Saranac Black Forest, brewed by Utica’s F.X. Matt Brewing Company, was awarded a bronze medal in the German Style Schwarzbier category at the 2009 European Beer Star Awards. “We are extremely proud to receive this award,” said Fred Matt, vice president of marketing and sales. “This medal shows that our ability to brew a very special beer has not only been recognized by our consumers, but also by the international world of experts in the brewing industry.”

But that wasn’t the only accolade this year for the Bavarian black beer sweetened with caramel malt. Other awards include: silver in the Black Beer category at the North American Beer Awards, bronze in the American Style Dark Lager category at the Great American Beer Festival, and a bronze in the Dark Lager category at the Australian International Beer Awards.

“We believe we make some of the best beers in the world,” Matt noted. “Winning four awards for Black Forest, especially in this short period of time, proves our beers are exceptional. What a great reason to go out and enjoy a Saranac.”