February 23rd, 2016 by KegWorks
The 2016 Academy Awards are fast approaching, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll use the Oscars as an excuse to don your finest party wear, pop some corn, get cozy with a box of Raisinets, and indulge in fancified…
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February 14th, 2016 by KegWorks
If you own or work at a bar or restaurant, you understand that keeping your draft beer dispensing system in proper working condition is an integral part of maintaining your bottom line. When your commercial draft beer system…
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February 9th, 2016 by KegWorks
Indisputably, hops are the heart and soul of beer as we know and love it today. They impart the essential oils that imbue your brew with nuanced flavors and aroma, and provide the bitter backbone that balances the inherent sweetness…
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January 30th, 2016 by KegWorks
Going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras isn’t in the cards for most of us this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t savor a taste of Fat Tuesday and indulge in a little pre-Lenten debauchery. To get your Big Easy…
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January 20th, 2016 by KegWorks
This year, Imbibe named Lost Lake in Chicago, a joint project of cocktail demigods Martin Cate and Paul McGee, “Cocktail Bar of the Year.” According to Imbibe: The menu has only changed once since the bar’s…
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November 29th, 2015 by KegWorks
This is Part 3 in our three-part blog series about the things that every home bar owner needs to feel like their space is complete. If you missed Part 1 (The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have) or Part 2 (Five Mandatory Cocktail…
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November 23rd, 2015 by KegWorks
This is Part 2 in our three-part blog series about the things that every home bar owner needs to feel like their space is complete. If you missed Part 1 (The Six Bar Tools You Absolutely Must Have) you can click the link to catch…
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November 16th, 2015 by KegWorks
So you finally pulled the trigger and decided to build yourself a home bar? Congratulations! A home bar is a true game changer. It’s a place where you can relax, watch the game, hang out with friends, and never have to…
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November 4th, 2015 by KegWorks
Fall is now in full swing. The pumpkin beers invaded store shelves long ago, and retail outlets are likely ready to take down their Halloween decorations in preparation for Christmas. With the holidays right around the corner,…
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October 9th, 2015 by KegWorks
We’re hitting the pumpkin-everything time of year. Hell, we’ve passed it. Pumpkin ales are omnipresent, every local beer and grocery store is working overtime to keep Souther Tier’s beloved Pumking on the shelves,…
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September 29th, 2015 by KegWorks
What is Cask Ale? Also known as real ale, cask ale is an unfiltered, unpasteurized form of beer that undergoes a second fermentation process inside a cask – hence the name. The way it’s stored in the cask changes…
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September 9th, 2015 by KegWorks
Demitri’s makes some of the finest Bloody Mary mixes we’ve ever tasted. These award-winning mixes feature premium ingredients that are expertly combined to help you craft a Bloody Mary that’s welcome at any…
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August 28th, 2015 by KegWorks
Sadly, today is the last of our Summer Cocktail Series. So far we’ve given you recipes for 13 of our favorite cocktails – some classic, some crafty, some we created right here in the KegWorks kitchen. We’ve…
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August 20th, 2015 by KegWorks
There are few drinks more inspired by tiki culture than a traditional (and delicious) Mai Tai. While there are many versions, we’re partial to this flavorful preparation that combines premium aged rum with other tasty ingredients…
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August 13th, 2015 by KegWorks
Absinthe is a drink with a rough reputation. You’ve likely heard that it’s illegal, it makes you hallucinate, it can kill you, etc. All of this couldn’t be further from the truth. For more on that, check out…
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August 2nd, 2015 by KegWorks
Here in Buffalo, it’s been blistering for the last couple of weeks. So for this week’s Summer Cocktail Series, we wanted to make something that would cool us down on the outside, and warm us up on the inside. We…
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July 28th, 2015 by KegWorks
Only one week left of Gin and Tonic July. Give this glorious month the finale it deserves with a batch or two of mouth watering Grapefruit G&Ts. Everything you need to make and serve this delicious concoction is in the recipe…
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July 15th, 2015 by KegWorks
Craft cocktails have taken over, and they’re here to stay. All throughout the US, new trendy drinks are claiming clever names along with high prices – ranging from $15- $20 a drink in some cities. Even…
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July 8th, 2015 by KegWorks
This week for our Summer Cocktail Series, we’re featuring Daiquiris, the classic rum cocktail enjoyed by the likes of President John F. Kennedy and Ernest Hemingway. Like many classic cocktails, the origins of this drink…
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June 16th, 2015 by KegWorks
Those of you who read our blog and subscribe to our emails are likely aware of our ongoing Summer Cocktail Series. If not, it’s pretty simple: every week, we are featuring a different cocktail, highlighting some of…
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June 5th, 2015 by KegWorks
If you’re subscribed to our email list, you likely know about our Summer Cocktail Series. If you haven’t seen it, then I’ll just give you a brief rundown: for the remainder of this summer, we’re going…
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May 5th, 2015 by KegWorks
Cinco de Mayo – the 5th of May, the day the Mexicans defeated the French in the 1860’s in the city of Puebla de Zaragoza. A day not really celebrated in México but one that has turned into a fiesta in the nation……
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April 16th, 2015 by KegWorks
Many of you may have seen our blog post titled Move Over Man Caves – There’s a New Trend on the Rise: Bar Sheds. I wrote that post last summer, but it recently picked up steam again, and we’ve seen it pop…
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April 4th, 2015 by KegWorks
Scrappy’s Bitters was founded by Seattle bartender Miles Thomas. In his search for a better bitters, he dove headfirst into research and development, immersing himself in the world of herbs and methods of extraction. He…
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March 5th, 2015 by KegWorks
“News of a particularly ugly tragedy swept across the European headlines in the month of August 1905. A thirty-one-year-old man named Jean Lanfray, a Swiss peasant of French stock, had drunk two glasses of absinthe, taken…
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February 20th, 2015 by KegWorks
I absolutely love days that are dedicated to drinking. And I’m not talking about days that you personally dedicate to drinking, but the ones that our thirsty world - "and the powers that be" - determine…
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January 6th, 2015 by KegWorks
“BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!” It’s Sunday, 8:30 AM, and your alarm is being a real son of a bitch. You lay still for a moment, unable to will your body into an upright position of wakefulness. Then, it hits you...today…
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December 5th, 2014 by KegWorks
Here at KegWorks, we pride ourselves on our growler selection. We’ve got classic clear glass growlers, amber growlers, stainless steel, ceramic, and a number of accessories to complement these glorious vessels.…
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November 24th, 2014 by KegWorks
So, have you guys heard about all this snow we’re having here in Buffalo? It’s been pretty crazy. We’re a hearty bunch here at KegWorks, and it’s not like we haven’t seen this stuff before, but at…
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November 6th, 2014 by KegWorks
Empire Brewing Co. is a 20-year-old craft brewery out of Syracuse, NY. Among their stellar lineup of brews is a seasonal maibock lager, called “Strikes Bock.” Get it? Empire Strikes Bock? For the 0.2% of readers…
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October 31st, 2014 by KegWorks
Picture this: you’ve just come home from the grocery store. You’ve got a fresh carton of milk, some eggs, orange juice, veggies and produce (hopefully), and whatever else you choose to draw your sustenance from. You…
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October 28th, 2014 by KegWorks
Home brewing is pretty much the best hobby around. Does it require patience and hard work? Yeah, it does. Does it demand precision and careful attention to detail? Yep. Does all that work result in a batch of homebrew that you…
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October 8th, 2014 by KegWorks
Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s one of our favorite holidays here at KegWorks. Pumpkin beers, costume contests, festive cocktails, pumpkin kegs, and most importantly, the parties. If you’re as pumped…
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October 3rd, 2014 by KegWorks
You don’t want to hear this, and I don’t want to say it, but the truth is this: summer is over. I know, I know. It’s a bummer. Summer is the best. It’s all golden sunshine and cold beers and jumping into…
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September 29th, 2014 by KegWorks
Any bartenders reading today? How annoying is it when you’re working on a busy night and a patron asks you to plug in their charger to give their phone some juice? Even if it’s a regular, someone you like, someone…
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September 23rd, 2014 by KegWorks
You know what tomorrow is, right? The official start of Oktoberfest. If you’re lucky enough to be one of 6-million people attending the festivities in Germany, then, well, I guess good for you! But I'm jealous. …
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August 21st, 2014 by KegWorks
If you’re a beer drinker, you probably have a go-to brew. Maybe you’re a Macro Man who appreciates a smooth pull on a frosty can of classic Budweiser or Coors. Or perhaps you’re a hop head with a particular…
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July 30th, 2014 by KegWorks
We’ve written before about the BrewBot, an automated home brewing system that takes a large amount of the labor out of the brewing process. But today, we discovered something even more revolutionary: SYNEK. Behold….SYNEK!…
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July 21st, 2014 by KegWorks
Everyone knows how cumbersome coolers can be. Whether you’re headed to the beach, the park, or out on the boat, they’re nothing more than necessary evils. Despite other notable advances in drinking techniques and…
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July 14th, 2014 by KegWorks
Anyone who’s ever been to a professional sporting event knows that heart- and wallet-breaking feeling you get when it’s time for a beer. Not only are they typically super expensive, but it’s always 16-24 ounces or bust.…
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