by Big Ditch Brewing Co.

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.

by Big Ditch Brewing Co.

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.

STARK WHITE DAD SHOES &
6 MILLION ACRES WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY, JUNE 30.

Both beers will be available for pickup at the tap room on Friday, June 30 beginning at 11:00AM. Online ordering will begin Friday morning for tap room pickup and shipping. (Shipping is NYS ONLY)

STARK WHITE DAD SHOES – INDIA PALE ALE

Perfect for drinking while mowing the lawn, grilling on the deck, watching golf, backing into parking spaces, or falling asleep on the couch, Stark White Dad Shoes is brewed with New Zealand Riwaka and Australian Galaxy hops. This IPA is best described as a passion fruit bomb. It’s super pungent and intensely fruity with very low bitterness. 6.2% ABV.

6 MILLION ACRES – WEST COAST-STYLE IPA

The allure of a mountain getaway: fresh air, calm lakes, green trees… and a cooler full of beer. One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway in New York State is the six million acre Adirondack Park. 6 Million Acres IPA, with firm bitterness, citrusy and earthy flavor, and a smooth finish, is a West Coast-style IPA that’s rugged but also surprisingly mellow. Whether you’re on the trail, relaxing by the campfire, or just at home dreaming up your next adventure, this beer won’t let you down. 7.0% ABV.

NEW MENU UPDATE IS LIVE!

Here’s a first look at some of our new tap room food that we’re serving up right now!

Nashville Pizza – Bechamel base, Nashville hot maple chicken, mozzarella cheese, pickles.

Apple Brie Melt (Vegetarian!) – Cinnamon baked apples, brie cheese, arugula on grilled sourdough.

Pulled Pork Sandwich – Slow smoked pulled pork, Excavator BBQ sauce, coleslaw, served on toasted Costanzo roll.

Vegan Stuffed Peppers (Vegan!) – Twin bell peppers stuffed with wild rice & black bean corn relish, served over roasted red pepper marinara with garlic toast.

Fried Cheese Curds (Vegetarian!) – Garlic breaded cheese curds served with marinara.

Sundried Tomato Tortellini (Vegetarian!) – Ricotta cheese stuffed tortellini, spinach, onions, cherry tomatoes tossed in sundried tomato pesto cream sauce.

We’ve also REVAMPED our PIZZA menu to include new offerings like Cup and Char Classic Pepperoni, Margherita, and Tuscan!

And – for gluten sensitive guests, we’ve also added on the ability to sub a GF roll for any sandwich, or sub a Cauliflower crust for any pizza!

We are super excited to roll out this new menu. We can’t wait for you to stop by and try out the new dishes! Thank you as always for your support!

You can check out the full menu here: https://www.bigditchbrewing.com/s/BDBC-6-2023-Food-Menu.pdf