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Long Haul Release: Erie Canal Bicentennial Voyage Beer Launch
Big Ditch Brewing Company and Buffalo Maritime Center are proud to launch LONG HAUL Honey Lager, the official beer of the Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief.
To celebrate, we’re hosting a community event featuring:
Tours of the Seneca Chief at Lockport’s historic Locks 34 & 35
Press Conference with Big Ditch & Buffalo Maritime Center
Tasting & Reception at Big Ditch Brewing’s Lockport Tap Room, where Long Haul will be available on draft and in cans
Tours of the Seneca Chief at Lockport’s historic Locks 34 & 35 Press Conference with Big Ditch & Buffalo Maritime Center
Tasting & Reception at Big Ditch Brewing’s Lockport Tap Room, where Long Haul will be available on draft and in cansWHERE: Lockport, NY – Locks 34 & 35, and Big Ditch Brewing Company – Lockport Tap Room
WHEN: Thursday, August 21, 2025
EVENT SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM – Seneca Chief arrives at Locks 34 & 35
4:00 PM – Seneca Chief opens for public tours
4:00 – 4:30 PM – Press Conference near the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief
5:00 PM – Long Haul Tasting & Reception at Big Ditch Lockport Tap Room (1 East Ave, Lockport)
3:30 PM – Seneca Chief arrives at Locks 34 & 35
4:00 PM – Seneca Chief opens for public tours
4:00 – 4:30 PM – Press Conference near the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief
5:00 PM – Long Haul Tasting & Reception at Big Ditch Lockport Tap Room (1 East Ave, Lockport)
About the beer:
Erie Canal “long hauls” were multi-day boat trips traversing great distances across the state. In fall 2025, the BMC replica canal boat, the Seneca Chief, will embark on its own commemorative long haul down the canal, and this beer will be along for the ride and available at stops along the way. Long Haul is a lager brewed with 6-row barley, New York State hops, clover honey, and spruce tips, ingredients that were often used for brewing beer in the 19th century.
Erie Canal “long hauls” were multi-day boat trips traversing great distances across the state. In fall 2025, the BMC replica canal boat, the Seneca Chief, will embark on its own commemorative long haul down the canal, and this beer will be along for the ride and available at stops along the way. Long Haul is a lager brewed with 6-row barley, New York State hops, clover honey, and spruce tips, ingredients that were often used for brewing beer in the 19th century.
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Hourly Schedule
Event Schedule
- 3:30PM
- Seneca Chief arrives at Locks 34 & 35
- 4:00 PM
- Seneca Chief opens for public tours
- 4:00 PM - 4:30pm
- Press Conference near the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief
- 5:00 PM
- Long Haul Tasting & Reception at Big Ditch Lockport Tap Room (1 East Ave, Lockport)
