This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Oneida County, New York. The brewery opened in 1888 and is the fourth oldest family-owned brewing company in the United States. It’s located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, and beer has been brewing at this location since 1853. Today, the brewery is run by Nick Matt Sr., who is the third-generation owner of F.X. It’s also known as the Saranac Brewery. It was the first brewery in the nation to obtain a license, and it was the first to sell beer following prohibition. Peter talks to owner Nick Matt Sr. about some of the little-known brews produced on site, including an IPA resurrected after more than 100 years. Craig Muder from the National Baseball Hall of Fame reveals some of the most unique artifacts you will find at the famed museum in Cooperstown, NY. Brian Howard, from the Oneida Historical Society, talks about the importance of manufacturing in the area and how the history of Oneida County parallels the history of the nation. There’s all of this and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Oneida, New York.
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Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, talks about how the election will affect travel and some of the things on his “travel wishlist” for the new administration. He also discusses how the consolidation of airlines is contributing to lower airfares.
Ed Brophy, Executive Director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, tells Peter about the history of boxing in Central New York and how that history is celebrated at the Boxing Hall of Fame. He also reveals the most popular exhibit currently at the Hall of Fame.
Brian Howard, from the Oneida Historical Society, explains the importance of manufacturing in Oneida County and how the history of Germans helped cultivate the booming craft beer scene in the area.
Nick Matt Sr., Legacy Brewer and Owner of F.X. Matt Brewing Company, talks about what it’s like being a legacy brewer and the impact of his brewery on the local community. He also reveals a couple of little-known lagers coming out of the brewery.
Mike Boyd, President of The Boyd Group, talks to Peter about the ongoing security problems at airports, as well as the decline of short-haul air travel and what that means for domestic service across the United States.
Craig Muder, from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, reveals some of the most unique and interesting artifacts people will see at the Hall of Fame. He also discusses the history of America’s most beloved sport.
Bethan Maher, Executive Director at the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, talks about some of the projects to provide service to 80,000 riders a year in Central New York, including experimentation with clean-fuel initiatives.
Bill Sweitzer, of the New York State Canal Corporation, explains what the canal system did to help establish the craft beer scene in Central New York, including the shipment of hops and barley.
Alex Davies, Associate Editor and Tech Expert for Wired Magazine, talks to Peter about the popularity of self-driving cars and how that will change the future of transportation in the United States and around the world.
By Alyssa Caverley for PeterGreenberg.com
