Staff Writer Colin Barrett spoke with Buck about homebrewing culture and the experimentation of the brewing process.

Ithaca College’s Business Plan Competition, held for the past three years, helps student entrepreneurs jump-start their own businesses and cultivate ideas. Last year’s winners have since gone on to establish their businesses or find new paths on which to take their passions and award-winning plans.

Ithaca Beer Company opened a new taproom Oct. 11 and will soon feature a new kitchen for a new brew-pub atmosphere.