Other Half Brewing Introduces Non-Alcoholic IPA

Other Half Brewing has released a new non-alcoholic IPA, All In, brewed with Citra, Simcoe, and Centennial, to drink like a real Other Half IPA. “You asked for it, we answered: All In Hazy Non-Alcoholic IPA. No shortcuts. No compromises. It’s not like any NA IPA you’ve tried before. Because it actually tastes good,” the brewery said. All In is available in 6-pack 12oz. cans at all Other Half taprooms, select retailers, and online for at-home delivery.

Buy a Nickel City Brewz Gift Certificate For Half Off

If you’ve yet to check out Nickel City Brewz in Depew, or are just looking for a great reason to stop back in for a few pints, Daytime Buffalo is giving you the chance to do so by offering a $50 gift certificate to the craft beer bar for only $25 (you will receive two $25 certificates). “Nickel City BrewZ combines the best traits of a craft-beer bottle shop, a neighborhood bar, and a social hangout,” the offer says. “Their rotating taps and to-go options make it flexible and fun to experience the best of the Buffalo brewing community.” You can purchase yours here while supplies last.

Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders Taproom Closes For Season

Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders taproom in Barker, located on a 38-acre Lakeside apple orchard, is closed for the winter season. The cidery was founded in 2006 by Scott Donovan and Margaret Glover. In addition to commercial fruit growing operations and cider production capabilities, Donovan Orchards has fruit pressing services. Click here for more information.

The Art of Beer Returns to Niagara Arts & Cultural Center

The 2026 Art of Beer will return to the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center on March 6, 2026. The 18th annual event will feature beer, wine, and cider tastings, along with culinary pairings, live entertainment on multiple stages, and more. Tickets include a commemorative beer glass, all beer, wine, and cider samplings, food, and more. The Art of Beer also serves as a fundraiser to support the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center. Ticket information will be released soon. You can find more information here.

Schwarzbier Barrel Tapping at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo

Get your New Year started right with Hofbrauhaus on Jan. 8 as they hold their first keg tapping of 2026, Schwarzbier. A parade and barrel tapping will be held at 6 pm with celebrity keg tapper, Anthony from 103.3 The Edge’s “Cass & Anthony.”  This is a dark German lager that balances roasted, yet smooth, malt flavors with moderate hop bitterness. The lighter body, dryness and lack of a heavy aftertaste help to make this beer quite drinkable. All guests will receive a complimentary pour of Schwarzbier after the barrel is tapped. For reservations, call (716) 939-2337 or visit www.hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.

Ring in the New Year Twice At Hofbrauhaus Buffalo

Hofbrauhaus is celebrating a pair of New Year’s, taking part in both the German and American New Year’s. Die Haus Band takes the stage early at 4 pm to begin the family-friendly German celebration, which will feature German beer, German food, live music and ball drop at 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Then at 9 pm, Hofbrauhaus sets its sights on the American New Year’s with a party that includes live music from Nerds Gone Wild, a champagne toast, a New Year’s Eve Grab Bag (includes party accessories such as hats and noisemakers), and more. Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased here or at the door.

Ring in the New Year the Right Way at a Brewery

If you want to end your 2025 in style and start your 2026 out on a high note, grab an Uber or Lyft and head to a party at a local brewery. New York Beer Project in Lockport will host the New Beer’s Eve Party (8:30 pm, $30.80), which brings New Year’s Eve in Time Square to Western New York, ring in 2026 at Resurgence Brewing’s New Year’s Eve Bash (9 pm, $89) with an open bar and more, The Best Year’s Eve Party Ever at Buffalo RiverWorks (8 pm, $80) features live music from XOXO Pop Band, 4-hour open bar, illuminated dance floor and more, New Year’s Eve Bash at Steel Leaf Brewing (8 pm, $90) features a confetti cannon blast at midnight, food, open bar and more, Jam in the New Year at 42 North Brewing (8 pm, free) with a family-friendly event and Big Ditch’s New Year’s Eve party (8 pm, $90) features open bar with exclusive beer releases, live DJ, view of Electric Tower ball drop, fireworks at midnight and more.

William Mattar Offers $20 Uber Ride Discount Vouchers

The Law Offices of William Mattar are offering Uber vouchers for New Year’s Eve through the 2025 William Mattar Safe Ride Home 4 the Holidays program. The initiative provides community members with a safer alternative to impaired driving by offering free $20 Uber ride discount vouchers for eligible registrants. Vouchers are redeemable Dec. 31 at 8 pm through Jan. 1 at 8 am. To register for a voucher and learn more about the program, visit WilliamMattar.com. Only 1,000 vouches are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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).