A NIGHT FOR COMEDY @ BIG DITCH BREWING COMPANY

The Erie Canal opened in 1825, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean by way of the Hudson River.  When the plan for the Canal was presented, skeptics never thought it would materialize.  They jokingly referred to it as “Clinton’s Big Ditch” after the New York State governor who championed the project.  But when it was filled with water, the Big Ditch changed Buffalo forever and marked the beginning of more than 100 years of prosperity for the City of Buffalo.

The Big Ditch remains a part of us today.  We still embody the spirit of the workers that built the Canal with their bare hands.  As with the prosperity that followed the completion of the Canal, Buffalo today is a city reborn.  And those who are shaping the next 100 years of prosperity are the ones we brew Big Ditch beer for – a beer that celebrates our roots and serves as a reminder that the Buffalo of the future is being built with the same strength, pride and ambition that created the Erie Canal nearly two centuries ago.

Made from the best ingredients available, and crafted with just the right balance of art and science, Big Ditch beers are innovative, flavorful and drinkable…glass after glass.

OUR PRODUCTION FACILITY

All of Big Ditch’s brews are produced on site. Big Ditch Brewing Company currently makes its beer in two different facilities. Our Production Brewery at 101 Oak Street makes beer using a 40-barrel (1,240 gallon) brewhouse. The Oak Street Brewery primarily makes beers that are packaged in 12 oz cans for distribution. Our Innovation Brewery at 55 East Huron Street, which was our original brewery, makes beer using a 20-barrel (620 gallon) brewhouse. The Huron Street Brewery primarily makes limited release, specialty, and experimental beers, which are often served only at our tap room. We also brew at our Lockport location on 1 East Avenue on a Pilot Brewery. The 2-barrel (60 gallon) brewhouse there is used to make small batch limited release beers.

The construction and development of both of our Brewery spaces as well as our Tap Room and Restaurant has been made possible thanks to our ongoing relationship with Iskalo Development. One of the region’s leading developers, Iskalo has been instrumental in the ongoing revitalization of downtown Buffalo. Their passion for collaborative, innovative property development has been key to Big Ditch’s growth.

COMPANY HISTORY

Big Ditch Brewing Company began with a dream. Matt Kahn and Corey Catalano, two aspiring scientists and beer lovers, were working in a biotech lab in early 2011, and wanted to start a new business for themselves. They used a food-grade bucket—otherwise destined for the trash—as their first fermenter, and they created new and exciting beers right then and there in a garage. Over the next two years, while they were perfecting their craft, they met Wes Froebel, himself a previous co-owner of other breweries, who was also interested in starting a new brewery project. The trio’s pursuit of a building to house their brewery intersected with Iskalo Development Corp.’s redevelopment of a former Verizon fleet maintenance facility at Ellicott and Huron Streets in downtown Buffalo.  The two groups worked intently for more than a year planning the brewery and tap room, with Paul Iskalo joining the Big Ditch team as its principal investor.

Big Ditch opened for business in October of 2014, initially selling beer in kegs throughout Western New York. Their Tap Room opened in the summer of 2015, serving Big Ditch beers alongside fresh food in a fantastic downtown setting. Big Ditch began canning their beers in 2016 and distributing throughout the rest of New York State after that. Big Ditch has since grown to become the city of Buffalo’s largest brewery and one of the 10 largest independently owned breweries in New York State.

DATE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

SHOW - 7:30pm - 8:30-9PM

TICKETS - ONLINE- $10 DOOR $15

FOR TICKETS AT THE DOOR CALL OR TEXT (586) 646-6367

COME OUT EARLY FOR DINNER. CALL (716) 742-0080 TO MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS

This is a club-style comedy show intended for a mature audience. While the comedians do not use vulgar or obscene material, the show will include adult content & language. Viewer discretion is advise. Think PG-13

Let's meet your Comedian

Headliner - Billy Reno

Billy Reno has always been told he should be a comedian, and finally, he listened. After honing his skills on the Detroit Comedy Scene, Billy has taken his unique brand of comedy all across the country. From clubs like the world-famous Comedy Store to bars, festivals, and college campuses, Billy has won over audiences with his affable charm and quick wit.

Billy has been recognized for his talent, too. He was a semifinalist at the Detroit to LA Comedy Competition and a finalist at the Border City Comedy Festival in Windsor, On. His debut comedy album, "Can't Handle The Thought," spent three weeks at the top of Apple iTunes charts. He's even produced several shows across the Midwest, showcasing his versatility and creativity as both a performer and producer.

What sets Billy apart as a comedian is his ability to blend various styles of comedy seamlessly. Whether he's telling one-liners, sharing stories, exploring dark and edgy topics, or diving into nonsensical jokes, Billy always delivers with a sarcastic tone and a goofy smile. Regardless of the subject matter, one thing is for sure: audiences never leave one of Billy's shows disappointed. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride with Billy Reno!