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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.

Get your bratwurst-eating mouth ready for the annual Oktobeerfest, coming to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds this month!

We see it, we love it, we drink it. But how is it made? Sure, I bet you already know there are hops and barley and magic involved, but this video breaks down the process for you.

Troy on Tap is this Saturday at the Troy Riverfront Park.

Troy on Tap is coming up in just a couple of weeks on Saturday, Sept. 6. But did you know there's a week's worth of fun leading up to the event?

With summer finally upon us it is time to start doing things that are summer clichés and time to start enjoying the weather outside.

Saratoga Brewfest is just a few weeks away and today we have news to celebrate!

Upstate New York’s biggest and best craft beer festival is just around the corner!

Saratoga Beer Week is approaching quickly and we’ve got your ultimate guide so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! OFFICIAL KICK OFF PARTY: Tuesday, Feb 18 at 5 p.m. at Olde Saratoga Brewery Tickets are $20 in advance and include a commemorative tasting glass and samples from 15 NY Brewers...

Good news beer lovers!!! World of Beer is coming to Crossgates.

Still need a last minute gift for Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! It is one thing to say that you love your dad, but it’s another thing to show it, and what better way to show dad your love than with beer? For today only, we are giving you the opportunity to give your dad the ultimate Father’s Day gift: unlimited sampling of the best craft beers in America at Saratoga Brewfest, which is goin

Who knew that your dreams could all come true in Saratoga and all in one day! If you missed the Saratoga Beer Summit, which was the capstone event of Saratoga Beer Week, then you really missed out on some great beer and cider too!

St. Patrick's Day is one of a select few days each year in which it acceptable to drink all day long. Luckily, the Albany area has a vast number of establishments for people, Irish or not, to partake in the St. Patty's Day festivities. We've done the work in finding the best Albany bars for St...

Albany area beer connoisseurs were out in full force at the Rare Beer + Cask Ale Event as part of Saratoga Beer Week on Thursday 2/22. A dozen breweries were represented with some of best of the best and of course rare beers. We had some favorites for the night for sure and clearly so did all of the other beer geeks in attendance.

Are you picky about what kind of beer resides in your glass? Would you believe an event with over 150 types of "brewskis"?  Read on!