Bill Davidsen wrote:


On the other hand, I'm told that Saranac does contract brewing by
sending the brewer and ingredients to the Matt Brewery plant, where the
whole process is done under Saranac control. The seasonals and brewer's
choice are still made upstate.

Huh? The Saranac brand is and always has been a brand of the Matt
Brewing Co. (formerly known as the West End Brewery), tho' it is
relatively new compared to their older brands like Matts and Utica Club.