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Monday, May 13, 2013  Destiny USA announced Monday that World of Beer is scheduled to open on the third level of the expansion area later this year.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Hundreds were out at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub on Syracuse's Tipperary Hill to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. People could get their taste of green beer while having fun with their family and friends.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Beer lovers across the country have filed $5 million class-action lawsuits accusing Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  St. Patrick's season kicked off on Sunday on Tip Hill in Syracuse with a parade. Hundreds of people come from around the area to celebrate this Irish holiday.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  The Central New York Brewfest welcomed hundreds to the New York State Fairground Horticulture Building on Saturday night, as about 50 vendors offered tastes of their craft beer.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  After installing highly efficient canning line last spring, Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery in Lysander is producing more beer and hiring more employees.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Lost and misplaced kegs cost the beer industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  A new line of beers linked to the hit HBO drama "Game of Throne" is being produced for the series by an upstate New York brewery.

Monday, November 19, 2012  40 producers and sellers show off, to benefit Say Yes to Education & Food Bank of CNY

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Wine, beer, cheese, mustard, olives and other foods highlighted the Pride of New York Harvest Fest at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as about 50 of New York's small businesses gave the public a taste of their products.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  More than 50 food, beer, and wine vendors from all across the state will showcase their samples at the Horticulture Building at the State Fairgrounds this Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 4th.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  State regulators, farmers and orchard growers are heading to Albany for New York's wine and beer "summit."

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling a "summit" to boost the beer and wine industries in New York just months after a similar event promoting efforts to make New York the nation's largest producer of Greek-style yogurt.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Syracuse is now ranked as one of the Top Metros for Drinking by The Huffington Post. The rankings are based on the number of bars per 10,000 households.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  F.X. Matt had a permit to sell an hour and a half after the 18th Amendment repeal