F.X. Matt Brewing Company is a charming family-operated brewery in Utica that is the United States' fourth-oldest family brewery, originally founded in 1888. The award-winning brewery is best known for its famed Saranac line of beers, which include flagship selections like its Adirondack German Amber Lager, Black Forest Bavarian Schwarzbier, Black and Tan Stout-Amber Lager, and Legacy India Pale Ale. Its test beer series, known as the "Beer of the Week" series, has also produced hundreds of experimental and one-off beer varieties. Visitors can stop in at the company's 1888 Tavern for pints of 13 draft beers on tap, including unreleased exclusive pilot beers. Brewery tours are offered throughout the week, showcasing brewing operations.

830 Varick St, Utica, NY 1350, Phone: 315-624-2480

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