Big Ditch to Celebrate 716 Day With IPAs
Big Ditch Brewing is celebrating hops for 716 Day this year with 716 IPA Day on July 16 at both their Buffalo and Lockport taprooms. The brewery will tap five new small batch IPAs on draft (and limited single cans), including Piggyback West Coast IPA (a clone of Russian River’s Blind Pig IPA), Leisure Suit Cold IPA (rework of Paisley Pockets IPA featuring Nelson, Simcoe, and Motueka hops), Third Degree Burner (12.0% Hayburner), Alora Krush Hazy IPA (hazy IPA brewed with Alora and Krush hops) and Tile Breaker Honey Double IPA (Double IPA brewed with local wildflower honey, Mosaic and El Dorado hops). All beers will be available at 11 am.
Shalooby Loofer to Become Local Hollow Brewing
Shalooby Loofer Brewing is becoming Local Hollow Brewery. Owner Eon Verrall has made the decision to sell the brewery after they celebrate their third anniversary in August, in order to focus more on family and other professional obligations. Local Hollow will be led by Hilary Dollinger. “What started as a simple three-car garage became something far greater—a magical gathering place filled with friendship, laughter, and unforgettable memories. That is because of you. I couldn’t be more grateful, and I’m confident that this special place will continue to thrive under Hilary’s leadership,” Verrall said. Shalooby Loofer will celebrate its third anniversary and will say goodbye on August 8.
Beerlympic Games Coming to The Lock Tender
Grab your favorite drinking partner and get ready for the inaugural Lock Tender Beerlympics on July 25 (4 pm). This ultimate summer tournament features Cornhole, Knöggle, and Beer Pong out on The Lock Tenders patio. Entry is $35 per two-person team and the champions receive a $75 Lock Tender Bar Tab and the Official Lock Tender Beerlympics Trophy. The tournament is double elimination, and every team is guaranteed to compete in all three games. Register (no ticket fees) at www.thelocktender.com/events.
Wayland Brewing Lancaster Grand Opening on July 9
Wayland Brewing will open its new Lancaster satellite taproom, located inside the former Lilly Belle Meads, on July 9 (11 am). The grand opening will feature beer from Wayland Brewing and food from Buffalo Burger Bros. Lilly Belle Meads vacated the space last year after partnering with Rusty Nickel Brewing. The 2,400 sq. ft. space will operate as a traditional taproom with 16 taps and a food menu similar to Buffalo Burger Bros. location in the Village of Hamburg with smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, and more. The site features seating for about 40 inside and another 30 outside, with plans to add more. Lilly Belle closed this past December and moved all mead production to West Seneca at Rusty Nickel.
Five & 20 Brewing Debuts New Summertime Brew
Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing have tapped a brand new sunny day brew – Summertime Scream, a 5.2% strawberry lemon shandy. “An utterly crushable interpretation of the classic Continental blend of beer and lemonade – fresh lemon juice and strawberry puree are added to a wheat beer base, resulting in a light, slightly tart drink which screams summertime,” Five & 20 said of the new beer. “Sparkling carbonation lends a brisk and refreshing texture to this beer, and it goes down so easy in the heat.” Summertime Scream is available on draft at their Westfield taproom.
