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By Matt Matuszewski Edited by Kevin Wise New brewery Thin Man is set to open its Elmwood Avenue doors to the public this weekend following a series of friends and family events. Food service, captained by head chef Bruce Wieszala, will be available. But don’t expect any in-house beer for at …

By Jonn Rashko Edited by Kevin Wise Opening a new brewery is not an easy task, especially in Buffalo’s changing craft beer landscape. The rise in popularity of craft beer has plucked people from prior professions and united them with a common goal: making beer that people want to drink. …

By Devin Carman Edited by Kevin Wise

Today, April 16, 2016, marks the end of an era. Buffalo beer haven The Blue Monk will close its doors due to irreconcilable differences between owners. For many loyal Elmwood patrons, this one stings. The Blue Monk has become a neighborhood fixture on the strip. The blue hand of absolution …

It was December 3, 2015. I wasn’t even planning to stop by World of Beer that night. I had been at another event and it was getting late. But I decided to stop by anyway- mostly because I have always been a fan of Dogfish Head beer. For every beer …

Last week, 42 North Brewing opened its doors to thirsty East Aurorians.  42 North is located at 25 Pine Street just off of Main Street and right around the corner from Vidler’s.  The brewery unveiled its picturesque taproom and brewery in soft-opening fashion.  But word has quickly spread to the …

Five Years Later: How It All Started On Wednesday, October 14th,  I visited Blue Monk to attend their 5th year anniversary party.  It’s hard to imagine that Blue Monk has been open for five years.  Seems like just yesterday I walked into Blue Monk for a fine Belgian ale for …

The newest beer bar addition to the Walden Galleria Mall is World of Beer.  Celebrating their one month anniversary today, World of Beer boasts one of the best beer selections, both bottle AND tap, in all of Buffalo.  And this isn’t a pedestrian selection, but a world class mix of …

In downtown Buffalo, nestled in the epicenter of a fervent downtown revitalization, lies Pearl Street Grill & Brewery.  Pearl Street remains steadfast in a ever-changing Buffalo cityscape, and is easily observed from the highways that surround the building, even during a blizzard.  Whether heading to the First Niagara Center for …

Arguably the most impressive tap room to open in Buffalo has been that of Big Ditch Brewing Company.  After months of hype and a series of under-the-radar soft openings, Big Ditch Brewing Company unveiled their stunning and resplendent tap room in mid-May.  Big Ditch Brewing Company has cemented their reputation as …