Brewery
Unclaimed profileBig Ditch Brewing Company
Buffalo, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Big Ditch Brewing Company is a craft brewery with tap rooms in downtown and Lockport, producing beer across signatures, seasonals, limited release, and limited draft-only categories. Hayburner, a year-round American IPA with orange, melon, and grapefruit notes, is described as Western New York's best selling and the favorite IPA. The program also includes Rocket Mule Imperial IPA, No Punts Intended pilsner, and Oktoberfest lager. NA Burner, a non-alcoholic IPA, is the first canned non-alcoholic brew in nearly a century.
- What should I order?
- Start with Hayburner, the year-round American IPA with orange, melon, and grapefruit notes. For a stronger, citrus-forward pour, Rocket Mule Imperial IPA delivers huge orange flavor and aroma. No Punts Intended pilsner is a lighter, easy-drinking option available late summer through winter.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a range of year-round and seasonal styles, from American IPA and imperial IPA to pilsner and German-style lager. The non-alcoholic NA Burner gives those avoiding alcohol a dedicated hoppy option.
- When should I go?
- Visit in late summer or fall for Oktoberfest and No Punts Intended, both available seasonally. Hayburner and Rocket Mule are available year-round.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Big Ditch produces beer across signatures, seasonals, limited release, and limited draft-only categories, with 4.5M+ gallons produced, 28M+ cans filled, and 495 unique beers produced through 2025. NA Burner is described as the first canned non-alcoholic brew in nearly a century.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A craft brewery producing signatures, seasonals, limited release, and limited draft-only beers. The brewery reports 495 unique beers produced through 2025.
Menu strengths
- — Hayburner is described as Western New York's best selling and the favorite IPA.
- — Production record includes 4.5M+ gallons, 28M+ cans filled, and 495 unique beers through 2025.
Standout selections
- — Hayburner: year-round American IPA, 7.2% ABV, 20 IBU, with orange, melon, and grapefruit notes.
- — Rocket Mule: year-round Imperial American IPA, 9.0% ABV, 15 IBU, citrus-forward with huge orange flavor and aroma.
Nonalcoholic
NA Burner is a non-alcoholic IPA described as the first canned non-alcoholic brew in nearly a century, available year-round in 12 oz., 6-pack, and draft. It averages 50 calories, 10g carbs, 0g protein, and 0g fat per 12 fl. Oz.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic IPA with year-round packaged and draft availability.
- — Specific nutritional data: 50 calories, 10g carbs, 0g protein, 0g fat per 12 fl. Oz.
- — Described as the first canned non-alcoholic brew in nearly a century.
Standout selections
- — NA Burner: non-alcoholic IPA with hoppy aroma and flavor of flagship Hayburner, available year-round in 12 oz., 6-pack, and draft.
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