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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 8.2 - American Wheat Ale

Wheat Ale is as American as it gets, and this episode gives you what you need to know about this popular style. Jason and Craig open with a talk about...

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Friendsgiving, Country Music, FLX Beers, Advent Calendars ft. Tin Barn Brewing

There's Thanksgiving and then there's Friendsgiving. We are blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of people. Time together, food, drink, and ...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 8.1 - American Cream Ale

Series 8 will be a salute to brews we can all appreciate. We say 'Cheers to American Beers' with a classic, the cream ale. We open with a talk about t...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.4 - Light Lager

In the final episode of series 7, we discuss the unique light lager. Why is it a light lager and not a diet lager? What is the difference between 2-ro...

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Camp Winddown, Fall Fun, Cider, Horror Movies ft. Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat

Bri returns and talks about solo hikes during her annual camping trip. A beautiful fall season has given way to the sights, sounds, and smells we love...

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.3 - Helles

The origin of the Helles come from where? The name. The style. The proper German pronunciation. What are the signature characteristics that make the H...

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Festival Fallout and Fresh Happenings ft. Jack's Abby Oktoberfest Lager

From stein holding competitions to a review of the Tap & Craft Festival where Jason saw friends and met new ones. A multitude of happenings are go...

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.2 - Pilsner

Opening this episode, we highlight the state of Young Lion Brewing, who is the feature brewery. We talk Pilsners. Czech, German and American are just ...

Thursday, September 26, 2024 Fall Tap & Craft Festival Preview

We sat down with Seth Piccirillo from the Tap & Craft Festival to discuss the upcoming festival on Saturday, October 5th. What has 2024 produced f...

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 7.1 - Dunkel

In Series 7 we simply say, 'Let's Talk Lagers' as Jason and Craig open with a talk about unique lager yeasts and roasted malts that make, the Dunkel. ...

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Busy Week, Milk Stout Treat

In the weeks filled with miles ran and hiked, with two challenges finished, it's only appropriate to kick back with a tasty dessert beer and talk abou...

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 BEAR-ly Getting Started 6.4 - Scotch Ale

There is Scottish Ale and then there is Scotch Ale. What's the difference? Do the Scottish prefer hops or malts? Jason and Craig steer off for a few m...

Reviews

on 10/25/2024

Loved hearing about beer styles and getting a little education while having fun listening! Cheers!🍻

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on 9/20/2024

Loved the review on Scottish ales. I didn’t realize the difference between scotch ale and Scottish ale. Also really cool to learn how the Scottish beers evolved so they wouldn’t be dependent on Englis...

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on 9/19/2024

Stumbled across this podcast and loved it Immediately. Great hosts and a fun discussion of a particular beer and other things. I’m not even from the Buffalo area but the hosts are so fun to hang out w...

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on 9/19/2024

Such a great concept and delivery for illustrating the best of a city. If someone has been considering starting a podcast for their location, this is a great structure to mimic.

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on 9/18/2024

This is a great podcast for those into the subject matter. It’s not really what I usually listen to but it does seem like a very well produced show. It reminds me of a radio show my husband would list...

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on 4/20/2024

Totally a craft beer guy, so glad I found this (would be nice if they were closer, so I could try easier). Very interesting takes on brews. Most benefit comes from the tips and tricks you get, and the...

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on 4/20/2024

I greatly enjoyed listening to the episode about women brewing and their success.

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on 12/27/2023

So glad I found Buffalo Brews! Lots of great information about beer and other things from around the WNY area! Nice!

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on 4/25/2022

From beer to the trails, Jason is an incredible ambassador for Western NY. The podcast exposes you to everything Buffalo and the region has to offer. And he talks about great beer and breweries in the...

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