Buffalo Brews Podcast

In this lively, pre-Easter episode, Jason and Bri settle in with a standout American IPA—Flash Frame from Grimm Artisanal Ales—to recap a busy and fun-filled month since returning from their cruise.

The duo dives into highlights from the recent New York State Craft Beer Awards, celebrating big wins for Western New York breweries and sharing shoutouts to standout spots like Resurgence Brewing Company, New York Beer Project, and Rusty...

Jason and Bri recap their DIY Tampa Bay beer tour packed with incredible Florida craft beer experiences. Cracking open a fresh Jai Alai IPA by Cigar City Brewing, they dive straight into a journey through Tampa, Ybor City, and beyond.

The duo shares highlights from standout stops including the veteran-owned Bad Monkey, the charming and award-winning Sky Puppy Brewing, and fan-favorite Tampa Bay Brewing Company. They explore unique b...

Jason pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build and sustain a podcast over five years. From the spark of an idea during the 2020 pandemic to producing over 175 episodes, Jason breaks down the full anatomy of a podcast—covering inspiration, gear, recording, editing, and publishing in clear, practical terms.

Along the way, he shares the story behind the show’s creation—born out of pride for Buffalo and a desire to highli...

Jason and Sabrina kick off Season 6 of the Buffalo Brews Podcast with the Podcast of the Caribbean 3. From a snowy Buffalo airport mishap to landing in a freezing Tampa, the adventure begins before they even board the ship. The duo shares first impressions of sailing on the Norwegian Star, their experience with Norwegian’s new Free at Sea Plus package, and the unexpected perks of cruising with a smaller, more relaxed crowd. Along t...

We are celebrating the release of Bear-ly Getting Started: Series 1 on YouTube (audio-only format) by releasing Blissfully Belgian here. All four, original episodes in one. Produced by the series selected by the World Podcast Network and listened to in over 60 countries. 

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Jason and Bri take a candid look at the current state of the craft beer industry—and why everything feels off right now. With recent brewery closures across Western New York and beyond, they reflect on beloved spots like Flying Bison, Fifth Frame, Froth, and the uncertainty surrounding fan-favorite K2. The conversation explores what’s driving this industry “course correction,” from economic pressures and rising costs to oversaturat...

In this Best Beers of 2025 episode, Jason and Bri break out the imaginary red carpet and count down the most memorable beers they drank all year — Golden Globes style, but with fuzzy socks and Buffalo wind chills.

From sipping a Yuzu Mango Golden Ale aboard a Norwegian cruise ship during a Bills playoff game, to discovering dessert-in-a-glass triple IPAs, cocktail-inspired sours, tropical island lagers, and a peanut butter stout tha...

As 2025 wraps up, Jason and Craig drop a quick bonus “secret track” episode of Bear-ly Getting Started to raise a glass to the journey so far. This Smokey Sips installment features Smoky Paws, a limited honey pawpaw wine from Three Bears Meadery, with a relaxed discussion on mead vs. honey wine, fermentation, flavor, and winter sipping vibes. A warm, reflective toast to 55 episodes and a prosperous 2026 — Cheers! 

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In this final episode of Smokey Sips, Jason and Craig wrap up by diving into Smoke & Dagger, the Smoked Black Lager from Jack’s Abbey Craft Lagers. They explore Jack’s Abbey’s dedication to old-world lager techniques, break down what defines a black lager, and compare how smoke interacts across different styles—from rauchbiers to smoked porters. Along the way, they dig into malt sweetness, perceived bitterness, IBUs vs. Scovill...

Jason and Bri get festive as they break down Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, a beloved holiday tradition they’ve now experienced four years in a row. They explore the event’s origins, share tips on pacing yourself across 17 wineries, and highlight standout stops, favorite wines, unique ornaments, and festive food pairings—all while sipping on a Dry Rosé from Toast Winery. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Deck the Ha...

In this third installment of the Smokey Sips series , Jason and Craig dive deep into a darker, richer side of smoked beer with Leaning Chimney — a smoked porter from Gray Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island.

After exploring a Märzen and a smoked Polish wheat beer in earlier episodes, the hosts shift gears to examine how smoke interacts with a more robust base style. Craig breaks down how smoked beers can be created from nearly any ...

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the Buffalo Brews Podcast, Jason and Bri settle in for a laid-back conversation filled with holiday nostalgia, brewing excitement, and upcoming events in the Western New York craft beer scene.

They kick off with Thanksgiving traditions—old, new, and evolving—as Bri talks about ditching the classic dinner for a full-on Thanksgiving breakfast featuring a waffle bar and tater-tot casserole. From t...

In this installment of Bear-ly Getting Started, Jason sits down with Craig for the second entry in the “Smoky Sips” mini-series. Broadcasting from Larkinville, the duo dives deep into one of Buffalo Brewing Company’s most unique offerings: the 1976 Grodziskie, a traditional Polish smoked wheat ale affectionately known as the “Polish Champagne.”

Craig shares the story of how brewing this very style led him to meet brewer and Buffalo ...

In this lively episode of The Buffalo Brews Podcast, Jason and Bri kick things off with a little technical drama as their trusty Old Reliable Zoom PodTrak P4 fills in for the temperamental P8. From there, the duo dives into a cozy, conversational recap of their autumn adventures — blending humor, storytelling, and that unmistakable Buffalo energy.

They chat about Halloween and daylight savings woes, swapping stories about mornings a...

Hosts Jason and Craig kick off their thirteenth series, “Smoky Sips,” exploring the world of smoked beers and their deep roots in brewing history. The inspiration for the series came from Craig’s discovery of several smoked beers in his personal collection — enough to spark an entire new theme focused on rich, smoky flavors perfect for colder weather.

The episode centers around Rauchbier (pronounced “Rauk-beer”), a traditional Germa...

We celebrate the 50th episode of Bear-ly Getting Started and it is only appropriate that we do so with a golden stout. Also known as a white stout. After Craig tells us a bit about our feature brewery, we learn what a white or golden stout is.  We close out any series by talking about what's available at Magic Bear Beer Cellar including their award-winning trivia night. We also recognize this series as a favorite of the World ...

The running and golfing season has come to an end which means fall is in full swing. Jason and Bri add new experiences to resume with a Porsche car show, as well as dinner and drinks at Bri's favorite social media stalk, Bella Ciao. A return to the Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival and the episode closes as Bri prepares for her annual camping trip. 

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The original Belgium sour ale comes to the forefront as we learn the components of how it is made as well as learning some about the technique. Over 200 years of history in just one, great beer. If you were ever curious about glassware, Jason and Craig touch on the subject to really get you thinking. Featuring Rodenbach Classic from Brouwerij Rodenback in Roeselare, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium.

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Jason and Bri have spent the summer with many places, events and projects on the radar. It was needed to catch up so listen as they talk the Lancaster Renaissance Street Faire, music and food at the Erie County Fair, hiking around the Rochester area, and the Lewiston Jazz Festival. Now, we are in the countdown to fall and cannot wait to share more adventures.   

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