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There's a new restaurant that features craft brews and gourmet comfort food and it's opening this weekend in an Albany County village. It's called Northern Barrell.

There's something brewing in Halfmoon. It all started in a neighborhood garage and now the friends will open a small taproom in Halfmoon called Other One Brewing Company.

We have winter 6 months out of the year. Who DOESN'T want a drink?

Saratoga Seltzer and Cider Night and the Saratoga Beer Summit are quickly approaching and you can take advantage of a special Valentine's Weekend discount.

It is not exactly an honor, but some Capital Region cities are once again being pointed out for their propensity to hit the bottle.

Sam Adams is releasing a beer that's so strong that it's been banned in 15 states. Seriously, there are 15 states where you can't buy the Sam Adams Utopia Beer.

I know my dog Freddie has an adorable mug. If you think that your pet has one too, they could be the face of one of Brown's Brewery's beers. They have teamed up with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to raise money and make someone's furry friend "beer famous".

Not everything is what it appears to be. Is Snyder's Tavern in West Shokan, New York open or closed, haunted or welcoming? Let's investigate.

It is very difficult to find people to work since the pandemic so a local brewery has come up with a clever idea to let beer lovers know they are hiring. Bolton Landing Brewery has produced a New England-style IPA that they cleverly call "Help Wanted". They are hoping it will get in the hands of those looking for work at the brewery.

I was taking a look at alcohol.org and they have a study on American drinking habits during the COVID-19 stay at home order.

Empire Brewing Company is teaming up with Glazed and Confused donut shop to make a specialty beer with donuts and Fruity Pebbles.

Cohoes has a brand new watering hole on Remsen Street.

You know it's happened to you. You get to a party, Countryfest tailgate, camping, etc and bring bottles of the beverage of your choosing and find out that no one brought a bottle opener! It's okay, never fear, I can help!

Through Monday, a crackdown is in effect.  It's Memorial Day weekend, a time to celebrate, to remember and honor veterans past and present, and a time to enjoy.  But, not a time to drink and drive (well, really at no time should you be drinking and driving)...

It's Saratoga Brewfest this Saturday, which made us start to think of, well, beer, and all of the fun that goes with it.  Sure Brewfest maybe all about sampling, but we all remember the days of beer helmets and kegstands too. I recently saw a post about the beerball- the nostalgic mini-keg in the shape of a ball (see a fun photo here) and that got me thinking even more about old beer gimmicks and

We are holding out hope that these variety packs of spiked cider will be here in time of our summer fun of drinking.

Be a part of the fun this weekend in Saratoga

Troy on Tap is back for the fifth year in a row this weekend. This is everything you need to know about the event.

As Crossgates Mall continues to change into an entertainment destination, a new "local craft" restaurant will be moving into the mall.

Every year around this time Saratoga hosts one of the best week-long events of the year - Beer Week.

Some exciting news to look forward to for beer lovers in the Capital Region!

Does Albany give off an IPA vibe, or are we more of a Shandy?

Fall is officially here and so it's time to celebrate crisp air, crunchy leaves and cold beer.

Don't forget to try out some tasty libations that are made here in Upstate New York.

So I am getting excited about our upcoming event Electric City On Tap this Saturday at the Schenectady Armory, but more about that in a minute. First I have to share this cool video I found with 21 different hacks you can use to open a beer bottle when you don't have an opener nearby.

Have you ever wondered what beer your favorite celebrities drink?

For those of us who enjoy having a beer or two, we all have our favorite kind (or kinds).

Let's celebrate with a drink.

By now you're probably getting excited to hit up the annual Saratoga Beer Summit, coming to the Saratoga Convention Center on Feb. 21. Well we've got something else for you to be excited about.

Fall is here and what better way to kick it off than Oktobeefest? The beer gods graced us with beautiful weather to go along with the awesome beer and music.