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Hamburg Brewing Launches Summer Lager & Orchard Apricot Cider Just in time for warmer weather, Hamburg Brewing has released Summer Lager, a crisp 4.2% American lager with a refreshing “kiss of lime.” It's perfect for cookouts, beach days, or relaxing with a good book. They've also dropped Orchard Apricot, a seasonal cider. Both are now on tap and available in 12oz. 6-pack cans at Hamburg's taproom.Smash Factor IPA Returns to Resurgence on April 12 Smash Factor, the light and sessionable 5.5% IPA brewed in collaboration with OnCore Golf and PGA Hope WNY, makes its return to Resurgence Brewing on April 12 (12pm). The release party features putting and chipping games, giveaways, and Masters coverage in the taproom. $1 per pint and $2 per 4-pack benefit PGA Hope, supporting local veterans.Sour Power Sour Beer Fest Comes Back to Pizza Plant Transit Sour lovers rejoice! Sour Power returns April 13 (12pm) at Pizza Plant's Transit Road location. Expect a stacked lineup including Cantillon Kriek (2024), Mortalis Hydra: Sangria, Cascade Sang Royal (2017), Thin Man Minkey Starburst, and many more. Enjoy flight specials, 20% off sour bottles, and complimentary Tums for the brave. Free and open to the public.CBW, Thin Man & Smoldered Society Tap Takeover at The Caz – April 11 Celebrate New York Craft Beer Day at The Caz with a triple tap takeover featuring Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society (6:30pm). DJ Cochise will be spinning funky vibes while the taps pour highlights like CBW's Pineapple Princess, Thin Man's Bliss DIPA, and Smoldered Society's Simulated Reality. Tickets are $5 GA or $20 VIP (includes mezzanine access + 2 drink tickets).April 11 is Now Officially New York Craft Beer Day Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed April 11 as the inaugural New York Craft Beer Day, recognizing over 500 independent breweries across the state that contribute $4.8 billion to the economy and support 22,000 jobs. It's the perfect excuse to support your local brewery. Learn more at ThinkNYDrinkNY.com.Innovation Thursdays Return to Big Ditch + New Bar Bill Collab Innovation Thursdays are back at Big Ditch Brewing! Each first Thursday of the month brings a new beer and wing flavor to their taproom, alongside happy hour deals from 3-6pm ($5 drafts, $10 apps). April's release included Molten Cheeto Madness Wings and Wai-iti IPA.Big Ditch also teamed up with Bar Bill Clarence to brew Bar-Bill Secret Sauce IPA, a crushable 6% hazy IPA designed to pair perfectly with wings. It's currently available on draft at Bar Bill Clarence (8326 Main Street).Stay tuned for more updates and craft beer news at BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Community Beer Works Exits Elmwood-Bidwell Project Nearly two years after announcing plans for a taproom at 976 Elmwood Avenue, Community Beer Works has officially pulled out. Director of Operations Chris Groves says CBW hasn't been involved in the project for over a year and will instead focus on optimizing their Chandler Street location and other existing sites. No plans have been announced for their former 7th Street taproom.CollaBEERation V Tickets Still Available Limited general admission tickets remain for CollaBEERation V on April 5 (2-6pm) at The Powerhouse. The festival features unique collabs from WNY breweries, cideries, and meaderies, with food vendors like Pizza Plant, Britesmith, and Brisket Love BBQ. The theme is “Hollywood,” and costumes are encouraged. GA tickets are $70 (includes unlimited pours and commemorative glass); DD tickets also available.Tap That Tap Room Anniversary – Win Free Beer for a Year Tap That Tap Room in Tonawanda is turning one and giving away free beer for a year to 10 winners. To enter, follow them on Facebook or Instagram, share their contest post, and tag a friend. The anniversary celebration happens Saturday, April 5 with live music (Sonic Legacy, 4–7pm), Orso Nero pizza, and a Buffalo Bandits watch party at 9pm.Rusty Nickel Launches Buffalo What? IPA + Bandits Watch Party On April 5 at 8pm, Rusty Nickel Brewing will release Buffalo What? IPA, a lightly hopped American IPA. It's the second in their lacrosse-inspired series, following To The Box Lager. Stick around for a Buffalo Bandits watch party at 9pm for their game against the Colorado Mammoth. Both beers will be available on draft and in 4-pack cans.Bev Depot Beer Store Opens in Cheektowaga Bev Depot has officially opened at 2190 Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. The 6,000 sq. ft. store offers over 2,000 SKUs of beer, with a strong focus on local craft. “We're proud to support local breweries and offer the lowest prices in Buffalo,” they shared online. Visit bevdepot.org or find them on Facebook and Instagram for more info.Kleinhans Rhythm & Brews Returns – May 9 The annual Rhythm and Brews fundraiser at Kleinhans Music Hall is back on May 9 (6:30–9pm). Enjoy tastings from local breweries and cideries, with food from Oliver's, Britesmith, Creekview Restaurant, and Marcato by Oliver's. GA tickets are $45 and include a commemorative Belgian beer glass; VIP ($85) includes early access, first pours, and reserved seating.Science After Hours: To Infinity And Beer-ond – April 25 Presented by the WNY Brewers Guild, this 21+ event at the Buffalo Museum of Science features tastings from Big Ditch, Brazen, Rusty Nickel, and Spotted Octopus. Explore astronomy exhibits, make mission patches, taste freeze-dried treats, and more. Tickets are $39 and available online. Planetarium shows are already sold out—don't wait!For more local beer news and events, visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott & Brian break down the latest beer happenings in WNY:Buffalo On Tap: WNY's largest beer festival returns Feb. 8 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Featuring Big Ditch, 42 North, Jack's Abby, Community Beer Works & more. VIP & GA tickets available.Clarksburg Cider's Cherry Lavender Release: A seasonal cider brewed with Morello cherries and lavender, available in 4-packs and online.Spotted Octopus Brewing Drops Two New Beers: Fruit Basket (fruited sour with lychee & pineapple) and Kuitbier (a historical Dutch three-grain beer). Both on tap now.Smoldered Society's New Illusion of Safety DIPA: A double dry-hopped hazy IPA with notes of cantaloupe and melon, available at The Beer Keep, ABV, Mr. Goodbar, and more.Stein Fest 2025 at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo: A two-day German celebration (Feb. 7-8) with live music, food specials, and exclusive perks for Stein Club members.Other Half Buffalo's New Taproom & 11th Anniversary: Grand opening on Feb. 8 with 18 taps, a full food menu, pinball, foosball, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to WNY Brews! On this week's episode, Scott and Brian talk about some exciting events and news in the Western New York beer scene.First up, tickets are now on sale for the New York State Craft Brewers Festival: Buffalo, which returns to Canalside on June 22. This year, the festival will feature craft beer from over 50 breweries across the state. Attendees will have the chance to meet the brewers, enjoy live music, explore a food truck rodeo, shop with vendors, and even catch live wrestling by Grapple Pro. New this year are GA+ tickets, which include early access, a souvenir tasting glass, and a $5 merch voucher. Tickets can be purchased online, and hard copy tickets are available at Resurgence Brewing, Big Ditch, Wayland Brewing, and Britesmith. Plus, $1 from each ticket will benefit the P.U.N.T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative.Next, One-Eyed Cat Brewing in Williamsville is celebrating its second anniversary on June 1 with a full day of festivities. Enjoy live music from Whiskey Trick (2-5pm) and Ransom Road (6-9pm), shop local vendors, and savor BBQ sundaes from Pork Bellies BBQ. There will also be a special anniversary beer release. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.The Buffalo Beer Geeks are kicking off their summer Scavenger Hunt on June 27 at Nickel City Brewz from 5-9pm. The launch party will feature a quadruple tap takeover by Strangebird Beer, Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery, Old First Ward Brewing, and Buffalo Brewing Company, which have collaborated on a special brew for the event. Enjoy music from Mike West and food from Molly's Wood Fired Pizza. Sign up for the scavenger hunt via the BBG Facebook group, with prizes to be announced soon.In honor of the Village of Hamburg's 150th anniversary, Hamburg Brewing has crafted a special beer named ‘1874.' This American Wheat Ale, modeled after the original White Corner Wheat recipe, boasts a 5.3% ABV and is brewed with Pilsner and Wheat malts, and Herkules, Perle, and Citra hops. It will be available on draft and in 12oz. 6-pack cans for $10.99 and $39.99 per case.The Nickel Plate, an artisan market inside the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal, will hold its grand opening on May 18. Featuring over 120 vendors with locally made products, a restaurant, and a bar, the market will offer draft beers at $1 off and a $10 gift card for every 10th visitor. The 10 rotating taps will feature selections from local breweries including 42 North Brewing, Community Beer Works, and more.Lastly, Resurgence Brewing and 42 North Brewing will be part of the Erie County Parks Department's Pints in the Park Program. This summer and fall, enjoy pop-up beer gardens at various Erie County parks. The program includes stops at Chestnut Ridge, Ellicott Creek, Como Lake, and Emery Park. For dates and more information, visit the Erie County Parks Department website.For more details on these stories, visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. You can reach us at (716) 486-BEER or email us at Scott@WNYBrews.com or Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of WNY Brews, Brian Campbell brings you the latest updates and celebrations from the Western New York craft beer scene. First up, we explore the anticipation surrounding the opening of Farmcraft Brewery in Strykersville, Wyoming County. With plans for a sprawling two-story taproom, a full bar offering craft beer, spirits, and cocktails, as well as artisanal pizzas, Farmcraft Brewery promises to be a hotspot for beer enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the Hamburg Tapped Beer Fest has been cancelled this year, leaving many disappointed. However, Pressure Drop Brewing is gearing up for 420 week with a lineup of food specials and cask tappings sure to delight visitors. Meanwhile, Spotted Octopus Brewing is celebrating its second anniversary with special beer releases and festivities. Additionally, Magic Bear Beer Cellar teams up with OSB Ciderworks for a unique collaboration, and Community Beer Works marks its 12th anniversary with a lively party at their Elmwood Village location. Looking ahead, don't miss the Grapes & Hops Festival at Northwest Arena, showcasing the best of New York craft beer, wine, and spirits. And be sure to save the date for the 716 EmPOURium Whiskey & Spirits Tasting event, where proceeds support a meaningful cause honoring fallen military members. Tune in to WNY Brews for all this and more!Check out all the stories at BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go into what's happening this week and beyond in Buffalo Beer. Stories include:Third Annual KBC – Kegs, Barrels, and Crafts at 500 PearlOn April 7 (12-3pm), the third annual KBC – Kegs, Barrels, and Crafts, a beer, wine and whiskey event featuring more than 50 vendors from Western New York, will take place at 500 Pearl. Tickets can be purchased here.97 Rock Home Show Happy Hour Returns to Buffalo Home ShowNot only is the Buffalo Home Show returning to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this year (Mar. 8-10, 15-17), so too is The 97 Rock Home Show Happy Hour. The event, hosted by Tom Ragan from Shredd & Ragan In The Morning, features craft beer from Big Ditch Brewing (Hayburner, No Punts Intended) and Hamburg Brewing (Irish Red, Blueberry Peach Cider), cider, wine, games, trivia and a special building contest, each Friday night (5-7pm), free for all attendees 21 and over. Pearl Street Brewery, Riverworks Brewing Drop New Hazy IPAThe Pearl Street family of breweries has dropped a new hazy IPA, Charging the Storm, which is available at both Pearl Street and RiverworksEngagement Party for Community Beer Works, Thin Man BreweryAfter the news that Community Beer Works is acquiring Thin Man Brewery, they are making it official with an engagement party on Mar. 2 (12pm) at 520 Seventh St. The special day will feature a dock sale at noon with cans, kegs and merchandise, an exclusive beer release (The Whale/Peanut Butter Jenkins Imperial Stout cuvee), games, giveaways, music, and more beer.Windy Brew Set to Celebrate 7th AnniversaryWindy Brew is celebrating seven years in Strykersville and is celebrating on Mar. 2 (5pm). The party will feature live music from Rob Koepf, beers from the past on tap, and beer and food specials all day long. Windy Brew offers a variety of beers from light ales and seasonal brews to IPAs and stouts.Happy Sherpa Travel Booking for First Buffalo Beer ExperienceExperience a lot of what our local craft beer and spirits scene has to offer with Happy Sherpa Travel Co. and their first ever Buffalo Beer Experience. The tour runs Apr. 12-14 and features two nights at the Richardson Hotel, and visits to Autark, Wayland Brewing, Gene McCarthy's, Resurgence Brewing, Hartman's Distilling, Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, and Big Ditch Brewing. You can meet the brewers and distillers themselves, tour the facilities and drink some of the best liquid in our own backyard. The Buffalo Beer Experience is $450 per person (based on double occupancy, $200 for singles) and includes hotel, coach, tours and tastings. You can book your spot on the Buffalo Beer Experience here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go through this weekend's events and releases in the Buffalo Beer Scene. As always, you can find the stories at BuffaloBeerLeague.comThis week we talk about:TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 2024 BREWER'S INVITATIONAL AT NYBPTickets are on sale for the 2024 Brewer's Invitational, one of the premiere beer festivals on the beer calendar, which takes place at New York Beer Project on February 18 (2-5pm). Tickets are $55.20 (including taxes and fees) and include a commemorative 2024 Brewer's Invitational glass, a gift card for NYBP's gastropub menu, and access to over 50 innovative brews from 30 local breweries, cideries and meaderies. Designated drivers tickets are also available for $12.51 (including taxes and fees). Exclusive beer list and list of participating breweries coming soon. You can purchase tickets here.MYSTIC HILLS BREWING RELEASE FIRST LAGEREast Concord's Mystic Hills Brewing has tapped The Gusto, their first ever lager. The beer is “a 1960s tribute to all the fathers with pull-top beer cans and a craft beer that any major brewery enthusiast can love and appreciate,” the brewery says. This 4.9% lager is light, crisp, smooth, and sessionable with enough hop presence. SMOLDERED SOCIETY DROPS FIRST TWO BEERSBrewing collective Smoldered Society, an imprint of Community Beer Works, have dropped their first two beers, Better Lagers, a collaboration with hardcore upstarts Better Lovers, and Battery In A Sock, a collab with Florida's Unseen Creatures Brewery.RESURGENCE BREWING, HAPPY SHERPA TEAM ON BEER TRIPResurgence Brewing and Happy Sherpa Travel Co. are teaming up to present a special beer trip to Germany and Czechia, May 11-19, 2024. The trip features two nights in Bamberg, one night in Pilsen,and four nights in Prague with day trips in Kutna Hora, and lunch with NY Times Travel Writer/Master Cicerone Evan Rail in Prague. MEET THE BREWER NIGHT AT JOHNSON'S LANDINGHamburg's newest brewery, Johnson's Landing, is hosting a special Meet the Brewer Night with head brewer Alex Wendley on January 17 (6-8pm). The event is the perfect opportunity to meet the brewer himself, ask questions, hear fascinating stories, gain insight into the art of brewing, and sample Johnson's Landing beer with Wendley leading a curated tasting session. Tickets are $33.85 (includes taxes and fees) and includes 4 beer tastings, food and Johnson's Landing custom growler.BUFFALO BREWING RELEASE HALF & HALF CANS, MAGNUM BOTTLESBuffalo Brewing Company have release a trio of beers in magnum sized bottles – Manru Lager, 1976 Grodziskie and 1977 Barrel Aged Barleywine, along with Schreiber's Half and Half, a blended ale consisting of Manru Ale and Schreiber's Porter in equal parts, a complex blend of both beers. Also, check out our other podcasts; the Best Beer I Drank This Week and the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines Audio Version. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast, we go through the week's Buffalo Beer Stories courtesy of Brian Campbell from The Buffalo Beer League. As always, you can find info at BuffaloBeerLeague.com FIRST EVER FROTH BREWING FROTH FEST COMING TO WILLIAMSVILLEFroth Brewing's inaugural beer festival, Froth Fest 2023, will take place at Island Park in Williamsville on August 12. The event will feature more than 25 local breweries, local food, and live music from The Strictly Hip. BTR BREWS TO SHOW DOWN MAIN ST. FOR KICKOFF TO SUMMERBTR Brews are shutting down Main St. on June 17 for their second annual Kick Off to Summer, which will feature craft beers, vendors, food trucks and live music. The event is free and drink ticket sheets are $20. There will be beer from Community Beer Works, Resurgence, Froth, Southern Tier, Ellicottville Brewing and more, live music by The Strictly Hip and Doubleshot, and food from Yankee BBQ, Coyote Cafe, Buffalo Bros., and more. There will also be a hot dog sale to benefit Buddy's Second Chance Rescue, pretzel necklaces to benefit the Seneca Girls LAX Team, and more.TICKETS REMAIN FOR RHYTHM AND BREWS BENEFIT AT KLEINHANSA limited amount of tickets still remain for Rhythm and Brews at Kleinhans Music Hall on June 16. The event will feature beer from 13 local breweries and cideries, cuisine from Oliver's, Britesmith, Creekview Restaurant, and Marcato by Oliver's, and live music by My Cousin Tone' and The John Bacon Quintet. TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2023 BALLPARK BREWBASHWhile the 2023 Ballpark BrewBash at Sahlen's Field is still a few months away (September 16), tickets are on sale now at all Consumer's Beverages locations. General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets are $75. Consumer's is currently running a special offer – purchase either a GA or VIP ticket and receive a Buffalo Bisons game flex ticket, $9 coupon for Sahlen's Premium Meats Field Craft Corner and $10 gift card to Consumer's.BREWED & BOTTLED TO HOST WANDERING GYPSY CASK TAPPINGWandering Gypsy Brewing will tap a cask of their Good Energy IPA at Brewed & Bottled Craft Beer Shop in Lewiston on June 17 (12pm). The cask, brewed by former Brickyard Brewing head brewer John Paul Meteer, who is currently brewing for Wandering Gypsy while building out his own brewery in Niagara Falls, Hammer & Crown, is a juicy, bitter and refreshing hazy IPA that's triple dry hopped with Mosaic hops. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE DUDE'S HOMEBREW COMPETITIONCalling all homebrewers! Registration is now open for the 9th annual The Dude's Homebrew Competition, which raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year's event will be on August 20 (12-3pm) at Resurgence Brewing, where homebrewers will serve samples of their beer to attendees, who will vote for their favorite beer, which will be judged by a panel of local brewers. The winners will then get to brew their entry at Resurgence. INAUGURAL WEIRDLY WONDERFUL BEER FEST COMING TO BUFFALOThe inaugural Weirdly Wonderful Beer Festival on July 22 (12pm), presented by Thin Man Brewery, will feature more than 60 breweries from all over the globe, showcasing their wares at Front Park. Beer will be available from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen, Aslin, 450 North, Bellwoods, Carton, Seven Island Brewery, Sloop Brewing, Allagash, 3 Sons Brewing, Dancing Gnome, and more. RESURGENCE BREWING, K2 BROTHERS TEAM ON NEW FRUITED SOURResurgence and K2 have joined forces on Pie Smash Sour, a fruited sour with strawberry rhubarb and banana cream pie flavors. The beer will be released on June 17 (12pm) at Resurgence in the Park at the Parkside Lodge in Delaware Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz and The WNY Brews podcast, we talk about:CollaBEERation 3.0CollaBEERation 3.0 will take place March 25 (1pm) at the Powerhouse. General admission tickets are $65 and are on sale here.SAD BOYS BREWING TO OPEN IN LARKIN NEIGHBORHOODSad Boys Brewing, the brainchild of four homebrewers, John O'Neill, Tyler Randle, Collin Edbauer and Andrew Anderson, will officially open in Larkin at 567 Exchange St. on Wednesday (5pm). Click here for moreRESURGENCE BREWING OFFERS FU AWESOME BREWERY TOURSYou can now tour Resurgence Brewing Company's Chicago Street facility in style with their new FU Awesome Brewery Tours. Starting March 25, these tours will take place each Saturday at 5pm.. Click here for moreLOCAL BEERS SHINE BRIGHT AT AAF BUFFALO'S ADDYS AWARDSA number of local beers took center stage at the American Advertising Federation of Buffalo's ADDYs Awards. Click here for moreGENE MCCARTHY'S TO TAP BEER IN HONOR OF EDWARD M. COTTER CONSERVANCYOn March 24, a day that has been declared Edward M Cotter Day in Buffalo, Gene McCarthy's / Old First Ward Brewing will tap their special edition Cotter Red Ale (2pm). $1 from every Cotter Red sold will be donated to the Edward M. Cotter Conservancy, an organization comprised of 100% volunteers who all share a love for the fireboat of the same name. For more information, visit www.emcotterconservancy.org.2023 NYS CRAFT BEER COMPETITION AWARDS SHOW WATCH PARTIESAs the winners of the 2023 NYS Craft Beer Competition are announced on March 24, you can root on your favorite local breweries live with a fresh pint in hand at watch parties at Community Beer Works and Lafayette Brewing Company. If you want to watch from home, you can tune-in to the New York State Craft Beer YouTube channel at 7pm to watch the awards ceremony live.42 NORTH CELEBRATES MAPLE SEASON WITH TREE TAP MAPLE FESTOn March 25 (12-4pm), 42 North Brewing is teaming up with the Erie County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department for Tree Tap Maple Fest, which includes guided tours, demonstrations of the maple production process and much more. Click here for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jimmy on his inaugural visit to Buffalo, NY with our guide Ethan Cox, co-founder and co-owner of Community Beer Works. Returning guest Ethan is an esteemed brewer, beer judge, beer history writer, and overall authority on beer in the state of NY.Ethan details the journey from homebrewer to Community Beer Works, which started after he got immersed in Irish pub culture while studying abroad. After coming back to Boston, the next step for Ethan was buying a beer making kit. From there, Ethan trekked up state to Buffalo, NY where he joined local home brewing clubs.There was only one brewery in Buffalo when Ethan moved there - all the historic breweries in town went out of business in the early 70's - and he saw a gap in the beer scene that needed filling. That took the form of Community Beer Works, which started as a nano-brewery (just 3 half-kegs per batch!), but has grown into an award-winning institution of Buffalo's West Side.If you want to dig deeper into Buffalo beer, check out “Buffalo Beer: The History of Brewing in the Nickel City”, by Mike Rizzo and Ethan Cox.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.
The Book of Boba, has closed. The newest Disney+ Lucasfilm show only has one question to answer: Is it a Star War? Chris, John and Paul have thoughts.On top of that there's the news in The Week In Geek, the comics we want this week in The List, a Dramatic Reading and of course craft beer reviews with brews from Community Beer Works, and Southern Tier Brewing Co.So check it out and check back with us at any of our social media pages or directly at baggedandboredcast@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We love us some comic books and we love us some movies so it shouldn't be any surprise we love comic book movies! This episode we discuss the next chapter of the Great Marvel Movie Retrospective with Captain Marvel! There's still a bunch of stuff for us to discuss in The Week In Geek, comics we want in the List as well as a Dramatic Reading to round things out. Plus craft beer reviews from Big Ditch Brewing, 42 North, Community Beer Works, Industrial Arts Brewing, and new Orlando brew company: Deadwords!So listen in and let us know your thoughts on any of our media pages or at baggedandboredcast@gmail.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy is talking about homebrewing and The American Homebrewers Association with Julia Herz, executive director of The American Homebrewers Association; Ethan Cox of Community Beer Works; and Jeff Lyons of Endless Life Brewing. Julia talks about her role as being a voice and advocate for the hobby she loves. She also covers everything from the history of homebrew since Mesopotamia to the styles of beer and homebrewing popular today. Jeff talks about how homebrewing compares to working in a brewery and the unique styles of beer homebrewing helps to develop. Ethan and Jimmy talk about their all New York State beer in the works. And Ethan details New York State's rich history with hops production. Grab your homebrew, and give it a listen!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.
Umph, the comics we choose to read in September might not have been for us except for one bright spot, Marvel's "Dark Age" #1. Plus, did you know about all the names the Buffalo minor league baseball team's field has had? Well, let me tell you... what no one cares?We still talk about "Last Flight Out #1", "Batman Vs. Bigby: A Wolf In Gotham #1", and "Lost Falls #1" for the rest of the reviews, plus beer from Abita, Brew Dog, Open Gate, Community Beer Works and Butera's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the latest episode of Brews & BizDev, Paul Greiner of [RE]noun Creative chats with Lindsey Zajac, Principal at Ahern, Murphy & Associates.As they enjoy a couple beers from our friends at Community Beer Works, they discuss:the challenges a solo practitioner or microbusiness faces in trying to grow their business (and how to overcome them), the value of outsourcing key activities (outside of your strengths) and trusting the experts,the thing Lindsey was taught about marketing and growth that turned out to be completely false,and a lot more!Thanks for checking out the episode, and if you dig the content, please subscribe and share!To find out more about Lindsey or Ahern, Murphy & Associates, check out their website or follow her on LinkedIn. Brews & BizDev is produced by [RE]noun Creative and hosted by Paul Greiner. Check them out at https://renouncreative.com and connect with Paul on LinkedIn.
In this episode of Brews & BizDev, we do something a little different... Paul Greiner of Renoun Creative engages Jonathan Mahan, creator of the Courageous Conversations series, about the relative merits of verbally "punching Nazis" online.Yeah there's little to no "bizdev" to be found in this episode, nor is it an interview, so much as an alcohol-fueled debate about how to interact with hateful extremists.For the record, Jon's being fueled by Sam Adams '76, and Paul's enjoying a Powerful Pils by Community Beer Works.Enjoy, and let us know what YOU think!And of course, if you like our content, please subscribe and share!To find out more about Jon, check out Courageous Conversations or follow him on LinkedIn.You can also find Paul on LinkedIn, and learn more about Renoun Creative on our website.
Adam, Brian and Eric drink a vertical of sorts by drinking 3 years of Sixpoint Brewery’s Beans releases. We also touch on Community Beer Works placing at GABF, local spooky myths and Octoberfest. Beers on the Episode: Weihenstephaner – Hefeweissbier Dunkel Sixpoint Brewery – 3Beans Baltic Porter Sixpoint Brewery – Barrel-Aged 4Beans Baltic Porter Sixpoint Brewery – 5Beans Baltic PorterBig Heads Media Promo – Small Town SecretsBe Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Wordpress: https://whatthehops.wordpress.com/
Talking about building a beer community, brewing with fruit, and the tough future for breweries with Ethan Cox.
SET I : LIVE at the Jug - Matt & Beard from Ommegang - Captain’s Meatloaf - Speakers in the trees - The name Ommegang - Dingus Day – Brewing – Co$tco – Snommegang – Inspiration for Neon Rainbows – NYS Brewing Industry – Ryan from Community Beer Works - Beating the dead covid horse - Naming Things – Possible Collab – Sanitizer Dunktank – New Zealand – Bottle cap Wall – 49 States - First Home Brew – The Experience – SET II : Tryptophan Scam – Sleeping Beard – Dream Guests – Mixed Responses – Bill Paxton/Pullman from Hornell – Bob Costas’s Hair – Sink Shower – Staying at the Jug – Key in the Tree – Canadian Rope Swing – WNY movies – Hot Doug – Sons of Anarchy arrive – Blue Town – Columbus vs Toronto – Canadian Trap – Hockey Crowd – Winslow – Boomhower vs Hightower – Bourdain is our Hero – Mexican Adventure – Saudi Arabian booze trade – Ja Booty – Support Ommegang, Community Beer Works, & Big Ditch – https://www.ommegang.com https://www.communitybeerworks.com https://www.bigditchbrewing.com www.thurmopolis.com
Paul Greiner of Renoun Creative and Audrey Hall of Eco Serve enjoy a Let's Go Pils by Community Beer Works and talk about building a personal touch into every aspect of your business, being seen as more than just what you do, the value of engaging with and learning from your community, and much more. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share!
Chris Groves is the brand manager for Community Beer Works in Buffalo, NY. In addition to visual branding and social media promotion, Chris is also responsible for all can artwork for Community Beer Works. Thanks Chris!
Paul Greiner of Renoun Creative and Steve Coulton of OnCore Golf enjoy That IPA by Community Beer Works, and discuss transitioning from outbound sales to digital marketing, creating a powerful brand story by listening to your customer, learning to be an art dealer in NYC, and SO much more in this rambling, epic, 2-hour episode of Brews & BizDev. If you dig it, consider subscribing to our podcast, and please share with anyone who'd enjoy it.
Community Beer Works started back in 2012 as one of the first breweries of the Buffalo Beer Renaissance. Originally a collective of homebrewers, CBW has become one of the premier Buffalo breweries. On this episode with the Buffalo Beer League, we are joined by one of the founders and owners of Community Beer Works: Ethan Cox to reminisce about our favorite CBW beers and event over the past 8 years.Since we can't hang out on 7th St., or even on Lafayette, join us in this virtual get-together to talk all things Community Beer Works.You can find Community Beer Works at CommunityBeerWorks.comBuffalo Beer League at BuffaloBeerLeague.comand WNY Brews at BuffaloBeerLeague.com/WNYBrewsAs always, please check out: WNYBrews.comPlease review the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher: Rate PleasePlease connect with us: Scott@WNYBrews.com Facebook.com/WNYBrews Twitter.com/WNYBrews Untappd @WNYBrews WNYBrews on Youtube (716) 391-CAST See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ethan Cox, Co-owner of Community Beer Works shares how they had to pivot during the corona crisis in order to sell all the kegs of beer that the restaurants no longer needed. He also discusses keeping the employees safe, brewery grade sanitizer and the drive up garage.
It was a party on 4/20 for many reasons but the biggest one to us was Community Beer Works 7th Anniversary! Ryan Demler and Ethan Cox both took time out of their busy day to sit down with us while we recorded during the party to drop some knowledge on us all. We sandwich that with talk of some of the beers on tap that day and music trivia. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/
Recorded at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver, Colorado, we get to chat with Ethan Cox, president and the main instigator at Community Beer Works in Buffalo, New York. We discuss the flourishing beer scene in western New York, how to get more people drinking craft beer, beer travel, and staying true to your beer brand.
Brian and Eric fought 75mph winds and made it to World of Beer in Cheektowaga to drink some beers and do their thing! We drink beers from Southern Tier, Rare Form, Firestone Walker, Bell's Troegs, and Community Beer Works while discussing disgraced musicians and journalists, upcoming local events and whatever else comes to mind. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/
Do you like music? Do you like beer? We thought so. So we sat down with our old friend Chris Groves who has a unique look at local buffalo music and the craft brewing boom. A member of Lazlo Hollyfeld, TVMTN, and is the creative/brand manager for Community Beer Works an award winning brewery located in Buffalo's West Side. We would like to thank Chris and Community Beer Works for all they do for WNY. This episode is brought to you by FIRST IN BUFFALO give them a like on facebook. Go to FIRST IN BUFFALO for all of you custom apparel needs.
Beer of the Week: "Let's Go Pils" from Community Beer Works.Additional Talking Points: Tailgating; Rough times at the stadium; Wild times in football historyContact: rustbeltbeertalk@gmail.com, Twitter: @rustbeltbeerMusic via hooksounds.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here's the list of the newest restaurants in WNY and what to expect when you go including: Alchemy Wine & Beer, Community Beer Works, Craft and Cork, Duende, Homegrown Kitchen, Misuta Chows, Prescott's Provisions, Roots Coffee & Tea, Stack Burger 2.0, and Waves.
On this episode we talk about the July special releases from one of our favorite breweries, Sixpoint! We managed to get some cans of Stun Gun, Spritzer and their colllab with Sloop Brewing, Spritzer Bomb: White. That's not all though! We also drink a great wild sour, Bidwell Wild from Big Ditch Brewing and hit the latest flavor of a What The Hops summer staple. Topics include: - A review of Community Beer Works new space! - Our recording from Community Beer Works new space! - Vlad Guerrero Jr. hitting them dingers! - Fall Seasonal Beers trying to ruin our summer! Don't Forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow Us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/
We're getting into Emily's summer itch list before summer is completely over. What's on it? Misuta Chows, Whirlpool Jet Boat, Rent a Pontoon & Go to Grass Island, Kayaking, Community Beer Works, and Lancaster Speedway.
Drew Hardin fills up his apartment, bookshelf, fridges, and free-time with beer. He's a brewer at Community Beer Works, helping with My City Brew, consulting with Sato Brewpub, and will throw an ax from time to time at Hatchet's and Hops. On this episode, he walks me through a simple kettle sour for my first Berliner Weisse. It's full of good suggestions. Want to sour a beer? Listen to this first! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ethan Cox is the owner and co-founder of Community Beer Works and author of the book Buffalo Beer: The History of Brewing in the Nickel City. You can buy it at local book stores like Talking Leaves or at CBW. Is Buffalo producing more beer now than ever? Just how significant is the current renaissance in the Buffalo beer scene? Listen to a quick overview and go read the book. Ethan is a wealth of information and a great time to talk to. Visit him at Community Beer Works and get your copy signed. As always, please check out: WNYBrews.com Please review the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher: Rate Please Please connect with us: Scott@WNYBrews.com Facebook.com/WNYBrews Twitter.com/WNYBrews UnTappd.com/user/WNYBrews WNYBrews on Youtube (716) 391-CAST This episode is brought to you by FastBrewing.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week, I discuss a beer trip I recently took. We put together a tour of Buffalo brewing history and put a bus together to take a small group out for charity...then they never showed! So we did the tour to ourselves! I got to speak to Ethan Cox from Community Beer Works about his book. I also discuss The Buffalo Brewers Series cans from Big Ditch, Resurgence, and Community Beer Works.Lastly, I talk about my kegerators and about kegging homebrew beer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.