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Brian sits down with Pete Maier, Head Brewer at One Eyed Cat Brewing to find out more about the young location in Williamsville, NY! Follow us at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Intsagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopsbuf/ http://www.hoppedupnetwork.com/podcast/whatthehops

Publish Date: 12/20/2023


In our first What The Hops Spotlight, Brian sat down with Adam Burnett from Eli Fish Brewing Company at Magic Bear Beer Cellar in Larkinville during a Buffalo Beer Geek Week Event. What's Adam been cooking and listening to and watching during his off time? What vacation is on his bucket list? Listen in to find out! Be sure to follow us on Facebook @WhatTheHops and Instagram @whatthehopsbuf

Publish Date: 10/31/2023


After a Brief Hiatus, What the Hops is returning! Get ready for a slate of new episodes focusing on the craft beer scene and so much more in a new format! Follow on Facebook @WhatTheHops and Instagram @whatthehopsbuf !

Publish Date: 10/23/2023


The Inaugural CollaBEERation Festival was held on 2/16 in Buffalo and it was a blast! Brian was joined by fellow beer geek Rob to chat with brewers and more about the one of a kind festival which featured beers brewed in collaboration with local beer drinkers input and help. Brian was a part of the @pressurebrewers team which brewed a Strawberry Milkshake IPA with Glitter.

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


It's our 2nd Flagship February Episode! This year we hit up classics from @abitabeer @troegsbeer @anchorbrewing @newbelgium @boulevard_beer and @threesbrewing while finishing off with a sour from @fixed_gear_brewing Listen in as we talk about Them Chiefs winning it all, get into some halfway point hockey talk and our usual odd stuff.

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


Episode 60 is live!🎙️🎙️🎙️ Well, not live but we were on location at @communitybeer digging into a few offerings from our basements! We touch base on the ongoing 450 North situation, if there's a difference on canning big ABV beers and aging them and more

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


We’re back to help usher in a new year and decade! Brian and Eric discuss hard and soft nuts, the 450 North debacle, the Marc Miller debacle, some local releases you might have missed while we were away and upcoming local events to be excited for! Beer on the Episode: Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company – Evana Buffalo Brewing Company – 1910 Czech Pilsner To Øl – Mr. Brown (2017) Kings County Brewers Collective – Basquet of Beasts (Collab with Basqueland Brewing) Upcoming Festivals Discussed: January 26, 2020 (2p-5p) – 2020 Brewer’s Invitational February 1, 2020 (2:30p-7p) – Barrel Jam 2020 February 9, 2020 (12p-4p) – Thee Barleywine Classic & Invitational February 16, 2020 (11:30a-3p, 4p-7:30p) – CollaBEERation Fest Big Heads Media Promo: Retro Late Fee Be Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


The gang discuss Jimmy Eat World's catalog and jump into Big Ditch Flamingo Vision among others!

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


Brian, Eric and Savana are together for this episode and we’re talking about Miami, FL metalcore legends, Poison the Well! We get into a bit on what the band meant to us, are they Florida’s best metalcore band, and Derek Miller leaving and starting Sleigh Bells. We also get off topic a bit and talk mascots and their personal lives, how Thrice started Barstool and Brian’s video collection (no, not that video collection). Beers on the Episode: Weldwerks Brewing Co. – Juicy Bits NEIPA Bolton Landing Brewing Company/ Belt Line Brewery – DDH Peepin’ Leaves Double NEIPA Poison the Well on Spotify /// Apple Music Big Heads Media Promo – Brew Crime Be Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


Adam, Brian and Eric drink a vertical of sorts by drinking 3 years of Sixpoint Brewery’s Beans releases. We also touch on Community Beer Works placing at GABF, local spooky myths and Octoberfest. Beers on the Episode: Weihenstephaner – Hefeweissbier Dunkel Sixpoint Brewery – 3Beans Baltic Porter Sixpoint Brewery – Barrel-Aged 4Beans Baltic Porter Sixpoint Brewery – 5Beans Baltic PorterBig Heads Media Promo – Small Town SecretsBe Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Wordpress: https://whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


Adam, Brian and Eric celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving by talking about the start of the NHL season. We get into the Sabres hot start, expectations for them and other teams and get a little nostalgic in the process. Article mentioned in the episode: On That Green Bottle Tip Beers on this episode: Threes Brewing – Wandering Bine Saison Founders Brewing Company – CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) (2017) Founders Brewing Company – KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) (2018) Community Beer Works – Singularity (Citra) IPA Big Heads Media Promo: Rinkside with Zack & Kevin Be Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Wordpress: https://whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 2/2/2021


While we're stuck in the comfort of our homes during this time of quarantine, Brian and Savana are joined on Houseparty by Andrew Hardin from Thin Man and Jeremy Rossi from Mortalis! We talk about how everyone has been adapting to what has been going on in the world, some recent beer releases and just keep ourselves from going a little sitr crazy!

Big Heads Media Promo: Brew Crime

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Publish Date: 3/25/2020


Winter Festival season remains hot with the inaugural CollaBEERation Festival! It took place on 2/16 at the Resurgence Brewing Company Chicago Street location and all beers available were brewed in collaboration with groups of local beer drinkers. Each group helped their brewery choose what style of beer to be brewed and helped in the brewing process as well. Thanks again to Joe Yager, Erik Coleman and all of those involved in the creation of this one of a kind festival that we tried to capture for you all to listen in on.

West Shore Brewing Company - 1:05
Fifth Frame Brewing - 3:40
Steel Leaf Brewing Company - 4:36
Resurgence Brewing Company - 7:52
Pressure Drop Brewing - 11:28
Belt Line Brewery - 12:38
In The Mix Brewing - 16:38
New York Beer Project - 19:20
Pearl Street Brewery - 23:16
Thin Man Brewery - 28:48
Joe Yager - 34:56
Blue Ox Wood Shop - 41:04
Britesmith Brewing Company - 45:42
Big Ditch Brewing Company - 50:25
Old First Ward Brewing Company - 60:20

Big Heads Media Promo - 3 Beers In

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Publish Date: 2/27/2020


As the winter of Beer Festivals continues in WNY, Brian took a quick drive up to Lewiston for the Inaugural Cask Festival at Brickyard Brewing Company. Joined by friend of the show and recurring guest, CJ, they talked to a whole slew of people while enjoying some great cask selections.

17:00 - Christopher and Jessica Budde, Brewed& Bottled Craft Beer Shop
29:35 - Colin Herzog, Flying Bison Brewing Company
41:11 - John Paul Meteer, Brickyard Brewing Company
44:47 - Kelly Lang Buckley, The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
60:14 - Patrick & Sara Alexanderson, One-Eyed Cat Brewing

Art of Beer! - March 6th, 2020 Get More Information Here

Big Heads Media Promo - Super Media Bros.

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Publish Date: 2/19/2020


It's Flagship February! This year we hit up a few breweries we didn't last year and go into what some of those beers mean to us. We talk about the Super Bowl, Hockey, and underrated beers according to a list Eric found. We also touch base on the upcoming events that round out February.

Beers on This Episode:

Boulevard Brewing Company - Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Anchor Brewing Company - Anchor Steam Beer
Tröegs Independent Brewing - Java Head Stout
New Belgium Brewing Company - Fat Tire
Abita Brewing Company - Purple Haze
Threes Brewing - Vliet
Fixed Gear Brewing Co. - Cherry Training Wheels Sour

Big Heads Media Promo - The Instigator Podcast

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Publish Date: 2/12/2020


Brian and Savana attended the 2020 Brewers Invitational at New York Beer Project in Lockport, NY and caught up with a few friends. Listen in as we enjoy some wonderful beers while learning about what to expect in 2020 from local breweries! Guests on this episode include:
    7:11 Matt Gordon – 12 Gates Brewing Company 11:44 Josh Dziomba – West Shore Brewing Company 15:29 Paul Alessi – Five & 20 Brewing 19:20 John Paul Meteer – Brickyard Brewing Company 23:40 Karl Kolbe – Pressure Drop Brewing 27:00 Paul Marko & Brian Townsell – Happy Sherpa 44:56 Mike Jurnack – Big Ditch Brewing Company 46:23 Emily Wadsworth – Ellicottville Brewing Company 51:20 Corey Dudish – Rusty Nickel Brewing Company 56:25 Conehead 63:10 Joe Marshall – Lilly Belle Meads
For More Information on the Belgium Trip discussed on the episode check out https://www.happysherpatravel.com/

Upcoming WNY Festivals:

February 1st: Barrel Jam 2020 @ 42 North Brewing Company
February 9th: Thee Barleywine Classic & Invitational @ Community Beer Works
February 15th: Brickyard Brewing Company Cask Festival 2020
February 16th: CollaBEERation Fest


Big Heads Media Promo: Brew Crime
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Publish Date: 1/30/2020


Savana, Adam and Brian are on location at Community Beer Works tapping into some of their personal cellar offerings! We get Savana and Adam's take on the 450 North situation, discuss aging big beers in cans and what the difference may be, and how regional distribution affects hype.

Beers on the Episode:

Community Beer Works - Grey Lady Grisette
Community Beer Works - Alpaca Porter
Community Beer Works - Dude Incredible Sour Stout
Belt Line Brewery - Sunday Show NEIPA
Big Ditch Brewing Company - Bourbon Barrel Aged Towpath Imperial Stout (2017)
Big Ditch Brewing Company - Bourbon Barrrel Aged Towpath Imperial Stout (2019)
Windy Brew - Brown Ale
American Solera - Cranbarrel Barrel Aged Sour (2016)
LIC Beer Project - Higher Burnin' IPA
Westbrook Brewing Co. - 8th Anniversary Pecan Cookie Imperial Stout

Big Heads Media Promo - The History of The Atlantic World

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Publish Date: 1/22/2020


We're back to help usher in a new year and decade! Brian and Eric discuss hard and soft nuts, the 450 North debacle, the Marc Miller debacle, some local releases you might have missed while we were away and upcoming local events to be excited for!

Beer on the Episode:Upcoming Festivals Discussed:Big Heads Media Promo:Be Sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow us on:

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Publish Date: 1/8/2020


Brian, Eric and Savana talk about one of the best things to come out of Arizona, Jimmy Eat World! We discuss the emo turned alternative rock powerhouse's formative years from Clarity to Futures while bringing up discussion on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Savana reading a random DM all while enjoying great beer.

Beers on the Episode:

Big Ditch Brewing Company - Flamingo Vision
Great Divide Brewing Company - Wood Werks No. 3 - Brown Rye Ale
Weldwerks Brewing Co. Beach Party Starter

Jimmy Eat World on:  Spotify     Apple Music

Big Heads Media Promo: Cooking With Grief


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Publish Date: 12/4/2019


Brian, Eric and Savana are together for this episode and we're talking about Miami, FL metalcore legends, Poison the Well! We get into a bit on what the band meant to us, are they Florida's best metalcore band, and Derek Miller leaving and starting Sleigh Bells.  We also get off topic a bit and talk mascots and their personal lives, how Thrice started Barstool and Brian's video collection (no, not that video collection).

Beers on the Episode:

Weldwerks Brewing Co. - Juicy Bits NEIPA
Bolton Landing Brewing Company/ Belt Line Brewery - DDH Peepin' Leaves Double NEIPA

Poison the Well on Spotify /// Apple Music

Big Heads Media Promo - Brew Crime

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Publish Date: 11/18/2019


Adam,  Brian and Eric drink a vertical of sorts by drinking 3 years of Sixpoint Brewery's Beans releases. We also touch on Community Beer Works placing at GABF, local spooky myths and Octoberfest.

Beers on the Episode:

Weihenstephaner - Hefeweissbier Dunkel
Sixpoint Brewery - 3Beans Baltic Porter
Sixpoint Brewery - Barrel-Aged 4Beans Baltic Porter
Sixpoint Brewery - 5Beans Baltic Porter

Big Heads Media Promo - Small Town Secrets

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Publish Date: 11/4/2019


Adam, Brian and Eric celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving by talking about the start of the NHL season. We get into the Sabres hot start, expectations for them and other teams and get a little nostalgic in the process.

Article mentioned in the episode: On That Green Bottle Tip

Beers on this episode:

Threes Brewing - Wandering Bine Saison
Founders Brewing Company - CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) (2017)
Founders Brewing Company - KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) (2018)
Community Beer Works - Singularity (Citra) IPA

Big Heads Media Promo: Rinkside with Zack & Kevin

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Publish Date: 10/22/2019


Adam, Brian and Eric are back after a few weeks off with a lot of action in between. Buffalo was host to the Annual Shelton Brothers Festival right after the end of Buffalo Beer Week and Borderland Festival. We talk about our expierience at both while drinking beer from Separatist Beer Project and an Other Half / Trillium Collab.

Shelton Brothers Festival

Separatist Beer Project - Chasing Meadows
Other Half / Trillium - Double Street Green

Big Heads Media Promo: Is It Philosophy

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Publish Date: 10/14/2019


We drove north until we almost hit Canada and decided to stop and enjoy Lewiston, NY to hang out at Brickyard Brewing Company! We met up with head brewer John Paul Meeter along Lewiston natives, Taylor and CJ, and surprised them with Karl Kolbe of Pressure Drop fame. Get ready for beer, religion, politics and well, A Bunch of Richards. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 9/24/2019


Buffalo Beer Week is upon us so we got together with Scott of WNY Brews to talk all about it! We were joined at the annual Brewers Shuffleboard Tournament at Big Ditch Brewing by Brian of Buffalo Beer Reviews and talked to a bevy of people in the scene. Listen in as we have guests galore from West Shore, 12 Gates, 42 North, Thin Man and more as we discuss Beer Week, the Buffalo IPA they all brewed and as always the conversation goes off the rails. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 9/14/2019


Brian and Savana hit Brooklyn for a weekend and brought back some treats. We drink beers from Sixpoint, Interboro, Founders and Hudson Valley while we talk about visiting all the hotspots including Threes, Grimm and Other Half. It's a super hipster episode! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 9/4/2019


It's a milestone episode, not just because it's our 50th but because we're all here! Savana tells all about her trip to San Francisco and her stay at the King George Hotel. She gets into all the breweries shit hit while there while we enjoy beers from Calusa Brewing, K2 Brother Brewing and Wild Leap Brew Co. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 8/30/2019


Brian and Eric were joined by Donnie Burtless, creator of Buffalo Eats to talk beer, food, music and well, Buffalo in general. We get into all sorts of topics including parking in the city, Shelton Brothers Fest, The Funhouse and Buffalo Pizza. We drink beers from Brickyard Brewing Company, Grimm Artisan Ales, Funk Factory Geuzeria, Thin Man Brewery, 42 North Brewing Company and Mortalis Brewing Company. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 8/15/2019


Adam, Brian and Savana were on hand for West Shore Brewing's West Fest 2.0 on July 27th! We talk to Owners Josh and Laura Dziomba, get the scoop on the beers brewed for the event and talk to some regulars about what it's been like to have West Shore out in Clarence these past 2 years. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com

Publish Date: 8/6/2019


Instagrammer @miabeerbrigade came to Buffalo to experience what we had to offer and we were there for it all. WNY born and current Florida resident @beer.brat joined in to accept the challenge and somewhere along the way we all got together at Buffalo Brewing company for some pizza and a bottle share. We drink beers from Hill Farmstead, Finback, J Wakefield, Equilibrium and more as they discuss what it is to be a beer instagrammer and what it means to be a part of the scene and of course the conversation takes a real interesting turn at the end. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 7/30/2019


Brian and Savana went to Lockhouse Distillery to sit down with Cory Muscato, co-owner of Lockhouse and an organizer for the music festival Cobblestone Live! Cobblestone Live is a music festival taking place on August 2 & 3 in the Cobblestone District of Buffalo, NY. With over 30 musical acts and countless activities between the two days, Cory gives us a better idea of what to expect. With sloths, face painting, a spaghetti eating contest and plenty of music and beer to go along with it all, it's an event you don't want to miss. Listen in and head to http://www.cobblestonelive.com to grab tickets or go find them, Lockhouse Distillery or Buffalo Iron Works on social media for more information. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: http://whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 7/25/2019


Brian, Eric, Savana and Shannon discuss topics such as: - Brian's campaign to call Chandler St, "Chandy Land" - Reality Television - Are certain bands overrated/ underrated - Flat Earthers and Holocaust Deniers All while drinking beers from: - Finback - Iron Tug Brewing - The Veil/ Hudson Valley collab - KCBC - Bearded Iris/ Weldworks collab - Platform - West Shore - Beer Tree Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 7/18/2019


Holiday Weekends are for relaxing and catching up on some recent local releases! Brian and Eric drink a Pressure Drop/ Stoneyard collab, Struggle Bus, as well as beers from Resurgence, 42 North, Evil Twin and Sixpoint. We hit the important topics such as overhyped boats at the waterfront, people licking ice cream, licking lifeguards and stealing dogs. Also Sugar Ray! Bonus Content! At the 29 minute mark an interview with John from Buffalo Brewing Company about their new canning line and releases. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 7/10/2019


It's the eve of NHL Free Agency and Brian and Eric are all over it! We drink beers from Adirondack Brewery, Paradox Brewery, Masthead Brewing Company, Bearded Iris Brewing, and Buffalo Brewing Company. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 7/3/2019


Buffalo hosted the BNBA/ NYSBA Brewers Festival on 6/22 and Brian and Savana were there to catch all the action! We talked to local friends as well as others across the state while enjoying plenty of fun beers. 1:08 - Swiftwater Brewing Company (Rochester) 3:11 - Reinvention Brewing Company (Manchester) 5:18 - Southern Tier Brewing Company (Lakewood) 6:55 - Newburgh Brewing Company (Newburgh) 11:01 - Brickyard Brewing Company (Lewiston) 14:01 - Old First Ward Brewing (Buffalo) 14:35 - Woodcock Brothers Brewery (Wilson) 16:11 - Three Heads Brewing (Rochester) 17:56 - Pressure Drop Brewing (Buffalo) 23:38 - Silver Lake Brewing Project (Perry) 29:37 - Rusty Nickel Brewing (Buffalo) 32:52 - West Shore Brewing (Clarence) 34:44 - One-Eyed Cat Brewing (East Amherst) 44:06 - Young Lion Brewing Company (Canandaigua) 46:10 - Flying Bison Brewing Company (Buffalo) 52:34 - Froth Brewing (Buffalo) 54:21 - Rohrbach Brewing (Rochester) 61:08 - Big Ditch Brewing Company (Buffalo) 64:29 - CB Craft Brewers (Honeoye Falls) Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 6/25/2019


We're coming at ya this week with some music talk! We discuss the trend of bands playing albums front to back with a focus on one of our favorite bands, Glassjaw. We drink Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron from 2015 and 2018 along with Thin Man Ookla the Mok and Allagash White. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 6/13/2019


Dave and Josh from Mortalis Brewing Company sat down with us for a bit while we were there on a Saturday afternoon. We get into how everything has been 9 months after opening and enjoy beers not only from them but Central Waters, Kane and more! If you haven't been out to the space yet in Avon, NY, be sure to add them to your list. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 5/24/2019


Brian sat down with Jonah Epstein from MyCity Brew at the launch party for their Byson Brown Dunkel, a beer voted on by the beer drinkers of Buffalo! They get into how the beer came about and what to expect in the coming months. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 5/20/2019


Adam and Brian went to Big Ditch Brewing's 4th Anniversary Party to enjoy the one off beers, seltzers and popsicles! They were joined by Head Brewer and Co-Founder Corey Catalano during the event to talk about what they had to offer. As an extra added treat, the smooth sounds of Gravy add the soundtrack in the background! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 5/14/2019


Here's an episode you don't want to miss. We sat down with Karl Kolbe from Pressure Drop Brewing and Josh Dziomba from West Shore on a rainy Tuesday night to drink beers from Resurgence Brewing, Maine Beer Company, Mortalis, Saint Arnold, a Grimm/ Other Half Collab and of course some Pressure Drop. Be sure to count how many Letterkenny references get dropped throughout the episode! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 5/2/2019


It was a party on 4/20 for many reasons but the biggest one to us was Community Beer Works 7th Anniversary! Ryan Demler and Ethan Cox both took time out of their busy day to sit down with us while we recorded during the party to drop some knowledge on us all. We sandwich that with talk of some of the beers on tap that day and music trivia. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 4/26/2019


Brian went to Resurgence Brewing Company for the Buffalo Brew Geek Series Can Release to talk to everyone involved in its creation. Nick, Brian, Drew and Jeff from Resurgence along with Beer Geeks Joe, Mike, Mike and Nick collabed on a few stouts and let us know how they came to be. Give it a listen and hopefully you were able to get your hands on some! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 4/14/2019


We went to Resurgence Brewing Company for the first pop up of the new kids in town, One Eyed Cat Brewing! Brewer/ Partner Patrick Alexanderson gives us a little background on the breweries beginnings while we try their BIPA Blueberry West Coast IPA and XXX, a chocolate milk stout. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 4/7/2019


Brian sat down briefly with John Domres of Buffalo Brewing Company to discuss his recent news involving the old Schreiber Brewery building on Buffalo's East Side. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 3/31/2019


Brian and Eric drink Fat Head's Hop Juju, CBW Galaxy Singularity, Stone 2018 W00t Stout, Hopworks Urban Brewery Long Root Ale and Sixpoint Dabble while talking about 14 year old liquor, racism in hockey and music, and a few crazy happenings in the local scene. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 3/31/2019


We head out to West Shore Brewing and sit down with Joe and Ryan from Vertical Vines, a hop farm in Lockport, NY just outside of Buffalo! They get into what it takes to maintain a hop farm, how they started and what they are doing to help the local scene grow with their product. With their hops being used by the likes of West Shore, Rusty Nickel, New York Beer Project, Old First Ward and Brickyard Brewing, they have their hops all over the local scene! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe as well as follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 3/19/2019


It's almost spring so we're hitting the stouts as much as we can. We drink beers from Beer Tree Brew Co, Mortalis, Brickyard Brewing and Other Half while talking Fantasy Hockey, Trying to Escape Elma, NY and upcoming Charity Events we're all a part of. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 3/12/2019


Brian and Eric fought 75mph winds and made it to World of Beer in Cheektowaga to drink some beers and do their thing! We drink beers from Southern Tier, Rare Form, Firestone Walker, Bell's Troegs, and Community Beer Works while discussing disgraced musicians and journalists, upcoming local events and whatever else comes to mind. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 2/26/2019


The guys are all back together and Brian brought some goodies back from Boston. We talk Extreme Beer Fest while drinking beers from Trillium, Other Half, Equilibrium, Alesmith, Big Ditch, and a Beer Tree/ Mortalis collab. Needless to say, the ABV is high and the adjuncts are a plenty! Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 2/12/2019


We attended the 2019 Buffalo Niagara Brewers Invitational on January 27th and were able to talk to plenty of great people in the scene. On this episode we talk to One=Eyed Cat Brewing (5:52), Big Inlet Brewing (9:50), Pressure Drop Brewing (12:22), Big Ditch Brewing Co. (20:35), Sato Brewpub (23:35), Buffalo Beer Reviews (27:36), Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. (30:10), Buffalo Brew Fab (35:57), Brickyard Brewing Co. (37:42), Steelbound Brewery (43:00) and West Shore Brewing Co. (45:23). The event was a blast, Thanks again to the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association for putting on such a wonderful event. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 1/29/2019


February is approaching and there's a small movement to help a part of the craft beer scene gain some spotlight again. Flagship February is meant to get people to drink breweries mainstays, not just the one offs or whales we all chase down. Brian and Eric got together to revisit some old friends from Dogfish Head, Great Lakes, Victory, Brooklyn, Ithaca and more. We went live on Instagram to discuss the topic so here is the before and after. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 1/22/2019


We took a trip to Alchemy Wine and Beer in Hamburg, NY and sat down with Morgan and Amy of Content on Draft for this week's episode. These ladies help craft beverage businesses create a connection with people like us by helping them tell their stories so why not let them tell their story. They give us great insight on branding through social media and other outlet, The Pink Boots Society Buffalo Chapter and Professional Thumb Wrestling. Oh, and Brian continues his fight against basic ketchup. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast Wordpress: https://whatthehops.wordpress.com/

Publish Date: 1/15/2019


It's a new year and the beer releases are coming in hot and heavy already! We talk about 2 beers from 42 North Brewing Company in good ol' East Aurora as well as jump into a bunch of west coast beers from Bottle Logic, Modern Times, and Russian River. Eric is already in midseason form so you'll want to listen to the tangents we get off on! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Thanks for listening!

Publish Date: 1/8/2019


GTFO of here 2018! We look back at the year and get off on tangents about Christmas movies, bathroom sanitation and well, you know the drill. We drink the Thin Man/ Old First Ward collab, First Ward Problems, West Shore/ Sato Brewpub collab, Forbidden Mud Pie Stout and a CB Oaked Aged Wee Heavy Winter Ale from 2017, among others. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review and follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 12/30/2018


Ah, Christmas Time... chopping down trees, spending a ton of money on Amazon, and your local radio station playing Christmas Music the day after Halloween. Brian and Eric got together to talk just about that, that's right, it's a Christmas Music episode! Not just any Christmas Music though, as reformed emo kids they still hold on to those holiday hits they listened to 10-15 years ago. Don't worry, beer is involved too as we drink Founders CBS, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale and Keytar Bears, a collaboration between Thin Man Brewery and Aslin Beer Company. Listen to us as we drop that early to mid 2000s Christmas knowledge in the spirit of the holiday! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe where you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Thanks for listening!

Publish Date: 12/10/2018


Here's Part 2 of our talk with John from Buffalo Brewing Company! We touch base a bit on Buffalo's East Side history, why he uses dates for his beers as well as Buffalo beer history. We also talk collabs and the Sabres. Troy from Drinking Points is still with us too! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 11/27/2018


It's another two parter for us! Adam and Brian went down to Buffalo Brewing Company to watch some hockey, drink some beers and talk shop with owner, John Domres. This half we touch base on what he has going on the day before Thanksgiving as well as the weekend after. As always with John the conversation gets in depth on aspects of the industry also. Troy from Drinking Points is with us too to add his flavor to the conversation so you know it's going to go a bit off the rails! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 11/21/2018


The stars finally aligned and we were able to sit down with Paul, Dave and Josh from Mortalis Brewing Company. Only opening back in August these guys have made quite the impression on the WNY beer scene. We touch base a little bit on what got them to where they are and what the future holds. Stop reading and start listening! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe, as well as follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 11/13/2018


The guys went to 12 Gates Brewing where they sat down with Brewmaster Scott Shuler, Josh Dziomba from West Shore Brewing and their friend Steve, a homebrewer. We try some of Steve's homebrews with Scott and Josh and get a sneak peak at this year's batch of Dissolution, their Oaked Aged Baltic Porter. Josh let's us in on some stuff he's been working on including a Grape Sour IPA that we have a little fun coming up with marketing ideas for. Come for the beers and Mac Sabbath talk, stay for the hot brewer on brewer action! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 11/7/2018


We're at it again with another collaboration! Brian's brother Shawn and his wife Jen were in town for a family event and what else is a family full of podcasters supposed to do?? They have a podcast called Worst Collection Ever where they review terrible comics so Brian brought some great beer to cancel that out. We drink the Brickyard Brewing Company/ West Shore Brewing Company collab Das Blep as well as the Mikkeller San Diego Freddie Murkury. We read the "wonderful" 90s Marvel comic Darkhold # 5 guest starring Punisher and Ghost Rider. Highlights include: - Ghost Rider is a Facebook Pro - Punisher watched Thriller on The Box - Carrot Top and TJ Miller Zombies - Bruce Wayne Rage - Cannibalism Podcasts Be sure to check out Worst Collection Ever wherever you get your podcasts. Rate, Review and Subscribe! Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 10/24/2018


It's finally fall beer weather and with that comes the start of hockey season! The guys discuss fall, pumpkin beers, and hit the hockey talk hard. It's an exciting time in Buffalo as the Sabres gear up for a season of high expectations. Beers for the episode include offerings from Dogfish Head, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cigar City and North Coast Brewing. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Facebook: https://facebook.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 10/3/2018


We headed to Village Beer Merchant on Hertel Ave for this episode! while there we discussed Buffalo Beer Week and drank some beers from Fat Head's, Evil Twin, Barrier, Upper Pass and Big Ditch. We were also joined by our friends from Drinking Points for a bit where the conversation takes a turn and goes a bit off the rails but what else is new?? Be sure to go check out Village Beer Merchant at 547 Elmwood Ave or 1535 Hertel Ave in Buffalo, NY and follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Faceook! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 9/27/2018


It's our first collaboration! We went to Big Ditch for the Packet Release with Troy and Haley from Drinking Points, a fellow Buffalo based podcast and had some fun. We talk to Matt Kahn of Big Ditch and touch base on some fun stuff. They even decide to give us a little Erie Canal history lesson during the episode. It's everything you'd expect it to be! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 9/21/2018


Part 2 is here! Listen to the end of our conversation with Tommy as we do a beer draft! Who drafts the team you'd want in your fridge? Listen while we drink beers from West Shore Brewing, Lost Nation Brewing, Perennial Artisan Ales, Funkwerks, and Fifth Frame. Buffalo Beer Week is September 13-23! Check out www.buffalobeerweek.com to find out all the happenings throughout town. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 9/11/2018


What happens when you get over two hours worth of content to use for a podcast? You make it a Two Parter! Our friend Tommy, who has worked in the industry in many areas over the years, joined us and just threw so much information at us. That doesn't mean we're any calmer though. Listen in as we try Action Bronson's 7000 from Stillwater, Fifth Frame Cherry Crumble Sundae IPA, Captain Lawrence Tears of Green and Maine Beer Company Woods & Waters. Tons of information stuffed in this first 50 minutes so get to listening! Be sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 9/5/2018


On this episode we talk about the July special releases from one of our favorite breweries, Sixpoint! We managed to get some cans of Stun Gun, Spritzer and their colllab with Sloop Brewing, Spritzer Bomb: White. That's not all though! We also drink a great wild sour, Bidwell Wild from Big Ditch Brewing and hit the latest flavor of a What The Hops summer staple. Topics include: - A review of Community Beer Works new space! - Our recording from Community Beer Works new space! - Vlad Guerrero Jr. hitting them dingers! - Fall Seasonal Beers trying to ruin our summer! Don't Forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Follow Us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/

Publish Date: 8/29/2018


When it's IPA day what else are you supposed to do? We got together to drink some of the style of beer kids these days love the most with offerings from Mikkeller San Diego, Foreign Objects Beer Co, Cigar City Brewing, and some non hoppy beers from Bellwoods Brewery and Firestone Walker. Topics include: - Toronto hipster action! - Other Half in Rochester and it's effects on the region! - Toppling Goliath drama opinions! - Where The Hops is Iowa?! - Facial Hair! - Geography Arguments! Stick around for Brian calling out Untappd again and can you find the Foreshadowing for the next episode??? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehops/

Publish Date: 8/22/2018


On this episode Brian and Eric get drunk and reminisce about Warped Tour memories while drinking some beer from artists who have played the touring festival. We try JDub's Brewing Co. Less Than Jake Orange Wheat and Barrier Brewing Co. Hop Damn! IPA in honor of Buffalo's own Every Time I Die. WE talk pop punk, metalcore, being old at concerts and what the festival and music meant to us. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Every Time I Die video mentioned: https://youtu.be/foA0oma6ey4 Crack open a cold one and hit the pit with us!

Publish Date: 8/6/2018


This week is Overpack'd with beer from Southern Tier Brewing Company, Literally! We go into our history and experiences with the Lakewood, NY brewery while sampling 8 different beers they have to offer. We get into a few other topics such as Fall being overhyped, WTH is hiding in the ocean, How many band shirts is too many and where can we find the perfect peach! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe and to follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/whatthehops) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/)

Publish Date: 7/30/2018


This week we had the opportunity to sit down with John Domres, Owner/ Brewer of Buffalo Brewing Company to discuss his upcoming 2nd Anniversary on July 28th. We also talk homebrew, traditional beer styles and what makes Buffalo the city that it is. Be sure to follow us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Listen to us and others at https://hoppedupnetwork.com/ Don't forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share!

Publish Date: 7/23/2018


This week we talk about a Buffalo suburb tradition... Lawn Fetes! What is a lawn fete you ask? Listen and find out, silly! While discussing these wonderful events, we enjoy a Buffalo craft beer classic, Flying Bison Rusty Chain. Brian pulls a bottle of La Trouffette Junifer from Brasserie de Bastogne out of his cellar collection and we also enjoy a collaboration created for Record Store Day by Jackie O's and The Answer called Orange Crates. Other topics discussed: - Buffalo's feelings towards Bon Jovi - Wild Yeasts - Upcoming events and releases Be sure to follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthehops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehopspodcast/ Untappd: https://untappd.com/user/WTHPodcast We're proud members of the Hopped Up Network. Check out https://hoppedupnetwork.com/ for information on us and other great beer podcasts. And as always be sure to Subscribe, Rate, Review and Share. Thanks for listening!

Publish Date: 7/16/2018


We decided to spend Episode 8 talking about one of our favorite styles of beer, the gose! We give a review of West Fest at West Shore Brewing while enjoying their Cucumber Mint Gose collab with Old First Ward Brewing then enjoy another collab that Thin Man Brewery did with Industrial Arts Brewing and Lough Gill Brewery, an oyster gose by the name of Sligose Also Discussed: Them delicious barnacles in Lake Erie that nobody eats Fruited Beer Styles Collaborations and relationships between breweries Enjoy the nature and children playing in the background and take in the full effect of Summer Time! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review anywhere you get your podcast and follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

Publish Date: 7/9/2018


It's the hottest weekend to hit Buffalo in a while as well as Canada Day/ 4th of July Weekend so what does that mean? Headbands, seafood and juice! We're joined by Greg who brought his bag of tricks, a bunch of beer from Tree House Brewing. We also enjoy local offerings West Shore Brewing, Thin Man Brewery, Big Ditch Brewing and Ellicottville Brewing! It's a beer heavy episode with more juice than what's in a Capri Sun. Check us out on the Hopped Up Network, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Untappd and be sure to Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share!

Publish Date: 7/2/2018


Two episodes in a week?! We went to West Shore Brewing and met with Owner/ Brewer Josh Dziomba to discuss the upcoming West Fest 1st Anniversary Party they're throwing on July 7th. He let us in on the 4 special beers he has brewed for the occasion, took a look back on the past year and even shed a little light on some future plans he has for beers and more! Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2537865409772775/ We're now members of the Hopped Up Network! Check it out and enjoy plenty of other wonderful podcasts focused on craft beer just like ours! https://hoppedupnetwork.com/ Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe, Thanks for listening!

Publish Date: 6/29/2018


Welcome to Episode 4! It was Smashtag tapping day at Old First Ward Brewing / Gene McCarthy's so we decided to celebrate by enjoying some on the podcast. We jump into another IPA from the other brewery in Buffalo's First Ward and try the recent canned release of Sticky Trees. The beer doesn't stop there as we sample beers from Foreign Objects and Interboro as well. Topics on the podcast include: - Is Martin Brodeur the best goaltender to play the game? - How much would you sell a nostalgic shirt for? - Jack White's no phone policy at concerts - Buffalo's most famous dive bar, The Pink Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd and don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe! Thanks for listening!

Publish Date: 6/25/2018


We made it to 3 episodes! On this episode we pick Eric's brain on homebrewing and talk about our experiences with the hobby over the years. We also crack into the 1910 Czech Pilsner from Buffalo Brewing Company and Great Divide Claymore Scotch Ale. Rate, Review and Subscribe!

Publish Date: 6/18/2018


Just when you thought you were safe, it's Episode 2! We review Resurgence Brewing Company R&D #13 and the Mikkeller/ Thin Man Brewery/ Barrier Brewing Company collaboration See Delight. Also in this episode: Near riots when Pizza Hut stopped serving beer, comparing the coffee and craft beer scenes, and foreshadowing of a cider episode? Thanks for listening, subscribing and rating!

Publish Date: 6/11/2018


It's Episode 1! Join us as we discuss the Buffalo beer renaissance including reviews of Big Ditch Brewing Company Deep Cut and Community Beer Works Moonpies for Misfits.

Publish Date: 6/3/2018