Breweries

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

A snowy late March day did not stop me from traveling to Flying Bison Brewing Company’s new facilities, located at 840 Seneca Street just off Larkin Square center in Buffalo, NY.  I visited Flying Bison Brewing Company’s new facility for the first time last January at Larkin Square’s “Ice Fest”.  …

Last Friday, February the 13th, I attended the appropriately named “Snow Day” release party at Community Beer Works.  Most of Western New York (the schools anyway) had the day off, the snow was falling, and the roads were horrible.  Yet all of these factors did not stop beer-lovers from attending …