After checking in to the Richardson Hotel, grab an Uber and meet us at Autark at 5:30 for an introductory beer and meet owner/brewer Joe! Stay for a couple then look into getting a dinner in the Elmwood Village area, or even have a steak at Lucky Day — So many options to select from!

Coach will pick you up at the Richardson Hotel at 10:30 AM where we head to Western New York’s newest brewing sensation: Wayland Beer Co. Meet brewer/owner PJ Dunn as he shows you what the buzz is about! Tour/tasting

At 12:30 we head back into the city to visit Old First Ward/Gene McCarthys! Brewer Bryan Kirchmeyer will give us some insight on why OFW is considered the best lager brewery in Buffalo! Grab some lunch (Top 5 rated wings in WNY)

2:30 Short jump to Resurgence Brewing Co. To get a tour of their spacious facility! Brewer Nick Torgalski will give us a look around before we sample their delicious wares.

3:45 Even shorter jump to Hartman’s Distilling to get a private tasting with owner/distiller Justin Hartman! Sample three selections from the barrels to get you warmed up for dinner!

5:45 Off to Hofbrauhaus Buffalo for great German style fare and general conviviality! Finish your day with a liter of lager and dinner while considering whether you should buy lederhosen for your next jaunt to Bavaria! Derek Edinger from Brewery Ardennes is joining us for dinner!

8:30 Coach back to the Richardson Hotel. If you’re still in the mood, Beer Keep, Coles, and Mr Goodbar are excellent options in the neighborhood.

11 AM After check out, join us for brunch at Big Ditch brewing! After a quick tour, take in a sampler before heading back home.