Company Research Report: Saranac Brewery
Company Overview
- Name: Saranac Brewery
- Mission: To create beverages that delight customers.
- Founding Year: 1888
- Founder: FX Matt
- Key People:
- Chairman: Nick Matt
- President: Fred Matt (Four generations of the Matt family have led the company)
- Headquarters: 830 Varick Street, Utica, NY 13502
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Company Known For: Brewing a variety of beverages and being a part of the craft beer movement for 135 years.
Products
- Beer Offerings:
- 12 Beers of Christmas (Holidaze Haze, Frosty Pils, White IPA, Black Forest Cake)
- Hoppy Hour Heroes (Juicy, Tropical, West Coast, 7% ABV)
- Caramel Porter (5.4% ABV)
- High-Level Product Description:
- Saranac Seasonal: Offers seasonal craft beers reflecting the time of the year.
- Saranac Year-round: A variety of beer options available throughout the year.
- Soft Drinks: Based on original recipes, aimed at providing an alternative to alcoholic beverages.
- Utica Club: First beer sold post-Prohibition by West End Brewing Co.
- Other FX Matt Brands: Diverse portfolio of beverage brands.
- 1888 Biergarten:
- Offers good food, beer, and a good time experience.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments:
- 2023: Acquisition of Flying Dog Brewery, a longtime contract partner.
- 2019: Completion of a $56M brewery expansion, including a new brewhouse, tank farm, and additional can line.
- 2022: Clouded Dream IPA wins 4 Gold Medals.
- New Product Launches:
- Clouded Dream IPA (Award-winning IPA)
- New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available
- New Partnerships: Acquisition of Flying Dog Brewery as a key partnership move.
Historical Highlights
- Prohibition Era (1920-1933): Survival through production of Utica Club soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages during Prohibition.
- 1958: Introduction of Schultz & Dooley commercials, boosting sales.
- 1985: Launch of Saranac 1888, marking a focus on the craft beer movement.
- 1996: Introduction of the first variety craft beer mixed pack (Saranac Adirondack Trail Mix).
- 2000: Re-introduction of Saranac "1888 Soft Drinks".
Sustainability Initiatives
- Key Achievements:
- 99.2% of waste produced is recycled.
- Installation of an anaerobic digester to convert brewery waste water to energy.
- Green Initiatives Include:
- Composting spent hops, using spent grain for local dairy farms.
- Geothermal heat pumps and renewable electricity sources.
- CO2 collection and re-use, energy-efficient lighting and sensor installations.
- General promotion of responsible water usage and recycling programs.
Contact Information
- Address: 830 Varick Street, Utica, NY 13502
- Phone Number: (315) 624-2399
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