Fall means a lot to many people, and one major reason why is because sports return in earnest in September, October and November. Both professional and college football will be back in the spotlight, and the NBA also begins its season during this time frame.

Fall is usually a beer connoisseur’s favorite season. Aside from the numerous outdoor festivals, sports also return in earnest in September, October and November. Professional and college football is back, and the NBA season also ramps up as well.

Beer lovers love sports, so read on to explore some of the most engaging sporting events this fall.

SEPTEMBER

September 5
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Georgia Tech football team will make its debut in the 2022 season with this ACC matchup taking place in the home of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With Tech coming off a subpar 3-9 season, head coach Geoff Collins is likely on the hot seat in his fourth year in the lead role.

Genesee Brew House in Rochester, New York has announced plans for its 10th anniversary celebration. Full details are below.

ROCHESTER, New York – Ten years ago Genesee invested $4 million to transform its old packaging center into the Genesee Brew House. Since then, it has become a mainstay in Rochester and a popular destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

To celebrate this milestone, the Genesee Brew House is hosting a 10th Birthday Bash! The free community event includes live music, food trucks, and specialty beers from the Genesee Brew House. The event will be held outside at the Brew House on Saturday, September 10 from 2 to 8 p.m.

“Over the last decade, the Genesee Brew House has become a top destination in Rochester with millions of people visiting from hundreds of countries and all 50 states,” said Jaime Polisoto, brand director for Genesee. “Ten years ago, no one could have imagined the success we’ve seen. We owe a lot of that to the community. And there’s no better way to say, ‘thank you’ than with a big party!”

Along with the neighborhood and community, the City of Rochester helped pave the way for the Genesee Brew House.

Back East Brewery in Bloomfield, Connecticut has announced the release of new beers, including a pared-down version of its popular Ice Cream Man -- called Lil' Scoop. Full details are below.

Lil' Scoop

We have a delicious treat for you this weekend! We’ve brewed a lighter version of our fan-favorite Ice Cream Man that we think you’ll melt over…meet Lil’ Scoop!

Comin’ in cold at 5.4% and served in a full 16oz draft pour, this pint-sized treat is the cool & crushable brew you’ve been dreaming of. This is only available on draft for now, so come by the taproom this Friday 8/26 to try Lil' Scoop.

Treat ya'self!!

Ice Cream Man

We've got fresh cans of Ice Cream Man comin' your way this week! Swing by the taproom to pick up a few 4-packs of your favorite NEIPA, available starting Wednesday 8/24.

Oooooooh Berrycuda!

Swim on in this week to snag some fresh Oooooooh Berrycuda in cans and on draft! This sour fruited IPA is packed with blackberries & raspberries to give the perfect balance of sweetness with a sour bite.  Available starting Thursday 8/25.

Wild Heaven Beer in Decatur, Georgia has announced the release of its first-ever Belgian witbier called Chef Beer. Full details are below.

CHEF BEER BELGIAN WITBIER 

Upslope Brewing Co. in Boulder, Colorado has announced the introduction of the newest entry in its Lee Hill Series. Full details are below.

ABOUT THE BEER:
The latest installment in our cocktail-inspired series of barrel aged beers was aged in Leopold Bros. bourbon barrels and finished with a generous dose of coffee from Boxcar Coffee Roasters. Notes of freshly roasted coffee, cocoa powder, burnt sugar, and chantilly cream are supported by a syrupy body and sweet finish. This beer is ideally enjoyed as fresh as possible to present the coffee character at its best, but can be cellared to bring out other flavors during aging.
11.8% ABV

INGREDIENTS 
Snowmelt
Malt
Hops
Yeast
Leopold Bros. Bourbon Barrels
Boxcar Coffee

Arches Brewing in Hapeville, Georgia has announced that its Yūrei Japanese-style pilsner is back at long last. Full details are below.

The long-awaited return of Yūrei is just around the corner. We are excited to bring back this fruity, dry and incredibly refreshing Japanese-style Pilsner. Yūrei will be available in the taproom and across Atlanta in your package stores and restaurants.

Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, Vermont has announced the release of a new year-round Super Session beer. Full details are below.

Waitsfield, VT. - Lawson’s Finest Liquids is redefining its Super Session series of IPAs, announcing today that the brewery is introducing its first Super Session IPA  featuring multiple hops. Made with a blend of Lotus and Mosaic hops, Lawson's Finest Liquids Super Session will now be available year-round throughout a nine-state distribution area (VT, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI) in the Northeast. 

Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Super Session series began with a series of limited, specialty-release beers focused on a singular hop variety, with a lower ABV than many of the brewery’s famed IPAs. Past iterations of the Super Session IPA were brewed with Amarillo, Comet, Centennial, Galaxy, Idaho and Mosaic hops. At 4.8% ABV, the new Super Session IPA features a blend of Lotus and Mosaic hops, making it complex, uniquely satisfying and approachable.