Buffalo Brews Podcast

We return to Sad Boys Brewing to talk about their grand opening week. The ups, the mean comments, the trials, and what's coming up. You can follow them on Instagram @sadboysbrewing. Welcome to the 2x club! And wouldn't you know it, we already have plans for a third episode?

We were live on Instagram at ESW Tough Luck as Jason and Brian Banna sit down with "The Holy Hand Gernade" James Sayga to discuss the beginning of his fandom, his wrestling career and what may be in the future if he wins the six-man scramble match. Follow him on Instagram @instaaslamm.

We bring a little early St. Patrick's Day tasting for our 50th episode so you can go pick up your own selections ahead of time. We are lucky to sample some great beers from @resurgencebrewingco, @fatheadsbeer, @stbcbeer, and @glbc_cleveland with some bonus Smithwick's. Sláinte!

Taking in National Drink Wine Day featuring @toastwineryflx. We also talk about some great beers from @briarbrothersbrewing as well a recent outing with friends to @twinpetrels and a great, new experience at @barhighviolet. We thank you for listening. Cheers!

You tolerate us. Maybe even love us. A review of a cocktail tour around Buffalo while sipping some hoppy selections from @k2brewing , @sloopbrewingco , @brooklynbrewery, and @sierranevada . Will joins us from Hawaii to share what's coming up for him.

Galentine's Day is coming to @twinpetrels. The @buffalo_auto_show is back. Plus some great beer, wine and food events this weekend from @42northbrewing, @newyorkbeerproject, @kenanlockport, @rustynickelbrewing, and @btr_brews.

A slice of our last episode as we hiked and then visited @elifishbrewingco. A review of time well spent in Lewiston including @brickyard_brewing_company, @battleflagtavern and @brewedbottled. Head north and spend the day visiting so many great places.

Events and new beer releases you can enjoy over the long MLK weekend. 

To enjoy great beer it is important to get in some hiking miles. In the first episode of 2023 we are pairing hikes in the 2022 WNY Winter Hiking Challenge with nearby breweries. Go to outsidechronicles.com/challenges/ to sign up. 

Happy Holidays! In the last episode of 2022 we sip some local holiday brews as we talk about the Deck The Halls event on Seneca Lake. Featuring such great wineries and breweries such as @toastwineryflx, @foxrunvineyards, @3broswine, @lakewoodvineyards, @bagleysprv, @wagnerbrewing, @breweryardennes

At Magic Bear we sit down with Collin, John, Tyler, and Andrew with Sad Boys Brewing. Joining the Larkinville family they are young, ambitious minds poised to earn their place in the craft brewing scene in Western NY. Follow them on Instagram at @sadboysbrewing. 

Jason and Sabrina reflect on the historic storm that left parts of Western NY buried under over 6 feet of snow. They talk about the conclusion of the 2022 WNY Summer Hiking Challenge, camping with their Chimawi Tribe members, and Halloween fun. Listen to the end as some great information regarding Phase I of the rebranding is disclosed. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @buffalobrews and get ready to roll the dice.

Talking in the historic Ellicott Square Building to Fred LoFaso and Madeline LoFaso about the John Kam Malt House. We discover the history and purpose of the building as well as the future plans. Pay attention to what makes the Black Rock district historic in its own right. Follow the project on Instagram @johnkam.malthouse .

After an introduction to ESW Overdrive, Jason and Jason (yes, that's correct) sit down with "Courageous" Christina Marie to talk about her career as well as her start in professional wrestling. Follow her on Instagram @ms_christinamarie.

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft. ***Use promo code 'PODCAST' for 20% off your tickets ***

Niagara Falls will play home to the newest beer, wine and cider festival in the area. Seth Piccirillo sits down with Jason to talk about the event and how you can be part of it. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft.

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft. ***Use promo code 'PODCAST' for 20% off your tickets ***

It's part 2 of Buffalo Brews in Paradise as Will and Jason talk about their adventures during Will's 21st birthday while in Hawaii. From Will's first beer and the mini-beer tour that followed as well as hiking adventures and Will's vacation home to Buffalo. A special shoutout to Lisa from @waikikibrewco and Amber from @alohabeerco who made our experiences ones to remember. 

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft.

Summer may be gone but it is not forgotten. William, Sabrina, and Jason do a cider and beer tasting while talking their visit to the Erie County Fair over the summer. Fried food and concerts. 

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft.

For one day we become The Buffalo Brews PodCAT for this wild and fun talk with Patrick, Ryan, and Nicole from One Eyed Cat Brewing about their beginnings, their business and of course, their beer and barbeque (from Pork Bellies BBQ). Follow them on Instagram @oneeyedcatbrewing and @porkbelliesbbq. 

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft.

A talk and hike through Eighteen Mile Creek Park with authors Jennifer Hillman and Bill McKeever as we discuss their book 'Secret Places of Western New York: 25 Scenic Hikes.' Follow them on Instagram @secretplaceswny.

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The Tap & Craft Festival is coming Saturday, October 29th to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us by visiting tapandcraft.com. Advance tickets are just $30. Follow them on Instagram @tap_craft.

Talking beer during a new edition of Buffalo Brews LIVE. Will any teams from the Buffalo Beer Geeks Annual Scavenger Hunt visit? Thank you to Magic Bear Beer Cellar for being our host for this episode. Visit them on Instagram @magicbearbeer

A talk with owner Mike Lane about homebrewing, veterans' mental health, and the stigma of shadow banning in social media. We also share favorite breweries across WNY, Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Visit Green Light Brewing Co on Instagram @greenlightbrewingco. 

With the long stretch to Labor Day weekend taking grip it's an episode of reflection of the July 4th holiday weekend as well as things around the area. Brunch, the Buffalo Bisons, the Buffalo Beek Geeks Scavenger Hunt, a short recap of the Ithaca trip and more. A special shoutout to Brittany at @garrettbrewing for the warm welcome. Told you we wouldn't forget. 

Jason and Will record from the Executive Center in Honolulu, Hawaii during their vacation to talk about all things on the island of Oahu. From local pizza, tacos, military history, and hiking volcanic craters. Stay tuned for a second episode entitled 'A Playa Named Gus' where we talk about the craft beer scene on Oahu.

Jason and Kenzi sit down for the first ever LIVE episode while broadcasting at the WNY Beer Trail Tap Take Over event. Thank you to Leo's Pizzeria and Sports Bar and the WNY Beer Trail for an amazing presentation.  

Part 2 of our talk with Mike Radomski from Outside Chronicles where we discuss the 2022 WNY Summer Hiking Challenge. Listeners get an exclusive as the Ultra Challenge hikes are revealed. Follow Outside Chronicles @outsidechronicles on Instagram and Facebook and visit their website at outsidechronicles.com for more information. Order Hike WNY through 11:59pm on 4/26 and receive 20% off your order. No promo code necessary. 

We talk with Mike Radomski from Outside Chronicles in this part 1 of 2 to highlight his beginnings, the services he offers, and discuss hiking around WNY and beyond. Follow Outside Chronicles @outsidechronicles on Instagram and Facebook and visit their website at outsidechronicles.com for more information and to shop for great Hike WNY merchandise. 

We sat down to talk with Craig Altobello about the newest addition to Larkinville and learn about the vibe and the magic ... and the sexiness that is Magic Bear. 

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Part 2 of the Canadian Invasion recording. Friends and beer tasting from around Ontario and Quebec. Join Jason, Kenzi, Julie, Steve and Jessica in our own version of 'Letterkenny'.

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The long-awaited Canadian Invasion episode. Friends and beer tasting from around Ontario and Quebec. Join Jason, Kenzi, Julie, Steve and Jessica in our own version of 'Letterkenny'. 

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Happy New Year as we take a quick look back at 2021 and a small preview of 2022. Then Jason and Will sit down to kick off 2022 with the Paqui One Chip Challenge. 

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Jason and Kenzi speak with Joe Yager from the Buffalo Beer Geeks about their history and the many happenings in 2022 including the CollaBEERation 2.0 coming Sunday, February 20th.

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Talking @flyllama and @craftadvisory as Sabrina and Doug visited during their visit to the Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi region.

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We sit with Tom Whitmarsh from WNY Beer Trail to review 2021 and talk about the new 2022 pass. To learn about their beginning check out or debut episode (episode 1).
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Why did I disappear for 106 days? In this episode we catch up and get reacquainted with the new norm. More events and much more fun on tap.  Follow us @buffalobrews on Instagram and Facebook. Use #buffalobrews and #brewsday in your posts. We want to talk to you, the followers, about all Buffalo and WNY has to offer.

WNY is home to many great golf courses. A review of my four-day weekend at the Brian Jacob's Veteran's Golf Classic in Rochester featuring Mill Creek Golf Club, Churchville Golf, and Caledonia Country Club.

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What's happening this week, a review of my visit to @frothbrewing and a beer tasting movie day that I saw Marvel's Black Widow. Don't worry. Zero spoilers here. 

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A review of my visits to @biginletbrewing and @barneyschq in Mayville, NY and a great interview with Elise at @OSBCiderworks. Summer isn't just for beer anymore.

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A look at some recent adventures including hiking and flight tastings done at @steelboundevl and @silverlakebrewingproject.

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Summer, sun, fun, water, boats! Five unique water landmarks around the Buffalo/Niagara region. You know Buffalo but have you ever seen it at sunset from Lake Erie with a drink in your hand surrounded by friends? Time to check out Grand Lady Cruises. This episode also features the upcoming Roycroft Summer Fest.

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Take a drive up Shawnee Road to Rustic Buffalo Home Décor, Accents & Artisan Market for something for everyone under the North Tonawanda sun. Seriously, go right after you finish this episode!  

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All the brewery's and winery's of Memorial Day weekend in the Finger Lakes. Featuring @warhorsebrewing, @bigalicebrewingflx, @wagnerbrewing, @scalehousebrews, @luckyharebrewing, @weisvines, @toastwineryflx and so much more.

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