The Ultimate NYS Tailgate Beer Guide
Football season is finally here! Make room in your fridge, New York State breweries have crafted the perfect beers for game-time! From pilsners to IPA’s & everything in-between, these suds are sure to please your taste buds.
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Brocpile Imperial IPA
Other Half Brewing FLX, Bloomfield NY
Double IPA • 8.5% ABV
Description: This imperial IPA is rowdier than the 200 level sections at a Bills game and is packed with Citra, Motueka, Comet and Vic Secret.
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On-premise: Cans / Draft
Tables on Tables IPA
Other Half Brewing FLX, Bloomfield NY
IPA • 6.5% ABV
Description: Sometimes you show support by doing bowling ball shots, sometimes it’s being doused in ketchup, sometimes it’s launching yourself through a folding table. Or you could just drink this beer that we made with Citra, Strata and El Dorado hops. Just make sure your pants selection is right.
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Let’s Go Pils
Community Beer Works, Buffalo NY
American Light Lager • 4.2% ABV
Description: We brew this beer year round as part of our core lineup. It’s accessible, crushable, and made by fans, for fans.
Let’s Go Pils is a very dry, crisp, brilliantly clear lager brewed in celebration of our hometown spirit. The finest pilsner malt, flaked corn, and German hops are used to create a refreshing, classic flavor profile. Let’s Go!
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Super Fanatic
Reinvention Brewing, Manchester NY
Cream Ale • 4.7% ABV
Description:A Cream Ale brewed with NY malt and locally grown NY Sorachi Ace. Light in body with notes of lemon and dill.
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Savage Jack
Mixed Breed Brewing, Albany NY
NEIPA • 7.4% ABV
Description: Hazy England Style IPA with Citra and comet hops.
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Where Else Would You Rather Beer?
42 North Brewing Company, Buffalo NY
Kölsch • 5% ABV
Description: This beer celebrates the camaraderie and tradition of the Buffalo football tailgate. Fond memories can be made all season long while sharing a pint of this crisp, light kolsch, which at 5% abv, is the perfect choice for before, during, or after the game.
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Not a Football Beer
Pressure Drop Brewing, Buffalo NY
Lager • 5.3% ABV
Description: An extremely light, crisp lager that’s gently hopped with Cascade for just a touch of hop aroma and minimal bitterness.This ultra-crushable session beer is great for social activities like not tailgating, not gathering with friends to watch the game at home, and not sitting in your favorite barstool to root for your team; this is definitely Not a Football Beer.
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On-premise: Cans
Off-premise: Cans
Victory Monday
Rusty Nickel Brewing, Buffalo NY
NEIPA • 6.7% ABV
Description: Victory Monday is always something to look forward to. A tropical oasis with endless citrus and sweet fruit dominating a beautiful soft pillowy landscape. Here’s to another Buffalo Win – Victory Monday! HOPS: Citra & Azacca
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Circle the Wagons Mixer
Resurgence Brewing Company, Buffalo NY
Pilsner • 4.4% ABV | IPA • 6.5% ABV
Description: The package comes in a mixed 4 pack because we love Pilsners and IPAs – and both go well on game day. The Buffalo Style IPA is a hybrid style; think NEIPA with slightly more bitterness. As for the American Pilsner, we made this beer for the everyday drinker. An easy drinking, crushable pils with a touch of floral hoppiness and light backend bitterness.
We made this beer with Buffalo Football in mind. A certain sportscaster associated the phrase “Circle the Wagons” back in the 90’s championship runs, and it has stuck ever since.
Whether it is tearing down the goalposts, winning the division title, or beating our rivals – nothing tastes better with a victory than an ice-cold beer. And it will taste even better when we bring the trophy to Buffalo and line the streets with a celebration parade! This 4 pack was made for Buffalo by people that grew up in Buffalo and have rooted themselves here.
Hops used: Citra, Galaxy, German Amarillo.
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Tailgate Time
Ellicottville Brewing Company, Ellicottville NY
IPA • 5% ABV
Description: Easy drinking 5% American IPA with just the right amount of happiness for a fall tailgate.
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Off-premise: Cans / Draft
Squish the Kölsch
Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery, Bloomfield NY
Kölsch • 4.5% ABV
Description: Classic Kölsch that is conditioned on fresh lemon juice & zest.
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On-premise: Cans
Tailgate Daze
12 Gates Brewing Company, Williamsville NY
Hazy IPA • 6% ABV
Description: Hazy IPA Hops: Cashmere, Mosaic, Idaho Gem, Southern Passion.
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A Little Bit Lager Now
Hamburg Brewing Company, Hamburg NY
Lager with Citra • 6% ABV
Description: This new spin on a classic isn’t just any old lager. It is a balanced attack of citrus and pineapple hop flavor with notes of victory. Lagered at cold temperatures, it will drink smooth and flavorful. Kind of like an IPA meeting a crisp and clean lager.
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Off-premise: Cans / Draft
A Little Bit Cider Now
Hamburg Brewing Company, Hamburg NY
Blue Raspberry Cherry Hard Cider • 6% ABV
Description: The bond you have with your team is just different – and your celebration beverage should be too. Excitement is in the air and your team colors are on your tastebuds with our Blue Raspberry Cherry Hard Cider. Take a few sweet sips of victory because it’s always game day in Buffalo!
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Off-premise: Cans / Draft
Billsberry Bombshell
War Horse Brewing, Geneva NY
Hard Cider • 6.8% ABV
Description: A semi-sweet Berry Lemonade Hard Cider in honor of the Buffalo Bills! Made with 100% NYS grown apples and best served chilled.
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This is Our House Lager
12 Gates Brewing Company, Williamsville NY
German Style Lager • 4.5% ABV
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Off-premise: Cans / Draft
Table Smasher
12 Gates Brewing Company, Williamsville NY
Kölsch • 4.5% ABV
Description: This 4.5% Kolsch is perfect for your backyard tailgate or fantasy draft night. Made with real local honey from Bee Country in Darien, NY. Go Bills!
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On-premise: Cans / Draft
Off-premise: Cans / Draft
Pancho’s Legacy Lager
12 Gates Brewing Company, Williamsville NY
Lager • 4.8% ABV
Description: In memory of Bills Superfan Ezra Castro, aka Pancho Billa, we brewed this light, crispy lager, coming in at 4.8% Crack it open at your favorite tailgate and say “GO BILLS!” Proceeds from this beer will be donated in Ezra’s name to local charities. This season’s beneficiary is Harrison’s Playmakers (Harrison Phillips’ Youth Camp).
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On-premise: Cans / Draft
Off-premise: Cans / Draft
Let’s Gose Bufallo
Beer Justice Brewing Co, Arcade, NY
Gose Sour • 4.2% ABV
Description: German sour, citrusy blended with raspberry and blueberry. A perfect Buffalo red, white, and blue blend.
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