Bourbon: With Kevin Ford and drew Hardin

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Kevin Ford & Drew Hardin

Buffalo Distilling and Thin Man Brewing

We get into Bourbon on this episode, featuring Kevin Ford of Buffalo Distilling Company and Drew Hardin of Thin Man. The two of them teach brewing and distilling at Trocaire College https://trocaire.edu/brewing/

 

We go into what it takes to make a batch of One Foot Cock Bourbon, as well as the specifics of tasting bourbon whiskey. What glass to use, what flavors to look for, ice or no ice, etc. Pour yourself something nice and listen up!

 

You can find the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/_2u_A0Mth60

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Spring Classes Begin at Trocaire’s Brewing & Distilling Program

Classes are starting up for the spring semester at Trocaire College’s Brewing, Distilling and Fermentation Science Program. Intro to Brewing, which runs Mondays, February 10 – April 13 (6-9:30pm, $495) covers the historical aspects of brewing and distilling with ingredients, equipment and process requirements involved in brewing and distilling. Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Wednesdays, February 12 – April 15 (6-9:30pm, $495) will teach students to develop sensory skills and learn terminology used in the alcohol beverage industry. Science of Brewing and Distilling, Saturdays, February 15 – April 18 (9-12:30pm, $495) includes in-depth lessons on yeast and bacteria microbiology. Visit https://trocaire.edu/brewing/ for more information.

Official Beer List Announced for 42 North’s Inaugural Barrel Jam

The official beer list has been announced for 42 North Brewing’s inaugural Barrel Jam, a barrel-aged beer, music & winter celebration on February 1 (2:30pm) at 42 North. 42 Below Barrel House will debut their latest barrel aged creation, Snow Stone, a plum & blueberry-packed Oud Bruin (Flanders Brown) aged in American Whiskey Barrels, in addition to other beers like Prison City Barrel Aged Wham Whams, Beer Tree Co. Triple Pineapple Creamsicle IPA and more. The event will also host local music, a Rail Jam Freestyle Ski competition, local distilleries and more. Tickets are $45 and are available at bit.ly/42Nbarreljam_tickets.

First Ever Cask Fest to Take Place at Brickyard Brewing

Cask Festival 2020 at Brickyard Brewing Company, a first time cask fest that will play host to nothing but the finest cask beer from some of New York’s best breweries like 42 North, Other Half Brewing, Buffalo Brewing Company, 12 Gates Brewing, Pressure Drop and more sharing a variety of styles from lagers to IPAs to fruited sours to scotch ales, will take place at the Lewiston brewery on February 15 (3pm). Tickets are $25 and include sampling glass, access to over 20 cask beers, special curated draft sampling upstairs and more. Tickets can be purchased right now at BBCcaskfest.brownpapertickets.com.

Five and 20 Brewing Takes Over the Taps at Eden Pub

Westfield’s Five and 20 Spirits & Brewing are taking their talents to Eden on January 31 (7pm), where they will be taking over the taps at the Eden Pub. The takeover will feature most of Five and 20’s beer canon, including New York Cream Ale, Grape Lakes American Wheat, Pale Ale, Rye Pale Ale, Tiramisu Stout and the debut of Flame Cranium (American Red Ale). Come and be a part of some of the first pours anywhere of this beer. In addition, Head Brewer Paul Alessi will also be on hand to talk about the beer and answer any questions.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague) and www.buffalobeerleague.com.

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Official Beer List Announced for the 2019 Brewers Invitational

The beer list has been announced for the 2019 Brewers Invitational, which takes place January 27 (2-5pm) at New York Beer Project. Limited tickets remain and are on sale now ($45) and include a commemorative glass, voucher good for beer-centric gourmet snacks and access to over 50 innovative brews. Such beers include Big Ditch Pina Colada Milkshake IPA, Belt Line Brewery Rye Nelson IPA and Crosscut Stout with Barrel Aged Whistle Pig Coffee, Brickyard Brewing Chardonnay Barrel Aged Brut IPA, SATO Brewpub Brut IPA with Orange Juice and West Shore Brewing Oatmeal Stout with Marshmallows and Chocolate. Tickets at EventBrite.

More Winter or Spring? Find Out at Flying Bison’s Groundhog Day Party

Will Buffalo Bert and Buffalo Mack see their shadows? Will we get six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Find out at Flying Bison’s Sixth Annual Buffalo Groundhog Day, January 26 at 12pm. The event will feature live music from five local bands, local food trucks, Flying Bison beer and Buffalo Distilling cocktails in addition to a weather prediction from Bert and Mack. Tickets include three beer/cocktail tickets, a donation to local animal charities and an animal demonstration from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center Inc. Tickets are available at Buffalogroundhogday.com. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the door.

Spring Classes Begin at Trocaire’s Brewing & Distilling Program

Classes are starting up for the spring semester at Trocaire College’s Brewing, Distilling and Fermentation Science Program. Intro to Brewing, which runs Mondays, January 28 – May 13 (6-8:30pm, $495) covers historical aspects of brewing and distilling with ingredients, equipment and process requirements involved in brewing and distilling. Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Wednesdays, January 23 – May 8 (6-8:30pm, $495) will teach students to develop sensory skills and learn terminology used in the alcohol beverage industry. Science of Brewing and Distilling, Saturdays, January 26 – May 11 (9-11:30am, $495) includes in-depth lessons on yeast and bacteria microbiology. Visit https://trocaire.edu/brewing/ for more information.

Brickyard Brewing Launches New Pale Ale Series, Weekly Cask Program

Brickyard Brewing has launched a new beer series entitled Ahab’s Voyages, created by Head Brewer John Paul Meeter as he seeks to rediscover a lost pale ale homebrew recipe of his. The first installment is Ahab’s Ale (Voyage I), an American Pale that features Citra, Cascade and Mosaic hops, that balances flavors of pithy citrus, fleshy fruit, and dankness. The brewery is also launching a new weekly cask series, Firkin Fridays, which kicks off on January 25 (4pm). Up first will be the return of Taco Tuesday White Bronco, our house favorite with Lime, Jalapeño and Cilantro in the cask.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague) and www.buffalobeerleague.com.

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42 North Brewing Planning New $1 Million Expansion

42 North is planning a new expansion with the acquisition of a neighboring two-story building they plan to convert into four AirBnB units. The investment, which is expected to total over $1 million, involves demolishing the two-story, four-unit apartment building that overlooks Person Alley and building a new structure that will house the four Airbnb rooms, office space for 42 North Brewing, a meeting room and an expanded canning line and cooling space, which could lead to a bigger expansion in the future. According to 42 North Founder John Cimperman, the new building will be completed by late next spring.

Blackbird Cider Works Plans Opening Date for Buffalo Cider Hall

The Buffalo Cider Hall, the latest venture from Barker, NY’s Blackbird Cider Works, will officially open its doors at 155 Chandler Street on October 19 (4pm). The bar at the Cider Hall features 24 taps, half of which will be dedicated to ciders, and the rest will pour local beer, available both by the glass and in growlers. There’s also coolers that have room for a hundred or so bottles and cans, and the Cider Hall can sell hard liquor from farm distilleries. Small plates will also be available. The Buffalo Cider Hall will be open all weekend (October 19-21).

Celebrate the Season in Traditional Fashion at Thin Man’s Oktoberfest

Dig out your best lederhosen, grab yourself a signature Thin Man glass stein and head down to Elmwood for Thin Man’s annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 13 (11am). The all-day affair will feature copious amounts of beer, traditional Oktoberfest themed food, and German music from 25-piece band German American Musicians Association Inc. Tickets range from $15 (General Admission, $20 day of), which includes a glass and your first pour, to $60 (VIP, $70 day of), which includes an all-access upstairs pass, unlimited food and beer throughout the day and a signature Thin Man Oktoberfest Stein. Purchase pre-sale tickets at EventBrite.

Brewery Workshops at Trocaire College with Thin Man, Buffalo Brewing

Learn more about the delicious liquid we all love at a pair of upcoming workshops at Trocaire College. On October 13 (1pm), join Thin Man Head Brewer Rudy Watkins for the Seasonal Brews: Brewing With Unique Ingredients, which will cover a variety of different seasonal brews and the ingredients that make them unique. Then, on November 3 (1pm), Buffalo Brewing Company’s Owner/Head Brewer John Domres will host Brewing Eclectic IPA’s, which will cover the flavors and production of IPA varieties, as well as the use of adjuncts, such as fruit, herbs, spices, in IPAs. Cost of each workshop is $30.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague) and www.buffalobeerleague.com.

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Dozens of WNY Breweries Collaborate on First Ever Buffalo Beer Week Beer

For the first time, over 20 Western New York brewers collaborated on a beer for Buffalo Beer Week. The beer is entitled Class Is In Session, keeping with the theme of Beer Week, beer education. The 5.8% beer, a juicy, tropical IPA with Mosaic, Citra, Galaxy, Wakatu, and Kohatu hops, was brewed at 12 Gates Brewing. The beer will be available in cans and on draft. A preview will be available at Pizza Plant Transit on August 28 (7pm)(single cans for sale for drinking on premise) and on August 30 (7pm), the official launch happens at 716 Food and Sport.

Big Ditch, Pressure Drop Team Up for Aqua Buddha Double IPA

After nearly a month in the tanks, Big Ditch Brewing and Pressure Drop Brewing are set to unleash their latest collaborative creation, Aqua Buddha Double IPA, on the world. The 7.4% Double Dry-Hopped West Coast-style DIPA was brewed with Simcoe, Columbus, Warrior, Mosaic, Hallertau Blanc and Azacca hops. Expect bright fruit notes (pineapple, white peach) with a dank punch. There will be a limited supply of cans and draft available on Thursday at Pressure Drop and Friday at Big Ditch. Cans will also be available at Wegmans, Consumers and more. Can art was designed by Lakeward Spirits Distiller Allie Ralbovsky.

Learn More About Hops and Beer at Windy Brew’s Second Annual Hop Fest

Head out into the hopyard and try your hand at picking your own hops at Windy Brew’s Second Annual Hop Fest, which takes place on August 26 (1pm). While at the event you can enjoy two different style beers, as well as food and also take part in their cornhole competition. Tickets for the event are $20 per person (cash only, includes commemorative glass) and are available at the brewery. Hop Fest is limited event to 50 people so don’t wait to get your tickets. There are only a few tickets left for the evet, which sold out last year.

Fall Classes Begin at Trociare’s Brewing & Distilling Program

Classes are starting soon for the fall semester at Trocaire College’s Brewing, Distilling and Fermentation Science Program. Intro to Brewing, which runs Mondays, August 27 – December 3 (6-8:30pm, $495) covers advanced brewing and distilling methods via hands-on experience with a Blichmann TopTier half-barrel brewhouse. Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Saturdays, September 8 – December 8 (9-11:30pm, $495) will teach students to develop skills to describe beer characteristics, identify off-flavors and pair beer with foods. Science of Brewing and Distilling , Wednesdays, August 29 – December 5 (6-8:30pm, $495) includes in-depth lessons on yeast and bacteria microbiology. Visit https://trocaire.edu/brewing/ for more information.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague) and www.buffalobeerleague.com.

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