On May 21st, 2015, I was privileged to be a part of the backer party for Rusty Nickel Brewing Company in West Seneca, NY.  The party was in recognition of donors who supported Rusty Nickel Brewing Company in raising 250% of their Crowdbrewed fundraising goal.  Backers were invited to come …

BEEROLOGY The Science of Beer Buffalo is in the midst of a craft beer movement that has swept across the nation. New breweries are being opened at an increasing rate. A plethora of imported beer offerings from across the world are now distributed across Western New York. Homebrewing is on …

DO YOU KNOW YOUR BEER? Prove It With Cicerone Certification Training Along with the craft beer craze sweeping the nation is the need for more people who are considered trained authorities in the field of beer. While a sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, until recently there was …

One of Community Beer Work’s best selling creations is Frank, an American Pale Ale.  For my review of Community Beer Works see this review.  Community Beer Works has earned respect in the Buffalo craft beer scene with consistently delicious and fresh beers.  Buffalo’s first nanobrewery admirably seeks to “Embeer Buffalo”, …

Continuing along with National Craft Beer Week and the desire to drink local beers, I picked up a growler of Hamburg Brewing Company’s Boomenater.  Hamburg Brewing Company is located in the Town of Hamburg, NY, about a 20 minute drive south and a bit east of downtown Buffalo.  I have …

To kick off National Craft Beer Week, I decided to review one of my favorite local beers, Big Ditch Brewing Company’s Hayburner American IPA.  Hayburner American IPA is one of the best local beers being produced.  And I’m not just saying that because co-founder and president Matt Kahn led my …

From Empire Brewing in Syracuse, NY, comes White Aphro (short for aphrodisiac) a witbier style beer.  Last week, a perfect amalgam of nerdiness overcame me on the way home from work.  On May the 4th, also known as “Star Wars Day” for the popular phrase “May the 4th be with …

Today’s beer review is of CPA: Citra Pale Ale from Odd Side Ales.  Located on the west coast of Michigan in Grand Haven, Odd Side Ales opened their doors in 2010.  I have not seen this beer available in Western New York.  Lucky for me, many wonderful Michigan beers accompanied …