Nine Maidens Brewing Company and local death metal trio Undeath teamed up for a new IPA as dark as the underworld.
What Ales me
‘Beer Nerds Against Racism’ to rally near Fairport Brewing Company
Beer enthusiasts to use Fairport Brewing, the site of recent controversy, to draw attention to a lack of diversity in the craft beer industry.
Lost Borough closes, Heroes Brewing Company to take its place
After nearly six years, Lost Borough Brewing Company will close its doors, and Heroes Brewing Company will take over the facility.
Beach beer
Three Heads has collaborated with Marge’s Lakeside Inn to create a beerified version of the Rum Runner cocktail, dubbed the Tiki Blonde Ale.
Pick a pack of peppered cream ale
Jalapeño beers don’t pack enough punch? K2 Brothers Brewing’s expanded spicy cream ale line features the Trinidad Scorpion pepper.
Genesee launches seasonal cream ale with a new dry-hopped version
The new seasonal cream ales will not replace Genesee’s other seasonal offerings.
A stimulus for my fridge
Gino Fanelli spends a good amount of money on local beer, but some coveted brews are a little rich for his blood. Now he’s got $1,200 burning a hole in his pocket, a good list of cans he’s just itching to get his hands on, and a plethora of regional breweries in need of support.
Faircraft BrauHaus stalled by COVID-19, still moving forward
Like most things in the current climate, when Faircraft will open is up in the air.
Other Half Brewing challenges breweries to get ‘All Together’
Other Half Brewing launches an initiative to benefit service workers whose jobs have been sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic.
A sobering reality
This column is another reminder, and a sobering warning: not all small businesses will survive this. Many will permanently shutter their doors as a result of this stagnation, including local breweries. But patrons can still help support them.
Fizzy lifting drinks
Beer may not be on the top of our shopping lists as we prepare to practice social distancing and brace for a seemingly inevitable quarantine. But local breweries are going to be hit hard by the state-mandated closures, so consider adding a four-pack or two to your cart.
Fresh takes on a mainstay
For the easily-bored crowd of craft beer devotees, Rochester’s thriving beer scene promises your glass will always be filled with something fresh and new. Join writer Gino Fanelli and other beer aficionados as they discuss “What’s new in IPAs” on Wednesday, March 11, at Sager Beer Works.






