Buffalo Brews Podcast

BGS returns for a historic season Series 12 entitled 'Noteworthy Niche'.  Craig and Jason crack open the German compendium of beers to talk kellar, kölsch, lager and ale. This episode features Heliophile from Strangebird in Rochester, NY. A brewery with a combination of great backgrounds coming together as its' brewers came from Dogfish Head and New Belgium respectively. 

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Jason and Bri sit with Bri's son and special guest, Kieran, who lives in Valdosta, Georgia. Jason flew to Georgia and drove back to Buffalo with Kieran. All in a matter of 40 hours. A discussion opens about the destruction of Valdosta by Hurricane Helene which struck as a Category 4 in September 2024. A review of CookOut Restaurant, Five Guys in Terminal C of the Atlanta airport (which serves breakfast sandwiches), and Sheetz....

Jason and Bri open with a recap of the Buffalo Marathon 5K and the push to the Tunnel to Towers 5K coming in September. Then a visit to one of the most unique beer festivals in Western New York and a review of Rails and Ales at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. We haven't featured wine in a minute and no better day to highlight than National Wine Day with visits to 21 Brix and Mazza Chautauqua. We wind up the...

We have enjoying drinking desserts in this series; however, we close out with one of the most unique Buffalo beer creations of the year. Craig and Jason open with a talk about black currant, a key ingredient to this episode. Featuring Pączki Stout from Buffalo Brewing Company in Buffalo (of course), NY. It is currently scarce given the time of year, but we do have verified current offerings at One-Eyed Cat on Main St in Williamsvil...

From Craig's childhood to Jason's late start, the guys open with a talk about Nutella. After opening this episode's selection, conversation starts to form in regard to the creation of other brews. We hope you are enjoying this series as we drink dessert. Featuring Platter's Chocolate Hazelnut Porter from Ellicottville Brewing Company in Ellicottville, NY. 

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Craig and Jason use this episode to talk about one of the highest-rated breweries in New York State, Mortalis. Everything from history to popularity, since 2017, Mortalis proves why they are world-know and elite in the state. Featuring Tears of The Goddess: Carrot Cake Sour IPA from Mortalis Brewing in Avon, NY. (Side Note: Watch out for the Mortalis x Magic Bear collaBEARation coming Thursday, May 29th.)

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Series 11 - Drinking Desserts. Jason and Craig open this fun series with a review of cream ales (see series 8.1 for more.) Then we dive in. We have so many questions as to what makes a beer like this so delicious. Much deserved praise of this and other great creations as this episode features Peaches and Queen from 903 Brewers of Sherman, Texas. 

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A fast and busy month produced plenty of excitement. Jason and Bri start with a shot for a belated Dyngus Day celebration and pour Zywiec Porter. From there they talk the start of the Summer Hiking Challenge, a visit to the Japanese Garden, and Easter Brunch and prices. Then they finish up talking about the CollaBEERation VI event. Where did you enjoy Easter brunch this year?

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Closing out Series 10 begins with a review of the previous episodes as well as the ABC's of the Principles of Pairing. What is a milk stout? After a thorough tasting session, Jason and Craig talk food pairings. Traditionally we close out a series by talking about Magic Bear Beer Cellar and what's coming up for them. Featuring Eric More Cowbell from SingleCut Beersmiths of Astoria, NY.

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Jason and Craig open with a quick review of the Porter style. What is the most versatile flavor? And why is it vanilla? We learn more about the "Principles of Pairing." Food makes a great pairing with any beer. What pairs best with vanilla and porter? This episode is dedicated to Gina, who worked in the diner all day! Featuring Vanilla Porter from Rohrbach Brewing Company in Rochester, NY.

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We open the episode featuring Queen BrewHer from Beer Kind Brewing. From there Jason talks a bit on the history of the Old First Ward district in Buffalo before Bri joins to talk about the 4 The Ward collaboration and fundraising event that took place. Four beers, four breweries, for a great cause. 

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Jason and Craig open with a recap of perfect pairings in Buffalo food. Plus they talk 'flavor affinity' while introducing the second of the three principles. What is a brown ale and what makes it unique when it comes together with maple? Rounding out the episode you can't have pairing without beer and food. Featuring Maple Brown Ale from Four Mile Brewing Company in Olean, NY.

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For the debut of Series 10 we ask, what is your perfect pairing? Whether it be food, drink, or activities we are certain it is great. Jason and Craig bring great to you in the form of beer. Learn what a single fruit addition does to a great brew. What ingredients make up the optimal base to pair with raspberries? With good beer comes good food pairings and we will tell you what you can make. Featuring Berry Jammin' from Beer T...

When we were asked by the WNY Beer Trail Pass to broadcast live from Brazen Brewing we graciously accepted. Thank you to Tom for thinking of us. The occasion? The release of the WNY Beer Trail Pass X Brazen Brewing collaboration, Trail Brazen, a deliciously light and inviting blueberry blonde ale. Jason talks with owner, Drew and brewer, Justin about the beginning of Brazen and what is exciting in brewing. 

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In this, the Season 4 finale, winter time only has days left but the stouts remain and they are everywhere. Jason and Bri highlight six different stouts from 903 Brewers, Mast Landing, Double Wing, Buffalo Brewing Company, Scale House Brewery and a special 4-way collaboration. All while talking about a recent experience with Bierstachein, some upcoming travel and the WNY Winter Hiking Challenge. 

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Part 2 of Podcast of the Caribbean 2 we continue with our adventures from a recent cruise aboard the Norwegian Epic. We review Cozumel, Mexico and George Town, Grand Cayman, including the town of Hell. Tequila tasting, local cuisine and beers featuring Tecate from Mexico and Caybrew from Grand Cayman. A big thank you to the folks at Sharkeez in George Town. (Opening music credit to Carsten Lindner)

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We finish out Series 9 talking about amazing winter warmers with a trip across the pond to enjoy English strong ale, from an oak barrel. Craig talks about some specific of English barreling. While we would frown on stale beer, we learn it has a different meeting in England. Plus we talk food as we commonly do. Featuring Yorkshire Stingo from Samuel Smith Old Brewery in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1758. 

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We recently returned from another cruise around the Caribbean filled with good drink, food and memories. Jason (Greybeard) and Bri (Anne Bonny) talk all things from the Norwegian Epic, Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Bien! Cheas! Cheers! (in a Caymanian dialect). (NOTE: This a part 1 of 2 episode) (Opening music credit to Carsten Lindner)

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One would agree that a higher ABV beverage would qualify as a winter warmer. The Barleywine is no exception. What is the difference between the American and English versions? What is the ultimate cheese to enjoy with Barleywine? And watch out as Craig starts quoting Kanye West to make comparisons. Featuring Old Man Split Foot from Beer Tree Brew Company in Port Crane, NY. 

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