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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 12.2 - New Zealand IPA

When you think about unique IPAs it is time to look to the Kiwi nation for tropical and win-line flavor notes. Enjoy the discussion on the differences...

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 12.1 - Keller Kölsch

BGS returns for a historic season Series 12 entitled 'Noteworthy Niche'. Featuring Heliophile from Strangebird in Rochester, NY. A brewery with a com...

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Road Trip: Mission Valdosta

Jason and Bri sit with Bri's son and special guest, Kieran, who lives in Valdosta, Georgia. Jason flew to Georgia and drove back to Buffalo with Kiera...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 For Wine and Monsters

Jason and Bri open with a recap of the Buffalo Marathon 5K and the push to the Tunnel to Towers 5K coming in September. Then a visit to one of the mos...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 11.4 - Pączki

We have enjoying drinking desserts in this series; however, we close out with one of the most unique Buffalo beer creations of the year. Craig and Jas...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 11.3 - Chocolate Hazelnut

From Craig's childhood to Jason's late start, the guys open with a talk about Nutella. After opening this episode's selection, conversation starts to ...

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 11.2 - Carrot Cake

Craig and Jason use this episode to talk about one of the highest-rated breweries in New York State, Mortalis. Everything from history to popularity, ...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 11.1 - Peaches & Cream

Series 11 - Drinking Desserts. Jason and Craig open this fun series with a review of cream ales (see series 8.1 for more.) Then we dive in. We have so...

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Gardens, Brunches, and CollaBEERation ft. Zywiec

A fast and busy month produced plenty of excitement. Jason and Bri start with a shot for a belated Dyngus Day celebration and pour Zywiec Porter. From...

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 10.4 - Chocolate & Milk Stout

Closing out Series 10 begins with a review of the previous episodes as well as the ABC's of the Principles of Pairing. What is a milk stout? After a t...

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 BEAR-ly Getting Started 10.3 - Vanilla & Porter

Jason and Craig open with a quick review of the Porter style. What is the most versatile flavor? And why is it vanilla? We learn more about the "Princ...

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Having Four in the Old First Ward

We open the episode featuring Queen BrewHer from Beer Kind Brewing. From there Jason talks a bit on the history of the Old First Ward district in Buff...

Reviews

on 4/17/2025

flavorful mix of craft beer, local vibes, and good times! It’s like hanging out with your funniest friend who knows all the best brews and hidden gems around Buffalo. If you love beer, community, and ...

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on 4/16/2025

I checked out Having Four in the Old First Ward and Live from Brazen Brewing with Drew & Justin—and let me tell you, I’m officially hooked. In the Old First Ward episode, I felt like I was tagging al...

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on 4/16/2025

Jason does an excellent job of covering a variety of topics for the local community. I have enjoyed listening to various episodes, and love the overall flow and content of the episodes.

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