Drawing: Prize pack for Shmaltz "Two Beer Fests in One" celebration
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
Shmaltz Brewing Company is celebrating the second anniversary of its Clifton Park brewery with a "Two Beer Fests in One" party June 27. Blurbage:
First Feature - Session Beers from around New York State
Second Feature - Double IPAs and Imperial Beers from New York State Brewers
Confirmed Breweries Include: Rushing Duck, Rare Form, Keegan Ales, Speakeasy, Brown's Brewing Company, Paradox Brewing Co., Common Roots, Adirondack Brewing, CH Evans, and more to come...
You'll also find all of Shmaltz Beers Including double IPA's, rare, barrel-aged and cask offerings and brewery tours.
Proceeds to benefit the New York State Brewers Assoication
Rock and Soul by SIRSY- "A Little Band with Big Sound" Boston Globe
Bring your appetite for great beer and delicious food because we'll have plenty of comfort food from THE RUCK and ESPERANTO'S of Saratoga.
We have a prize pack for the party to give away that includes: a pair of tickets to the party, a growler, a $20 gift certificate to the Shmaltz tasting room, a $25 Esperanto gift certificate, along with assorted Shmaltz bottles, a pint glass, a bottle opener, and t-shirt.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's on your local "must do" list of summer things this year?
It could be a day trip somewhere. It could be hiking a specific Adirondack mountain. It could be just hanging out by the pool. We'll draw one winner at random.
The Shmaltz Brewing Company "Double Feature" 2nd Anniversary Party is Saturday, June 27 from 1-5 pm. Tickets are $25 general admission / $15 designated driver, and available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2015 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Friday and must respond by noon on Monday, June 22.
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Swimming at Thompsons Lake! Love to take the kid there and enjoy the sun, sand and water!
... said zas1214 on Jun 17, 2015 at 10:59 AM | link
Try to enjoy it and not long for the first crisp morning of autumn...
... said ace on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:13 AM | link
My local must do list is to spend as much time outdoors. Summer goes by so quickly and I want to enjoy every minute of it here in Albany. I'm planning a day trip to Cooperstown, visit the NYS museum, eat BBQ from the food trucks and go swimming in Lake George and at the local parks.
... said Ilana on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:16 AM | link
It's not a summer without at least one boating excursion on Lake George.
... said Nick on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:17 AM | link
Travers!!!!
... said Geoff on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM | link
I will be spending as many weekends as possible on The Great Sacandaga Lake.
... said Dan C on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM | link
swim holes, and food trucks. I'm loving fork in the road!
... said Jenna on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:25 AM | link
Lots and lots of quality family time at Cherry Plain State Park!
... said Bob W. on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:26 AM | link
Hit Jumpin Jacks as many times as possible for an ice cream cone!
... said Laura on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM | link
moxies.
... said ed on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM | link
Snowman ice cream
... said Sean on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM | link
laying in a hammock in the shade and feeling the breeze
... said linda on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:44 AM | link
Hike, kayak, and camp as much as possible :)
... said Kerry on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:49 AM | link
I hiked my first mountain, last summer. This summer it's time to step it up! More hiking!
... said Jay on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:54 AM | link
camping with the family!
... said Sara on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:05 PM | link
Taking a couple day trips and grilling as much as possible!
... said Mike on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:07 PM | link
Valley Cats game!
... said Jennifer on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:12 PM | link
Saratoga Race Track, of course!!!
... said Ron on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:19 PM | link
Most definitely camping. Starting on the July 4th weekend in Watkins Glen -- one of the nicest places on this planet.
... said Joe A on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:37 PM | link
A must do for every summer is a trip to Samascott for berry picking. This year is going to be especially awesome, now that we have discovered the art of making shrub. We've already got a strawberry rhubarb mash going from last weeks haul.
... said Trish on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:41 PM | link
To check out some new state parks!
... said Jennifer on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM | link
Get that Ethiopian platter you just featured, damn'it!
... said -S on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM | link
Definitely the Track in Saratoga, Alive at 5 in Albany, and camping in Lake George.
... said C. on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM | link
Hike a few high peaks. A must do every summer
... said Jordan on Jun 17, 2015 at 1:23 PM | link
Custard from Shake Shack at the Saratoga racetrack, July 4th picnic at Hudson-Jay Park, and a day in the sun at Million Dollar Beach in Lake George!
... said Amanda S. on Jun 17, 2015 at 1:53 PM | link
brown's patio!
... said kelly on Jun 17, 2015 at 1:57 PM | link
The Track, of course. Maybe not an original answer but that's what we like to do!
... said Alex on Jun 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM | link
Visiting the Dorset Quarries for a little cliff jumping excursion. Also, visiting the Grafton Peace Pagoda.
... said Josh on Jun 17, 2015 at 2:44 PM | link
strawberry picking; camping; hiking;tubing; swimming in one of our many beautiful lakes~!
... said tammy on Jun 17, 2015 at 2:54 PM | link
Track, Grafton, Valley Cats, Huck Finns Playland
... said Shawn on Jun 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM | link
Hammock City
... said Aaron on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:15 PM | link
Swim in all of the swim holes and sleep in my tent as often as possible.
... said spencer on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:20 PM | link
The obligatory weekend summer BBQ with friends, while you enjoy a local craft beer together, watch your kids play and conclude with a fire and smores
... said Matt on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:25 PM | link
Brewery Tours!!
... said Adam on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:29 PM | link
So many things, some already done!
- Hiked a mountain (Sleeping Beauty in Lake George)
- Camped out (albeit at Brewery Ommegang)
- Berry picking this weekend
Still to do:
- Day at the Racetrack
- Beach day at Moreau Lake
- Jumpin Jacks
... said Jeff D on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:29 PM | link
Day trip to the track! I didn't go last year and missed it. I am never into going all day but heading up there for a few races makes me appreciate not having to work there during the summer anymore.
... said Lola on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:47 PM | link
biking along the Hudson, coffee milkshakes from Gene's Fish Fry, and the best people-watching at the Troy Farmers Market!
... said Natalie on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:53 PM | link
Race Track and Lake George
... said Mollie on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:54 PM | link
Ice cream at Moxies, Drive-in nights and cheering for the horses at Saratoga!
... said Nicole on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:17 PM | link
Backpacking Mt. Marcy!
... said Nina on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:20 PM | link
A hike up Sleeping Beauty overlooking Lake George.
... said Chris Johns on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:25 PM | link
Hiking in the Adirondacks & visiting many of our NYS parks!
... said Lisa on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:31 PM | link
Strawberry picking
... said Susan on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:43 PM | link
A Valley Cats game (or 3)
Schroon Lake for the weekend
Garden Garden Garden
Dip in the ocean
More lakes
Cold drinks and BBQ
DRIVE IN
... said Kizzi on Jun 17, 2015 at 4:49 PM | link
My summer "must do" is go to our family reunion and visit the beach.
... said NY Orienteer on Jun 17, 2015 at 5:14 PM | link
Boating on LG
... said Brian on Jun 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM | link
BBQ with pork products from Rolf's
... said Brian on Jun 17, 2015 at 6:22 PM | link
Saratoga Race Track!
... said Rob on Jun 17, 2015 at 6:50 PM | link
My list,
Waiting for winter to come,... this summer is taking for ever! kidding! haha ,
But honestly just enjoying the warm weather at home with my Wife and kids, its the simple things that are the funnest, .... and maybe, just maybe, (if the wife doesn't notice) I could sneak out for a tasting at Shmaltz.
... said Jesse S on Jun 17, 2015 at 8:12 PM | link
Rafting down the Normanskill.
... said Rick on Jun 18, 2015 at 1:42 AM | link
Sailing
... said Cliff on Jun 18, 2015 at 7:44 AM | link
A week of fishing, drinking and eating at the camp in the Adirondacks (in no particular order)
... said MikeH on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:28 AM | link
All of the free outdoor music Albany has to offer! J. Roddy Walston is playing NEXT WEEK!
... said Alicia on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:41 AM | link
Saratoga Racetrack.
... said John M. on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:48 AM | link
My must-do list includes visiting Lake Placid, going river tubing, eating Stewart's Ice Cream, visiting the Brewery at Ommegang, and going strawberry picking.
... said Tara on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM | link
Tubing down the river in the Adirondacks with some friends and a cooler full of beer on a hot day.
... said Claire on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:05 AM | link
Camping at Harris Lake. Yearly tradition!
... said Dan on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:56 AM | link
bbq
... said Jackers on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:57 AM | link
Track and Valley Cats Games
... said llcwine on Jun 18, 2015 at 10:11 AM | link
My family and I need to use our Empire Pass as much as possible!
... said Chris R. on Jun 18, 2015 at 10:26 AM | link
Hollywood Drive-In
... said G on Jun 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM | link
Hike 4 high peaks!
... said AS on Jun 18, 2015 at 11:34 AM | link
backpacking in the high peaks!
... said Jen on Jun 18, 2015 at 11:42 AM | link
Hiking Plotter Kill Preserve & Saratoga Race Track
... said Greg on Jun 18, 2015 at 12:05 PM | link
I love pool days.
... said Sita on Jun 18, 2015 at 12:28 PM | link
I want to go cliff jumping at Lake George
... said George on Jun 18, 2015 at 3:09 PM | link
Hitting the track with some quality beer in hand
... said Kyle on Jun 18, 2015 at 3:35 PM | link
Spend time with my boyfriend in Lake George! He works weekends but due to a staffing change at his job, he'll have a weekend off once in a while. I can't wait :)
... said Marchele on Jun 18, 2015 at 4:09 PM | link
Hiking as many high peaks as possible!
... said V. on Jun 18, 2015 at 4:31 PM | link
Taking the kids to Vroman's Nose.
... said Shaun on Jun 18, 2015 at 4:55 PM | link
Track day at Saratoga!
... said Mark on Jun 18, 2015 at 5:53 PM | link
renting paddle boards on saratoga lake and going for a morning jaunt! Then having Hatties fried chicken after and a beer with my loving wife.
... said mark on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:17 PM | link
I have been dying since I was a kid to go to a water park (and I'm 35!). This year Water Safari is a must and a long time coming!
... said emily on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:36 PM | link
The beach at Grafton for a lazy day.
... said liz on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:37 PM | link
Ice cream at Moxie's!
... said Addy on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:31 PM | link
Gin and tonics at the Adelphi in Saratoga, which for yet another summer won't happen because the "developers" are too busy developing the charm out of the building inch by inch.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:37 PM | link
A few day trips to Moreau State Park and sitting by a fire drinking some good beer!
... said Christina Hewitt on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:42 PM | link
Jack burgers at jumping jacks with my wife and dog.
... said nathan on Jun 18, 2015 at 10:54 PM | link