
Saranac Pale AlEABV: 5.5% |
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A beer that would make the English jealous! This true English Pale Ale is rich and fruity, yet finishes crisp. You'll love the copper amber color and medium body. Try it with lamb, beef, stews or cheeses for a great flavor combination. |
Saranac IPAABV: 5.8% |
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A hop lover's delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color. This American IPA compliments seafood, pizza, and Mexican cuisine very well. |
Saranac Pomegranate WheatABV: 4.7% |
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This wholesome combination of unfiltered wheat beer and real pomegranate juice makes a smooth refreshing beer with all the goodness of pomegranate. Pomegranate wheat has a light body with a slight tart finish and golden straw color. This wheat beer is a great compliment to picnic fare. |
Saranac OctoberfestABV: 5.4% |
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This Octoberfest is a medium-bodied, copper colored lager. Its rich, malty taste is subtly balanced by Saaz and Tettnang hops. The beer is aged slowly in the tradition of the Octoberfest beers of Munich. Try it with roasted meats or stew. Available in the fall. |
Saranac Pumpkin AleABV: 5.4% |
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This fall ale is brewed with Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Ginger and Vanilla. Look for a full-body and amber color. You'll surely enjoy this special brew with game birds or fowl. Available in the fall. |
Seasonal Variety Packs |
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Saranac 12 Beers of Summer, Saranac 12 beers of Winter, Saranac Trail Mix, Saranac What Ales You?, 12 Beers A Falling. |
Saranac Big Moose AleABV: 5.3% |
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An American Pale Ale with a kick. The medium-bodied malt sweetness is balanced by a nice crisp bitterness from hand selected centennial and cascade hops. Look for a vibrant citrusy hop aroma that will leave you craving another swig! ABV: 5.3% |
Saranac White IPAABV: 6% |
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White IPA is a tasty innovative twist on a traditional IPA. Saranac takes a delicious American IPA bursting with Citra hops and given it a whole new direction by adding the refreshing fruitiness of orange and coriander and the softening characters of wheat malt and oats. You’ll notice the complex hop flavor you’ve come to expect in an IPA, balanced with the extraordinary bright flavor of a wheat beer. Cheers to twisting tradition! |
