Ever since craft breweries came onto the scene in Buffalo, this city has changed in a number of ways. From brewery tours to tap takeovers, Buffalo’s craft beers have become a part of our lives, and part of the fabric of the city. The more that Buffalo beer culture grows, the more that our economy benefits. Every time someone consumes a locally crafted beer, that money stays right here in our community, not to mention the brewers, servers, distributors, designers, bartenders, tap handle makers, farmers, etc., all of whom financially benefit from the success of the breweries.
On July 18th at 7pm, The Terrace at Delaware Park, a panel discussion will commence that features five gurus of the local craft beer community. These are the beer pioneers who have helped to shape the beer conversation in Buffalo, and by doing so have been able to create an economic engine that continues to grow, day by day.
The panelists are:
- Ethan Cox, Founder and Owner of Community Beer Works
- Dan Moar, Co-Chair of the Brewery and Distillery Practice Group at Goldberg Segalla
- Brian Nelson, Founder and Manager of Village Beer Merchant
- Dan Robinson, Head of Craft Beer at Try-It Distributing
- Mike Shatzel, Owner of Shatzel Group restaurants and Thin Man Brewery
Matt Davison (Managing Partner of Martin Davison Public Relations and Publisher of WNY Craft Beer Mag) will moderate the panel. At the end of the discussion, there will be a Q&A session with the audience.
The panel discussion will ultimately lead to an even broader conversation called Counterpoint, which will see further beer related conversations in the form of articles that will revolve around topics such as regional transportation, taxes and government spending, and education reform.
The event is free and open to the public and will feature a cash bar with 12 local craft beers on tap as well as cans and bottles from many local craft breweries. DJs Shane and Tone will spin funk and soul platters while the Terrace staff will be on hand to serve food to order. The first 200 guests will receive commemorative coasters that will act as punch cards — each is worth $2 off a draft or flight at all of eight participating breweries.