beer

Due to the recent beer shortage in Utica that has left a draft drought for Utica Club for the next two weeks, we wanted to share the importance of Utica Club in history. You may not know how crucial of a role UC has played in United States history, and even world history.

Whenever I go on vacation, I like to search out and support the local brewery in town, and that's what I did a few weeks ago. While my wife and I were vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, we returned to the Oak Creek Brewery and Grill.

I love the names of some of New York State's craft beers, like this one: "Farmer's Tan" from Southern Tier Brewing Company of Lakewood, New York. This is a seasonal beer available through spring and summer. Check it out.

One of the annual events of our central New York summers in the Bavarian Festival, presented by the Utica Maennerchor, and it's this weekend. If you like German food, beer, music and dancers, this event if for you.

This may be the greatest trick you'll ever see.

As a former tour guide at the F.X. Matt Brewery during my college days, I'm a loyal supporter of the brewery, in particular Utica Club Pilsener Lager Beer. It's still one of my favorites, and even though today's craft beers are more complex, UC is an honest brew that delivers more body and flavor than most of the big brands. So, what does this guy from Louisiana think of UC?

I always like to share news from our friends at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, and they've just released a new beer. The brew is "Saranac High Peaks Clouded Dream".

Who drinks the most beer? (Don't look at me). That's the question asked by the Beer Institute in a recent survey, and more specifically, which states consume the most brew. And the results may surprise you.

Beer is the drink of champions, or well, heroes. A case of beer was at the center of a recent robbery attempt in Oklahoma City, and it saved lives.

Do you have a Keurig coffee maker at home? There seems to be all sorts of coffee flavors you can enjoy, and even teas. Now you may start seeing these makers pop up at bars because someone invented one that makes beer.

Looking to stay nice and cool this summer? Try drinking a Utica Club beer slushie from your brand new beer slushie maker!

If you listen to 96.1 WODZ weekdays at 3:20 p.m. for your "Beer Break At Work", you know that I have an interest in the subject. It all started back during my college days at Utica College, when I was a tour guide at the F.X. Matt Brewery. Since then, I've been a collector of anything Matt's Premium Lager or Utica Club. Check out a few prize possessions from my collection.