Genesee’s Ruby Red Kolsch will be back next week, and will be gearing up for its longest season yet.
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For St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate local Irish-style ales
While there’s no St. Patrick’s Day parade this year, the beer is still flowing and that alone is a reason to celebrate.
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As homebrewing grows, the club that made them languishes
Homebrewing has become a popular pastime during the pandemic, but the region’s homebrewing association has not enjoyed a spike in popularity.
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Distilleries stared down the barrel of a big tax hike—and won
Distilleries across the nation received a last minute gift from congress—a massive, and permanent, reduction in excise taxes.
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FDA sends distilleries $14,000 bill as thanks for making hand sanitizer
Distilleries stepped up to the plate and filled in an emergency shortage of hand sanitizer. The FDA is now slapping them with a $14,000 fee.
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In the modern beer landscape, tradition and innovation clash
In the new world of beer, excess reigns king, leaving tradition sometimes in the dark. Brewers often wish for a different world.
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Keg Tree canceled as Genesee releases two new holiday brews
Genesee will not be lighting the Keg Tree this year, but the brewery will be releasing two fresh holiday beers.
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24 bottles of beer on the wall: An Advent calendar for beer lovers
The holidays can be stressful. Here’s a 24-day Advent calendar of regional beers to take the edge off and jolly up your December.
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Big aLICe Brewing is second lauded NYC beer maker to come to the Finger Lakes
Big aLICe Brewing Company is the second New York City to put down a stake in the Finger Lakes following the opening of Other Half last year.
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Genesee rebrands its beloved Honey Brown
Honey Brown was first released in 1994 under the JW Dundee brand, which was owned and produced by Genesee.
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Canandaigua fast becoming a brewing destination
With the addition of Frequentem, Canandaigua has five breweries. For a city of 10,000, it’s the sign of a now booming lakeside beer scene.
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Autumn ales that hit the spot
2020 hasn’t been a typical year for beer, but breweries have found a way to adapt. Here’s what’s new exciting to sip on this fall.
