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Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Support Buffalo's Barrel + Brine as we move to open our market, cafe and taproom!

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Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Barrel and Brine Cafe and Taproom

Support Buffalo's Barrel + Brine as we move to open our market, cafe and taproom!

Support Buffalo's Barrel + Brine as we move to open our market, cafe and taproom!

Support Buffalo's Barrel + Brine as we move to open our market, cafe and taproom!

Support Buffalo's Barrel + Brine as we move to open our market, cafe and taproom!

Lindsey Marvin
Lindsey Marvin
Lindsey Marvin
Lindsey Marvin
1 Campaign |
Buffalo, United States
$10,966 USD 111 backers
21% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Barrel + Brine opened it's doors in an unassuming ex-corner store in late 2015 with the goal of being Buffalo's first fermented, cured and pickled food shop. The amount of support that we have seen since opening has been nothing short of amazing and within the last 6 months we have seen the demand for products, including Kombucha, skyrocket. In Summer 2018 Barrel + Brine will more than quadruple our space from 750 sq/f to just shy of 4000 sq/f.

Our Story

Lindsey and Rj Marvin opened Barrel + Brine in December 2015 with the goal of being Buffalo's first shop devoted to all things fermented, preserved, cured and pickled.   Since opening the doors, the support we have seen from our local community has been nothing short of amazing.   It is because of this continued support that Barrel + Brine is now being sold in artisanal stores, cafes, restaurants, bars and regional grocery chains.   As the demand grows the need for a larger production space is needed.  The larger space not only allows us to produce more but it also gives us the ability to give directly back to those who have shown us support since day one.  

We have always realized that our success is a direct reflection of the support we have received from our friends and customers.   

Why We Need The Money...

We're seeking $50,000.  Thats a LOT of money but we promise that every cent we receive through crowdfunding will go directly towards new equipment and building out a comfortable, communal space to enjoy our pickles and ferments.  This will not only allow us to make a more consistent product and meet our growing demands, but it will also result in lower costs to our customers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KOMBUCHA:  

One major struggle we have always faced was producing enough of our kombucha to meet the growing demand.  With the new space we will be scaling up production from 200 Gallons to 1200 Gallons!  This means we will be buying 3 new 2500L fermentation tanks, and a lot more kegs.  

WALK-IN COOLER:

We will be building a 400 square foot walk-in cooler within the facility.  This will allow us to store our product once packed; but the thing that really excites us is the opportunity to purchase more produce from our local farmers.   We're as locally sourced as possible and with a walk-in cooler of this size, we will be able to store more of the fruits and vegetables that make their way into our bottles and jars.  Our kombucha is never flavored with concentrates, extracts or flavorings.  We use real fruit, and to be honest it's going to be awesome to be able to purchase a literal ton of seasonal blueberries!

FERMENTS/PICKLES:

We will be scaling up production of fermented and pickled foods from 600LB monthly to just over a ton!  Thats a lot of Sauerkraut.

TAP ROOM/CAFE: 

As we've mentioned we're very thankful for the support we have received.  We've met so many amazing people through fermentation and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate those experiences than with a Taproom and Cafe. 

  • Our Taproom will offer a line of kombucha, including specialty batch and seasonal offerings by the glass, growler or flight.  Flavors like Strawberry-Rhubarb,  Edelweiss Grape, or Beet & Apple will make an appearance as well as our favorite local beer, cider and wine. 
  • The Taproom will have a full Bloody Mary Menu with house pickled garnishes. Unique Kombucha cocktails, and other spiked fermented drinks.
  • Our Cafe will feature small menu perfect for snacking while enjoying a few drinks. Pickle plates, grab and go items and snacks with a focus on fermentation.  Many vegetarian and vegan options will be available on a rotating, seasonal menu.  Plus we plan on having one awesome brunch fully equipped with the craziest Bloody Mary Bar around.
  • The Taproom/Cafe space will also allow us to host more events like pop-up dinners, classes and our pop-up lunches which have become popular since opening.   Also, brunch. Did we mention brunch? 

 

Education and Community

  • Fermentation has been a part of human existence for thousands of years and has its roots in community.  Our new space will allow us to focus on education and our goal of strengthening the understanding of fermented foods through interactive classes, lectures and demonstrations.  We will also be enrolled in Start-Up NY which will give us the ability to speak directly to college students looking to enter the field of nutrition or restaurant/hotel management.  
  • Barrel + Brine also works closely with Journey's End Refugee service to find jobs for our local refugees.
  • Space will also be available for local chefs to experiment with fermentation and preservation.
  • Collaborations have been a great way us to work with people we admire and help promote the amazing artisans working in Buffalo.   We can expect a lot more fun collabs in the near future.

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share this page with your friends, family and co-workers and help us reach our goal of preserving the culture of fermentation.    We thank you sincerely for your continued support and can not wait to see you all at our new space!

 

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Choose your Perk

2 KOSMIC KOMBUCHA & cat prints

2 KOSMIC KOMBUCHA & cat prints

$20 USD
Two 16oz bottles of KOSMIC KOMBUCHA, made with Hemp, Simcoe Hops, Brown Sugar, and CBD 2 fun cat prints
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Specialty Flavor Kombucha (2)
  • Early Access to Classes
  • Invitation to Backers Party
  • 2 CAT PRINTS (unframed)
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
21 out of 36 of claimed
Sticker, Shout-Out and Growler

Sticker, Shout-Out and Growler

$25 USD
For your generous donation you'll receive one (pretty sweet) Barrel + Brine sticker, our sincerest gratitude via our social media accounts and one 64oz Growler with a fill of your choice!
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • 64oz Growler w/ Fill
  • Invitation to Backers Party
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
14 out of 50 of claimed
Rare and Retired Items

Rare and Retired Items

$50 USD
Thank you for your support! With your donation you'll receive a mixed case of rare and retired items from our catalog of hits. Chinese Spiced Peanuts, anyone? You'll also receive a sticker, a social media shout out and one 64oz growler with a fill of your choice.
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • IPA Pickles
  • Concord Grape Kombucha
  • Million Dollar Pickles
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Kombucha
  • Chinese Spiced Peanuts
  • Invitation to Backers Party
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
27 out of 35 of claimed
Bloody Mary Fan

Bloody Mary Fan

$60 USD
You love Bloody Mary's, and we love that about you. This perk gets you TWO bottles of our Bloody Mary Mix, TWO bottles of our Bloody Verde Mix, one jar of pickles for garnish, and TWO 16oz mugs to enjoy with a friend! Of course you and a friend get an invite to our special backers party!
Included Items
  • Invitation to Backers Party
  • Bloody Mary Mix (2)
  • Bloody Verde Mix (2)
  • 16oz Pickles
  • 2 Bloody Mary Mugs
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
4 out of 50 of claimed

VIP / Photo on Backers Wall

$100 USD
You're a VIP! For your generous donation you will receive early bird access to every single specialty batch, rare release, lecture, workshop and pop-up! On top of that you'll have a photo on our backers wall and an invitation to our pre-pre-opening backers party. But since you love ferments, you'll also get a case ( 12 items ) of your choice!
Included Items
  • Sticker
  • Early Access to Classes
  • Photo On Our Backers Wall
  • Early Access to Rare Releases
  • Mixed Case of Your Choice!
  • Invitation to Backers Party
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
24 out of 100 of claimed

Private Class for Two

$150 USD
Enjoy the perks of a VIP with the added benefit of a private fermentation class for you and a friend. We will go over fermentation, sauerkraut, kombucha and pickle making. Food and beverages included! Dont forget, you'll also have a photo on our backers wall and an invitation to our pre-pre-opening backers party!
Included Items
  • Early Access to Classes
  • Photo On Our Backers Wall
  • Early Access to Rare Releases
  • Mixed Case of Your Choice!
  • Fermentation Class for 2ppl
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
10 claimed
Your Cat, Our Label

Your Cat, Our Label

$200 USD
Barrel + Brine is looking to release our newest flavor "Laser Cat" soon and we need YOUR cat to appear on the label! Yes! Little Muffins can be forever etched into the minds of kombucha fans as she graces our label with lasers shooting out of her eyes! Plus a mixed case of kombucha, photos on backers wall and backers party invite!
Included Items
  • Photo On Our Backers Wall
  • Early Access to Rare Releases
  • Mixed Case of Your Choice!
  • Invitation to Backers Party
  • your cat featured on our label
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
5 out of 7 of claimed

10 Course Dinner for 5

$500 USD
We love to preserve local produce and we have a stockpile of fermented, preserved and pickled items that we can not wait to share with you and 4 friends. The private dinner will include 10 courses w/ drinks that will focus on the local terroir using ancient and modern fermentation techniques. Plus everyone is invited to the Backers Party!
Included Items
  • Photo On Our Backers Wall
  • Invitation to Backers Party
  • 10 Course Fermentation Dinner
3 out of 20 of claimed

10 Course Fermentation Dinner

$1,000 USD
We love to preserve local produce and we have a stockpile of fermented, preserved and pickled items that we can not wait to share with you and 9 friends. The private dinner will include 10 courses w/ drinks that will focus on the local terroir using ancient and modern fermentation techniques. Plus everyone is invited to the Backers Party!
Included Items
  • Photo On Our Backers Wall
  • Invitation to Backers Party
  • 10 Course Fermentation Dinner
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
0 out of 15 of claimed
Name Our Fermentation Tank

Name Our Fermentation Tank

$2,000 USD
You're pretty awesome, and for that, you get to name one of our new fermentation tanks (pretty much) anything you want! You'll get a plaque with your name welded onto our tank where everyday we'll get to see it and remember how awesome you are! PLUS, you get all the perks of VIP, a private class for 2, and a 10 course Fermentation Dinner for 10!
Included Items
  • 10 Course Fermentation Dinner
  • Name Our Tank!
  • All Items in the VIP Perk
  • Private Fermentation Class
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed
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