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Genesee Brewery invests to accommodate growth in Seagram’s Escapes
The corporate parent of Genesee Brewery is expanding capacity, but this time the focus is on a product that is part of the companyโs โBeyond Beerโ portfolio.
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.
โBeer Nerds Against Racismโ 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 Margeโs Lakeside Inn to create a beerified version of the Rum Runner cocktail, dubbed the Tiki Blonde Ale.
Pick a pack of peppered cream ale
Jalapeรฑo beers donโt pack enough punch? K2 Brothers Brewing’s expanded spicy cream ale line features the Trinidad Scorpion pepper.
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.
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.
Liquor Authority green lights booze deliveries
Any liquor license holder or producer, like a brewery or winery, will be able to deliver any product they are authorized to sell on site, so long as itโs in a sealed container.
Cuomo orders food and drink establishments to move to take-out and delivery only
The announcement comes as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs statewide.






