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Schumer supports Small BREW Act of 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 9:27pm

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer is pushing bipartisan legislation that would cut the excise tax on small breweries in half, helping brewers reinvest in their business, hire new employees, and revitalize downtown communities.

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Hopshire Farms & Brewery Grand Opening
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 1:13pm

Hopshire Farms & Brewery is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on May 10th, 11th, and 12th.

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New York ranks as one of nation's 'best craft beer states'
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 12:57pm

Beer lovers are taking note of our state’s craft brews. New York is listed as number 8 on USA Today's list of the 10 best craft brew states in the country.

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Katleski honored at national Craft Brewers Conference
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 1:10pm

One of the key people in Central New York's local beer scene has won national recognition from a group that promotes craft brewing.

David Katleski, owner of Empire Brewing Co. in Syracuse and president of the New York State Brewers Association, was awarded the F.X. Matt "Defender of the Industry" award at the annual Craft Brewers Conference last week in Washington, D.C.

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ESD Launches One Stop Shop for the State's Wine, Beer and Spirit Industry
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 11:21am

In another example of how New York State continues to find ways to cut red tape, increase demand for locally grown farm products and expand industry-related tourism and economic development, on March 4, Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a " Read full article.

Craft Brewing Experienced Tremendous Growth in 2012
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 9:37am

More good news about the craft brewing industry!  According to the latest data from the Brewers Association, in 2012 while the total U.S. beer market grew by 1 percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth, representing a total barrel increase of almost 1.8 million.

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Craft Brews Chipping Away At Big Beer's Dominance
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 12:41pm

America loves beer.

In the U.S., we drink $200 billion worth of the hops-brewed libation annually. What many Americans might not know is that most domestic beer, 90 percent in fact, is dominated by just two companies: Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors. 

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FLBT 2012 Annual Review released
Monday, January 7, 2013 - 10:06pm

The Finger Lakes Beer Trail is pleased to unveil its 2012 Annual Review which highlights our achievements and activities over the past year.

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Birdland Brewing Co. now open in Horseheads
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 10:36am

Another new brewery has opened along the Finger Lakes Beer Trail. Located at 1015 Kendall Street in Horseheads, Birdland Brewing Co. is the result of hard work and two decades worth of home brewing experience. Dennis Edwards has been brewing beer out of his garage for his friends and family for the last twenty years.

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Fairport Brewing to offer brewing classes
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 11:51pm

Have you ever been interested in brewing your own beer? Have you been brewing awhile, and now you’re ready to take your beer to the next level? Starting in January, Fairport Brewing will be offering brewing classes for beginner and intermediate brewers. Two classes will be offered, one covering extract brewing, and one covering all-grain brewing.

Extract Brewing Class 

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