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Here's a roundup of some exciting upcoming beer events and releases in Western New York. For more details or to share your news, email Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com, and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Be sure to check out the *WNY Brews* podcast for more insights into the WNY beer scene!**Pressure Drop and Ellicottville Brewing Announce New Partnership** After closing their Elmwood Avenue taproom and brew house, Pressure Drop Brewing has partnered with Ellicottville Brewing (EBC). According to EBC's Head of Brewery Operations, Dan Minner, the two breweries have collaborated on recipe development and ingredient sourcing to maintain the quality of Pressure Drop's beers. This partnership ensures Pressure Drop's beers will still be available at select retailers across WNY.**Mortalis Brewing Buffalo First Anniversary Party** Mortalis Brewing Buffalo will celebrate its first anniversary on Oct. 5 with live music, exclusive draft options (including specialty barrel-aged beers), beer flights, and draft specials all day. The event is free and kicks off at 3pm at 1250 Niagara St.**Tap & Craft Festival Returns** The third annual Tap & Craft Festival is set for Oct. 5 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Over 40 breweries, wineries, and cideries, including Mortalis, Other Half, Trillium, and more, will participate. The event also includes live music, food, and artisan vendors. General admission is $35, which includes unlimited samples and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP tickets offer additional perks. Get tickets at www.tapandcraft.com.**Woodcock Brothers Cocktoberfest** Woodcock Brothers Brewing's Cocktoberfest returns to the Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda on Oct. 5. Expect German food, live music, and the release of Cocktoberfest Lager. Lederhosen and German garb are encouraged for this free event, starting at 12pm.**Tim's Beer Show at Pizza Plant** On Oct. 16, Buffalo beer legend Tim Herzog will host *Tim's Beer Show* at Pizza Plant Transit. The tasting event, New York's longest-running beer event, features a unique sampling of 12 beers with Herzog providing insights into each. Tickets are $50 and include beer samples, breadsticks, and a tasting glass. They can be purchased at Pizza Plant or on Eventbrite.**Big Ditch Brewing Teams Up with YMCA Buffalo Niagara for Turkey Trot Beer** For the third consecutive year, Big Ditch Brewing is releasing *Turkey Trotter*, a blonde ale brewed in honor of the Buffalo Turkey Trot race. Available starting Oct. 3, the beer will be on draft and sold in 6-packs. This year, Big Ditch is running a giveaway, with six lucky winners receiving free Turkey Trot entry. Look for details on www.bigditchbrewing.com/turkeytrottergiveaway.**Hofbrauhaus Buffalo Festbier Release** Hofbrauhaus Buffalo will release their *Festbier* on Oct. 3 with a keg-tapping ceremony and live music at 6pm. Guests will get a complimentary pour of this seasonal beer, which pairs well with pork and sweet desserts like apfelstrudel. For reservations, call (716) 939-BEER or visit www.hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.**Cider Week New York 2024** Cider Week New York kicks off Oct. 5-13, celebrating the best in craft cider from across the state. The event will feature tastings, tours, and special pairings at cideries, restaurants, and bottle shops throughout New York. For more info and event listings, visit www.ciderweeknewyork.com.For the latest in Buffalo beer, tune in to *WNY Brews* and follow BuffaloBeerLeague.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on the Tap & Craft Festival, a pair of new lagers at Brickyard Brewing, Pressure Drop Brewing to close their Elmwood taproom, the return of WNY Beer Week, Lockport Brewpub Shuffle becomes Twisted Locks Brewing, Oktoberfest events this weekend at Resurgence Brewing, Wayland Brewing, Mystic Hills Brewing, RationAles and Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Buffalo and the Seneca Brewtopia Beer Festival at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Cheers and thanks for reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on WNY Brewers Guild Golf Tournament, The Griffon Gastropub - Clarence to close, Ellicottville Brewing x St. Bonaventure Fan Zone IPA, new Pressure Drop Brewing hazy IPA, Open Bags #6, a massive new fruited sour collaboration and a cream ale from Hamburg Brewing for the Eden Corn Festival. 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.
Get ready to tap into the latest buzz in Buffalo's beer scene with our April events roundup! In this episode, we're serving up a frothy mix of exciting happenings, from collaborative brew festivals to new beer releases and taproom openings.First up, mark your calendars for the fourth annual CollaBEERation Festival at the Powerhouse on April 13th. Join the Buffalo Beer Geeks community as they team up with 48 local breweries, cideries, and meaderies to craft never-before-tasted libations. Plus, this year's event comes with a pro wrestling twist, so don't forget to don your favorite wrestler attire!Then, we're diving into the haze craze with Pressure Drop Brewing's latest release, Super Silver Haze IPA. With its bright bouquet of orange blossom and mandarin orange flavors, it's the perfect brew for celebrating 4/20 in style.But that's not all! Buffalo Restaurant Week is back from April 15th to 21st, showcasing the best of the city's culinary and craft beer scene. From Big Ditch Brewing to Clarksburg Cider, join us as we explore the delicious deals and signature dishes on offer.And speaking of collaborations, Resurgence Brewing is teaming up with OnCore Golf and PGA Hope WNY once again for the return of Smash Factor IPA. Swing by on April 13th for the release party, featuring putting games, giveaways, and a chance to support WNY PGA Hope with every pint purchased.In other news, Steel Leaf Brewing is set to open its doors on Hertel Avenue, bringing a new hub for beer enthusiasts to gather and explore experimental brews. Plus, don't miss out on Thawfest at Riverworks on April 26th, where you can sample a wide array of spring-inspired brews while supporting local charities.And finally, score yourself a free Resurgence Brewing pint glass at Consumers Beverages with the purchase of two 4-packs of their 391 IPA. It's a win-win, with proceeds going to support Ryan's Fund and the Courage of Carly Fund at Roswell Park.So grab your favorite brew, tune in, and join us as we raise a glass to all the hoppy happenings in Buffalo this April!
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Ben from Pressure Drop Brewing based in North London. Pressure Drop started life in 2012 in Hackney Garden Shed, and have been on a journey of Pale Fire, railway arches and daft forklift jokes, winding their way to their current home in Tottenham, which is where we are recording from today. Pressure Drop has become known for juicy New England Style beers, but they also love to produce everything from crisp lagers to rich and luxurious stouts. As long as it tastes good, they will give it a go!
Five years ago, Chandler Street in Buffalo was a developers dream. Today it is bustling with great places for food, drink and more. We spent a day enjoying such places as Buffalo Cider Hall (@buffalociderhall) , Thin Man Brewery (@thinmanbrewery) , Barrel + Brine (@barrelnbrine) , Pressure Drop Brewing (@pressuredropbrewers) and Waxlight Bar a Vin (@waxlight_bar_a_vin). Click, follow and subscribe the Buffalo Brews Podcast wherever you listen.
On this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz, we talk: Weirdly Wonderful Postponed, Beer Kind Indiegogo, Hofbrauhaus Pils, Bricks & Brews, Eli Fish Carnival, Pressure Drop IPA Talk.As always, you can find all of the stories at BuffaloBeerLeague.com or StepOutBuffalo.com OR you can always go to BuffaloBeerBuzz.com for this week's article and the archive of past articles.INAUGURAL WEIRDLY WONDERFUL BEER FESTIVAL POSTPONEDThin Man's inaugural Weirdly Wonderful Beer Festival, which was set to take place July 22 at Front Park, has been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.'IPA BEER TALK WITH KARL KOLBE AT PRESSURE DROP BREWINGOn July 15 (3-5pm), you can spend an afternoon with Pressure Drop Brewing head brewer Karl Kolbe as he guides a small group (seats limited to 20) through six different hop-forward beers, going over the brewing process, ingredients, branding, and more.HOFBRAUHAUS TO TAP PILSNEROn July 6, Hofbrauhaus Buffalo will hold a keg tapping of their Pilsner beer with special celebrity keg tappers Jim and Mary Ann Sandoro of The Buffalo Transpiration Pierce Arrow Museum, who will be chatting the Thomas Flyer, which will be on display at the museum until August 6.THE ELI FISH BREWING CARNIVAL IS COMING TO TOWNEli Fish is once again taking over Batavia's Jackson Square for the 2023 Eli Fish Carnival on July 8 (4pm). The event will feature plenty of Eli Fish beer, a trio of new seltzers (Bomb Pop, Blue Hawaiian, Red Gatorade), craft vendors, dunk tank, carnival food and drinks, Knoggle, cornhole, live music from Jim E. Leggs Trio (4pm) and The Real News (7pm) and more.BEER KIND BREWING LAUNCHES NEW INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGNBeer Kind Brewing, a new brewery-in-planning in the Town of Tonawanda, has launched a new Indiegogo campaign with a goal of $15,000. Money raised will go towards furnishing the taproom with tables, games, TVs, and communal-style seating.10TH ANNUAL BRICKS & BREWS AT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S MARTIN HOUSEEnjoy craft brews, food trucks, and live music on the grounds of the Martin House estate at the 10th annual Bricks & Brews, which returns on July 7 (6pm). The event will feature beer sampling from 25 Western New York breweries and cideries, live music from PA Line, and food from Coyote Café and KT Caribbean Cuisine food trucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke and Andrew sit down with Pip Young, founder of The Coven and 30six, to talk about taking up space, not being hardcore and being a brewery mum.Beers Include:Biere De Saison Sour Cherry from The Kernel Brewery, paired with “oh GOD” by Orla GartlandDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Christine” by Siouxsie and the BansheesCheese, Volume 2 from Pressure Drop Brewing, paired with “Shame” by Joan As Policewoman.All beers for this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed during the podcastNatural History from Mash GangNotesPip Young – Pellicle's Trailblazers and Trendsetters for 2023Pip Young – Burum Collective interview The Coven – Instagram The Coven – linktree The Coven merchandise Brave Noise Beer Salt Beer Factory CreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.
In this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz and The WNY Brews podcast, we talk about:CLARKSBURG CIDER TO THROW 2ND ANNUAL CIDER FEST Clarksburg Cider is hosting their second annual Cider Fest, an afternoon of cider, spirit, beer and mead tasting, live music, and food, on May 13 (2-6pm). MOSAIC SCREAMER RETURNS TO PRESSURE DROP THIS WEEKENDThis weekend, Pressure Drop Brewing will bring back Mosaic Screamer, a Mosaic hopped variant of their Citra Screamer Cream Ale. The Mosaic version is as crushable as its Citra counterpart; a light-bodied, crisp and clean hopped cream ale with notes of overripe grapefruit, a touch of dank and low bittering. WAYLAND BREWING COMPANY OPENS IN ORCHARD PARKWayland Brewing, a new campus-style brewery located in Orchard Park at 3740 N. Buffalo Street, is now open. We talk about the campus which we visited for the first time on Thursday. BUFFALO OLDE BREWERY OPENS IN LOVEJOYHoused in the former Olde Theater Building and HopfStar Theater originally built in 1890, Buffalo Olde Brewery is Buffalo's newest brewery, located at 1221 E. Lovejoy St. BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY OWNER WINS PRESERVATION AWARDBuffalo Brewing Company owner John Domres has won the 2023 Emerging Preservationist Award from Preservation Buffalo Niagara for his work to preserve and renovate the former Schreiber Brewery building.RESURGENCE BREWING, SPOT COFFEE TEAM UP ON NEW BEERResurgence Brewing and SPoT Coffee have collaborated on Resurgence SPoT Hefeweizen, which will be available in cans at Resurgence and other participating retailers, as well as on tap at select bars.BIG DITCH BREWING 8TH ANNIVERSARY PARTYBig Ditch is turning 8 and is celebrating on May 18 (5pm) with beer, food and cocktail specials, live music, prizes, giveaways and more. Along with their regular draft list, there will be 4 anniversary beers on tap, including 8th Anniversary French Toast Imperial Stout (10% ABV), Strawberry Vision Sour Fruit Beer, Basically Juice Double IPA (9% ABV), Salted Watermelon Cucumber Seltzer and Double Dry Hopped Little Waves Lager (Nelson Sauvin hops). There will be free limited edition t-shirts for the first 75 guests, raffles (one entry with every beer) and live music from JJ Moscato. The event is free and open to the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Thirst Time we speak to, Ben Freeman. Co-Founder of Pressure Drop Brewing. Pressure Drop celebrates its 10th Birthday this year. They were there, right at the start of thatwave of Craft Breweries that emerged in the UK around the 2010s. We asked Ben about the past, present and future of Pressure Drop and what the 4 day work week looks like for a Brewery. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a big fat Thanksgiving special! We're talking about Al's parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad." It's "Fat" and you know it! Lauren and John are joined by the glowingly delightful Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to dig into this monster track. We discuss the impact Michael Jackson had on Al's career, we cover a few mind blowing hypothetical scenarios, and so much more! We also get a little real at the end talking about what we're thankful for this year. You definitely don't want to miss it!Lauren & Russ have Maximus Colossal IPA from Lagunitas. John has Heckin' Chonker from Fair State Brewing Collective AND Frosty Pops from Pressure Drop Brewing. Cheers!Beer'd Al is a thankful member of the OddPods Media Network.We're leaning hard into the skid this week with a promo for the Infectious Groove Podcast.
Derek and Mike head to the Old First Ward to talk with Karl about his brewery, Pressure Drop! We continue our series with a tour of the facility while Karl walks us through the process. Additionally, the tour is followed by an incredible interview filled with some amazing information and a ton of insight into the business. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
It's the height of sum-sum-summer time and ya boys have got some refreshing-ass sour ales to try! Hear our thoughts on Sour Lil' Me America by DuClaw Brewing Co. and Aunt Gladys Loganberry Sour by Pressure Drop Brewing. Suggested Talking Points: Text message whoopsies, best use of 3-D sex toys, illicit bucket lists & favorite flute flavors Beer Links: www.duclaw.com & www.pressuredropbrewers.com Our Socials: @beerreviewedjournal on Insta | @beerreviewedjnl on Twitter | @DreadedMatt on Insta & Twitter | @mckennethblue on Insta & Twitter Our Network: @lunchadorpodcasts on Insta | @lunchadorpod on Twitter | r/lunchador on Reddit Thanks as always to Ehrling for the use of their song "I Feel Good" as the intro and outro of our show
This week we were joined by Sienna and Ben from Pressure Drop Brewing. We drank: 1. Tomorrow's World - 5.5% NE Pale Ale2. It is Wednesday My Dudes - 5.2% Special Lager3. The Rendezvous - 6.8% New England IPA4. Behind Door No. 3 - 8.5% New England DIPA As well as our normal features, we talk about branding, dream collabs, Freaky Friday and finish up with Ryan’s regular “10 Questions” slot where our viewers / listeners get as chance to put their questions to the brewery. Hope you enjoy the show! Visit our website at triplehopped.com, subscribe to the podcast on Spotify/Apple Podcasts, follow us on Instagram @triplehopped. If you have any feedback please email us at triplehoppedpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show then leave us a comment here or maybe a review on Triple Hopped on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening/watching.
In this episode, we try an assortment of beers sent to us by our friends in Buffalo, What the Hops. We drink 1910 Czech Pilsner from Buffalo Brewing Company. Then we try Can Confirm, a sour with guava, lime, and pink salt, from Pressure Drop Brewing. We finish with Minkie Boodle, a raspberry sour, from Thin Man Brewery. We discuss pilsners, Andy Samberg, Space Ghost, a whole hell of a lot of Letterkenny, and we send out a call for more Hagar the Horrible references. Cutter gets references. The Cool Guys in this episode are Cutter, Ross, and Joel (on the floor).
One of Portland's best kept secrets, is Upright Brewing, and if you can find it, you will be introduced to one of the city's most interesting and coveted brands. Having just expanded their hours, we are invited to a private Bottleshare Meetup by our friend from Tasting Nitch (Video Blog), featuring some of her favorite picks smuggled in from accross the pond (Arbor Ales, Pressure Drop Brewing, and Trappisten Abtei-Tropfen). Speaking with Head Brewer and Upright Brewing's founder Alex Ganum about his latest hits and departure from conventional ideas, as the landscape of his lineup becomes more deliciously daring. Also Warren Wills recounts about his recent escapades and beer commentary on his favorite picks, Beer enthusiast Don Scheidt brings a 'Rare Barrel' pick from A Sour Beer Co., as Other picks include Buriel Beer Co., Hill Farmstead, Upland Sour Ales, Bibine Red grape Ale, a wine from Liten Buffel in Buffalo NY, and Cellarmaker's Chronic Juice Hog. There were others but you'll have to listen or check out Instagram to find out. Damian goes North to meet a long lost brother, Bronwyn is overwhelmed by the reception of beers upon her return, and Ryan has an announcement in the samme vein as well. So many different beers, on this episode of Brew Happy!
Here's an episode you don't want to miss. We sat down with Karl Kolbe from Pressure Drop Brewing and Josh Dziomba from West Shore on a rainy Tuesday night to drink beers from Resurgence Brewing, Maine Beer Company, Mortalis, Saint Arnold, a Grimm/ Other Half Collab and of course some Pressure Drop. Be sure to count how many Letterkenny references get dropped throughout the episode! 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/
Pressure Drop may have been founded during the early days of London’s brewing renaissance, but its trajectory has been very different to many of its compatriots. While other UK breweries of the same age—the likes of Beavertown, Five Points, and Fourpure—expanded rapidly, putting together sales teams, attending trade shows and contract brewing overseas to hit demand, Pressure Drop’s founders have chosen to grow slowly and organically even when the opportunity to explode seemed in reach. Back in 2013 their flagship beer, Pale Fire, was probably the most sought-after Pale Ale in London and way ahead of its time. Even though the recipe changed frequently, its reliably soft wheat body, haze, and juicy aroma was unlike anything else on the bar, a precursor of what would become the New England craze. It was so talked about that some people thought Pale Fire was the the name of a brewery, not a beer. It still amazes me that some of the seminal Pale Fire I drank back then was made on a 50L homebrew kit in a shed in Hackney. Even in 2016 they were still brewing on a five-barrel brewhouse down a dingy side road in East London. At this site they were only able to dedicate around 30% of their volume to the more idiosyncratic beers that had got them excited about brewing in the first place—beers like their Wugang Chops the Tree, their foraged-herb Hefeweiss and Nanban Kampai, a yuzu wheat IPA. I met Ben Freeman and Graham O’Brien at the Experiment, a taproom they opened in that archway after moving the brewery out. A much bigger expansion in 2016 has given them more tank space to play around, leading to a belated move into true New England brewing and canning, as well as putting them next door to Beavertown, where the brewery stands proud as a symbol of their different way of doing things.
We attended the 2019 Buffalo Niagara Brewers Invitational on January 27th and were able to talk to plenty of great people in the scene. On this episode we talk to One=Eyed Cat Brewing (5:52), Big Inlet Brewing (9:50), Pressure Drop Brewing (12:22), Big Ditch Brewing Co. (20:35), Sato Brewpub (23:35), Buffalo Beer Reviews (27:36), Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. (30:10), Buffalo Brew Fab (35:57), Brickyard Brewing Co. (37:42), Steelbound Brewery (43:00) and West Shore Brewing Co. (45:23). The event was a blast, Thanks again to the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association for putting on such a wonderful event. 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/
Happy Buffalo Beer Week! We're happy to announce part two of our Buffalo in a Glass series, which is out now! The link is in our profile, and check it out on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and a bunch of other podcast apps. In this episode, we were happy to sample: 1842 Vienna Lager, by Buffalo Brewing Company 1901 IPA, by Buffalo Brewing Company 1825 Triple Dry Hopped IPA, by Buffalo Brewing Company Crikrat, by OFW Brewing Co Hoppy Oasis (I.P. Fuckin' A.), by OFW Brewing Co Aqua Buddha, by Pressure Drop Brewing and Big Ditch Brewing Company The One, by New York Beer Project Righteous Dude, by New York Beer Project
On this episode, I chat with Karl Kolbe about Pressure Drop Brewing. Karl is the head brewer/CEO and is cranking out some killer West Coast IPAs. The day I was there he was finishing off a batch of Sticky Trees. If you haven't had it yet, you should seek it out.It was a really laid-back and nice conversation, proving how awesome the local brewers are.Check them out at http://www.barrelfactory.com/pressure-drop-brewing.htmlAs 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.
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Karl Kolbe, head brewer and CEO of Pressure Drop Brewing, stops by to talk setting up shop in his hometown of Buffalo Niagara. He also shares how he names his beers! (Apologies for the buzzing throughout, we had a technical difficulty)