Update: Albany's Fort Orange Brewing sets opening date

The partners work on installing equipment. (photo provided)

Fort Orange Brewing Company, a seven-barrel craft brewery now in development at 450 Broadway in Albany's Warehouse District, will hold a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the new facility on Wednesday, October 25, according to partner Jim Eaton.

Speaking for partners Craig Johnson, John Westcott and himself, Eaton said, "We are excited that the day we have been dreaming about for quite some time is almost upon us. Thank you for your support along our journey. As we head down the homestretch we created a crowdfunding website where you can help us put the finishing touches on our taproom. Check out the fun packages we created."

The brewery is located at 450 North Pearl Street in Albany's Warehouse District. Phone: (518) 992-3103.

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