Who We Are
Community Beer Works has been brewing quality beer in Buffalo, NY since 2012. We’re passionate about beer and devoted to supporting the communities that connect us.
The founders of CBW all have roots in Buffalo and we want our brewery to be an integral part of our city and the neighborhood our brewery is located in. We donate our spent grain to local farms, disposing of it in an ecologically friendly, mutually beneficial manner.
Our goal is to foster a sense of community and place, enriching our hometown through the production of damn good beer.
Embeer Buffalo: The Slogan of Community Beer Works
Our motto. Our battle cry. Our goal is not only to succeed as a brewery, but to better the beer culture of Buffalo. Our city loves beer, and has the potential to be one of the premiere beer destinations in the country. Help make that happen. Embeer Buffalo!
Meet the Team
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- Chris Smith – Co-Founder
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- Justin Frost – Director of Brewing Operations
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- Ryan Demler – Director of Brewing Operations
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- Robert Turley – Head Brewer
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- Vandra Ruppel – Brewer
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- Chris Jones – Lead Cellarman
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- Justin Daugherty – Warehouse / Packaging Manager
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- Bubba Landes – Taproom General Manager
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- Mike McNamara – Kitchen Manager
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- Lindsey Pike – Taproom Events Manager
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- Dave Giczkowski – Director of Sales
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- Christine Bettinger – Brand Ambasador / HR Liaison
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- Andy Kulaszewski – Sales
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- Chris Groves – Marketing Director
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- Sara Collins – Social Media Manager
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- Skylar Pratt – Business Development Manager