Old First Ward Breweries Announced 4 The Ward Collab
Four Old First Ward breweries – Resurgence Brewing, Briarbrothers Brewing, Old First Ward Brewing and Frequentem Brewing – have announced a new collab – 4 The Ward – which features each location brewing their own take a on a pale ale to support the Old First Ward Community Center. Start at any brewery, order a pint of 4 The Ward, and receive a punch card. Visit all of the other breweries, collect punches, complete all four, turn in your card, and at the end of the promotion, a $4 donation will be made to the Old First Ward Community Center. You will also receive a special 4 The Ward pint glass. The promotion runs from Feb. 5 – Mar. 31.
Cabin Fever, Beer & Wine Fest Returns to Buffalo Ski Center
The Cabin Fever, Beer and Wine Festival returns to the Buffalo Ski Center/Tamarack Lodge in Colden on April 25 (4-7 pm). The event features tastings from breweries such as Resurgence Brewing, Hamburg Brewing, Big Ditch Brewing, 42 North Brewing, Southern Tier, New York Beer Project, Ellicottville Brewing, Pressure Drop Brewing, Rusty Nickel, Mystic Hills, First Line Brewing and more, as well as meaderies, wineries, distilleries, live music from The Young Relics, raffles, giveaways, auctions, food and more. Tickets are $40 presale and $50 day of and include a commemorative tasting glass, access to all tastings and more. They can be purchased here.
Froth Brewing Taproom To Close Feb. 1
Froth Brewing will close their taproom on Feb. 1. A selection of their beer will be contract brewed and available at select retailers moving forward. “With full hearts and endless gratitude, we want to share just how thankful we are for every person who has been part of Froth over the last 7 incredible years. What began as a small dream grew into something so much bigger, a place filled with laughter, friendship, and community,” Froth said. Gift cards must be redeemed before closure. Froth Brewing opened at 700 Military Road in Buffalo in 2019. “To our guests, neighbors, and friends, thank you for showing up, supporting us, and making Froth part of your lives,” Froth continued.
Resurgence Brewing Brings Another Caucasian, Gary
Resurgence Brewing has brought back Another Caucasian, Gary, the White Russian-style White Stout inspired by the film “The Big Lebowski.” This beer, originally a homebrew created by the Buffalo Beer League co-founder Scott McMillan that won The Dude Hates Cancer Homebrew Contest, is light bodied and sessionable at 5.5% with notes of coffee, creamy vanilla, and chocolate. You can find Another Caucasian, Gary on tap and in cans at the brewery, as well as select retailers across Western New York.
42 North at the Vault to Open Feb. 2 in East Aurora
42 North at the Vault will open inside The Bank Shot, an East Aurora indoor golf recreation facility, at (670 Main St.) on Feb. 2. 42 North Brewing will operate the bar, serving craft beer, wine and liquor made in New York. The Bank Shot will feature three Full Swing Pro 2.0 simulators, arcade games, classic table games and more. 42 at the Vault will be open Monday – Thursday (4-10 pm), Friday – Sunday (12-10 pm) and The Bank Shit will be open 10 am–10 pm Monday -Friday, and 10 am – 11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Click here for more information.
Brian Campbell is co-founder and Brand Manager of the Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at brian@buffalobeerleague.com, on X (@buffbeerleague), Instagram, Threads and Untappd (@buffalobeerleague), and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).
