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Mark your calendars for the Schenectady County SummerNight, scheduled for Friday, July 12. This year, the summer block party is brewing something special.
Five local breweries from Schenectady Sips — Back Barn Brewing Company, Frog Alley Brewing Company, Great Flats Brewing Company, Seven Points Brewery, and Wolf Hollow Brewing Company — will be showcasing a unique beer at the event.
The special brew is a Belgian wheat beer, infused with hints of orange and coriander.
“This beer is crisp and refreshing, with an ABV of around 5%. It’s the perfect summer drink,” said Brian Conley from Seven Points in the Stockade, where the beer is being brewed.
“While it’s a simple style of beer, we’ve added a crafty twist to it. It’s similar to a Shock Top or a Blue Moon, but with a stronger craft presence, setting it apart from mainstream beers,” he added.
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This year, Schenectady Sips beverages will be exclusively featured at SummerNight for the first time. Formerly known as the Schenectady Ale Trail, Schenectady Sips includes six local breweries, along with distilleries and a meadery.
The breweries have been collaborating on brews since 2016, with the last special commemorative beer being brewed in 2019.
Typically, the brewers gather to brainstorm flavor ideas over a few beers, and one brewery is chosen to handle the production. A portion of the proceeds is usually donated to a local cause or charity.
This collaboration reflects the tight-knit nature of the Schenectady brewing community.
“The better each of us does individually, the better we all do,” said Kyle Folk of Wolf Hollow Brewing Company.
“A rising tide lifts all boats,” Conley added. “SummerNight is a great opportunity for us to showcase our unique brews to people who may not usually visit Schenectady. We have some really cool stuff going on here.”
For more information on Schenectady Sips, visit discoverschenectady.com.
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Photos: The New SummerNight Brew
Featured from left to right: Laura Clough of Back Barn Brewing Company, Harry Whalen of Great Flats Brewing Company, Kyle Folk of Wolf Hollow Brewing Company, Sean Jewett of Frog Alley Brewing Company and Brian Conley of Seven Points Brewing Company.
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I agree with this! Can’t wait for the special brew.
Disagree with the special brew idea – stick to the classics!