F.X. Matt Brewing's Fred Matt on Mid-Strength Beer and Generating Retail Energy; Plus, Changes Coming to GABF

About this episode

Fred Matt discusses F.X. Matt Brewing's future plans and the upcoming changes to the Great American Beer Festival.

At 138 years old, F.X. Matt Brewing isn't slowing down. President Fred Matt joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Utica, New York-based craft brewery's plans for 2026 and beyond, which include Saranac Weekend Warrior Mid-Strength, a 3% ABV hazy IPA and Right Coast Spirits Italian Ice, a vodka-based RTD produced in partnership with Barrel One Collective. Plus, Jess and Zoe discuss news highlights, including changes coming for the Great American Beer Festival and 2025 production data for taprooms and brewpubs.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, Zoe

Guest: Fred Matt

Topics covered

• mid-strength beer
• craft brewery
• Great American Beer Festival
• vodka-based RTD
• beer production

Keywords

• F.X. Matt Brewing
• Fred Matt
• mid-strength beer
• Saranac Weekend Warrior
• Great American Beer Festival
• vodka-based RTD
• Barrel One Collective

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: F.X. Matt Brewing, Barrel One Collective

Products: Saranac Weekend Warrior Mid-Strength, Right Coast Spirits Italian Ice

Places: Utica, New York

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