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In Business for over 80 years
Christy's Crafts:
January 2012 Newsletter
An FX Matt Edition
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FX Matt Brewing Company
A little History
In 1888, German-born immigrant Francis Xavier Matt (or FX Matt, as he liked to be called), founded the Matt Brewing Company, only 10 years after first arriving in the United States. FX had been a brewing student of the Duke of Baden in Germany and was known as being “flamboyant, excitable and hard-working.” After Prohibition, FX was joined by Walter and Frank, his two sons. Walter Matt served as company president from 1951 until 1980 and is recognized as playing a pivotal role in the growth of the FX Matt Brewing Company. Frank, or FX Matt II, was president from 1980 to 1989. He was loved by many for devoting much of his time and energy to helping within the community.*
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Today, the brewery is lead by third and fourth generation Matt’s: Nick and Fred. Nick is Chairman and CEO while Fred is President and COO of the brewery. Together they’ve made the decision to stay true to their German brewing heritage and remain one of the country’s most respected brewer’s of craft beer. They are proud to say, “In each bottle of Saranac, you’ll find a commitment to quality and patient attention to detail that is the signature of the Matt Brewing Company.”*
The FX Matt Brewing Company is the second oldest family-owned brewery in the United States. It is also the 7th largest craft brewery in the United States as well as the 13th largest overall brewery in the United States (based on 2010 beer sales volume – Brewer’s Association).
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SEASONAL ITEMS (2011-2012):
Saranac Caramel Porter – available now
Saranac Caramel Porter is a robust, flavorful porter brewed with dark caramel malt, fuggles and east kent goldings hops. It is deep-amber in color with a medium to dry finish. Caramel Porter has an ABV of 5.4% and an original gravity of 13.3. This beer pairs best with spicy food, BBQ and smoked meats and is available in ½ barrels, 1/6 barrels and 4/6 bottles. It is available now for a limited time only.
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Saranac Big Moose Ale – available winter 2012
Saranac Big Moose Ale was a new item in 2011 and was a huge hit, selling out faster than anyone could imagine. Big Moose is a triple dry-hopped American Pale Ale brewed with specialty citra, centennial and cascade hops. The bold hop presence is balanced with a sweet, malt backbone from English pale and caramel malts. This medium-bodied amber beer pairs best with roast beef, lamb and pork and will be available in ½ barrels, 1/6 barrels, 4/6 bottles and 2/12 bottles in the winter of 2012.
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Saranac White IPA – available now
Saranac White IPA is a new edition to the FX Matt portfolio this year. Available now, White IPA is a hybrid IPA and Belgian White. It is an American IPA brewed with citra hops, orange peel, coriander, wheat malt and oats. It is pale-hazy straw in color and has a medium-bodied mouthfeel. The complex hop flavor is balanced with the softening characteristics of a wheat beer. White IPA has an ABV of 6.0% and an original gravity of 14.8. This beer pairs best with blue cheese, poultry and pork and is available in ½ barrels, 1/6 barrels, 4/6 bottles and 2/12 bottles. It is available now for a limited time only.
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Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale – NEW!
Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale will be new to the portfolio in 2012. This item will replace Saranac Pomegranate Wheat as one of the summer seasonals alongside Summer Ale. It is a blonde ale brewed with blueberries and other natural flavors. The Blueberry Blonde Ale will be available in draft and package throughout the summer months. More information to come in the very near future…
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Saranac Pumpkin Ale – available fall 2012
Saranac Pumpkin Ale has become a staple during the fall months. It is a spiced fruit ale brewed with pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger and vanilla. It is a medium-bodied beer, brown in color. Pumpkin Ale has an ABV of 5.4% and original gravity of 13.0. It pairs best with fowl, game birds and seasonal harvest fare. This beer will be available in ½ barrels, 1/6 barrels, 4/6 bottles and 2/12 bottles in the fall of 2012.
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COMING SOON in 2012:
Saranac Summer Shandy,
Saranac Hard Cider. and
More Cans!!!
*Information gathered from www.saranac.com*
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