We're not talking about the flashy, hyped up popular bars in Utica and the surrounding towns. We're focusing on the dive bars, the small, hidden neighborhood bars, the bars that time forgot. Some of these fine adult beverage establishments have been around for a long time and have quite a bit of history...
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.
If you're heading to the Syracuse Beer Fest this Saturday and you want to make sure you try every brew that appeals to your tastes, download the America On Tap App!
Hard cider sales and options are growing at a rapid pace. Reuters reports the US cider market is predicted to grow 65 percent between 2011 and 2016. Customers are paying attention to the health benefits of hard cider.
Brewery Ommegang will be at Syracuse Beer Fest this Saturday with some of their fine beverages for us to sample. Over the summer, we had a representative from the Brewery stop by the station on their tour of Central New York to introduce us to a couple new brews. Of course, we were very glad to sample these fine craft beers.
Syracuse Beer Fest is almost here! Get ready to spend the day sampling some of the best craft beers from around the country. And a few of those craft beers come from breweries with some very unique names.
Playboy says New York has lagged behind when it comes to beer. They actually said we were hesitant. But not anymore. Now they say we're almost a full-on beer destination. Thanks? I think.
Craft beer is a booming industry in America right now. Even locally here in Central New York, hops are a very important crop. Learn about the past, and present, of this important crop in Central New York on Thursday October 29th.