CHATHAM — The maple sap bubbling away in Ron Davis’ upstate New York sugar house is destined for pancakes, waffles, sweets and — for years now — beer kegs. The local syrup adds a touch of woodsy sweetness to the ...

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ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says state government will put the promotion of beer, wine and liquor made in New York “on steroids” to boost jobs and help the growing industries. Cuomo along with farmers and orchard growers are meeting ...

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ALBANY — First yogurt, now beer and wine. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday called for a “summit” to boost the beer and wine industries in New York just months after he began a similar event to try to make the ...

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PENN YAN — The popularity of microbreweries is leading to a growing demand for locally grown hops, a key ingredient in beer. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County has recruited hops specialist Steve Miller to lead a statewide effort to promote local hops production.

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BIG FLATS — The unusual name of an Upstate town is gracing the cans of a new brand of beer brewed in Rochester for a California company. When Novato, Calif.-based Winery Exchange Inc. launched its Big Flats 1901 canned beer in December ...

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North American Breweries on Wednesday announced the purchase of Independent Brewers United, which owns Magic Hat, Pyramid and MacTarnahan’s beer. The purchase includes three breweries ...

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ROCHESTER — Constellation Brands Inc., which markets Mondavi wine, Svedka vodka and Corona beer, offered a lackluster outlook for its alcoholic drinks Friday as U.S. sales of wine and imported beers remained sluggish ...

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