Flying Bison Brewing

First time visiting the new location a few weeks ago and was very impressed!
As you walk into the Flying Bison Brewery, they showcase local artwork (WHICH IS AWESOME!)
Dan & I tried a flight of beers. my favorite was the «Hoppy Hour Hero moe. saic ipa» @ 8.3% alcohol– trust me with that alcohol content a tasting is all ya need! :)
The employees with very knowledgeable and friendly which is a PLUS!
For a snack they offered from the local longtime bakery MAZUREK’s soft good sized pretzels actually made with one of the flying bisons beer. It was very tasty. esp with the mustard!
Pizza rolls were also offered, but we will try that treat next time!
Long wooden tables with benches were available to sit in and they even had BOARD GAMES. yes BOARD GAMES to play! How cool is that?!! Beer barrels were also set up as «tables».
I’ve heard to can have parties there too and bring your own food, which is a clever idea for a birthday down the road.
When ordering the beer, you can see the actual brewery where they brew the beer because its a clear window. When we stopped in they weren’t giving tours. Make sure you check on that because its only @ specific times! That would be exciting next time to try!
So what are you waiting for?! Go try out Flying Bison Brewing co!!!

Flying Bison Brewing is a great place to go with friends. There is a shelf of games so you can grab a beer, grab a game, take a seat, and play! Also, you can bring in your own food because they don’t have too many choices. The beer menu is huge. I’m not a fan of craft beers so I go for the atmosphere.
My only complaint is that they close early in the evening. Last call was at 8pm so you pretty much eat dinner before you go, get to the bar, and get one beer before they close.

Visited for a holiday party and had a blast. We brought in our own food and took over several tables. A very welcoming event space, with plenty of room for several different groups at once… there were at least three there tonight. Fantastic staff and great beer (I went with the Red’s Heaven Imperial Red Ale)…not my favorite brewery in the city, but never disappointing! Flying Bison went out of their way to provide our group with a tour (more of a discussion, but just as informative).
My biggest complaint is their parking lot. Its great that they’ve got one, but it is always full! Last call is also pretty early (8 pm).
Looking forward to my next stop-​in!

We had a holiday happy hour at Flying Bison and everyone agreed that it was an interesting local spot for our party. There were between 12 – 15 beers available, including a root beer choice for our non-​drinkers. The interior is definitely not as cozy or trendy as other local breweries, but they have stepped it up inside with the addition of some nicer picnic-​table type seating (when it first opened, the furniture was a little mismatched.) We did purchase some snacks for our party, which were not really served as expected… we received plastic serving plates with unopened sleeves of crackers, unopened bricks of cheese and some knives to get everything open ourselves. The bartender said they aren’t allowed to open the food themselves, which was fine but just a little inconvenient. The only other suggestion would be to pipe in some music — we did fine chatting among ourselves but I do enjoy some music when it gets quiet. Oh — and the beer tastes great when it is fresh and «from the source» — a different taste than when it’s bottled. Go check out this place!

Cool atmosphere. Decent beers. Great price for a flight of beers. They had free snacks while we were there and they have board games that were fun to play while we tried some beers.

I was meeting a friend for an event in Larkinville and decided to try this brewery as something new. It wasn’t the most social place and felt very sterile and like a meeting hall. My friend and I each tried a flight and the bartenders were very friendly. The beers are good but I’ve had different kinds of flying bison beers before so it was what I had expected. I guess I was hoping for a more fun, lively atmosphere but it just wasn’t that. This might be what they were going for, to make the tap room more of just a spot for people to try a beer and buy a growler but it wasn’t what I was looking for. I’m still going to continue trying flying bison beers but I don’t think I’ll feel the need to go back to their tap room.

Just as much of a great experience as it was at the previous location. Quick tip, this is a BREWERY. With brewery style accommodations. Come here for great beer and fantastic company (the guys behind the bar are hilarious). I like knowing that everyone in the building has a love and knowledge of the beer being served. No gimmicks, just beer. If you want to enjoy your company with an oversized jenga, this isn’t the place for you. The end.

Had an amazing time at the brewery! Thank you so much to Vinny and Kim for making our day! Vinny was extremely knowledgable about the brewery and the whole process, Kim was an excellent host who helped us settle in to some delicious beers! Semper Fi brother! Hooah!

I’m spoiled living in the land of craft beer that is Grand Rapids. The beers here were good but not memorable to the point where I’ll make a point to visit again. Plus the person who served us acted like we were more of a nuisance than anything else. Oh well — at least my buzz makes visiting the in-​laws a little easier.

I’ve perused the negative reviews on all sites and have come to two conclusions:
1) You don’t know/​like craft beer
2) You have no sense of humor. Like, none
Been to FB about 5 times at this point and can’t wait for my next trip. Like any brewery, there are styles that you won’t like. That’s craft beer. However, if you are a craft beer fan and can’t find something that pleases your palette here, you should probably give up on your experiment to start liking more beer than Labatt and Molson. If your argument for not liking Flying Bison starts with «Well, Sam Adams…», you are not a craft beer fan. Come here, get a sampler, find something you like, and lighten up. This is a cool environment with great people and awesome beer.

I was at the Brewery with a few of my friends. I wasn’t drinking that day, so I asked at the bar for a glass of water. The owner of the brewery leaned in a said «sweetheart, all the water here is used for brewing». I first thought he was joking, because I couldn’t imagine a place where there’s no water or an owner who would treat a potential customer in such a patronizing way. There wasn’t even bottles of water, which I would have gladly purchased so that I could have something to drink. The only non alcoholic option available was root beer, which I did not purchase. Flying Bison lost my business.

I finally went to Flying Bison for the first time this summer after working in Larkinville for years. I had a guest in town and thought the brewery tour would be a fun daytime activity. Everyone at the location was friendly and informative; they made suggestions for beer choices and happily entertained some Buffalo small talk. The brewery tour itself was admittedly a bit boring, but I’m not sure what I was expecting. Their flagship brews are delicious — I got the flight of four small beers for only $ 5 (what a steal!) and loved the Aviator Red so much I had to spring for the growler! Definitely a fun new place to check out if you’re in the area.

We held a profesional meeting here and it went pretty good. I helped arrange the seating when I came in. It is really an impossibility to show a powerpoint in the venue during the day, even though the gentleman said it was going to be okay. There was no screen (I certainly would have rented one if I had known), so pictures had to taken down from the wall to make a wall a screen, There is a back door for the caterer to come in which is good.
The staff was wonderful– Paul who helped with the arrangement, and Colin who did the tours, and the bartenders– all knowledgeable and personable.
The beer was awesome!

My Hubby & I love Flying Bison! Great brews & great people! We always enjoy our visit & never leave without bringing home one or two of their tasty brews. Stop by & check them out. You will not be disappointed!

This is a great place. Lots of space, nice parking lot, good beer. I’ll be back!

Flying Bison Brewery’s new space in Larkinville is in full swing! Not much to say besides stop in during retail hours to try some great local craft beers! A flight of four 4 oz. samples is $ 5 which is an awesome price in my book. One word of advice is to sample something besides the Rusty Chain brew since you can easily find that in all the local bars and restaurants. Instead I personally recommend the Blackbird Stout which was my favorite beer of the night but it all depends on your personal taste of course. They offer tours of their facility at 6 PM on Fridays and 1 and 4 PM on Saturdays. Also, don’t leave without trying some of their homemade root beer which was awesome. Another great thing about this place is that they have their own private parking lot which is an awesome plus for any establishment in the city.

So, Lee and I stopped by during the 1^st annual Larkinville Ice Festival, of which Flying Bison was a participant.
It was crowded, especially because of the cold temperatures outside, but the atmosphere was cheerful, and everyone was happy, I’m sure partially because of the amount of beer that was flowing.
And boy was it! At the time of our visit, they were having $ 5 pints and $ 5 flights. I had a flight, and Lee decided to try the casked version of their Black IPA, after talking to one of the guys behind the bar what the difference was. Even though it was a madhouse in there, he took time to explain the difference, which was really nice. We got to compare the difference between the standard version and the casked, since I had it in my flight.
People have complained about the starkness of the ambiance. I dunno. When I go to visit a brewery itself, I am not necessarily looking for the swankest digs. If I wanted swank digs, I’d head to a comfy bar. The feel of the tasting room is pretty spare and stark, but it was fine with me. They have put some care into their bathrooms though, which I do appreciate — they’re spacious and clean and modern.
The other thing I appreciated is although they have a little menu of some foods you can order, they also have free bags of chips on the counter to nosh on, and as a side effect, I found a new flavor of potato chips to love: Cape Cod sweet and spicy.
But really, the star here is the beer, and their beer is excellent.

I’m certainly a huge supporter of the local beer scene and I’m very happy to see buffalo’s craft beer growing leaps and bounds! Thank you!
Flying bison has a few hit brews to suit my taste buds but not to the point that they give me the WOW factor!
I like the tasting room for sure and love that a flight of 4 only costs $ 5.00 which is an extremely fair price in my opinion and I love the fact their not price gouging these as well! Huge plus! There’s plenty of room inside here as well and their hearts in the right place to make this a popular hit! I really just need some more fall in love tasty unique style beers to make me a true fan! Maybe, just maybe someday… we’ll see!

This is a review of the tasting room, not the beer.
I had a chance to check out the new Flying Bison brewery, which is only a stone’s throw from where I work. When comparing to their old facility on Ontario Street the new digs are a considerable upgrade. The problem is that there are many new players in craft brewing scene across buffalo, the state, and nationally since Flying Bison’s inception. The bar has been lifted.
So how does Flying Bison measure up? Two words: «Missed Opportunity». The environment is stale and without character. Seating is comprised of industrial grade steel picnic tables. The same type that I purchased from Sam’s Club a number of years ago. When you look at new breweries such as Resurgence, Hamburg, Woodcock, and the soon to be open, Big Ditch, it’s all about the vibe. All have done a masterful job of creating a warm welcoming environment where you and your friends can enjoy a pint, converse, and play games. It’s about beer and comradery. Nothing about Flying Bison is welcoming or comfortable except the wonderful employees who work behind the bar. Speaking of the bar — awkward. The bar top is way too high. Ridiculously high. I’m not sure what was intended, but it almost makes the customer feel inferior to the folks serving the beer.
Perhaps it’s all about the beer. Many will say just that. Since this is a review of the facility I will pass on rating the beer. However, feel free to check out
if you want to know what the aficionados think. It should be noted that one advantage to visiting the brewery is that they offer some brews not available in stores. Currently you can get beer in 4oz samples for $ 1.50 each. Pints will be served come mid December.
3 stars for the upgrade over Ontario Street. Subtract 2 stars for lost potential. The good news is that Tim Herzog (the head dog) talked a bit about upgrading the sound, adding music, etc. I’m afraid it’s going to take much more than music and acoustics to make this place a little less sterile and compete with the new guys in town.

Went to check out the new location during my lunch break, and have to say it looks pretty sweet so far. It’s big open, with a few plastic picnic bench tables setup up. The bar is a nice high long tasting bar. They’re still finishing up some of the work in there but altogether its a pretty nice setup compared to the old place.
For now they can only pour 4oz samples for a $ 1.50, but from talking with the owner Tim Herzog, with the new law recently signed, they will be able to sell beer at any ounce serving. For today they had the usual beers they bottle on tap but also a delicious Simcoe Session Wheat beer that was super hoppy and tasty, along with their Ballpark Belgian Ale, they brew for serving at Bison’s Games. The Session beer is definitely worth stopping at the brewery for. I just might have to come back with a growler myself, which is a lot easier with how much closer this new location is.
Cheers to Flying Bison on the place.