Saranac Marzenbier

Pros: Some good- tasting malt and hop notes
Cons: Lacks distinction; Hard to find

I look forward to trying new beer products every holiday season. What am I saying- I look forward to trying new beer products all year long. But during the holidays, I can always count on finding some new seasonal beer to sample. This year, ...

Pros: Great nutty flavors; Sweetness lingers
Cons: Only brewed and sold in winter; Not as full- bodied as other nut browns

Sampling seasonal beer products something I look forward to with each passing solstice or equinox. Brewers make special products for the different times of the year, reflecting on brewing traditions from the past. Often, the products’ recipes are changed ...

Pros: Well- Balanced; Good clarity; Versatile
Cons: Not a full- bodied classic; could use some more foam.

Saranac is brewed by the Matt Brewery, a medium- size brewery located in Utica, New York. I recently purchased a “trail mix” sample pack of Saranac beers from my local beverage store, with the hope of discovering some interesting beers among the many...

Pros: Tasty, decent crystal malt character.
Cons: Could use more Munich malt.

Every year, it’s a lot of fun wondering just what Saranac will place in its Twelve Beers ( of Christmas) collection. That’s because the collection features twelve distinct beers that rotate from Saranac’s vast repertoire of brews. ...

Pros: Inexpensive, delicious, readily available.
Cons: None.

Are you surprised how highly I rate this beer? You shouldn’t be. If you’ve already tried Saranac Adirondack Amber then I’m sure you’ll agree that it is a tasty German-style lager from a well-respected regional brewery. Perhaps you...

Pros: clarty, nicely balanced, good body
Cons: none

After a couple of beers from The Matt Brewing Company which were more like the typical mass-produced brews I’ve tasted rather than the smaller craft brews, coming across Saranac Adirondack Lager (also knows as Adirondack Amber - same ...

Pros: Decent tasting beer
Cons: Not something I would buy a 6-pack of

It's that time of year again, when the craft brewers start sending out their 'Seasonal' variety packs for the beer lovers like me, exciting us with new and rare treats that we'll think fondly on (mostly) later in the year. Last year, I did a piece, "The ...

Pros: Subtle compexity
Cons: None

I have reached the end of my Saranac Trail Mix six-pack. The journey has come to an end and for the most part I can say I am glad. While the Saranac Trail Mix adventure was enjoyable and gave me the opportunity to try several new brews it is time to move...

Pros: A delicious nut brown lager, perfect for a Xmas Eve night.
Cons: Only available in limited doses

"On the last day of Christmas, I opened a final beer, that with unique tastes, of lager and nuts and cheer. And as I poured that final glass, my true love smiled and said, 'If you ever write poems like that again, I'll whack you upside the ...

Pros: There's plenty of malt and hops; it's very drinkable
Cons: Why is this a seasonal?

My goodness, I laughed after my first taste of Saranac's Oktoberfest. First off, this was by far the first oktoberfest beer to be put on sale (it came to my store in mid-August, when my store was still trying to get rid of their "12 beers of ...

Pros: Decent Vienna Lager, but not a great beer overall
Cons: Nothing special to it.

"On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love could not be grander, when she handed me, a Adirondack Amber." • about SARANAC • Saranac beers are brewed by the Matt Brewing Company, a brewery located in the ...

Pros: Very nice taste that doesn't linger. A better and different choice than a Bass Ale.
Cons: For this kind of amber beer, I'd like a stronger body.

I didn't use a flashy title for this review because Saranac never uses a flashy gimmicks to sell their beer. They just use a great product. Saranac's Adirondack Amber is a very good beer but it is not their best. I recently happened upon this beer by ...

Pros: Tastier than your average lager; smooth and easy to drink.
Cons: Taste quickly weakens; too heavy in body for a lager.

Lager is the beer for people who aren’t beer enthusiasts. They’re usually light in body and fairly simple in taste which makes them easy to drink. When brewers attempt to make a quality craft lager the result is often a mixed bag. Why? ...

Pros: refreshing, easy drinking, lower priced than other premium beers
Cons: uhhh, not sure if cons can drink this in the pokey!

This is a really good, easy drinking, everyday beer (for me everyday at least). Since I don't drink mass produced beers (i.e. Bud, Coors, etc.), this is one of my favorites to enjoy on any regular day. It has a crisp hoppiness to it that really...

Pros: Rich Amber color, clean bold flavor
Cons: Slight after taste

I finally purchased the Saranac Sampler Pack! Give me a moment to calm down. I have not yet tapped into the Traditional Lager, Black & Tan, Pilsner, or the Black Forest. My first Saranac brew was the Pale Ale (about 2 weeks ago) and I was very impressed....