The short answer: Buffalo Bills is the brand to start with. It is our own flagship line, made in Lebanon, Pennsylvania since 1990, with more than 200 items and the widest choice of flavors, sizes and pack formats. Weaver's is the pick for people who want a traditional, lightly seasoned Pennsylvania Dutch smoked stick from a name that goes back to 1885. Both ship from the same Lebanon warehouse in 1 to 2 business days.
Side by side
| Buffalo Bills | Weaver's | |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in our own USDA inspected facility | Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Since | 1990 | 1885 (smoked meats); beef sticks are a modern addition |
| Flavor style | Smoky with a wide range: Mild, Hickory, Spicy, Teriyaki, Honey, Maple, Sweet and Spicy, cheese blends, Lebanon bologna, game sticks | Traditional smoked beef: Original, Original Mild, Hot and Spicy, Sweet n' Spicy, Habanero |
| Formats | 9 inch Ole' Smokies in cups and saddlebags, 3.5 inch Short Shots in bulk bags, gift boxes, samplers, jerky | 3 oz snack packs, 22 oz and 40 oz bulk bags, mini sticks |
| Meats | Beef, plus turkey, pork, venison, elk and wild boar options | Beef |
| Protein | 6 to 10 g per stick | 5 to 7 g per serving |
| Typical bulk price | $39.99 for a 30 oz Short Shots bag (about $1.33 per oz); $37.99 for a 2 lb Ole' Smokies saddlebag (about $1.19 per oz) | $49.99 for a 40 oz bag (about $1.25 per oz); $35.99 for 22 oz |
| Entry price | $32.99 for a 15 count cup | $6.99 for a 3 oz pack |
Why Buffalo Bills is the flagship
Buffalo Bills Premium Snacks is the brand Choo Choo R Snacks built Beefsticks.com around. It began in 1990 with a single hickory beef jerky and grew to more than 250 items because customers kept asking for the next flavor. Today it covers nearly every way to eat a beef stick: individually wrapped 9 inch Ole' Smokies for lunches and travel, bite size Short Shots for bulk snacking, Lebanon bologna sticks for a taste of the region, and exotic game sticks made with elk, venison and wild boar. If you want a specific flavor, a specific size or a gift presentation, Buffalo Bills almost certainly has it.
Most Buffalo Bills sticks are made with US raised beef and contain none of the 9 major allergens. Because we make them ourselves, they are also the products we can stand behind most directly, and they carry the most reviews on the site.
Where Weaver's fits
Weaver's is the heritage pick. Daniel Weaver began smoking Lebanon bologna just north of Lebanon in 1885, and the beef sticks that carry the name today have that same slow smoked, Pennsylvania Dutch character. The seasoning is straightforward, so the smoke and the beef come through, which many longtime customers prefer.
Weaver's also has the lowest entry point in the store: a 3 oz snack pack for $6.99 lets you try the brand without committing to a bag. The 40 oz bag is one of the best values we carry for anyone who goes through a lot of sticks in a traditional flavor.
Which should you buy?
- You want choice: Buffalo Bills. Ten plus flavors, two stick sizes, cups, bags, gift boxes and samplers.
- You want individually wrapped sticks: Buffalo Bills Ole' Smokies.
- You want the cheapest per stick: Buffalo Bills Short Shots, about 33 cents a stick in a 120 count bag.
- You want a traditional smoked stick in bulk: Weaver's 40 oz bag.
- You want to try before you buy a bag: Weaver's 3 oz pack, or the Buffalo Bills Assorted Hot and Mild cup.
- You want cheese, turkey or game meats: Buffalo Bills.
Both brands count toward Beefsticks.com quantity discounts, so mixing a Buffalo Bills cup with a Weaver's bag earns the same 5% or 10% off as buying one brand. Beefsticks.com carries sticks only, so you will not find jerky here. For Wild Bill's, another Pennsylvania Dutch style brand known for its hickory smoked beef jerky, visit ShopMonogramFoods.com.
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- All Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills Assorted Hot and Mild Ole' Smokies Cup
- Buffalo Bills Original Short Shots, 120 count
- All Weaver's
- Weaver's Original Snack Sticks, 40 oz
FAQ
Are Buffalo Bills and Weaver's made by the same company?
No. Buffalo Bills is made by Choo Choo R Snacks, Inc., the company behind Beefsticks.com. Weaver's is a separate Lebanon County brand that we carry. Both ship from our warehouse in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Which is spicier?
Both offer a habanero option. Buffalo Bills has more heat levels overall, from Mild through Spicy, Hot, Chipotle Habanero and Habanero Short Shots. Weaver's Hot and Spicy and Habanero are the hot picks in that line.
Which has more protein?
Buffalo Bills Ole' Smokies run 6 to 10 grams of protein per stick depending on the flavor. Weaver's sticks run 5 to 7 grams per serving. Check the nutrition panel on each product page for the exact figure.
Do both qualify for free shipping?
Yes. Any mix of brands totaling $59 or more ships free to the 48 contiguous states.
