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Orange you glad it’s back? Orange Crate Brewing Co. reopens in new location

Patrons celebrate Syracuse's victory against Clemson during the grand reopening of Orange Crate Brewing Co., which is also affectionately known by students as "Lucy's."
Patrons celebrate Syracuse's victory against Clemson during the grand reopening of Orange Crate Brewing Co., which is also affectionately known by students as "Lucy's." Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
The bar occupies a space on South Crouse Avenue that used to be a Bruegger’s Bagels location.
The bar occupies a space on South Crouse Avenue that used to be a Bruegger’s Bagels location. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Elayna Milano and Melissa Cubit enjoy the grand reopening of Orange Crate, which has been owned by R.C. Faigle, a Syracuse University alumnus, for 22 years.
Elayna Milano and Melissa Cubit enjoy the grand reopening of Orange Crate, which has been owned by R.C. Faigle, a Syracuse University alumnus, for 22 years. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
The bar features a variety of beers on tap, from Budweiser and Labatt Blue to craft breweries like Sierra Nevada.
The bar features a variety of beers on tap, from Budweiser and Labatt Blue to craft breweries like Sierra Nevada. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Orange Crate was forced to relocate from its original location next door after the building, which also housed Hungry Chuck's, was demolished to make way for luxury student housing.
Orange Crate was forced to relocate from its original location next door after the building, which also housed Hungry Chuck's, was demolished to make way for luxury student housing. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Paul Schlesinger Staff Photographer

Orange Crate Brewing Co. celebrated its grand reopening Friday, and fans packed the bar after the Syracuse University football team beat the No. 2 Clemson University Tigers.

The former location closed in May ahead of demolition for a luxury student housing complex. The new spot, located at 731 S. Crouse Ave. underwent renovations all summer.

Published on October 15, 2017 at 10:41 pm

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