Resurgence Brewing - Buffalo, NY

Earlier 2014 we were welcomed in Buffalo to a brand new brewery called Resurgence.  The name comes from the fact that Buffalo is building itself back up and in a resurgence in this city. We were there opening day and I have been back a few times including a private Yelp event.

 

 

I have tasted most their beers, and from day one til now you can already see improvements.  Their Road Trip IPA in which they traveled to pick up some hops was fantastic when I first had..unfortunately days later it lost a lot of steam but not sure why.  Their IPA is real nice.  The Session IPA I hated at first, but just weeks later I was big fan.  Loganberry Wheat is good for a wheat, except I never got much loganberry.  Summer Saison is nice for a saison.  Spongecandy Stout is a nice stout coming in at only 6% but again..didn't get much spongecandy flavor.

I am so glad to have this place only minutes from me. Lots of space, a great bier garden, and a very nice staff.  If the crowds daily are an indication this place should do very well for itself. Check them out for yourself..www.resurgencebrewing.com/

Pearl Street Brewery - Buffalo, NY

I have visited well over 100 breweries and it took me this long to finally get to Pearl Street Brewery and Grill in my hometown just minutes away. I knew going into it that they weren't very well known for having amazing beer but I just had to say I've been there.
 This place is massive. I can probably say it's the biggest brewery I have been to because it is like 5 floors including private venues, a basement, tons of back patios on each floor and a huge restaurant on the main floor.

We got a sampler of all the beers. As I expected, beers were all pretty unimpressive.  Their stouts are what stood out.  The Raspberry Stout had a great raspberry flavor with a good stout backbone.  And the oatmeal stout was pretty good too.  So I would say if you like stouts then order a stout on your visit here.

I have to promote my local beer scene.  It isn't the best brewery in Buffalo, but they have been going strong for a long time and people love it.  I won't be in a rush to go back, but I am glad we have it in our city. Check out their info...buffalobrewerydistrict.com/pearl/node/29