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 Black and TanABV: 5.1% |
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A beer lover's dream! This classic Irish stout and amber lager blend is malty, yet pleasantly bitter with many complex flavor notes. Black and Tan is a deep brown-black color with a full-body. It tastes wonderful with steaks, hearty stews, soups, oysters and clams. |
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. |
Saranac Season’s BestABV: 5.3% |
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Brewed with a special blend of domestic and Belgian malts for a delicate nut-like character, you'll love this Lager's rich taste and signature hop aroma. The exceptional full-bodied taste reflects the brewery's extraordinary commitment to brewing beers of the highest standard of quality. Try this winter seasonal with minnestrone soup or pork ribs with barbeque sauce. Available in the winter. |
Saranac Caramel PorterABV: 5.4% |
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A robust, flavorful porter, reminiscent of a by-gone era. True to brewing tradition, Saranac uses dark caramel malt, as well as Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops for a smooth, yet slightly bitter, roasted flavor. Look for hints of the real caramel used in brewing this delicious beer! This porter tastes great with spicy barbeque and smoked meats. Available in the winter. |
Saranac Summer BrewABV: 4.7% |
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What are the most refreshing parts of summer? Beer and lemonade of course! Saranac brings you the best of both worlds in one bottle with their new summer seasonal, Saranac Summer Brew. This lemon-flavored lager will be attractive to consumers all summer long! |
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 Irish Red Ale |
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Irish Red Ale gets its deep garnet color from carefully selected batches of 2 row malts that are specially kilned to develop sugars and then roasted to produce the wonderful, caramel and toffee notes that accompany the rich color. You'll find the complexity and drinkability of Saranac Irish Red to be second to none. Available January through March. |
Saranac Irish Stout |
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Irish Stout is a lavish beer blended with dark malts to create a coffee-like taste. Look for a roasted character that is surprisingly smooth and refreshing. |
Saranac What Ales You? |
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Cure all of your winter ailments by picking up Saranac’s 12 Ales! This package is sure to have an "ale" for you! Saranac What Ales You? contains six different award winning beers. Enjoy one at home, with your friends or give it as a gift! The package includes 2 bottles of each, Saranac Irish Red Ale, Saranac Pale Ale, Saranac Pomegranate Wheat, Saranac India Pale Ale, Saranac Brown Ale and Saranac Stout. |
