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China Has Been Pumping Saratoga Full Of Steroids

Dalton Castle — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:40:16 +0000

A Saratoga County dude was recently arrested with possessions of steroids with intent to sell. Anthony M. Crocetto Jr. of Ballston Lake was busted after ordering large amounts of steroids from china and keeping them and other drugs at his business in Glenville. “Police say an investigation into the purchase of steroids by members of the U.S. Drug [...]

Saratoga Beer Summit [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:18:41 +0000

Who knew that your dreams could all come true in Saratoga and all in one day! If you missed the Saratoga Beer Summit, which was the capstone event of Saratoga Beer Week, then you really missed out on some great beer and cider too! Among the many, many beers to sample there were plenty of adventurous IPAs, [...]

Kids Are Getting Drunk Off Gummy Bears And Skittles? [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:35:03 +0000

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This sounds like the most delicious drug abuse ever. Who would have thought the stuff I use to binge eat when I was 12 would someday be used to get me drunk?

Saratoga Beer Week Rare Beer + Cask Ale Event [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:38:28 +0000

Albany area beer connoisseurs were out in full force at the Rare Beer + Cask Ale Event as part of Saratoga Beer Week on Thursday 2/22. A dozen breweries were represented with some of best of the best and of course rare beers. We had some favorites for the night for sure and clearly so did all of the other beer geeks in attendance.

Beer Week, Druthers, Trivia And Q103 [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:30:09 +0000

Saratoga Beer Week is among us and I made it my duty (haha duty) to try all the beers. Brian from Druthers brew pub stopped in the studios to drink and talk Beer week with me. 5 days devoted to beer sounds like a good idea, however when you really look at the details of [...]

Saratoga Beer Week Kickoff Party [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:58:38 +0000

We attended the official kickoff party for Saratoga Beer Week at the Olde Saratoga Brewing Co and had a blast sampling beer and having some pizza from a wood fired oven. If you missed the event dont' worry, there are plenty more happening this week where you can get in on the beer action.

Dalton Talks Saratoga Beer Week With Giant Beards [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:33:22 +0000

The gentlemen from the Saratoga City Tavern stop by to tell me all about beer week and let me put my hands in their tremendous beards. With 5 straight days devoted to amazing beers from all over the world Saratoga beer week is sure to be an awesome time. Almost all the local venders and [...]

Local Beers Featured During Saratoga Beer Week

Bryen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:13:43 +0000

We are big fans of buying local and when we heard that there is an entire evening decided to New York State beers during Saratoga Beer Week, we just had to get our tickets. Some of our favorite local breweries are represented too. We actually have quite a few local breweries and we're lucky to have them, with more on the way. Here are some of our favorite Albany area breweries.

Pairing Food With Beer: What Goes With Chicken Wings?

Bryen — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

Adam and Eve. Gumby and Pokey. Jekyll and Hyde. Laverne and Shirley. Mary and Rhoda. Pinky and The Brain. Tom and Jerry. Will and Grace. Beer and Wings. Some pairs are just forever in the books of history. Today we look at the quintessential pair of Wings and Beer. “Cut, complement, and contrast” are the [...]

The Three C's of Pairing Beer + Food

Bryen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:06:37 +0000

Beer. It’s your buddy at the game, with a slice of pizza, on the lawnmower, between frames, and sometimes standing around the grill. It should be your buddy elsewhere too and with just a tad bit of knowledge you’ll be able to have your bff beer with you more often than you do now. When’s the last time someone asked you (or you asked) what wine goes with chicken, or pasta, or any other meal? Forget the wine - bring on the beer!

What's The Difference Between a Pale Ale and an IPA?

Bryen — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:48:13 +0000

If you’re new to the beer world you may wonder what the difference between two beers are, especially if they are similar. So what makes a pale ale and an IPA different? Pale Ale Defined A pale ale was originally a term used to describe a beer that was lighter in color from the other [...]

Learn More About OctoBEERfest With A Live Beer Tasting On Q103 [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:41:43 +0000

It could be the beer talking but things got a little weird between me and the boys from OctoBEERfest. Q103 going to be hanging out craft beer style in Malta for OctoBEERfest, but before we make our move we had to sample the goods. Check out this interview full of beer and sans lederhosen.

Godsmack Performs At Q-Ruption 2012 [GALLERY]

Jay Sanin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:06:12 +0000

On the main stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Godsmack has performed as a part of Q-Ruption 2012. This is the band's second straight year as a Q-Ruption performer, as they headlined the concert last year. This year, they put on another great show.

Q-Ruption 2012 Set List

Bryen — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:06:19 +0000

Wondering when your favorite band is hitting the stage at Q-Ruption 2012? Here’s the set list for all three stages. Some tickets are still available at the box office, so make your way to SPAC before they are sold out! On the Jagermeister Stage: SILVERTUNG 1:05 – 1:25 CRUZ 1:45 – 2:05 CANDLELIGHT RED 2:30 – 2:55 [...]

Instagram and Twitter Live Feeds for #qruption

Bryen — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:37:46 +0000

Q-Ruption 2012 is officially underway at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. On Twitter + Instagram @q103albany and #qruption Silvertung just wrapped up on the stage, with Adelitas Way, Staind, Godsmack, and Shinedown to come later tonight.! Check out our live Instagrammed pictures from backstage and onstage - and if you're here, join in on the fun by tagging your Instagram photos and tweets #QRuption.

Free Beer and Hot Wings Meet and Greet

Nick Lee — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:48:51 +0000

Free Beer and Hot Wings did a Meet and Greet after their national broadcast in Saratoga. After their live national broadcast Joe, Free Beer ,and Hot Wings Meet with fans at the Saratoga Raceway. Its was beautiful day, chilly early but warmed up.If you got a photo with one of the guys we have it [...]

Free Beer and Hot Wings Morning Show Live Broadcast from Saratoga [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:40:54 +0000

The Free Beer and Hot Wings show ( @fbhw ) is broadcasting their national show live from Saratoga Race Course just in time for Travers weekend. Check out some of the broadcast photos here - and better yet make sure to join us at Katie O'Byrnes for a Happy Hour with the guys and then one of the final nights that Savannah's is open for battle of the bands.

What Is Travers Weekend? [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:35:14 +0000

People come from all over for “Travers Weekend” in Saratoga, but have you ever actually thought about what it means? [button href="http://q103albany.com/free-beer-hot-wings-morning-show-to-broadcast-nationwide-from-saratoga/" title="Watch Free Beer & Hot Wings Broadcast Live From Saratoga" align="center"]

Saratoga Woman Allegedly Held Woman As Personal Slave For Six Years

BJ Ragone — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:37:55 +0000

Servants are usually something you hear about in backwards Countries, and historical events. Turns out one Saratoga woman may have had one as recent as 2011. NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports Apparently Annie George of Rexford, NY didn’t get the memo that President Lincoln passed an amendment ending slavery. She’s in trouble [...]

Saratoga Race Course Adds Free WiFi and Craft Beers

BJ Ragone — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:48:05 +0000

If you are heading up to Saratoga this summer to bet on the ponies, feel free to bring your lap top, and avoid the betting lines by doing it right from your computer. Finally, the Saratoga Race Course as come out of the stone ages! One of the countries most historic race tracks has added [...]