Reader and prize-winner Chad forwarded me some pictures from a visit to F.X. Matt in Utica to check out the place and give the brewery some support after their near calamitous fire in late May. I like this one the best. The brewery was called the West End Brewing Company in 1888 and appears to be the third name for the operation after the now more familiar F.X. Matt and Saranac monikers.
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Lynne - September 19, 2009 11:09 PM
I just found a Utica Club Pilsener Lager tray in my parents basement. "The West End Brewing Company" "Utica, New York" ....Is this of interest to anyone?
brenda - February 24, 2012 10:15 PM
i have a little chalk statue about 12 inches tall drinking a glass of beer with Uitca club beer written on it. On the base front is U.C.FOR ME and on the back it saysWEST END c BREWING CO. underneath is felt with a sticker saying Mazzolini art craft co. 1904 cleveland ohio
the little man has a red tie very big cheeks and big grin with his thumb up in approval. Can you give me any information about this fellow. I found him in pennsylvania at an auction.
thankyou