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Many local breweries have started canning beer- and that’s welcome news. It’s convenient to be able to enjoy a can of beer from your favorite brewery on your back patio. You can now add two beers from 42 North Brewing Company to the “patio-ready” list. I had a chance to …

Toutant’s fried chicken paired with Big Ditch’s Innovation Series beer called Toutant Pilsner may be the perfect pairing. Indeed, the food and beer pairing is a microcosm of the relationship that has formed between the two establishments.   Crack through the perfectly-crisp coating of the fried chicken with your fork. …

By Ian McLennan Edited by Kevin Wise Between the many local craft breweries making beer and the many beer bars emerging on to the scene, Western New York finds itself becoming more of a player in the craft beer world. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan …

On a dreary and unseasonably cold day, a collection of Western New York’s finest IPAs brightened the palate at Marcy Casino. The comfortably-attended event organized by Mike Shatzel featured India Pale Ale style beers from each of 12 local breweries.   There were many delicious IPAs on tap, but here’s …

By Brendan Kewin Edited by Kevin Wise There are big beer happenings in the works for the little town of Brockport, New York. On the outskirts of town, there’s RG Brewery making beers like Grumpy Neighbor IPA and Pineapple Upside Down Ale. Another structure is being transformed. Previously Flash’s Tavern …

The day started with our tour bus behind schedule after experiencing an extra hour’s worth of heavy traffic leaving Philly. Later in the day, our bus would try to make a hairpin turn on the narrow streets of Pottsville near the historic Yuengling Brewery- and consequently got stuck for a …

By TJ Driscoll Edited by Kevin Wise People from all around the world come to Vermont to try beer that you can only get in the green mountain state. Why travel so far just for Vermont beer? What makes it so special? I set out to try a bunch of …

By Layne Kasprzyk Edited by Kevin Wise Here in Buffalo, we have been undergoing a new age of brewing for both our city, and our region. From Mayville to Wilson, and just about every town between, craft breweries are popping up faster than most people can get around to visiting …

By William Degnan Edited by Kevin Wise I was looking for someone who might have his/her finger on the pulse of what is hot in craft beer or more importantly what changes can be expected over the next 5 years. I sought out a knowledgeable retailer- someone who buys and …

By Daniel Bean Edited by Kevin Wise With the craft beer industry continuing to grow in Western New York, beer enthusiasts look for the next big brewery to open its doors. However, it is the little gems you find that often provide the personal feel and experience that exemplify craft …