Buffalo Beer Week 2017 by Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association

2017 Buffalo Beer Week Event Guide

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Table of Contents Preface: “WNY Craft Brewers Celebrate Continued Growth” - Willard Brooks

10 and Wood: A Match Made in History 16 Beer - Clay Keel the Band 24 Music and Beer Pairings to Beat - Paul Marko 28 Buffalo Brew Punks: Reimagining Buffalo Beer Week: 10 Days of Music and (Duh) Beer - Brian Campbell

Buffalo Breweries as Punk Bands

- Erik Wollschlager 32 The BNBA Turns 5 Years Old

The Current State of the Buffalo Beer Scene: 38 Just Where Are We? - Brian Campbell 44 Homebrewing: A Hole-In-One-Hobby Scott Panfil 50 The Buffalo Beer League Wants You! Concerts & Breweries: Lyft 52 Bars, Can Get You Where You Need To Go

- Patrick Helper

55-56 Buffalo Beer Week Featured Events! A Vision for WNY: Buy 1 Million Pounds 60 OF NYS Malt by 2021 - Willard Brooks 2nd, Second Generation 64 Buffalo’s Collaboration Beer - Brian Campbell Independent Beer and Indie Music: 66 The Perfect Pairing - Erik Wollschlager Over Wine… There’s a New Drink 74 Move at the Cutting Board - Willard Brooks 82 Beer Week Events Listings

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- Events Happening All Week - Event Listings By The Day

Unsung Heroes of Beer Week

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BNBA President’s letter

WNY Craft Brewers Celebrate Continued Growth – Willard Brooks

As Buffalo Beer Week enters it’s 8th year, Buffalo’s brewery culture approaches it’s bi-centennial after it’s inception in Black Rock at the Webb Brewery in 1825. Over this long beer history Buffalo rose to prominence in brewing and malt making and was famous for it’s many family-friendly German-American beer gardens. In these bygone days, the Buffalo beer scene was a true vertical industry with barrel makers, farmers, equipment manufacturers, architectural firms, and many breweries and malt houses. The most breweries Buffalo has ever had open at the same time was 38 in the late 19th century with a population of about 100,000 – which is 25,000 residents per brewery. Similarly, at this same time on the US national level for about 38 million residents there were 4000 breweries – which is 10,000 people per brewery. Fast forward to 2017 – WNY has 26 breweries – which is about 45,000 people per brewery for about 1.2 million people.

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On the national scale there are now an all time high of 5300 craft breweries (60,000 people per brewery) selling 26 million barrels of craft beer against a total beer market (including craft) of 196 million barrels. Furthermore, though no exact numbers are available, it’s often repeated by industry insiders that WNY sells about 725,000 barrels of beer per year. Overall, on both the national and local levels, craft beer is about 12% of the total volume sold. Given the rapid growth in the number of craft breweries of late there is often talk of saturation. Yet, on the level of the number of breweries per population and the size of the WNY beer market, there remains plenty of room to increase market share, especially for our small innovative microbrewers that all make high-quality beer. Buffalo has made lots of beer in the past, drank lots of beer in the past, and sold lots of beer in the past. This is an example of a history we are glad to see repeating 4 itself… one local craft beer at a time! – continued on page 6

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The goal of Buffalo Beer Week is to foster knowledge of our brewing heritage and to showcase the innovation and quality of our local breweries and the venues that support them. We are also happy to welcome in and learn from the many wonderful American craft beers from other cities that are on offer during beer week. Local breweries, distributors, good beer bars, many pubs and restaurants have gotten enthusiastically on board for Buffalo Beer Week 2017 – more than ever. And with Buffalo Beer Week 2017 our theme is beer and music – where we celebrate the brews, bands and bars of WNY. This will bring flavorful pints together with melodious reverie. Thanks to the sustained efforts of the local breweries, beer bars, and enthusiasts, the Buffalo craft beer market is growing faster than it has in it’s history. So, come out to one of our festivals, dinners, music shows, tap events, or brewery spotlights. Feast your eyes, taste buds, and ears on the wonderful symphony of sound and flavor on offer for Buffalo Beer Week 2017 – it just gets better every year. Come on out! Prost Buffalo!

Willard Brooks President, Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association Tim Herzog Flying Bison Brewing Company (incoming BNBA President) Clay Keel 42 North Brewmaster, (BNBA Vice President and incoming Beer Week Chair)

Buffalo Beer Week: 10 Days of Music and (Duh) Beer – Brian Campbell By now you should know that Buffalo Beer Week is the perfect opportunity to get out, try someplace new and drink something local, but there are also ample opportunities to catch a great live show while you’re at it because each and every day during Beer Week there will be live music to be found. Music and beer just go together, plain and simple. It’s a scientific fact that music enhances the taste of beer. Take for example the world’s largest ever multi-sensory experiment, in which, by matching the tastings, aromas and flavors to instruments, notes and soundscapes, Charles Spence, a professor of experimental psychology at Oxford University, researched 3,000 people’s reactions to taste, sound and light while drinking a selection of beer. The study found that changes in both color and sound can immediately change taste by nearly 10 percent. So, it’s time to put that theory to the test. Starting on Friday, September 22 at the Buffalo Beer Week Opening Gala at the Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, an extravaganza fitting of Buffalo Beer Week that will feature fresh local beer and great local bands, all for a $5 donation at the door. Pierogi’s will be served a la carte and Smokers Haven will have a cigar table. After hitting the Ballpark Brew Bash at Coca-Cola Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, make a stop out to Lockhouse Distillery for the Ballpark Brew Bash After Party. There will be local beer specials that last all night long and The Rifts will be performing starting at 8pm, and going until midnight. No cover charge. The following day (Sunday, Sept. 24 for those not paying attention), Pizza Plant Transit will host the Flying Monkeys Canadian Rock Show, featuring, you guessed it, all that Flying Monkeys has to offer on tap while Canadian rock music blares through the speakers. Monday, Sept. 25 brings a rather unique beer and music pairing event in Flights of Fancy at St. Joe’s University Parish. The event features 1000 years of choral masterworks brought into concert with 1000 years of brewing master styles. It will be led by Maestro Daniel Bassin, PhD, Music Director of the Buffalo Master Chorale. 10 – continued on page 12

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For just $30, you will get to try 7 beers and hear 7 choral works. Visit Fancyflights.bpt.me for more information. A Beer & Music Happy Hour at Shango Bistro, featuring farm-to-table tapas, local brews and jazz by trumpeter Daniel Bassin takes place Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5-8pm, and the Twang Gang will be performing live at the Sportsman’s Tavern. The event will feature brews from CB Craft Brewers and Flying Bison with proceeds going to benefit the Sportsman’s Americana Music Foundation. Authentic German music from the Auslanders hits the stage at the Official Oktoberfest Kickoff Party at Schnitzel & Co. on Sept. 27. There will be a three course Oktoberfest menu and beer specials as well. On Sept. 28, live bluegrass from Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members Mark and Chris Panfil featuring Scott and Katie Panfil, along with special guests, comes to Hamburg Brewing. Enjoy folk, acoustic, and eclectic music with a Smoker’s Haven cigar table and fresh Hamburg Brewing beer. Mr. Goodbar will host live music on Friday, Sept. 29 with The Revenge Therapist playing down on the first floor with karaoke upstairs. Buffalo Brewed Rock & Roll Beer Festival goes down on Sept. 30 at the Town Ballroom with The Werks. Buffalo’s only rock and roll beer festival will feature several Buffalo bands paired with a beer selection from all nine local packaging breweries. And finally, on October 1, Buffalo Brewed – Grüvology goes down at the Colored Musicians Club. The event is $10 at the door or free for members and features beers from Two Roads Brewing. The OFest! Harvest March will also take place the same day in the Old First Ward, featuring the tapping and blessing of the ceremonial cask of Oktoberfest, a parade through the streets of the Old First Ward, live music and German food specials all day. Let’s face it – winter is coming. There’s not much time between Buffalo Beer Week and the impending colder months and all that they bring, so use these 10 days to fill your life with music and your pint glass with local malts, barley and hops. We’re lucky to live in a city that offers not only a rich and vibrant music scene but also a booming and bustling beer scene, so the next time you attend a concert, grab an ice cold pint and make a memory.

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Kelly Krupski

Owner, New York Beer Project

“I’m a real theater geek, so I would love to be sitting third row center watching Hamilton, with Lin Manuel Miranda reprising his role, drinking a Prairie Bomb Imperial Stout,” Krupski says taking things in a different direction, “but at 390 calories, I’d stupidly be thinking the entire time about that instead of enjoying ‘I am not throwing away my shot.’ I really love music, but I don’t really enjoy concerts all that much. My husband loves Billy Joel, so we got tickets for his birthday and took in some bootleg Founders KBS and red solo cups. That was nice.”

Rudybob Watkins

Head Brewer, Thin Man

Dream concert/beer pairing: Seeing indierockers “Lift to Experience” again on the small stage at Mohawk on a sweaty summer night with a bunch of Firestone Pivo Pils. Dreamy. Best concert/beer pairing: A really memorable recent one is dancing my tookus off to Karen Gwyer and crushing Natty Boh at Pinhook in Durham, North Carolina last summer. Favorite band/favorite beer: Lets say the specific touring edition of the Afghan Whigs that played Styleen’s Rhythm Palace right before Valentines of 1999 and Orval. Not at the same time.

Beer and Wood: A Match Made In History PROUDLY SERVING WNY FOR OVER 100 YEARS!

– Clay Keel

For hundreds of years, a wooden barrel was the storage and shipping container of choice. Beer for instance, found a home in hand-crafted oak barrels for storage, transport, and dispense. Many breweries throughout Europe used wood for production vessels and found that quality wooden tanks not only functioned well but seemed to result in a terrific finished product. Fast forward to today and breweries throughout the world continue to produce incredibly complex flavors using wooden vessels. The relationship between beer and wood is more complex and interesting than one might imagine, on both historical and scientific fronts. From nails to butter, our ancestors stored and shipped almost everything in barrels until the creation of steel drums, cardboard and plastics. Cooperages operated all over the world for hundreds of years. A highly skilled group of individuals spent their days building barrel after barrel; legend has it you can even trace their lineage to a certain Hangover movie actor. Buffalo itself was home to many cooperages with one of the most prominent being the Forlorn Cooperage on Chicago Street. As a very popular commodity, especially throughout Europe, beer spent many centuries being transported in oak barrels by land and sea. Wood also became the material of choice for beer production including fermenting and aging. First used out of convenience and function, brewers began to realize that wood held the keys to the success of complex, aged, sour beers and this helped inspire their continued use today. Many beer geeks consider the great Lambic breweries such as Cantillon and 3 Fonteinen in Belgium the finish line of one’s journey of discovery into great beer. Rodenbach and other West Flanders breweries have known for a very long time the true power of oak in the production of mixed fermentation beers. One of the secrets to the success of these mixed fermentations (using yeast or bacteria other than the usual Saccharomyces) is that a wooden vessel allows a controlled transfer of oxygen into the aging beer through the wood and between the staves. The right amount of aerobic, oxygen-required, chemical and biological processes take place without the off-flavors that too much oxygen can produce. Historically, the wood also allowed a great home for the “zoo” of yeast and bacteria developed by the likes of Cantillon and Rodenbach to produce an excellent flavor profile. 16 – continued on page 18

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The microorganisms could reside in the wood between batches and inoculate batch after batch with their magic combination of acids. Certain strains of the wild yeast Brettanomyces can even metabolize some cells in the wood to produce unique flavors. Finally, the wood itself contributes flavors to the beer, either from its previous contents, typically wine or spirit, or through tannins, caramelization, or phenolics like vanillin. As US craft brewers began scouring the world for the best brewing techniques, the use of oak began making its way back into the craft. Thankfully, American craft breweries began widely experimenting with wood flavors in the 1990’s using previously filled whiskey and bourbon barrels to produce some great barrel-aged stouts. Some even designed their own wood containers with hand-selected, flavor-centric woods including Dogfish Head’s Palo Santo Marron brown ale, aged in large wooden tanks built right here in Buffalo at Arrow Tank Company. Later, pioneers like Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing began using oak wine barrels for the long-term aging of mixed fermentation, sour beers with incredible results. Brewers now hold a detailed understanding of the biochemical processes going on in a sour beer Dogfish Head’s Palo Santo Marron barrel and have the availability of raw aging tanks – built in Buffalo, NY materials to make these incredible beers. I had the experience of touring Allagash Brewery and Jester King Brewery this year and trying their best barrel-aged beers was a phenomenal treat. There was something magical about those wild fermented, barrel-aged beers. Maybe it was the idea that those drops of water took a two-year journey to get to my glass, or maybe it was the state of homeostasis; the beer seems to be in at almost zero residual sugar, a low 3.2 pH and a high carbonation. I left both places feeling inspired. My love of beer and brewing is not just about the liquid. It is about the culmination of art, science, and history that collide in any given tulip glass. For me, there is no greater example of this than a great oak-aged beer. It is beer that my ancestors drank, a challenging balance of the wood-derived and/or acidic flavors in addition to the malt, hops, and yeast. For this reason, 42 North will soon be 18 – continued on page 20

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WESTERN NEW YORK’S COMPLETE CRAFT BREWERY EXPERIENCE

launching a barrel-aging facility in a nearby stone basement we are calling “42 Below.” This will allow us to separate our long-term sour projects from the rest of the brewery and grow our barrel program from 16 barrels today to 60, by 2018. We hope to integrate even more local ingredients into these beers through the use of fresh fruits, and we’ll use this basement as our oak and sour flavor lab. Now get out and explore the fringes where beer and wood unite. Step outside your comfort zone, learn about the history and various styles of barrel-aged sour beer, or ask about those whiskey barrels at your closest brewery. They say much of the joy in life is in discovery. Cheers! If you would like to learn more about the influence of wood on brewing throughout history, check out the great “Wood and Beer, A Brewers Guide” by Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert.

Clay’s Top Five Wood Aged Beers & Music Pairings Duchesse de Bourgogne - Brouwerij Verhaeghe: Traditional Flemish Red Ale matured in oak casks. Pair with Pink Floyd – “Echoes.” Understated, timeless, poetic and revered worldwide. Consecration - Russian River Brewing: Dark Ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels with black currants. Pair with… The Cure – “All Cats Are Grey.” Deep, dark, layered and complex. Origins - Crooked Stave: Burgundy sour ale aged in oak barrels. Pair with… Stevie Ray Vaughan – “The Sky Is Crying.” Rustic, restrained, sturdy and reliable. Supplication- Russian River Brewing: Brown Ale aged in Pinot Noir wine barrels with sour cherries. Pair with… Pennywise – “Bro Hymn.” Bold, compelling, memorable and commanding. Backwoods Bastard - Founders: Scotch ale aged in bourbon barrels. Pair with… Howlin’ Wolf – “Back Door Man.” Big, powerful, sprawling and smoky.

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Josh Diziomba

Owner/Brewer, West Shore Brewing

“My favorite concert I ever went to with a beer pairing has to be Robin Trower at the Tralf paired with Flying Bison. Looking back it’s hard because a lot of venues, especially summer concerts, are mostly macro stuff so I had to really dig. Now, personally when I was playing rhythm guitar and singing for blues rock band Stone Voyage, my favorite onstage moment and beer pairing was playing a packed Buffalo Iron Works while drinking a Hayburner from Big Ditch. That was just as Big Ditch was taking off so it was just a cool night all around.”

Tessa Lowe

Marketing Manager, 12 Gates Brewing My favorite bands and beers are always on rotation. I have my eye on the Little Dragon show in Amsterdam in November,” Lowe says of her dream offering. “They’re a Swedish band, so for a beer pairing I would go with something Scandinavian too - To Øl “Fuck Art - Let’s Dance on Gooseberries” seems like a solid choice.”

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Looking back on what beer and what concert sticks out most to her she adds, “Drinking Einstök Pale in Reykjavík while listening to Radiohead was mind blowing. I could repeat that surreal night (that looked like daytime) over and over again.”

Music and Beer Pairings to Beat the Band

– Paul Marko

Other than food, is there any better consumable that one could pair with our favorite adult beverage than music? Food pairings, of course, are ubiquitous and countless tomes have been written on the subject, but to the best of this author’s knowledge there hasn’t really been much in the way of coupling the passion for music with our love of beer. Years ago I was asked by an importer to think of my favorite pairings of specific musical pieces with my favorite beers, which was to be a part of their website. Sadly, it never came to be. The remainder of this piece will be a free-form rekindling of those thoughts, with updates based on how styles have evolved over the decade that has passed since that original request. My first pairing will be a classic one. Belgian Lambic with gypsy jazz. Gypsy jazz was essentially the creation of Django Reinhardt, the Belgian born creator of this “hot guitar” jazz style. With this, there could be no better pairing than Cantllion Gueuze; masterly blended oak-aged Lambics crafted in Brussels. The Hot Club of Buffalo is a local gypsy jazz combo that regularly gigs around town, so if live music is desired, Django will have to take-five for this combo. From here, I move onto a Franco-Belgian style, the Farmhouse Ale or Saison. But I would choose to pair this rustic, highly drinkable beer with North-American folk rock, say Neil Young’s Harvest with Standard from Prairie Artisan Ales (Tulsa, OK). Now that’s a pairing I could be happy with on any desert island. India Pale Ale. IPA. Although English in origin, most of us equate IPA with the USA, having watched it evolve into the iconic American style it is today, right before our eyes. With my cold can of Deep Cut from Buffalo’s own Big Ditch Brewing, I’ll sit on the porch with The Best of Tom Petty blasting on the boombox. Although anything from The Boss would be great here too - with a Woodcock XPA perhaps?

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Next up, I’d pair a style that, for this writer, conjures up relaxing at an oceanside cabana with Bob Marley’s reggae on his timeless Exodus. Despite being German in origin, the lightly salted and tart Gose takes me to warmer climes and summer breezes, so 24

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the fruit enhanced (quince) Geisterzug Gose from Freigeist Bierkulture (Stolberg, Germany) would be my choice. An odd and unlikely coupling of cultures as we’ll get here, certainly.

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When the mood calls for a darker, heavier tunes, the beer I would turn to is an easy choice: Black Metal from Jester King (Austin, TX). This 10% ABV, aggressively hopped dry stout screams out for the classic metal of Black Sabbath. Its barrel-aged cousin Funk Metal could open up this concert pairing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, that is if Rick James doesn’t show up and demand the stage first! The artwork alone on these bottles will make you want to turn up the stereo! After angering the neighbors with the last set of tunes and beers, it’s time to quiet things down a bit. For me, classical music calls for sophisticated and subtle flavors, and a quality Grisette fills the bill perfectly here. This southern-Belgian “table beer” is best known for being light bodied and low in alcohol, yet filled with a complex mix of flavors. Oxbow Brewing’s (Portland, ME) Grizaca will accompany the masterfully subtle works of Eric Satie here, in a match sent down from the heavens. Saving the best beer for last? Well, perhaps not, but since my favorite beer style is a Flemish Red, extra care (and time) was put into pairing this complex and layered beer. After much consternation and analysis of my large musical catalog, I grudgingly set-aside the prog-rock mastery of Steven Wilson, to choose the complexity John Coltrane’s Giant Steps as the perfect accompaniment to my favorite Oud Bruin ale of all time - Panil Barriquée from Birrificio Torrechiara brewery in northern Italy. The wonderful La Roja from Jolly Pumpkin (Dexter, MI) or Hustler of Culture from our own Thin Man Brewing would easily fit the bill in this pairing as well. Having to conclude this article with the myriad of incredible pairings still dancing through my head is a difficult task. I’d still love to describe how perfectly David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust would pair with an English Bitter, how wild fermented Brett IPA’s remind me of my favorite Tom Waits records or how a crisp Pilsner is the best beer to have while enjoying some 70’s “yacht -rock” in a post-yardwork quench-session. Now that your proverbial whistle has been whetted, what are some of your favorite music and beer pairings?

Paul is a long-time craft beer enthusiast, veteran writer of both music and beer reviews, moderator of the “Buffalo Beer Geeks” Facebook page and a graphic designer by profession.

Buffalo Brew Punks: Reimagining Buffalo Breweries – Erik Wollschlager as Punk Bands Few things bring people together like beer and music. It’s also true that few things are as polarizing. When it comes to beer, people know what they like, and they will scream it loudly over a rollicking jukebox and a couple of pints at 2am to whoever will listen, even those who won’t listen. When it comes to music, people know what they like.

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Pockets of people who crave the most obscure of things form what anthropologists call ‘subcultures.’ Our little Buffalo beer subculture is new, innovative, and on the cutting edge of trends throughout the world, just as a certain musical subculture was 40 years ago. The following is meant to generate a conversation among the friends you’re with at your favorite venue when you read this. It is encouraged to disagree with this writer. And whatever you do, be sure to disagree – and disagree ferociously – while tipping back some tasty local brews.

What if Western New York breweries were punk bands?

Chris Herr

Flying Bison would most certainly be The Ramones, right? The start of it all, with a facility located within the city limits and accessible to most. What about newcomer to the scene, Thin Man Brewery? Artsy AF, plopped on the Elmwood Strip, Thin Man is most certainly The Damned. Can’t you hear Dave Vanian howling a Hyperballad about the pain of existence?

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What if Big Ditch found themselves on Epitaph? Maybe it’s Matt’s glasses, maybe it’s that one can easily finish an FC in 90 seconds, but I think The Descendants are an apt comparison. Most know Chris Herr as the triple-threat of Buffalo brewing. He’s everywhere all at once, dropping hit after hit. Perhaps The Clash would be an appropriate likeness, given the spectrum of their music. 28 – continued on page 30

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Who can forget Community Beer Works, the Minor Threat of Buffalo beer? DYI attitudes and widespread respect make CBW a perfect pair for the DC trendsetters. Southern Tier’s story mimics that of a band like Green Day – a small, simple group that has become one of the best-known breweries around, and everything ST touches turns to gold. Of course, there are 20-plus other breweries in Western New York, and that number is growing by the day. At the same time, there is an endless list of incredible punk bands just WAITING to be associated with a Queen City brewery. What do you think, Buffalo?

Springville native and South Buffalo resident Erik is a writer, beer enthusiast, and proud member of the growing community that Buffalo beer has become.

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The Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association Turns Five Years Old! The Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association exists to unify the Buffalo-Niagara craft beer community in order to increase regional sales of craft beer through promotions, marketing, public awareness, consumer education, and to promote the growth of the craft brewing industry in the BuffaloNiagara region. The BNBA Board of Directors is made up of:

Willard Brooks (President), Tim Herzog (VP/General Manager, Flying Bison Brewing Co.) Brian Campbell & Scott McMillan (ex officio, Buffalo Beer League) Scott Donovan (Treasurer, BlackBird Cider Works) Dan Giacomini (Secretary, SVP, Eastco Group) Ted Hawley (Program Chair,

Dave Rivers (President, Kegworks) John Russo, Jr. (President, Hamburg Brewing Co.) Jaye Beattie (Founder/Owner, Four Mile Brewing Co.) Dan Syracuse (Vice President, Pizza Plant) Jeff Ware (President, Resurgence Brewing Co.) Clay Keel (Founder/Brewer, 42 North Brewing Co.) Kelly Krupski (Owner, New York Beer Project) David Giczkowski (Regional Sales Manager

President, New York Craft Malt)

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Scott Schuler (12 Gates Brewing Co., Head Brewer)

“There is a renaissance in cities across America, including Buffalo, in re-discovering the heritage of craft beer making,” Brooks says. “Making beer locally by using local ingredients and local products was how beer historically was made in our country since colonial times. Beer making is just going back to its natural roots and in turn is creating a new economy not only in supply chain and locally grown products, but also as a tourism draw through festivals and celebrations as well as our world class pubs that are bringing beer enthusiasts to Western New York from across the region and the country.” Now in its fourth year, the BNBA has established a number of annual marquee events, including Farm to Pint Week, which highlights the BuffaloNiagara region’s hops, small grains farming and malting industries, the Buffalo Brewers Festival, which features over 30 New York State breweries, food trucks, and a Meet-the-Brewer tent with brewerled food/beer pairings, educational panels and special tastings, 32 and Buffalo Beer Week, a 10-day celebration of the entire Buffalo-Niagara craft beer scene. – continued on page 34

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“Successful growing festivals like Buffalo Beer Week and the Buffalo Brewers Festival highlight how strong an impact local craft brewing has on the revitalization of Western New York,” Brooks adds. “The BNBA was formed as a way to showcase Buffalo’s rich beer-making history and to stimulate further interest in the local beer industry from surrounding counties in the region, as well as Rochester and Southern Ontario.” Looking forward to 2018, the 1st Annual Canadian-American Beer Festival, an unprecedented cross border beer festival that will feature never-beforeseen collaborations between Buffalo-Niagara and Ontario breweries, will take place on April 7 and the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Invitational will return on January 18. “The BNBA will be involved in many initiatives this year to expand outreach and raise awareness about the craft brewing industry,” Brooks adds. “We have a very diverse team of talented individuals on our board who are committed to advocating on behalf of the local craft beer industry throughout the Buffalo Niagara region.” Government leaders such as New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo have also recognized the positive impacts of the craft brew industry through initiatives such as “TasteNY.” The Governor and the State Legislature recently passed legislation that supports craft breweries, increases demand for locally grown farm products and expands industry related economic development and tourism. It is the combination of these state and regional initiatives that have been critical in the formation of the BNBA and its mission to advocate for the craft brewing industry on behalf of the local industry and supply chain partners in Western New York. “Legislative action such as ‘TasteNY’ further reflects the growing demand and interest in making craft breweries part of New York State’s many tourist attractions,” Herzog says. “Harnessing the opportunity to further develop the industry through the BNBA is key to making this movement an integral part of Buffalo’s evolving economic landscape.” For more information about the Association, including membership, please visit: www.buffaloniagarabrewersassociation.org The Association can also be reached on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BuffaloNiagaraBrewersAssociation

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Apologies for not mentioning any of the amazing bands I’ve seen or more of the amazing beers that I’ve been privileged enough to enjoy, but I need to be selfishly honest on this one. My favorite concerts are ones that I play. Put me behind a drum kit, or in front of my bass rig, surrounded by a handful of my best friends in a sweaty rock club. Add a PBR on my rig or next to my stick bag, and I’m happier than a pig in shit.”

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In 1994 I met Bill Krauss, a musician, at one of my favorite Albany watering holes – the Lark Tavern. The Lark was known for putting the best of music and drinks together and Bill was no exception. Soon after I learned of his annual ‘staff party’ and embarked on a 20 year journey of music, friendship and of course… beer. The ‘staff’ were simply friends and family that gathered every year around Thanksgiving to share music, drink beer and make memories. It was a coveted role to be the first to the keg on Friday afternoon. That keg joined us from sing along, to bonfire, from hayrides to the big party Saturday night and even sometimes for some hair of the dog on Sunday AM I don’t even remember what beer it was, but I remember that if we were in fear of running out, folks would put up their own money for a replacements. The kind of beer wasn’t what mattered, what mattered was that beer, like music is always better with friends.

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Buffalo Beer Week is the perfect opportunity to take stock of just where we are as a beer scene in Buffalo. Over the past year we have seen the openings of, to name a few, West Shore Brewing, Windy Brew and Riverworks Brewing, with many more in planning, making it that much harder to ignore the elephant in the room. Can the Buffalo beer scene support such rapid growth? Perhaps the real question everyone is afraid to ask, is the craft beer bubble about to burst? Depending on who you ask, the ‘simple’ answer is yes and no. Incoming President of the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association, Flying Bison Brewing Company owner Tim Herzog, the man many credit with giving Buffalo beer its groove back, thinks it’s as simple as just drinking more local beer. “If Western New Yorkers put down their (insert major international brand here), or latest, coolest rated beer that you can’t find, and pick up locally brewed craft beer, then there is room for more growth,” Herzog says. “If they don’t, there will be a bubble burst. It’s up to consumer preference at this point. The variety of beers brewed and concept of each brewery in Buffalo are among the best around. If you want it; it’s here.”

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In terms of local market share, Buffalo is doing just fine when compared to the rest of the country, currently sitting at approximately 12 percent, with over two dozen breweries in operation. Current President of the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association Willard Brooks says that while things are tight at the moment, Buffalo and its breweries will persevere because people want locally sourced products. “I have not heard one local brewery locally complain about not being able to sell their beer. Are things getting tighter? Yes,” Brooks says. “Buffalo is definitely one of the coolest cities in the nation. It’s an awesome place, but I don’t think we’ve achieved our potential yet. I think all the breweries locally are doing a pretty good job. People want an authentically made product. They want a product where they can 38 – continued on page 40

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“I think we still need one of the area’s breweries to become popular enough to drive people to come here,” Kahn says. “Every great craft beer city has one or two breweries that are well known nationally for putting out amazing beer, and I don’t think that any of Buffalo’s breweries have risen to that level yet. But, I’d be surprised if it didn’t happen in the coming years.” Perhaps now more than ever, especially considering the impending opening of a Labatt USA brewery in the Cobblestone District, is the Independent Craft Brewers Seal, a visible and tangible stamp that allows consumers to discern if the beer they are buying is independently produced or not.

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go talk to the person who made the beer. It’s a basic human value. Craft breweries offer that.” Big Ditch Brewing President Matt Kahn thinks that it may be up to the breweries to put the beer scene on their back and carry it to the next level, something he says could happen sooner rather than later.

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The upside-down beer bottle emblazoned with the words ‘Independent Seal’ symbolizes how the U.S. craft beer movement has literally turned beer on its head worldwide. “Beer lovers really care about who makes their beer,” says Brewer’s Association Director Paul Gatza. “What this provides is a clear message to the beer drinker that this beer comes from a small and independent craft brewer.” Since its release in June, 37% of brewing companies have signed the independent craft brewer seal agreement, with the Brewers Association reporting that over 1,250 brewing companies representing more than 1,500 brewing locations, have signed the agreement, or approximately 50% of U.S. craft brewer volume. “Transparency is paramount,” Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director at the Brewers Association, adds. “Beer lovers want to know who is brewing their beer. For many people, beer is more than just what’s in the glass—it is also about the people who brew it and who owns the brewery behind the brands.” Look for the independent craft brewer seal in a variety of places, including on packaging and labels, at events, on tap handles, menus and websites. Kahn himself agrees that Buffalo breweries on the whole are doing a good job, differentiating themselves from each in terms of not only beer but also space and feel. “We have many independent breweries, but each has a very different feel,” he says. “Community Beer Works doesn’t feel anything like Resurgence or Flying Bison, which is wide open and very relaxed, which doesn’t feel anything like Thin Man, or Pearl Street, or us, 40 – continued on page 42

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which definitely has more of a food component, or even OFW which is more like a classic pub. Also, each of these breweries brings a different feel to their beers, Resurgence more experimental, Flying Bison more classical, and others sort of in between. So, visiting Buffalo will give beer lovers a very diverse experience - but also a high quality experience, as the beer being made here now is maybe better than it has ever been in its history.” Resurgence Brewing President and Owner Jeff Ware is also in agreement, adding, “Not only do we have a rich brewing history here, we have a new vibrant brewing scene that is actively part of the resurgence of the city. Breweries are breathing life into long dormant neighborhoods across the region. It is a great time to explore the great things going on in these neighborhoods and catch a local pint in each one!”

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Regardless of whether or not the bubble is about to burst or not, one thing is for sure – the Buffalo-Niagara beer scene is only set to grow in the coming months and years. Community Beer Works is moving to a larger brewery and has a new Niagara Falls brewpub coming, Jamestown Brewing Company (Jamestown), Hertel Brewing (Buffalo) and Stillhouse Brewery & Distillery (Ellicottville) are currently in planning and a new brewery will soon open in the Barrel Factory in the Old First Ward. SATO Brewpub, who are brewing their own Japanese and Belgian inspired beers in-house with Head Brewer Andrew Hardin, is also now open in the former Soundlab space in the Dun Building. “Buffalo may be considered late to the game by some of the more recognized beer destinations, but we have the Buffalo Brew Pub, the oldest brewpub in New York State, hosted one of the earliest Craft Brewer Conferences in the country and our first homebrewer’s club was founded in 1987,” Herzog adds. “Buffalo has been quietly growing a beer culture for decades. The recent explosion of breweries might seem ‘late to the game,’ but this momentum has been building for some time.”

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It’s never been clearer that we all need to do our part in sustaining this beer scene that we all know and love. It has never been more important to visit a local brewery and order a pint or two, ask for something local in your glass at your corner bar and stock your fridge with any number of great tasting, locally crafted beers. There’s no doubt that this is a war, one that we can win if we all pitch in and do our part. And what better way to start than during Buffalo Beer Week. Cheers! Brian is the Co-Founder/Social Media Coordinator of the Buffalo Beer League and can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague Twitter/Instagram: @buffbeerleague Untappd: @buffalobeerleague

Homebrewing: A Hole-In One Hobby

– Scott Panfil

About $200 for a starter set of clubs, another $25 for 18 holes at an easier course, 4 hours to play, $20 for beer afterwards, and all you get is a filled-in scorecard to take home. This is a hobby that is easily accepted and even viewed with favor. Think of all the friends you have who golf, or the number of times when being a golfer brought you closer to a colleague or a boss. There may be times when you’ve even lost out on an opportunity because you weren’t a golfer, or even a good-enough golfer. In comparison, I brewed a Belgian Dubbel in my driveway recently which elicited these responses: “You could just buy beer,” “Wouldn’t buying beer be cheaper,” “Do you actually enjoy this?” and “Your wife is pretty cool for putting up with this.” Instead of trying to decipher all the things going on with that last comment, I thought about golf: I love golf. I golfed every day in the summer before my first child was born. Being a teacher, I could get to the course when my wife left for work and spend two months there. People were understandably envious whenever the topic came up. Then my son was born and I golfed 6 times that following summer. Then on my first day of summer vacation the summer after that, my daughter was born; I’ve golfed exactly 1 time per year since then.

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Like golf, it’s easy to learn and takes a lifetime to master, but unlike golf, you’ll probably have a good result from the first time out, even if it’s not yet comparable to the pros. You’ll be making beer your friends will want to drink. You’ll have entrance to a secret society that isn’t a secret at all, but is outside the knowledge of the average American. That’s why people say they’d “... rather just buy beer.” They don’t realize how easy it is, or maybe they’ve had a beer from a friend who got a Mr. Beer kit and it turned them off to homemade brews. Maybe they think that homebrew makes them gassy because no one explained to them how to pour a bottle-conditioned beer correctly. Don’t worry about the friendship aspect of golf; brewing and drinking are both social activities too. In Western New York, you can join homebrew clubs like The Sultans of Swig, The Niagara Association of Homebrewers or Das Hausbrauers Von Buffalo. You could join enthusiast clubs like the Buffalo Beer Goddesses or the Buffalo Beer League. You could brew alone in your driveway or with 20 other guys and make some barbecue. Wherever there’s beer, there will be friends. Instead of asking your friends which course they’d love to play someday, you could ask what beer they’d love to try, look up a clone recipe, and brew it for them. It will be the same as hitting a hole-in-one: you get the glory and your friends drink for free. It’s one of the greatest joys of homebrewing and the reason why it doesn’t matter that industrial lager “beer” is cheaper than making your own: you can make whatever beer you want. You’re not limited to the selection at the grocery store or even a well-stocked beer store. You’re not even limited to a style. You brew for your own tastes. Your Homegrown Online Retailer of Tools for Drinking

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So instead of spending your next Saturday on a golf course that frowns at you if you have a little too much fun with the golf cart (honestly, if you can’t drive on the fringe, how will you ever build up enough speed to get the tire off the ground?), go to your local homebrew store, get some minimal equipment, a beginner ingredient kit, spend the day at home with your family, and drink your rewards. You can thank me later. Scott is a music teacher and homebrewer. He has won multiple Buffalo Music awards as the lead singer of Breakaway and hosts the Buffalo beer and brewing podcast, Western New York Brews at WNYBrews.com

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12 Gates Coffee Porter - especially served Nitro on draft - is one of my favorite local craft beers because it is simply delicious and so smooth. When I say “coffee porter” to most casual beer drinkers they assume it’s something heavy and rich–but the beauty of this beer is how light and smooth it is, not heavy or cloying at all… supremely drinkable even if you typically aren’t a dark beer fan. I’m pairing this with another local favorite - the band First Ward. Initially the pairing was made for me the first time I saw the band at the 12 Gates Grand Opening Party in June 2016. But they go together well! First Ward is original rock music (which alone makes them distinctive among local bands.) Fronted by Zak Ward, their stuff is very melodic alternative rock - so they have an edge to them but are supremely listenable, memorable – just like my favorite dark beer.

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Homebrewer, Sultans of Swig Burt didn’t have to dig too far back into his memory bank for a memorable concert experience. “My best concert beer pairing has to be 311 and a nice flight of various beers I enjoyed from Brewed and Bottled recently,” he says. While he admits his top band and top beer are legendary Canadian rock trio Rush and Ommegang flagship Three Philosophers, if the laws of space and time no longer applied, his dream concert/beer pairing would be “the Beatles in their prime with an English 48 IPA.” Sounds good doesn’t it? A truly classic band and a classic beer style.

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Local craft beer lovers rejoice – the Buffalo Beer League is now accepting new members! With a membership you will become an integral part of the Buffalo beer community without having to do any of the work. And all you have to do is drink fresh, local craft beer. For an annual fee of $40, BBL members will enjoy a plethora of perks and benefits, including a Buffalo Beer League/Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association identification card, which entitles cardholders to early bird access to all BNBA events, including the Buffalo Brewers Festival, the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Invitational and Can-Am Beer Festival, access to annual V.I.P. Brewery Tours at many member breweries, a calendar of monthly Meet the Brewer events, and the Buffalo Beer Buzz newsletter to keep you current on what’s brewing in WNY. More exciting membership benefits will soon be added to the membership package, so please stay tuned to http://buffaloniagarabrewersassociation.org.

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Launch Party: No Corkage & $2.00 beers from Young Grandpa’s Beer Fridge. Flight for your Right: $6.00 ﬂights all day long. Oktoberfest I: $2.00, 16oz drafts of Franzinskaner. Go Bills! Mystery Draft Day: 12 oz. Mystery Draft for $3.00 SingleCut Beersmith’s Day: $3.00, 16oz drafts of SingleCut. Founders Brewing Day: Exclusive offers from the super brewers at Founders. Sloop Brewing Day: $3.00, 16oz drafts of Sloop. Beer Appreciation & Theory: $4.00 off all custom six-packs and $1.00 off drafts. Amager Sinner Series: Taste all 7 Deadly Sins from Denmark’s Amager Brewing for $10.00. While supplies last. Draft specials all day. Oktoberfest II: $2.00 16oz Drafts of Spaten Optimator. Go Bills!

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Bars, Concerts & Breweries: Lyft Can Get You Where You Need To Go – Patrick Helper This year the BNBA and Lyft are teaming up to ensure you arrive and get home safely. With a growing craft beer and a vibrant music scene, Western New York has more places than ever to grab a frosty pint of independent local craft beer. All in all it’s a great time to live around here. There was one down side up until a few months ago as getting a safe ride home proved to be an issue. Thanks to Lyft becoming available in WNY – and the BNBA partnership – that has all changed. Now you can download the LYFT app using the promo-code “BNBA” and get $20 worth of Lyft ride credits. A true win-win. To help get a better understanding of what Lyft brings to our area, I interviewed Jaime Raczka, the Regional Director of New Markets for Lyft Q: It’s clear that coming to WNY was needed, but what has Lyft found out about the WNY area that they didn’t know before coming here? A: Before coming to the Buffalo area, there was a strong demand for the safe, reliable, and affordable service we provide passengers as well as the opportunity to earn income for drivers. Since launching, we’ve seen a tremendous response. Those in the Buffalo area and around the state have given us a warm welcome and we’re delighted by how people have been using Lyft’s service for everything from rides to the airport to commuting to work, heading out at night, and running errands around their neighborhoods. Q: Buffalo Beer Week is a celebration of craft beer in Western New York. What can Lyft do to help ensure a safe ride for those who are attending beer week events? A: Lyft values the role it plays in ensuring people get where they need to go safely. Q: Has there been a trend of hot spots for Lyft customers? A: We’ve seen people taking Lyft rides to so many places, including the airport, restaurants and more. We’ve been thrilled by how quickly people have integrated Lyft into their lives. Q: What is the background of Lyft? Where did it start and where do you see the company going from its current state? A: Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s – continued on page 54

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best transportation. Lyft is now the fastest growing rideshare company in the US and is available in more than 360 cities. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities. Q: This year’s theme for Buffalo Beer Week is beer and music, two items that alone call for a safe ride to and from. With the BNBA holding a September 30th concert, how easily will these in attendance be able to call on Lyft? A: Requesting a Lyft ride is very easy. Open the Lyft app, enter your destination, tap request and a driver arrives within minutes. Q: DWI’s are said to have been on the rise. Do you believe that ridesharing will help to reduce that issue, and is there a push with in Lyft to make sure people know you’re there when needed? A: At Lyft, we value the role we play in reducing impaired driving. In fact, 88% of Lyft passengers report avoiding driving under the influence because of Lyft and 53% report using Lyft to transport friends or family who need assistance after drinking. Law enforcement in the Buffalo area has also voiced their support for the impact ridesharing will have on reducing drunk driving. Q: Western New York is big on charity; does Lyft currently have any charitable ventures with in WNY? A: We are currently exploring different types of partnerships across New York. Passengers across the country, including in the Buffalo area, can participate in Round Up & Donate, an in-app opt-in program where passengers can choose to have their fare rounded up to the nearest dollar and have the difference donated to a charity of their choice. We currently have 6 charitable partners: USO, Human Rights Campaign, ACLU, Girls Who Code, and Habitat for Humanity, and the World Wildlife Fund. In the first few months, over 100,000 passengers around the country have opted in to the program, contributing over $300,000 already. Whether you’re spending Buffalo Beer Week at a bar, brewery or concert venue, Lyft can pick you up and drop you off where you need to be, safely and securely. Lyft and the BNBA have teamed up to help you get home. Please use promo code ‘BNBA’ when requesting a Lyft driver during beer week.

Patrick has been part of the BNBA for two years and helps with their social media and marketing strategies.

Buffalo Beer Week Celebrating the Brews, Bands and Bars of Buffalo NY Buffalo Beer Week is a ten day celebration of craa beer in the Buffalo Niagara region – featuring beer related events at breweries, and craa beer venues. The aim is to foster knowledge of our brewing heritage and to showcase the innovation and quality of our local breweries and the venues that support them. This year we bring flavorful pints together with melodious revelry. Thanks to the sustained efforts of the local breweries, beer bars, and enthusiasts, the Buffalo craa beer market is growing faster than it has in it's history.

Beer Week Opening Gala

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Live Blues. Cold Beers. Smoked Meats.

New York Beer Project – Sept. 27th

Adam Mickiewicz Library – Sept. 22nd » 7:00pm

ballpark brew Bash

CocaCola Field – Sept. 23rd » 4:00pm Ticketed event. VIP area. Food trucks & more!

brew Bash afterparty Lockhouse Distillery – Sept. 23rd » 8:00pm No cover. Love music. Drink & Beer Specials.

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ROck & roll beer festival Town Ballroom– Sept. 30th The Werks live w/ Local Guests

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY St. Joes University Parish – Sept. 25th 8pm. $30. 7 Choral Works paired with 7 beers.

TWANG GANG @ Sportsmans

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grüvology Colored Musicians Club - Oct. 1st $10. Live Jazz Fusion. Featuring the beers of Two Roads Brewing. So, come out to one of our dinners festivals, music shows, tap events, or brewery spotlights. Feast your eyes, taste buds, and ears on the wonderful symphony of sound and flavor on offer for Buffalo Beer Week 2017… it just gets better every year!

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Recalling one of his most memorable beer and concert moments, Herr says “I remember seeing one of my favorite bands in college, Bearthur, while drinking Southern Tier Porter and that was a great night. I fell in love with craft beer while drinking Two Brothers Pale Ale at EBC West while listening to jazz bands.” But don’t ask him about his favorite beer or his favorite band. “How about the one in my hand and the one I’m listening to? I suppose Terminator IPA from Lafayette Brewing is my favorite beer and Rage Against the Machine is my favorite band.

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WNY Brews, lead singer of Breakaway “I wish I would have been able to see Queen in the 80s. My favorite band and an inspirational lead singer. The only suitable beer would be a “Queen Bohemian Lager” from RnR Brew in the Czech Republic. Having sang after drinking many different kind of beers, I still find myself drawn to pilsners while on stage. But, I always search for something I’ve never had first, then local next. If there’s a local beer I’ve never had, it’s a no-brainer. Currently, my favorite beer is “Borderland IPA” from 42 North. Especially 58 when I can get the oak-aged version.”

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A Vision for WNY: Buy 1 Million Pounds of NYS Malt by 2021 – Willard Brooks New York State was the biggest brewing and malting state in the USA in the late 1800’s and early 20th century. Owing to its strategic location, Buffalo was at the epicenter of the North American malting industry with several million pounds of malt produced annually in Buffalo. Early on grain for Buffalo malt was grown locally – Niagara County was blanketed with barley fields as our climate and soil is conducive to growing grain. Later, grain was shipped in from across the lakes to be malted in Buffalo. After prohibition, the grain and malting industries all but Jason Perkins, Allagash’s Brewmaster, disappeared from chats with Josh Buck of New York State Maine Malt House and Buffalo. Fast forward 100 years to 2013 when Gov. Cuomo signed the Farm Brewery Law causing the rebirth of the NYS malting industry. Since this, the number of acres of malting barley planted across NYS has continued to increase. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension, the greatest single barrier to market growth is uncertainty about market demand. If there is a certain market demand, farmers are willing to devote additional acreage to growing malting barley. Cornell data shows that there is currently sufficient malting barley being grown in the state to meet the 20% NYS malt required by the farm brewery licence. However, to meet expected demand in the coming years NYS must commit significantly larger acreage to growing malt barley. There has been a lot of work undertaken in NYS to position the industry for growth and grain output is now well over 1,000,000 pounds per year. But that is a bare beginning and far short of where NYS once stood and can stand again. Many strategies could work to prime the industry, but what Allagash Brewing Company in Portland Maine is doing for Maine malt is instructive for us here in Buffalo. Allagash has pledged – continued on page 62

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that by 2021, Allagash will be buying one million pounds of Maine-grown grain per year. The increase will require a significant adjustment in current grain sourcing. To give perspective, in 2017, Allagash is going to use around 115,000 pounds of Maine-grown grain. In terms of total grain – both local and non-local grain — Allagash expects to use about five million pounds this year. Allagash’s reason for choosing a specific number comes from two main lines of thinking, which their brewmaster Jason Perkins, describes this way. “[Allagash] chose a hard number rather than a percentage [of total grain used] to give farmers a concrete number to shoot for while making sure that we increase our use of local grain no matter how much we grow.” Allagash already uses a great deal of local grain in their beer, but this commitment sends a strong message to farmers which allows them to take the risk of expanding production. The infrastructure for that level is not yet in place. But by Allagash making a concrete pledge to buy 1,000,000 pounds of local malt, Allagash aims to give their farmer partners and growers a solid feeling for future demand so they can invest in the equipment and storage required for a higher yield. Ultimately, this is a choice to invest in partners and friends that are helping to strengthen their own local communities. These small, family farms are bringing economic vitality—and by consequence, people—back to rural Maine. Everybody wins… the farmer, the brewer, the consumer and the whole community. We think that what could work in Maine could work in New York state too. Source reference articles:

http://www.allagash.com

http://harvestny.cce.cornell.edu/pdf/submission/pdf21_pdf.pdf

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Side note: Allagash Brewmaster, Jason Perkins, made a recent stop in Buffalo, spending an entire “tap-takeover” evening with beer fans in Allentown – at both Allen Burger Venture and Colter Bay.

42 North Brewing Company has an uncompromised focus on quality, authenticity, and collaboration with the local community. By working with the region’s brewers, farmers, and artisans, we will help put #thinkdrinkny 25 Pine Street | East Aurora, NY | 716.805.7500 | 42northbrewing.com

Willard Brooks is the president & founder of the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association, founder of the Buffalo Niagara Slow Food chapter, former board member of Field & Fork Network, and advocate for the local Farm to Pint movement.

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Buffalo’s 2nd, Second Generation Collaboration Beer – Brian Campbell

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Last fall, Flying Bison Brewing Company and Buffalo Brewpub (New York State’s oldest brewpub) collaborated on a beer to celebrate the Brewpub’s 30th Anniversary. During this collaboration it was realized that Buffalo’s only 2nd generation brewers were working on this project. This year marks the second time Colin Herzog of Flying Bison and Christopher Townsell of Buffalo Brewpub are collaborating on a beer together. The beer designed for 2017 is a coffee porter, steeped with coffee provided by Steamworks Coffee – a roastery and cafe located in Lockport, New York.

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Buffalo Brewpub returned to where it all started by teaming up with Flying Bison Brewing Company, whose founder Tim Herzog actually began his brewing career at the brewpub. “Since opening, we have evolved while staying true to the original business plan,” Townsell added. “We continue to enjoy being considered a staple in the WNY community.” This year’s collaboration will be offered at the Ballpark Brewbash, and will be on tap at the Buffalo Brewpub and at the Flying Bison Tap room for a limited time only.

Independent Beer and Indie Music: The Perfect Pairing – Erik Wollschlager We’re a BURGER-CENTRIC Beer Bar. We’re a Beer-Centric Burger Bar. All of our fresh DRY-AGED GRASS-FED ANGUS BEEF BURGERS are hormone and antibiotic free, sourced from verified humane and sustainable ranches to ensure the highest quality and flavor.

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There are some things in life that belong together - peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and chocolate, peanut butter and well, anything actually, I guess. Along with George Washington Carver’s infamous spread, beer seems to go together with most things as well. Beer goes with sports, it goes with friends and food, but perhaps the most loving, passionate pairing for everyone’s favorite drink is music. Beer and music are similar in many ways. There are many, varied types of beer, and there are many, varied types of music. People will defend their favorite beer with the same intense doggedness that they will defend their favorite band or genre. Another very important way that beer and music are similar is the way that the two are considered. There is big beer – mass produced, all filler, no flavor. It’s made to be consumed with little thought given to what it is you’re actually drinking. There is also big music; formulaic and lacking substance, tragically shallow and made for thoughtless listening. Pop music may have made a comeback in the new millennium, but a generation ago, pop was the enemy, just like big beer is the enemy now. Entire cultures were built around the idea of independence. Music made for mass consumption was garbage, and only independent labels put out anything of quality. These small labels were limited in their resources – the internet wasn’t even a thing (can you imagine?!) and people did not have immediate access to an entire band’s catalogue. These bands and labels like Sub Pop, Lookout!, Dischord and Epitaph depended upon small distribution chains, constant touring, and word of mouth. Records were recorded to tape and then re-recorded over and over until a song from Berkeley ended up on the shores of Lake Erie, sounding very low-fi and very loud and angry. 66 – continued on page 68

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What made an independent label (or a band on an indie label) credible was their ability to stave off the off the offers from major labels. They refused to sell their souls, saying no to the money and staying loyal to the product they produced and to their fans. Indie bands and labels were noted as such because they remained small, choosing honor over growth.

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Small beer is experiencing a similar revolution, unsurprisingly led by the same generation that broke the cycle of major label domination and made the world take notice of Offspring’s Smash. These brewers and their DIY startups have the same fire that burned brightly during their formative years. Limited in resources, thanks to big-beer’s evil plot to own ALL THE INGREDIENTS like some weird enslaving overlord, independent beer depends on small distribution chains – in both incoming and outgoing products. Most independent breweries rely, at least in-part, on local farms for ingredients. They forge relationships with regional growers to produce the best, freshest possible products. They are committed to excellence, despite being constantly handcuffed by bigger breweries and the money they throw around. A very wise, very anonymous person once said, “Everyone has their price. God knows I do.” It would be easy for any of these brewers to take the money and run; sell their products to big beer and open up a world of new channels. They would get bigger distribution, bigger recipes, and access to an entire globe of ingredients. Instead, indie beer has recently doubled down on its independence. As mentioned in Brian Campbell’s Buffalo Beer Scene article, the Brewer’s Association has created the Independent Craft Brewer seal. This will become the trademark; a shining beacon that consumers can rely on. Much like the word of mouth and tape-trading of our childhood, this label will certify a brewery’s commitment to using the 68 – continued on page 70

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finest ingredients and producing the best possible products, money be damned.

1886 Malt House is proud to partner with New York’s finest grain growers to create a variety of 100% New York produced malts. State-of-the-art malting technology, proven quality systems, and expert personnel will help 1886 Malt House ensure the reliable, consistent production and delivery of the highest quality malt to the craft brewing industry.

1886malt.com 1886 Malt House • 1850 Owens Road P.O. Box 427 • Fulton, NY 13069

Of course, some choose to take the door on the left. There is an argument to be made for taking the money and making it count – the Green Days of brewing. Sure, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth, like hearing a Clash song on a car commercial. But it doesn’t change the song, does it? A great song is a great song. A great beer is a great beer. If someone is spending a little extra, does it really hurt? Sometimes. Maybe. There is a certain communal nature to the independent spirit. A circling of the wagons as it were and when one steps away from that circle, they are facing the backs of their former friends. It’s easy to see the move as a betrayal, when that was certainly not the intent. There are well-known examples of such in both music and in beer. It’s also commonly thought that selling out to a bigger entity comes at its own price, and no matter what that sacrifice is, it is seen as a piece of your soul by the community you leave behind. There are people who love pop music. There are people who love ‘pop’ beer. There are people who relish in the idea of independent music, and there are people who feel it is important to keep good beer independent. As with everything, there are two sides to the beer/music coin. Whichever side you fall on, one thing is undeniable: those who choose to remain independent deserve a modicum of reverence. It is hard to shrug off comfort and certainty, but the brewers who are committed to independence are committed to uncompromising excellence, in the exact vein of their musical predecessors.

Springville native and South Buffalo resident Erik is a writer, beer enthusiast, and proud member of the growing community that Buffalo beer has become.

Chris Groves

Creative Director, Consumers Beverages, Certified Cicerone & Musician Dream concerts are pretty tough to nail but I would pair Wilco and Tortoise on the same bill at The Empty Bottle in Chicago while having a few Genny Cream Ales stashed away for me at the bar,” Groves says. Now that sounds like a great dream to have. As for the real world, Groves looks to earlier this year for a standout memory. “This past year has been a pretty magical one for seeing shows honestly,” he says. “I think seeing the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans was pretty special.” And favorite beer? “Orval. Hands down.” Cheers to that!

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Sonny Baker

Beertender, Flying Bison Beer Co., Musician My dream concert and dream beer pairing would have to be Frank Zappa and the Mothers at the Fillmore East in 1971 with some Community Beer Works Frank. It’s a dream, right? One of my favorite shows of the last few years was seeing David Rawlings Machine at Babeville while drinking another Buffalo beer staple – Rusty Chain from Flying Bison. But as far as my favorite band and favorite beer? Sonic Youth with the delicious XPA (any no.) from Woodcock Brothers.”

BEER & CHEESE PAIRING

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Move Over Wine… There’s a New Drink at the Cutting Board

– Willard Brooks

Do you recall that hilarious Monty Python sketch where John Cleese walks into a cheese shop and orders a long list of cheeses only to discover that the shop actually has no cheese? Among the English cheeses he requests are: Red Leicester, Cheshire, Dorset Blue Vinney, Wensleydale, Ilchester, Cheddar, and many more. A dizzying array of cheeses, no? Perhaps not when considering that the British Cheese Board lists over 700 cheeses. Cheese is such a big part of British food culture that a British cheese shop with no cheese would indeed be a joke!

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Thurs., September 28th Ebenezer Ale House: 6-8pm

The love the Brits have for cheese seems bested only by beer where they list a jaw dropping 2,000 different brands and many regional styles. Yet, the combination of cheese and beer may appear strange, as that combo seems reserved in the minds of many for wine and cheese. Perhaps, but, on closer examination, the beer and cheese combination makes perfect sense. Farmers grow grasses and grains—cows eat grasses to produce milk that farmers use to make cheese; the same farmer takes the grain from the grasses and makes malt for beer and flour for bread. Given this, doesn’t it seem natural that a farmhouse would make breads, beers, and cheeses? Perhaps wine and cheese is the odd man out!

Fri., September 29th Colter Bay: 5-7 pm

Fri., September 29th Cantina Loco: 7-9 pm

Sat., September 30th Pizza Plant Canal Side: 12-4pm

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Now that you are sold on beer and cheese, the next question is how to decide which cheeses pair best with which beers. A few key points are in order. – continued on page 76

Buﬀalo’s Urban Winery and Ciderhouse! – continued from page 74

One point is to put delicate with delicate and strong with strong (e.g. put a strong blue cheese with a bold flavored barley wine). Another approach is to work either with complementary flavors (e.g. a creamy St. Andre with a Belgian Blonde ale) or with contrasting flavors (a simple-tangy California Teleme with a complex-sweet Chimay Blue). The characteristics of cheeses are firmness, complexity from age, and intensity. The features of beers are hop bitterness, carbonation, fruit, spices, malt sweetness, yeast characteristics and, sometimes funk and tartness. Experimentation is encouraged, surprises are welcomed.

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Try these pairings of artisan cheeses from Jamestown’s new Reverie Creamery with several local brews: Four Mile Green Street IPA & Reverie’s Tomme Raw Milk Cheese A sharp and vibrant IPA with notes of citrus tropical fruits and pine compliments the fruity & tangy elements of this hard cheese (NYS 2016 Best Artisan Cheese). Southern Tier Porter & Reverie’s Wander Alpine Cheese A beer with chocolate and coffee roasty bitterness along with malty sweetness, notes of caramel and smoke compliments the Wanderer which is washed in ST Porter and has a slight maltiness as well as salty caramel and meaty hazelnut notes.

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Rusty Nickel Mrs. Brown’s Porter & Reverie’s Petite Brie This traditional porter has a creamy mouthfeel and presents notes of chocolate which work well with the silky texture of this of this tangy cheese whose bready sourdough notes rejoin at the finish with the bready malt character of this beer. Windy Brew Tippin’ IPA & Reverie Black Garlic Chevre A silky smooth American IPA with creamy white head with citrus and grapefruit notes contrasts with the bold flavors of the chevre which has a tangy balsamic character along with subtle molasses sweetness and delicate garlic harmonics.

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Oktoberfest Kick Off Party 2017

WED. SEPT. 27 | 7 - 10 p.m.

feat. THE AUSLANDERS

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 15 Join us as we celebrate our first Oktoberfest at our new location with our incredible Three Course Oktoberfest menu! Beer specials all month long! Live music every Friday Night!

Follow our social media pages during Buffalo Beer Week to be a taste tester at our final selection event! #DrinkBuffalo

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SCHNITZEL TENT PARTY! FRI. OCT. 13 | 6 - 10 p.m.

feat. THE FRANKFURTERS

“Where German Heritage is Celebrated” 2018 Events:

Maifest Sun., May 27th Waldfest Sun., July 15th German-Polish Sat., Sat Aug. 11th Schlachtfest Sun., Sept. 9th Hall Rental available for Weddings and Corporate Events

Buffalo Beer Week Sponsored Event

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Making Meads Modern What is mead?

Mon., October 16

It’s fermented honey and it’s so very delicious!

BrewCrew Dinner @ Schnitzel & Co.

Learn about beer & meet the brewers. Great friends, Swiss-German menu & 5 different di beers! RSVP. Call: (716) 689-3600 proceeds to benefit Buffalo’s Dortmund Sister City Program

Spring Garden Association 3838 Two Rod Rd. East Aurora, NY

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Honey & Hops Try our classic mead made with dried hops & a hint of lemon.

Is it wine or is it beer? That depends on which one you choose, and even if it seems like beer or wine… it’s still mead.

Curious? Come visit our tasting room and enjoy a glass or a flight.

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The Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association and Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle present … 2017

Buffalo Beer

Week

OPENING GALA

ALL WEEK EVENTS My Tomato Pie Ellicottville Brewing, Woodcock, Southern Tier and Sam Adams – Specials all through Buffalo Beer Week Brickyard Brewing Company Daily Beer Specials All Week Buffalo Brew Pub Monday thru Friday, happy hour from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Lockhouse Distillery Facility Tours Schnitzel & Co. Oktoberfest Menu

Live music!

Gravy & Steam Donkeys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Celebrating the Bands and Brews of Buffalo NY from 7:00pm - Midnight! $5 Donation at the Door ~ Pints from all WNY Breweries & Pierogies (a la carte) & Smokers Haven Cigar Table. buffalobeerweek.com

Fresh local beer. Great local bands. Beer Week 2017

Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle 612 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY • (716) 847-0839

Canadian-American «–• Beer Festival •–»

FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 22ND Hamm and Fattey’s 5 - 11 PM

Hamm and Fattey’s Launch Party

Flying Bison Brewing Company 5PM - 8PM Big Easy in Buffalo Gene McCarthy’s - Old First Ward Brewing 5PM - 10PM Firkin Friday Mr. Goodbar 8PM - Mid

Super Tuggers and Scarlet Begonias

Ebenezer Ale House 6PM - 9PM

Southern Tier Pints on the Patio w/ live music

Consumers Beverages – 8580 Transit Rd., Amherst 4:30PM - 6:30PM Ellicottville Brewing Sampling Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

12 Gates Tasting

The Craftsman Lounge at the Roycroft Inn 6PM - 11PM Oktoberfest 42 North Brewing 4PM - 11PM

Oatmeal Cookie Brown Ale Launch

Woodcock Brothers Brewery 6PM - 11PM WNY Fall Beer Fest New York Beer Project 9PM - 11PM Band’s in the Brewery Concert Series Wegmans (Transit in Depew) 4PM - 6PM Big Ditch Tasting

April 7, 2018 The Conference & Event Center » Niagara Falls 101 Old Falls St. » Niagara Falls, NY

Two countries. One Border. 20 Collaboration Beers each from WNY & Southern Ontario www.CanadianAmericanBeerFestival.com www.BuffaloNiagaraBrewersAssociation.org

The Burg 6PM - 11PM Hamburg Brewing Tap Attack

Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle

7PM-Mid Official Buffalo Beer Week Opening Gala 84

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 23RD Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Flight For Your Right

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery 8PM Music After the Brew Bash! Gene McCarthy’s - Old First Ward Brewing Noon - 2PM Clams & Corn Pre-Ball Park Bash with 42 North Mr. Goodbar 9PM - Midnight

Kickstart Radio

Coca Cola Field / Consumers Pub at the Park 3PM - 7PM Ballpark Brew Bash The Wings Meeting Place 12PM - 8PM Buffalo Cigar Festival with Hamburg Brewery Woodcock Brothers Brewery 12PM - 9PM Cocktoberfest Lockhouse Distillery 8PM - Midnight

Buffalo Brew Bash After Party

Sato Brewpub 6PM - 11PM

Buffalo Brew Bash After Party

Thin Man Brewery 11AM - 3PM

Zwanze Day at Thin Man Brewery

Whole Foods 12PM - 2PM

Big Ditch Tasting

Brennan’s Bowery Bar 12PM - 3PM Thin Man Tap Takeover

A New York State hops farm with “Something Diﬀerent”! Specializing in new, aromatic hop varieties for all – especially NYS breweries using the farm brewing license. In addition, we oﬀer Drying, Pelleting and wholesale services for other farms. ~ Call for pricing and options ~

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SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 24TH

a featuring

plus…

Hot Mama’s Canteen 2PM - 5PM

CBW - The Wake of Rutherford B Haze Second-line Parade, Final Keg Tapping & Live Music

Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Oktoberfest I

New Era Field

Southern Tier Beer Van

11PM

Rusty Nickel Brewing Company Daily Special Been to the Brew Bash? Half Price Flights with ticket stub Mr. Goodbar

8PM

Open Mic night

Brewed & Bottled Craft Beer Shop 12PM - 3PM Woodcock Tap Attack on the Patio Premier Gourmet 1PM - 3PM

Resurgence Tasting

Pizza Plant (Transit) 3PM - 6PM

Flying Monkeys Canadian Rock Show

New York Beer Project German Oktoberfest

and…

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Sat. September 23rd Ballpark Brew Bash

JOIN US FOR 10 DAYS OF BUFFALO BEER WEEK!

Sun. September 24th thru Fri. September 29th Happy Hour 4 pm to 7 pm Featuring 16 oz Beers for $3

Tues. September 26th Live Music from Busted Stuff Final Show of the Year

Thurs. September 28th $8 Growler Fills » All Day

Sat. September 30th FestBier – 16 oz drafts for $3 All Day

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CELEBRATE THE GODDESSES 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 25TH Hotel Henry 5:30PM - 8PM

Beer Pairing Dinner with 42 North

Rusty Nickel Brewing Company 7PM - 10PM DJ Trivia St Joe’s University Parish 8PM - 9:30PM Flights of Fancy - Classical music paired with local beer Mr. Goodbar 7PM - 11:59PM

Indie Rock - Vinyl Pop Up

Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

Big Ditch Tasting

Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Mystery Draft Day

New York Beer Project 7:30PM - Midnight The Battle of the Brewery Bands

during Buffalo Beer Week…

6:00 - 7:00 pm Members only $5 7:00 - 10:00 pm $10 general admission

We can’t believe it’s been five years either!

Thur. Sept. 28th

Mr. Goodbar (upstairs)

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Includes: Food, one pint of beer & door prizes!

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TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 26TH Sportsman’s Tavern 6PM - 10PM

Twang Gang Live @ Sportmens

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Call Beer Pairing Dinner with Jaz & Jacks Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

SingleCut Beersmiths Day

Hotel @ Lafayette Daily Special

Octoberfest and Movie Viewing Party

Meet The Brewers

5PM - 8PM

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 6PM - 10PM Live Music with Busted Stuff Gene McCarthy’s – Old First Ward Brewing 7PM - 9:30PM Trivial Tuesday Shango Bistro 5PM - 8PM

Cheers to another Buffalo Beer Week!

Beer & Music Happy Hour Farm to Table Tapas, Local Brews, and Live Jazz

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill 7PM Ellicottville Brewing “Keep the pint night” World of Beer 7PM - 9PM

Southern Tier Pumpking sampling

Cantina Loco 7PM - 9PM

Hamburg Brewing sampling

The Armor Inn Tap Room 7PM Ellicottville Brewing Beer Dinner Fat Bob’s Smokehouse 7PM - 9PM Taps & Darts with Four Mile Brewing & Woodcock Brothers Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

Community Beer Works tasting

New York Beer Project 6:30PM - 9PM 4-Course Musical Beer Pairing Dinner

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 27TH Riverworks Brewing 5PM - 8PM

Meet the Brewers

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Call Studio Hue Craft Party for Men & Women Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Founders Brewing Day

Mr. Goodbar 10PM - Midnight

Karaoke & Hoppy Hump Day

Schnitzel & Co. 7PM - 10PM

Oktoberfest Kickoff Party

Buffalo Wing Joint and P.U.B 5PM - 7PM Southern Tier and Ellicottville Brewing Mini Tap Takeover

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Fermented Beverages …

World of Beer 6PM - 9PM

Ellicottville Brewing Mini Tap Takeover

Cantina Loco 7PM - 9PM

Woodcock Brothers Sampling

ABV

Four Mile Brewing “Keep the Pint” Night

5PM - 9PM

Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

42 North Tasting

Lait Cru Brasserie 6:30PM - 10PM

Beer Pairing Dinner with 42 North

Hamburg Brewing Company 7:30PM - 9:30PM Live music with Tyler Smilo New York Beer Project 7PM - 11PM Buffalo Beer Week Blues, Brews and BBQ The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill 6PM - 8PM Burning Buffalo Beer Pairing with Big Ditch Moor Pat 6:30PM - Midnight

Other Half Tap Takeover with DJ/Producer Awake the Silence

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 28TH Crabapples 9PM - 12PM

Tues., Sept. 26 6:00pm

Twang Gang

Kazoo Jamboree and CBW Tap Takeover

Hamburg Brewing Company 7PM - 9PM The Panfils Bluegrass Band & Special Guests

live @

Brews from CB Craft Brewers and Flying Bison

326 Amherst St • Buffalo, NY proceeds to benefit the

Sportsman’s Americana Music Foundation

Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Sloop Brewing Day

Mr. Goodbar 6PM - Midnight

Buffalo Beer Goddesses Anniversary

Good Thursday with Alt Buffalo

10PM - Midnight

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. 5PM - 10PM FemAle Beer #4 Release Party Pearl Street Grill & Brewery Call 3rd Annual Tapping of the Pumpkin Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Daily Special $8 Growler Fills

Beer Train!

Ebenezer Ale House 6PM - 8PM

Local IPA Tap Takeover: Southern Tier, EBC, Hamburg, Four Mile, Woodcock.

The Sterling 9PM - 11PM

Ellicottville Brewing Mini takeover & Karaoke

September 30th » 5:00-9:00pm We will be the sole brewery on the Attica & Arcade Railroad – featuring our Harvest Fest Beer. 4 different beer style samples will be provided to the passengers to taste. Proceeds to benefit the Arcade Historical Society.

Tap Room Hours: Thurs: 4-9 | Fri: 2-9 | Sat: 12-9 | Sun: 12-5

www.windybrews.com | 733 Route 20A, Strykersville NY | 585-805-4006

Creating Something Great » Fall 2017

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 28TH Providence Social 7PM

Ellicottville Brewing Tap Takeover

Forty Thieves Kitchen & Bar 8:30PM - Midnight Woodcock pouring with Live Music Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

Thin Man Tasting

Pizza Plant (Transit) 5PM - 8PM

Fat Heads Invasion

5 & 20 Spirits and Brewing 5PM - 8PM Thursday “Pint Nights”

6600 Route 219 • Ellicottville, NY • StillhouseEVL.com

Riverworks Brewing 5PM - 8:30PM

Taps and Apps

New York Beer Project 6PM - Midnight “You drink, we donate night” Brennan’s Bowery Bar 6PM - 8PM Ellicottville/Bowery Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration

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Pints of House Brews Glasses of House Wines Well Drinks

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BUSINESS INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PERSONAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT

5PM - 7PM

Four Mile Tap Takeover

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Daily Special RNBC Mug Club Social & Prospective Member Night Gene McCarthy’s - Old First Ward Brewing 5PM - 10PM Firkin Friday

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Mr. Goodbar 10PM - Midnight

The Revenge Therapist. Karaoke Upstairs.

Queen City Rollers Fundraiser

7PM - Midnight

Cantina Loco 7PM - 9PM

Four Mile Tap Takeover

Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Beer Appreciation & Theory

Consumers Beverages - Hamburg 4:30PM - 6:30PM Ellicottville Brewing Sampling Premier Gourmet 5PM - 7PM

Ellicottville Brewing Sampling

The Griffon Gastropub – Niagara Falls 6PM - 10PM Resurgence Brewing Tap Takeover The Griffon Gastropub – Clarence 6PM - 10PM Resurgence Brewing Tap Takeover New York Beer Project 9PM - Midnight Bands in the Brewery Butera’s Craft Beer & Craft Pizza 6PM - 8PM Big Ditch Tap Takeover

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The Panfil Family Band

Thurs., Sept. 28th • 7-9pm Hamburg Brewing Company ~ Smokers Haven Cigar Table ~ Pints of fresh Hamburg beer flowing!

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 30TH Black Sheep 11:30PM - 2:30AM

Midnight Mass with Community Beer Works

Thirsty Buffalo 6PM - 9PM

Southern Tier tastings

Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Amager Sinner Series Day

Mr. Goodbar 9PM - Midnight

Andrew Hambridge Band

Cantina Loco 7PM - 9PM

Southern Tier Beer and Spirits Samples

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Daily Special Harvest Fest Day 1 Niagara Tradition Homebrew Supply 12PM - 3PM Homebrewed Beer Tasting and Bottle Exchange

NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE and NOT MADE FROM CONCENTRATE.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Daily Special FestBier Special Pizza Plant – Canalside 12PM - 4PM Four Mile Brewing Tap Takeover Flying Bison Brewing Company 1PM - 5PM BUFFALOakfest

All brands and flavors are crafted with 100% NY State Apples sourced from a 100-year old orchard and batched under the supervision of the American Cider Company. Look for our delicious launch of Empire Red, Black Currant Passion & Blood Orange Ginger. Stay tuned for other seasonal flavors!

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Town Ballroom 8PM

Buffalo Brewed - Rock & Roll Beer Festival with The WERKS & Special Guest local bands Plus, featuring Local Brews all night

Consumers Beverages 12AM - 2PM Ellicottville Brewing sampling Premier Gourmet 1PM - 3PM

Southern Tier tasting

Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill 8PM - 10PM Big Ditch Tap Takeover New York Beer Project 9PM - Midnight Largest 80’s Party of the Year Hamburg Brewing Company 7PM - 9PM Live music with Tim Britt

Canada’s First Teaching Brewery Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program

Brewed & Bottled Craft Brew 4PM - 8PM Patio Party Windy Brew 5PM - 9PM

Beer Train!

Pizza Plant - Canalside 12PM - 5PM Buffalo IPA Expo 2017

Visit and join our Growler Club for beer tasting nights, exclusive monthly brews, complimentary tastings, 20% off merch and more! All growler club and tap room sales benefit the students. 135 Taylor Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (905) 641-2252, ext. 4099 www.niagaracollegebeer.ca

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BUFFALO BEER WEEK EVENTS @ SHANGO

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 » BEER & MUSIC HAPPY HOUR

Farm to Table tapas menu by Chef Jim Gaurino, with music curated by trumpeter Daniel Bassin. Featuring a selection of local brews.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 » BEER & MUSIC HAPPY HOUR

Farm-to-Table tapas menu with music by Leeron Zydeco. Featuring a selection of local brews.

Sunday • october 1st Colored Musician’s Club 6PM - 9PM Buffalo Brewed - Live Jazz Fusion with Grüvology Pizza Plant – Transit 3PM

The Hop Art Happening

Pizza Plant – Canalside 3PM The Hop Art Happening ~ Innovative Cajun Creole Cusine

~ Local, Regional & Sustainable Food

~ Serving Dinner & Sunday Brunch

~ Award-Winning Wine List

3260 Main Street, Buffalo, NY • ShangoBistro.com • (716) 837-2326

Gene McCarthy’s - Old First Ward Brewing Call OFest! Harvest March Mr. Goodbar 8PM - Midnight

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Noon Harvest Fest Day 2 Hamm and Fattey’s Daily Special

Drink Local. Ride Lyft.

Open Mic Night

Oktoberfest II

Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill 1PM - 3PM 12 Line Patio Tap Takeover Featuring Ellicottville Brewing and Southern Tier Public House on the Lake 12PM Woodcock Brothers Tailgate Party! 42 North Brewing 11AM - 1PM

Bootleg Bucha Pairing Brunch

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Discount does not apply to tips, cancellation fees, damage charges, or taxes. Subject to Lyft’s Terms of Service. 42 North Brewing Co.

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What is a Craft Brewery?

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OCT. 1, 2017 6-9PM

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OCT. 1, 2017 6-9PM

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» Small – Annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less » Independent – Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled by a beverage alcohol industry member that is not a craft brewer. » Traditional – A brewer that has a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers whose flavor derives from brewing ingredients and their fermentation. Look for the Seal The Brewers Association, launched a seal for independent craft brewers in summer 2017. The design is an upside beer bottle, which symbolizes how craft beer has essentially turned the beer market on its head. The seal sends a “clear message to the beer drinker” that a beer is made by a small and independent brewer, explains Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza. Look for it on brewery websites, beer packaging, menus and more. That’s how you know you’re buying beer made by an independent craft brewer.

Article Reprinted from CraftBeer.com https://www.craftbeer.com/breweries/what-is-a-craft-brewery

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Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Beer Week Buffalo Beer Week is essentially a giant collaboration between brewers, business owners, beer enthusiasts, and a motley crew of dedicated volunteers. And without the selfless commitment and hard work of our volunteer staff, Buffalo Beer Week truly would not be possible. Their efforts are usually behind the scenes, often late at night (working against one deadline or another), and never in the spotlight. But the quality and significance of their contributions most certainly deserve a curtain call. Ladies and gentlemen, give a big hand to your BBW17 staff and volunteers… Willard Brooks, BNBA President (editorial, accounts, printing and distribution) Brian Campbell, Editor (writing, editing, social media) Paul Marko, Creative Director (graphic design, writing, editorial, printing and distribution) Patrick Helper, Project Management (editorial, account management, social media) Scott Panfil, Lead Account Manager Dan Giacomini, Account Manager Editorial Staff: Clay Keel • Erik Wollschlager From planning and scheduling hundreds of events; to coordinating with dozens of local craft beer businesses throughout the region; to developing, printing, and distributing this nifty little booklet you’re holding — our volunteers put in countless hours to make 2017’s Beer Week the biggest and best yet. Take a bow, Buffalo Beer Week staff and volunteers!

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In solidarity,

Willard Brooks, Chair Buffalo Beer Week 2017