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 between New Zealand and White IPAs. Featuring Monkey Kung Fu from Griffon Brewing in Youngstown, NY. Be sure to visit one of their location to enjoy a large selection of beer.

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BGS returns for a historic season Series 12 entitled 'Noteworthy Niche'.  Craig and Jason crack open the German compendium of beers to talk kellar, kölsch, lager and ale. This episode features Heliophile from Strangebird in Rochester, NY. A brewery with a combination of great backgrounds coming together as its' brewers came from Dogfish Head and New Belgium respectively. 

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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 Kieran. All in a matter of 40 hours. A discussion opens about the destruction of Valdosta by Hurricane Helene which struck as a Category 4 in September 2024. A review of CookOut Restaurant, Five Guys in Terminal C of the Atlanta airport (which serves breakfast sandwiches), and Sheetz. And we ask the question, what's in your Canadian care package? Featuring Dank Little Things and Tropical Little Things from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, CA.

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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 most unique beer festivals in Western New York and a review of Rails and Ales at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. We haven't featured wine in a minute and no better day to highlight than National Wine Day with visits to 21 Brix and Mazza Chautauqua. We wind up the episode with our first visit to Monster Beach Brewery & Tiki Bar and we WILL be back. This episode features our homebrewed Intergalactic Hop Star DIPA. 

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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 Jason open with a talk about black currant, a key ingredient to this episode. Featuring Pączki Stout from Buffalo Brewing Company in Buffalo (of course), NY. It is currently scarce given the time of year, but we do have verified current offerings at One-Eyed Cat on Main St in Williamsville and Innovative Field in Rochester for a Red-Wings game.

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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 form in regard to the creation of other brews. We hope you are enjoying this series as we drink dessert. Featuring Platter's Chocolate Hazelnut Porter from Ellicottville Brewing Company in Ellicottville, NY. 

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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, since 2017, Mortalis proves why they are world-know and elite in the state. Featuring Tears of The Goddess: Carrot Cake Sour IPA from Mortalis Brewing in Avon, NY. (Side Note: Watch out for the Mortalis x Magic Bear collaBEARation coming Thursday, May 29th.)

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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 many questions as to what makes a beer like this so delicious. Much deserved praise of this and other great creations as this episode features Peaches and Queen from 903 Brewers of Sherman, Texas. 

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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 there they talk the start of the Summer Hiking Challenge, a visit to the Japanese Garden, and Easter Brunch and prices. Then they finish up talking about the CollaBEERation VI event. Where did you enjoy Easter brunch this year?

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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 thorough tasting session, Jason and Craig talk food pairings. Traditionally we close out a series by talking about Magic Bear Beer Cellar and what's coming up for them. Featuring Eric More Cowbell from SingleCut Beersmiths of Astoria, NY.

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