Mr. Goodbar Reveals Breweries For VIP Cask Fest
Mr. Goodbar’s annual VIP Cask Fest returns on Thursday, Dec. 3. Tickets include tastings of cask beers from Britesmith Brewing, Hamburg Brewing, Blackbird Cider Works, Flying Bison, Old First Ward Brewing, Big Ditch, Autark Brewhouse and Brickyard Brewing with more breweries to be announced, along with the official beer list, in the coming weeks. Tickets also include a tasting glass and food from Hanzlian’s sausage. Tickets can be purchased in person at Mr. Goodbar.
Annual Lighting of the Fireplace at Hamburg Brewing
Hamburg Brewing will hold their annual lighting of the fireplace in their taproom on Nov. 18 (7 pm). There will be live music from Sue Kincaid & Doug Yeomans starting at 7 pm, and Frosty the IPA, along with a brand new cider, will be released. “Your official kickoff to cozy season is here!” the brewery said. “Grab your flannel, bring your crew, and let’s make memories by the crackling fire that’ll warm you all winter long.” The event is free and open to the public.
Holiday Decoration Reveal Party at Resurgence Brewing
Now that the calendar has flipped over to November, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit and Resurgence Brewing is doing just that on Nov. 12 (5-7 pm) by transforming their taproom into a Christmas wonderland. They have decked the halls on Chicago Street with hundreds of ornaments, tinsel and multiple trees. And while you imbibe on the holiday spirit, Resurgence will be filling your glass with all of their holiday beers and ciders. There will be samplings of Holiday Ale, Sour Claus, Christmas Cider, Winter Berry Cider and Dubai Chocolate Stout. The event is free and open to the public.
Tickets Remain For Bottles & Bites At Statler Buffalo
Bottles & Bites, one of Western New York’s premiere food and craft beverage sampling events, returns to Statler Buffalo on Thursday, Nov. 12. There will be food tastings from Babcia’s Pierogi, Hanzlian’s Sausages, Del’s Got Bread, Shady Shack Ice Cream and Grill, Chenez’s Popcorn, Genevieve’s Cheesecakes and more, along with craft beverage samplings from Big Ditch, Southern Tier, Hamburg Brewing, Resurgence Brewing, 1911 Established Cider and more. Early entry ($29, includes commemorative glass) and general admission tickets ($19, includes commemorative glass) are available online. The event runs from 6 pm to 8:30 pm with early VIP entry at 5 pm.
NYBP Lockport To Transform Into Blitzed Holiday Bar
New York Beer Project will be closing their Lockport taproom on Nov. 12 and transforming the space into a holiday wonderland – Blitzed, a New York City-style pop-up Christmas bar. Blitzed will feature twinkling lights, holiday decor, a seasonal menu with signature festive drinks, immersive photo opportunities and holiday beer flights. Blitzed will run from Nov. 12 through Jan. 19. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
First Line To Host 6th Annual Reid Ferguson Thank A Vet BBQ
For a sixth year, First Line Brewing is hosting the annual Reid Ferguson Thank A Vet BBQ on Nov. 6 at 4 pm. The event will feature the release of I Got Your 6 Pale Ale, brewed primarily Veteran’s Hop Blend from Yakima Chief, featuring the names of 170 veterans incorporated into the can art, free BBQ and a drink for all veterans, meet and greet with Ferguson and other members of the Buffalo Bills, vendors, food and more. The event is free and open to the public, but any and all veterans will receive free BBQ and beer.
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).
