fbpx
 

The Buffalocal Blog

We're talking local beer from Western New York.
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PD_StickyTrees_web.jpg

Beer KnowledgeCraft BeerThe West Coast IPA

April 1, 2020by Buffalocal0
written by a guest blogger from Pressure Drop Brewing As a style, India Pale Ale (IPA) has an endless list of variants – from the traditional English versions to the heavily fruited milkshake IPAs that are now becoming popular with craft enthusiasts. But there is one take on this beer style that launched craft beer...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Perfect-Pour_03.jpg

Beer KnowledgeHow To: Get The Perfect Pour

February 19, 2020by Buffalocal0
Every beer lover has a picture in their mind that when conjured, immediately makes their mouth start to salivate. You know the one. A perfectly poured glass filled with your favorite craft brew.  A 1” head billowing to the brim and tantalizing you with aromas that make you want another before you even start the...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Buffalocal-Stput.Porter-Blog-Cover.png

Beer KnowledgeCraft BeerCraft Beer 101: Porters vs. Stouts

February 11, 2020by Buffalocal0
The Buffalo craft beer scene is filled with a veritable rainbow of styles from straw-colored pilsners to black stouts. In the cooler months, Buffalonians tend to reach for darker, maltier beers.  The porters and stouts that occupy this darker end of the scale have a lot of similarities, but when it comes down to it,...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hoos.jpg

Beer KnowledgeCraft BeerBuffalo’s Beer History

February 5, 2020by Buffalocal0
  Way Back at the Beginning Buffalo’s beer history is a long and exciting story that goes all the way back to 1805. Over two centuries ago, William Hodge opened Cold Spring Tavern, Buffalo’s first establishment specifically for drinking. In 1811, Joseph Webb opened Buffalo’s first brewery-tavern in Black Rock, but it burned down during...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beer-tasting-flight-4599048_1920.jpg

Beer KnowledgeCraft BeerThe Newbie’s Guide To Craft Beer

January 22, 2020by Buffalocal0
When we ask people if they like craft beer, we often get responses that sound something like, “I’m not really into IPAs”. While IPAs are indeed, all the hype right now, they certainly aren’t the only style of craft beer out there. In fact, there are a LOT of fantastic beers being produced right here...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Buffalocal_Blog-Header_Beer-and-Candy.jpg

Beer KnowledgeBeer & Candy… It’s a Real Thing

October 31, 2019by Buffalocal0
When most Buffalonians think about pairing their craft beer, they probably only do so in terms of how well their favorite Buffalocal brew will match up with their preferred style of chicken wings. This is no surprise, as these food items are basically considered dietary staples to like 98% of WNYers. However, if you’ve never...
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Buffalocal_Blog-Header_Water-and-Brewing.jpg

Beer KnowledgeWater and Brewing

September 12, 2019by Buffalocal0
Water is Water, Right? Wrong! Beer is pretty simple when it comes to ingredients as there are typically only four: grain, hops, yeast and water. Since beer is made up of around 95% water, it’s not surprising that different regional water sources and their varying chemical makeup, would create differing attributes in the resulting beer....
Read More
https://buffalocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Buffalocal_Blog-Header_How-Beer-Is-Made.jpg

Beer KnowledgeHow Beer is Made

September 4, 2019by Buffalocal0
Barley + Hops + Yeast + Water = Beer  While having the right ingredients is an integral part of brewing beer, the actual process is a bit more complex. Read on to learn more about how beer is made: Malting  Once the grains (usually barley or wheat) have been harvested, they go through a process...
Read More

Newer Posts

Older Posts