Category Archives: Beer

Visual Recap: Summer 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

2015 gave Western NY a beautiful, not too dry, not too wet, not too hot, not too cold summer. One could say this summer was perfectly balanced — the backbone of any good season, or more aprupos, any good whiskey, … Continue reading →

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Bellwoods Boogie Monster

Posted on July 1, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

One of BWG’s favorite Toronto spots is a beautiful little tucked away place called Bellwoods Brewery. Bellwoods is soon set to significantly expand, but as of this writing their modestly inviting street-side open-air brew house and restaurant is our place … Continue reading →

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BWG’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

Posted on June 15, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This theory is just partly true. To reach the complex, muntifaceted modern man’s heart, his significant other must know the ins and outs of his hobbies, his wish-lists … Continue reading →

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Rusty Nickel Brewing Co.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

On an impromptu whim BWG decided to trek south of the city to one of Buffalo’s Newest breweries — and we’re glad we did. Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. is located directly behind Ebenezer Ale House in West Seneca. They have recently … Continue reading →

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Allen Burger Venture

Posted on March 30, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Allen Burger Venture (ABV) is Mike Shatzle’s (Blue Monk, Coles, Moor Pat) latest endeavor. Located in the heart of the Allentown district of Buffalo, ABV is a first-rate example of modern-style restaurant and bar. It’s harmonious, yet anomalous among the … Continue reading →

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Visual Recap: Winter 2014-2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

This Buffalo winter has literally been the worst ever recorded since the beginning of record keeping over a century ago. But instead of succumbing to this harshest of winters, BWG decided to fight the fridged temps, unending snow and brutal … Continue reading →

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Moor Pat

Posted on February 5, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Moor Pat is a new craft beer bar located in the Village of Williamsville, a suburb just east of Buffalo. Craft beer enthusiasts Peter Braun and Mike Shatzel (the latter of Cole’s and Blue Monk local craft beer fame) wanted to … Continue reading →

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BWG’s Favorite Craft Beer of 2014

Posted on January 8, 2015 by buffalowhiskeyguild

BWG delved heavily into craft beer in 2014, developing an appreciation for everything across the style gambit from session lagers, to barrel aged stouts. Our list of favorite brews was whittled down to the same criteria used in determining our … Continue reading →

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Visual Recap: Autumn 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Another busy Buffalo NY Autumn is in the books. Every year we feel like there’s so much to do before winter arrives and try our damndest to pack it all in. The weather didn’t quite cooperate as much this year as … Continue reading →

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Gene McCarthy’s / Old First Ward Brewing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Over the summer months, BWG kept hearing about how good the beer was at Gene McCarthy’s (a Buffalo restaurant staple since 1963), who just opened a brewhouse earlier this year. We contacted brewer Alex Placito who graciously invited us down … Continue reading →