E-Malt.com News article: USA, CO & NY: The F.X. Matt Brewery and Denver Beer Company release collaborative beer

America’s oldest craft brewery, the F.X. Matt Brewery of Utica, N.Y., brewer of Saranac beer, and Denver Beer Company of Denver, CO., have teamed up to create Continental Collide, a collaborative brew with a little taste of each brewery’s hometown, craftbeer.com reported on October, 5.

It is being brewed at Denver Beer Co. with brewers from both breweries contributing to the final recipe.

Nick Matt, chairman and CEO and Rich Michaels, product development manager from Saranac Brewery, had a few beers with Patrick Crawford and Charlie Berger, co-founders and brewers from Denver Beer Co. After their third pint, Patrick and Charlie shared the story of Saranac’s influence on their appreciation for craft beer. Nick and Rich agreed that the two breweries’ mutual love for mountains, beer, barley and hops should lead to a collaboration beer. And so, Continental Collide was born.

The F.X. Matt Brewery and Denver Beer Co. use the best local ingredients to craft their beers, so not only is Continental Collide a strong representation of New York and Colorado, but it also appeals to craft beer enthusiasts and casual beer drinkers looking for a unique beer to try.

Continental Collide will be released during the Great American Beer Festival at Denver Beer Co. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with the brewers and learn first-hand about the inspiration and techniques that went into this cooperative brew. This will be the only chance to taste this beer.


10 October, 2012