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Santa hid two pom-poms from his hats inside two different Kringle Juice IPA 6-packs and sent them out to stores across New York State.  Find one and you’ll win a FREE $100 Big Ditch Tap Room Gift Card, a “Holiday Spirit” merch package (includes a Kringle Juice Tumbler, Kringle Juice Glass, Kringle Juice Ornament & Holiday Beanie) and any Big Ditch hoodie of your choice!

See below for more information and complete contest rules.

COMPLETE CONTEST RULES AND ADDITIONAL INFO:

(2) Kringle Juice IPA sixpacks delivered to stores across New York State around the time of this announcement contain a “pom-pom”.

If you’re lucky enough to find the pom-pom in a sixpack, you’ll win a $100 Big Ditch Tap Room Gift Card, a “Holiday Spirit” merch package (includes a Kringle Juice Tumbler, Kringle Juice Glass, Kringle Juice Ornament & Holiday Beanie) and any Big Ditch hoodie of your choice.  Two total prize packs will be given away. Instructions for claiming the prize will be included in the winning sixpack.

No purchase necessary / Alternate Entry Method: send a self addressed stamped envelope to BDBC / c/o Kringle Miracle / 55 E Huron Street / Buffalo, NY 14203 with your contact info for an equal random chance to win – one entry per envelope is allowed.

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***UPDATE*** – This is event is sold out. Please do not purchase tickets from any Eventbrite page that we did not directly link you to.

Ring in 2024 at Big Ditch Brewing Company with craft beer, great food, DJ, a view of the Electric Tower ball drop & fireworks at midnight!

Tickets are $85 (+tax & gratuity) per person. (Early Bird Pricing: $75 through Dec 7th!)
Tickets available at: https://bit.ly/BDBCNYE2023 – Or skip the fees and stop by the tap room to purchase!

Your ticket includes:

• New Year’s Eve Party from 8pm-1am

• Open Bar {8:00pm-12:30am} (beer, wine or mixed drinks*)

• Special NYE Food & Beer Menu

  APPETIZERS

  -Deviled Eggs

  -Duck Crostini

  -Swedish Meatballs

  -Balsamic Caramelized Onion Toast

  -Vegetable Pot Stickers w/ roasted garlic teriyaki sauce.

  -Mediterranean Station

  ENTRÉE:

  -Sliced Prime Rib

  -Cajun Honey Butter Shrimp Skewers

  -Beer Braised Clams

  -Tortellini Alfredo

  -Seafood Bisque

  -Lettuce Wraps Station

• DJ spinning all night

• Party Favors, Selfie Station & Noisemakers

• Limited Beer Releases!

  – “Frost Burner” – Cold-fermented Hayburner American IPA

  – “Belgian Champagne” – Refreshing Belgian-style “champagne” beer.

  – “Tiki Ball Drop” – Coconut-Lime Fruited Sour

(**UPDATE – VIP PACKAGE IS SOLD OUT**)

**Looking for something extra special…. VIP Room for up to 20 guests!!! Includes:
– Private food station for group
– Open Bar from 8:00pm
-12:30am
– 70” TV to watch televised ball drop
– Fireworks view from the VIP room
$110.00 per person + tax & gratuity (for information and booking contact us at events@bigditchbrewing.com)**

Designated Driver tickets available for $50/$60 (+tax & gratuity) and includes everything above except open bar. Your special DD wristband will get you unlimited soda and coffee all night.

Notes: This event is ages 21+ only!

We will be closed for lunch opening at 8pm for the party. Only those who purchase tickets to the New Year’s Eve Party will be admitted after 8pm.There will not be a coat check, but we will have coat racks available. Please plan accordingly.

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EXCITING NEWS!  WE’RE OPENING A NEW TAP ROOM IN LOCKPORT!

We are excited to officially announce that we’ll be opening a Brewery and Tap Room in the Historic Post Office Building located at One East Avenue in the city of Lockport, directly across the street from the historic Palace Theater! We hope to have the new Lockport Tap Room open by mid-year in 2024.

See the entire press release below. More information about our planned location in Lockport, including motivation, design, construction, menu and staffing will be coming over the next several weeks and months. 

Thanks to all of our amazing customers for your continued support! 

Buffalo, N.Y. – Big Ditch Brewing Company today officially announced that it is planning on opening a Brewery and Tap Room in the Historic Post Office Building located at One East Avenue in the city of Lockport, directly across the street from the historic Palace Theater. Iskalo Development is nearing completion of a comprehensive renovation of the Historic Post Office Building which was originally constructed in 1902. It is anticipated that the new Big Ditch Brewing Tap Room will open by mid-year in 2024.

“We are excited to bring our award-winning beers and high-quality pub food to the city of Lockport,” stated Matt Kahn, President and Co-founder of Big Ditch Brewing Company. “In discussion with area officials, it’s clear that there is a need for a venue such as ours in the city,” added Kahn. “The proximity of this location to the Erie Canal, which our brewery is named after, makes this a perfect fit for our next Tap Room destination.”

The Lockport Tap Room will feature seating for 250 guests over two levels and will feature a large bar, main dining area, outdoor covered patio, and private event space. The venue will also include a small brewery for making experimental beers, enabling patrons of the Lockport Tap Room to be the first to taste new beers that Big Ditch is developing.

The decision to proceed with this new Lockport Tap Room at One East Avenue is independent of Big Ditch Brewing’s plans with respect to the proposed brewery project at 6700 Transit Road in Williamsville which was delayed due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Big Ditch subsequently proceeded to open a production brewery at 101 Oak Street in downtown Buffalo to support growing demand for retail distribution across New York State.

“While not ruling out the possibility of a future project involving Big Ditch on the Transit Road site, we are presently focused on delivering an outstanding Tap Room experience at the Historic Post Office Building in Lockport in support of our customers located in Niagara County,” stated Kahn.

Big Ditch will shortly begin hiring staff for the new Lockport Tap Room project. Interested applicants should visit their website at bigditchbrewing.com/jobs for job listings and application instructions.

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Santa’s favorite IPA is available now at the tap room and has been making its way across our distribution footprint this week.

About Kringle Juice: At the end of a long night of delivering presents, we imagine that Santa’s had enough milk and cookies and instead, loves to settle in with a juicy and delicious IPA. Kringle Juice features an initial blast of orange and tangerine in the aroma that blends with flavors of pear and kiwi over a silky smooth mouthfeel. This beer pairs extremely well with caroling, mistletoe, and good tidings. 7.0% ABV.

Order online or find it near you!

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Turkey Trotter is back! This refreshing blonde ale featuring crackery malt flavor and light hoppy fruit flavor is the first beer brewed specifically to celebrate the long standing tradition of the YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot. A portion of all proceeds from this beer supports YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s efforts to strengthen the WNY community. 4.7% ABV.

The YMCA Turkey Trot has been a Buffalo tradition since 1896, extending its legacy as the longest consecutively run footrace in the world. Registration for the YMCA Buffalo Turkey Trot is open and available online at www.ymcaturkeytrot.org. The Turkey Trotter beer cans also contain a QR code which can be scanned to register for the Turkey Trot race.

Turkey Trotter is available now at our tap room in 6-packs and draft! (Or you can always order online – https://www.bigditchbrewing.com/order-beer-online – Shipping is NYS only) The beer will also be available in 6-packs at craft beer retailers and supermarkets throughout Western New York in the coming week.  Retail locations include Tops, Wegmans, Dash’s, Consumer’s Beverages and more!

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WNY Beer Week is back and happening from September 23 to September 30!

We are excited to collaborate with our members, local breweries, bars, restaurants, and craft beer retailers for this week-long community event!

You can “Celebrate Beer Made Here” by visiting area establishments and asking “What’s local?” while enjoying special promotions and events at participating locations throughout the WNY region!

Visit www.wnybeerweek.com for a complete list of participating locations and to learn more about the impact of making local your first choice!

Here is what’s happening at Big Ditch for Beer Week!

We’ve got THREE (3) Beer Releases throughout the week!

• SATURDAY, 9/23 – Beer Week Barleywine 2023

• MONDAY, 9/25 – Deep Aqua Culture West Coast-style IPA, a collab with Pressure Drop Brewing.

• FRIDAY, 9/29 – Deep Cut Double IPA (Produced for the first time in over 2 years!)

Get ready to raise your steins, it’s Oktoberfest week at the tap room!

THE FOOD – All week! We’ve got Oktoberfest inspired food specials all week leading up to Friday’s Oktoberfest beer release!

CHICKEN SCHNITZLE – Deep fried chicken breast served on a toasted pretzel roll topped with pickles, lettuce, red onion, and lemon garlic aioli.

OKTOBERFEAST – Twin grilled Hanzlians bratwurst sausages over a bed of sauerkraut , bacon, and apples served with a side of rye toast and spicy mustard.

JAGERSPAETZLE – Warm German spaetzle dumplings topped with wild mushroom gravy finished with parmesan cheese and green onion.

THE BEER – OKTOBERFEST BAVARIAN STYLE LAGER – Available on draft and 4-packs (16oz cans) Friday!

OKTOBERFEST BAVARIAN STYLE LAGER – This German-style malty lager features notes of toasted bread, fig, and a light touch of honey on the finish, with a fairly light and refreshing body for the style. 6% ABV.

“NO PUNTS INTENDED” American Pilsner is back for the season! And this year in a brand new 12oz can!

Because sometimes the best defense is a good offense. This easy drinking pilsner is brewed with American barley and Cascade hops and meant for crushing during long touchdown drives. 4.7% ABV.

Available NOW at the tap room in 6-packs & draft and making its way across the state to wherever you buy Big Ditch beer.

TWO NEW RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

BASICALLY JUICE (Double IPA) AND SLAYBURNER (Hayburner with Blood Oranges) are available now at the tap room. Order online for pickup or shipping. (SHIPPING IS NYS ONLY)

BASICALLY JUICE – Yes, this beer is basically juice. But in reality, there’s nothing basic about it. Brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Nectaron hops, this double IPA sings with complex flavors of pineapple, mango, passion fruit, and peach character, yet somehow remains drinkable despite the 9.0% ABV. Draft and 4 packs of 16oz cans.

SLAYBURNER IS BACK! This time in a new 12oz can!

SLAYBURNER is our classic Hayburner American IPA with blood oranges to enhance the trademark citrus aroma and give it a little tart and just a touch of sweetness. 7.2% ABV. Draft and 6 packs of 12oz cans.