Buffalo Brews Podcast
All things brewing around Buffalo, Western New York, New York State, and beyond. We talk craft beer, wine, history, places to go, things to do and much more. Appreciate new experiences and explore the many facets of life has to offer with us… at the Buffalo Brews Podcast.
Episodes
135 episodes
BEAR-ly Getting Started 8.3 - American Amber Ale
The flag still flies as we travel across the country of American beer styles. We start with where the amber ale essentially falls in the family tree. This is the episode where you learn about every aspect of the relation, taste, look, and smell...
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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33:43
BEAR-ly Getting Started 8.2 - American Wheat Ale
Wheat Ale is as American as it gets, and this episode gives you what you need to know about this popular style. Jason and Craig open with a talk about the craft brewing timeline. Later, covering the peaks and troughs of the industry. In the mea...
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Season 4
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Episode 132
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34:10
Friendsgiving, Country Music, FLX Beers, Advent Calendars ft. Tin Barn Brewing
There's Thanksgiving and then there's Friendsgiving. We are blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of people. Time together, food, drink, and hiking. The Riviera Theater was the backdrop for some 90's country music. Ever been at Aldi's ...
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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44:51
BEAR-ly Getting Started 8.1 - American Cream Ale
Series 8 will be a salute to brews we can all appreciate. We say 'Cheers to American Beers' with a classic, the cream ale. We open with a talk about the here and gone pumpkin beer season. Craig tells us about the role of dimethyl sulfide in the...
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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31:12
BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.4 - Light Lager
In the final episode of series 7, we discuss the unique light lager. Why is it a light lager and not a diet lager? What is the difference between 2-row and 6-row barley? What makes a quality brewery in today's market? Featuring Full Circle...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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30:01
Camp Winddown, Fall Fun, Cider, Horror Movies ft. Brewery Ommegang
Bri returns and talks about solo hikes during her annual camping trip. A beautiful fall season has given way to the sights, sounds, and smells we love. Add in cider and donuts during a recent tour of local farms. It's Halloween season with mean...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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38:51
BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.3 - Helles
The origin of the Helles come from where? The name. The style. The proper German pronunciation. What are the signature characteristics that make the Helles truly unique? Featuring Weihenstephaner Helles from the world's oldest brewery, Bavarian...
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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28:54
Festival Fallout and Fresh Happenings ft. Jack's Abby
From stein holding competitions to a review of the Tap & Craft Festival where Jason saw friends and met new ones. A multitude of happenings are going on around the area. Where will you be for Buffalo Restaurant Week? There is a new bridge i...
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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31:33
BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.2 - Pilsner
Opening this episode, we highlight the state of Young Lion Brewing, who is the feature brewery. We talk Pilsners. Czech, German and American are just some of the varieties out there. Did you know that the water table plays heavily into the dist...
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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27:46
Fall Tap & Craft Festival Preview
We sat down with Sath Piccirillo from the Tap & Craft Festival to discuss the upcoming festival on Saturday, October 5th. What has 2024 produced for the festival with expansions into Canandaigua and Ithaca? Finally, Seth tells us about his ...
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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30:19
BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.1 - Dunkel
In Series 7 we simply say, 'Let's Talk Lagers' as Jason and Craig open with a talk about unique lager yeasts and roasted malts that make, the Dunkel. What is lagering and why is it so important? With so many biergartens around, we answer the qu...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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31:29
Busy Week, Milk Stout Treat
In the weeks filled with miles ran and hiked, with two challenges finished, it's only appropriate to kick back with a tasty dessert beer and talk about recent drives and activities. Jason and Bri talk movies and visits to Eli Fish and Windy Bre...
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Season 4
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Episode 122
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35:34
BEAR-ly Getting Started 6.4 - Scotch Ale
There is Scottish Ale and then there is Scotch Ale. What's the difference? Do the Scottish prefer hops or malts? Jason and Craig steer off for a few moments on the subject of English Barley Wine and the connections. Brewing techniques are discu...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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34:35
On a Whim... Wine, Brunch and Pumpkin
A last-minute decision created a Sunday adventure to Seneca Lake as we visited J.R. Dill Winery for a new vodka release. Afterwards we headed to, friends of the podcast, Toast Winery for some of their new offerings and to talk shop. Finishing t...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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39:40
BEAR-ly Getting Started 6.3 - Irish Red Ale
You cannot talk about a feature of UK beers without talking about the Irish Red Ale. What is it and what gives it the bold flavor we have come to know? We spend a fair amount of time on those distinctive tasting notes. Do you like vinegar as th...
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Season 4
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Episode 119
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29:44
Fair Tunes and Home Brews
As the 184th Erie County Fair comes to an end, the memories and a great night of 90's county music remain. Jason and Sabrina talk the concert as well as the food and drink of the fair featuring Hamburg Brewing Company and Blackbird Cider Works....
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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41:38
BEAR-ly Getting Started 6.2 - English Bitter
Founded in 1778 and becoming the largest brewery in Manchester, England in 1887, Boddingtons has produced its share of popular beverages. Let's give you an introduction to cask ale. We revisit the widget, and it's use in nitrogen-infused beer. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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30:01
Paris Olympics Edition
The Paris Olympics are here. With so much pageantry and competition on television, we decided to use that energy and celebrate good food, drink and activities. From disc golf and International Beer Day to Rennaissance Faires and National Mead D...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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51:14
BEAR-ly Getting Started 6.1 - English Mild
Happy 1st Anniversary to Bear-ly Getting Started! Year two starts as we explore 'UK in a Day'. Twenty-four hours of fine European selections, eight hours at a time. In this first episode we learn about English Style Mild Ale. What is it and wha...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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37:45
From Hawaii, With Love
With Will finished in Hawaii it is also the end of the Paradise Series. Will and Jason talk about the Hawaii Beer Fest and some of the highlights of island life. When you are finished listening, check out episodes 34 (Buffalo Brews in Paradise)...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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30:23
BEAR-ly Getting Started 5.6 - Cold IPA
As the IPA's For Days series comes to a close, we explore one the fastest rising stars with a promising future. Introducing, the Cold IPA. Hop-focused, rich and fruity esters with non-traditional yeast strains. How is it brewed that sets it apa...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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36:59
150 Years of the Village of Hamburg with Mayor Thomas P. Tallman
Since the Village of Hamburgh (correct spelling) was incorporated in 1874 by then-president George M. Pierce, history has evolved through its people, architecture, infrastructure and technology. In 2024 Jason sits down with current Mayor Thomas...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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39:29
BEAR-ly Getting Started 5.5 - Milkshake IPA
Milkshake. Milkshake IPA. One is creamy and dessert. The other is creamy, fruity and could be a dessert selection. One requires a straw. The other beckons your waiting lips to the edge of a freshly poured glass. What characteristics make the Mi...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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35:36
BEAR-ly Getting Started 5.4 - Hazy IPA
The episode many have waited for. Born from the legendary Vermont brewery, The Alchemist, we set aside our simple, traditional and crisp cousin for the hop varieties, juiciness, cloudiness and complex flavor profiles that made Heady Topper famo...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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39:35
22 Acres of Meier's Creek Brewing Company
In 2016, 22 acres of farmland located outside Cazenovia, NY belonged to a different brewery with different goals. Fast forward to 2019 when that brewery was replaced with Meier's Creek Brewing Company and the result was some of the finest IPA's...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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40:34
