What I remember of the tour was good. The free tokens for tastings are a nice bonus. If you are not a beer drinker you can try any of the Saranac soda varieties too. The Root Beer and Diet Root Beer are yummy. However, the "bar" at the end of the tour where the tastings occur could use some updating/sprucing... More

Whenever we have company, we love to go there and show it off! More

learned about another great beer. great tour and beer at the end! More

First -- this is a brewery tour. So be prepared for that. Most tours at breweries are similar, differing in time and in-depth of the things they talk about. This was a solid tour. Our guide -- Tom -- was excellent. He knew the history and how things were done and he didn't stumble through any of it. That really... More

Great brewery tour that is good for all ages!! They teach you all about how the beer is made and give you a tour of the bottling area. We brought my 4 year old nephew there and he loved it... he mostly loved the orange cream soda at the end!!! It costs $5 each and at the end you get... More

fun tour through out the old and new sections of the building and brewery. great salon like tasting room with large tasting, inexpensive. have gone three times! More

The FX Matt Brewery is located on Varick Street in Utica's tavern district. Founded in 1888, the brewery brews many micro brews under its own label as well as many specialty contract brews, including Saranac, Utica Club and Lake Placid beers. Take the tour, which is truly as close to the brewing process as you can get anywhere. You move... More

Ryan did an excellent job of explaining the beer-making process. 2 free beers, or sodas at the end of the tour. More

The brewery has been there for over 100 years and some parts of the building and decor go back to the 1880's. The tour of the brewing process and the bottle line is interesting, (bring a sweater - the brewing rooms are cold!) At the end you are rewarding with a tasting and if you don't like beer, they have... More