Free Canalside Shuttle Runs Through Sept. 28
Explore everything Buffalo’s waterfront has to offer with Canalside’s free shuttle service, which runs through Sept. 28. There are eight stops along the shuttle route – Perry Street and Commercial St., Lloyd St. and Prime St., Prime and Perry (Resurgence Brewing at Canalside), Michigan St. and Scott St. (Hofbrauhaus), Scott and Washington St. (Southern Tier Brewing Buffalo, Pizza Plant / Pod City Beer Labs, Other Half Brewing Buffalo, Pearl Street Brewery), Marine Drive and Wilkeson Way. The shuttle runs in a continuous loop with an estimated 15 minutes between stops. The shuttle runs Friday through Sunday, 12 – 10 pm.
Hofbrauhaus to Tap Hopfenweizen for June
June’s barrel tapping at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo will feature the return of their Hopfenweizen on June 4. If you’re new to this style, this is a 6.5% hazy beer with a thick white head, fruity and tropical aromas, and notes of pithy orange and pineapple juice with a clean bitterness. The hops used are all new-world (Citra, El Dorado and Simcoe) and the yeast is Hofbrauhaus’ hefeweizen yeast, which has been manipulated to mute the bubblegum, banana and clove character. Julie Starr of Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue will serve as the honorary Burgermeister – a traditional parade through the beer hall will begin at 6 pm, followed by a barrel tapping. There will also be a special dog adoption event in the Biergarten. Reservations can be made via Resy or www.hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.
Batavia’s Eli Fish Brewing Turns 8 This Weekend
Eli Fish Brewing is turning eight on May 30 and the brewery is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. Starting at 11 am, the first 100 people will receive free “Beer For A Year,” there will be food specials, live music from The Brewers, pong and cornhole tournaments, the annual Great Fish Race (4 pm), and plenty of fresh beer to fill your glass. Special anniversary beer releases include Octodecim Ascendant (19.2% Double Barrel Aged Imperial Stout), Josephine (6% Barrel Aged Rustic Farmhouse Saison), Barrel Aged Heavy Maple 2025 (11.5% Maple Wee Heavy aged in Hollerhorn Maple Spirit Barrels), Mango Pillow Talk (5.5% Saison with Mango), Talking Walls (7% New England IPA with Cascade, Citra, Chinook, and Centennial hops) and Azacca What I Need (6% NEIPA with Azacca and Citra hops). Eli Fish will also have 6-pack 12oz. cans of Reel Lite American Light Lager for sale. The anniversary party is free and open to the public.
Water Street Brewing Coming Soon To Jamestown
Water Street Brewing Company is coming soon to Jamestown at 137 Water Street. While there isn’t much information as of yet on the new space, construction is currently ongoing. The brewery said on Facebook, “We’ve been busy creating a place centered on craft beer, good food, and a moody, yet elevated, atmosphere. There’s plenty more to share with you as we get closer…construction is still underway and we will keep sharing progress as we go.” There is currently no timeline for opening. Stay tuned for updates on Water Street Brewing’s Facebook page.
Rusty Nickel Brewing’s 11th Anniversary Party
Join Rusty Nickel Brewing on June 6 (12 – 11 pm) as they celebrate the beginning of their second decade in business in West Seneca. The 11th Anniversary Party will feature live music, local vendors, exclusive beer, including fan favorites from the past and seasonal releases, tastings, food specials, including a chicken BBQ, new summer merchandise and more. The live music lineup includes performances from UnderCover and more. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required, as plenty of seating will be available, but they are recommended for bigger parties. Those can be made by calling (716) 608-6155.
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).
