Thin Man’s Minkey Day Is Back This Year
Minkey Day, a celebration of Thin Man Brewery’s flagship raspberry sour, Minkey Boodle, is back this year at Chandler Street Breweries on July 18 (12 pm). There will be four special Minkey collaborations with Frequentem Brewing (Tiki Boodle – Painkiller-inspired sour with raspberry), Prairie Artisan Ales (Minkey Stardust – Raspberry sour with pink Starburst candies), Bellwoods (Jelly Boodle – Raspberry and Sicilian Lemon Sour) and Atrium Brewing (Banana Boodle Boy – Frozen chocolate raspberry and banana sour), as well as special Minkey Day merchandise, giveaways, food specials and more. This year, the event is free and open to the public.
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo To Tap Barrel Of Pils
On July 2, Hofbrauhaus Buffalo will hold a keg tapping of their HB Pils with a ceremonial parade throughout the beer hall, followed by a tapping of the barrel at 6 pm. According to the brewery, “this Bohemian-style pilsner is golden in color with a kicked-up presence of both malt and hops. The malt profile is slightly sweet and toasted, with a biscuit-like, bread character, balanced with crisp and clean noble hops. Refreshing and satisfying…perfect for summer.” Die Haus Band will perform following the parade. You can make reservations at www.hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.
Celebrate the Fourth of July With Fresh, Local Beer
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which means there’s no better time to properly raise a toast to our country with fresh, local beer. And there are several patriotic brews to choose from. Resurgence Brewing’s Citmo IPA got a red, white, and blue makeover to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (cans available at the brewery), Brickyard Brewing has brought back their fan-favorite blueberry ale, Red, White & Blueberry (limited quantity of cans available at the brewery, select Wegmans locations and DiMino’s Lewiston Tops), and First Line Brewing not only has their Star & Stripes IPA, they have also brought back Freedom Hard Seltzer: Bomb Pop and debuted America 250 Lager (cans and draft available at the brewery). Happy Independence Day to one and all!
Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure Case Sale This Week
If you’re looking to stock up for the holiday weekend, look no further than Buffalo Brewing Company. The brewery has launched a special case sale for all of their Simon Pure products – Simon Pure, Simon Light, Simon Bock and Old Abbey Ale. This week only, all Simon cans are just $25 per case (plus tax and deposit). “Raise a can to America’s 250th birthday! Stock up for the holiday, fire up the grill, and keep your cookout going strong with the perfect beers for summer,” the brewery says. The case sale is only available at the taproom.
Other Half Buffalo Rolls Out 2026 Green City Collabs
While Other Half’s Green City Festival has come and gone this year, you can still get your hands on three special collaboration beers at their Buffalo taproom. Starting July 2, a trio of collabs – Buckle Down Imperial IPA (Parish Brewing & Pinthouse Brewing), brewed with Riwaka, Peacharine and Dolcita hops, Dankest Days Imperial IPA (Finback, Fidens & Hop Butcher), brewed with Columbus Cryo, Nectaron Cryo, Nectaron, Strata and Nelson Sauvin hops, and Pacific Power Imperial IPA (Great Notion, Monkish & Uchu Brewing), brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine, Citra, Citra Cryo, Amarillo and NZH109 hops – will be available on draft and in cans at the taproom.
BriarBrothers Brewing Fourth of July Case Sale
BriarBrothers Brewing is holding a case sale to make sure all of our fridges are stocked for the long holiday weekend with a special can sale – 24 mix-and-match BB cans for $100. “Whether you’re firing up the grill, spending the day on the water, heading to a family gathering, or relaxing with friends, make sure your cooler is stocked with BriarBrothers,” the brewery said. “Build your own case with all your favorites and keep the beer flowing all weekend long. It’s the perfect chance to stock up before the celebrations begin.” This special is available Wednesday through Sunday.
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).
