The start of June is upon us and summer is officially right around the corner! That means fresh, new seasonal beers are needed to help you enjoy the warm weather. Don’t worry, we have you covered! We are excited to invite you to visit the Growler Station, stop by and find yourself some new, refreshing favorites!   Join us for a tasting of the following beers to bring home with you this summer!   June 2^nd & 3^rd Back in 2013, Ommegang Brewery and HBO joined together to create a series of beers inspired by the Game of Thrones television series. Since then, they have released eight different installments including, Ommegang Seven Kingdoms Hoppy Wheat Ale, Three Eyed Raven, and most recently Ommegang Bend the Knee. Bend the Knee is a golden ale, with a 9% alcohol by volume rate. It features a mix of citrus flavor and maltiness, a result of the heavy amount of hops. If you’re a fan of the show, come show your Game of Thrones pride at the nearest growler station! Sample and enjoy this beer at our Growler Stations the following days:

• June 2 ◦Shopper’s World Market 32 (#112): 4-6 p.m.

◦Malta (#184):  4-6 p.m.

• June 3 ◦Wilton Market 32 (#039): 2-4 p.m.

◦Market Bistro (#138): 2-4 p.m. ◦Saratoga Springs (#158): 4:30-6:30 p.m. ◦Bethlehem (#159):  4:30-6:30 p.m.     June 9^th & 10^th Saranac Strawberry Tart is the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day. Brewed by Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery, this beer offers a satisfying strawberry taste at the start with a strong tartness at the finish. Saranac Strawberry Tart provides an easy drinking experience with a smooth finish, perfect for staying cool all season long. Sample and enjoy this beer at our Growler Stations the following days:

• June 9 ◦Wilton Market 32 (#39): 4-6 p.m.

◦Saratoga Springs (#158):  4-6 p.m. ◦Market Bistro (#138):  4:30-6:30 p.m.

• June 10 ◦Bethlehem (#159): 12-2 p.m.

◦Shopper’s World Market 32 (#112): 3-5 p.m. ◦Malta (#184): 3-5 p.m.     June 16^th & 17^th Bronx Summer Ale is a light, easy to drink beverage perfect for the pool, beach, house, or wherever you choose to spend your summer. Brewed with citrus hops and dried lemon peel Bronx Summer is a serious splash of refreshment. Bronx Brewery wanted to create a beverage that could stand out amongst other summer time beers, and with its strong lemon flavor, their signature Summer Ale does exactly that. Sample and enjoy this beer at our Growler Stations the following days:

• June 16 ◦Bethlehem (#159): 4-7 p.m.

◦Malta (#184):  4-7 p.m.

• June 17 ◦Wilton Market 32 (#39): 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

◦Shopper’s World Market 32 (#112): 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ◦Saratoga Springs (#158): 2-4 p.m. ◦Market Bistro (#138): 2-4 p.m.     June 23^rd & 24^th Coming from the Cooperstown Brewery, Bambino Ale is an American Amber Ale with 5.5% alcohol by volume. Known for its caramel malty flavor, Bambino is a distinct, hoppy beer perfect for the summer season. Of course, baseball is in mid-season and what better time to enjoy a beer with a name like Bambino!

• June 23 ◦Wilton Market 32 (#39): 12-2 p.m.

◦Saratoga Springs (#158):  2:30-4:30 p.m. ◦Malta (#184):  5-7 p.m.

• June 24 ◦Shopper’s World Market 32 (#112): 12-2 p.m.

◦Market Bistro (#138): 2:30-4:30 p.m. ◦Bethlehem (#159): 5-7 p.m.     June 29^th, 30^th & July 1^st Switchback Ale is a reddish-amber ale from the Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, Vermont. With the inclusion of five different malts, select hop varieties, and specially cultivated yeast it is a well-balanced, uniquely flavored beer. Switchback offers a bit of a fruity taste followed by a malty finish. Sample and enjoy this beer at our Growler Stations the following days:

• June 29 ◦Shopper’s World Market 32 (#112): 4-6 p.m.
• June 30 ◦Wilton Market 32 (#39): 3-5 p.m.

◦Malta (#184): 3-5 p.m. ◦Saratoga Springs (#158): 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• July 1 ◦Market Bistro (#138): 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

◦Bethlehem (#159): 2-4 p.m.   Cheers. As always, please enjoy responsibly!

June is I Love NY Brews Month at the growler station and we couldn’t be more excited! Throughout the month we will be featuring NY brewers at our growler stations. A number of different local beers will be available on tap throughout June, ready to be enjoyed. Swing by and discover new great tastes and experiences. The pour schedule is as follows below… June 4^th Part of Ommegang Brewery’s Game of Thrones lineup, Pale Sour is a perfectly balanced, extremely drinkable beer. Its golden color and brilliant white head display an accurate depiction of Pale Sour’s tasty blend of sour and sweet. With a drinking experience often compared to that of white wine, this beer offers a soft mouthfeel with a smooth finish. Due to its perfect balance, Pale Sour is an excellent complement to rich, fatty foods. Also featured on June 4^th are Shmaltz 518 IPA, Ellicottville Keepin It Peel IPA, Browns Crush Kolsch, Nine Pin Peach Tea Cider, and Southern Tier Lemon Drop Sun! June 11^th The Shmaltz 518/838 collection is a celebration of New York’s Capital Region’s history as well as its future. Shmaltz Brewing Company is toasting to the introduction of a new area code in the region, 838, while paying homage to the growth and development of the area under the old area code, 518. The 518 side of the series is an ale brewed with Peruvian coffee, with the addition of hints of chocolate and vanilla. The beer pours a light brown hue, blending the coffee and chocolate into a relaxed vibe. Also featured on June 11^th are Ommegang Game of Thrones Pale Sour, Ellicottville Keepin It Peel IPA, Browns Crush Kolsch, Bronx Summer, Saranca Strawberry Tart, Nine Pin Peach Tea Cider, and Southern Tier Lemon Drop Sun! June 18^th Saranac Strawberry Tart is a Wild American Ale brewed by Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery in Utica, NY. A sweet and sour Berliner Weiss, Saranac Strawberry Tart offers tastes of wheat, lemon, and strawberry. It is a very drinkable, refreshingly tart ale, perfect for the summer! Also featured on June 18^th are Bronx Summer, Adirondack Easy Hike IPA, and Davidson I-87. June 25^th Brewed by the Adirondack Brewing Company, Easy Hike IPA is the ideal beer for all of the outdoor summer activities offered by the beautiful Adirondacks. It is a hoppy beer that uses Lemon Drop, Hallertau Melon, and Mandarina Bavaria to create a wonderful summer blend. Easy Hike, as its name suggests, is an easy, drinkable all day beer. Also featured on June 25h are Ommegang Witte, Cooperstown Bambino, Ithaca Hopkist, Saratoga Juicifier, and Davidson I-87 July 2^nd Ithaca Hopkist, coming from the Ithaca Beer Company, is a citrus IPA made for the hot summer months. It features a mix of Honey Malt, Citra hops, and citrus zest coming together for the perfect blend in the sweltering weather. Hopkist brings a smooth taste and an extra refreshing feel leaving you satisfied all season long. Also featured on July 2^nd are Ommegang Witte, Cooperstown Bambino, Saratoga Juicifier, Druthers, and Empire Peach Buzz. Cheers. As always, please enjoy responsibly!