The Definitive Solution to the Upstate NY Question

[Peter Minde]

Correct answer

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we could also accept Genny Cream ale

My grandfather in Warrensburg was a Utica Club guy.

 

[x10003q]

Matt's was another favorite

 

[Harvey]

Matt's was another favorite

That's what we drank in college. It's their PREMIUM beer!

$2 pitchers.

 

[Cork]

That's what we drank in college. It's their PREMIUM beer!

$2 pitchers.

Matt's Beer Balls!

 

[Harvey]

Matt's Beer Balls!

A staple.

 

[Tjf1967]

Matt's Beer Balls!

17 dollars. Cut a hole in the top. Perfect for 5 people. Beer ball. Hackey sack 10 dollar bag 5 guys and that was a party.
Miller was the premium beer. Genny when you were on a budget.

 

[gorgonzola]

That's a cool sign/brewery, but it is only visible when you are near Newark Airport. That giant PBR bottle was a landmark going to and from the shore and other points south in NJ.

boy I don't remember that, the only landmark I recall was the big tile mural at Paramus (?)

 

[Campgottagopee]

Matt's Beer Balls!

My people!!!!
In college we'd drink the beer ball then cut a hole big enough to put your head thru. Light a joint, put said beer ball over your head, tuck a towel around the opening and your neck, smoke said joint. Wow!!
The good old days....lol

 

[Campgottagopee]

Genny when you were on a budget.

Or if you went to college near Rochester

 

[gorgonzola]

Matt's Beer Balls!

we called 'em Utica balls - many a fine day skipping school and paddling down Winding River with a Utica ball tethered to the canoe!