Resurgence Brewing Apps & Taps on the Patio Giveaway
Resurgence and Step Out Buffalo have teamed up for a special Apps & Taps on the Patio giveaway ($100 brewery gift card). “Grab your crew and head to Resurgence for a large menu of bar food and in-house beers and cocktails,” Step Out Buffalo said. “Enjoy everything from their nachos and giant pretzel to banana pepper dip and wings. Plus, Resurgence has brunch available every Saturday and Sunday until 2 pm. On the menu you’ll find beermosas, bloody marys, their Brewer’s Breakfast Plate and more.” To enter, click here and enter your name and email. The contest runs through August 2.
Southern Tier Drops Maple Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout
It’s only July, but Southern Tier Brewing is looking ahead to the fall with the release of their Maple Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout, which features rich maple and pumpkin pie flavors with dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes. “A new force has emerged from the shadows – Maple Warlock has arrived! This imperial stout weaves rich maple and pumpkin pie flavors with dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes, luring you in for a spellbinding sip. The Dark Side just got sweeter,” the brewery said. Look for Maple Warlock in bottles and draft wherever great craft beer is sold. Pumking and Caramel Pumking are also available.
Run 716 Beer Mile Returns to Flying Bison
The Run 716 Beer Mile and 15K & Relay is coming to Flying Bison Brewing on August 3 (9:30 am) and 4 (7:16 am). The beer mile is a 1-mile drinking event on a 1/4-mile course in the parking lots and streets surrounding the brewery. It begins by drinking a 12oz. beer, followed by a full lap of the course, which is then repeated for 4 laps. Registration is limited to 75. More information can be found here. All participants will be served Flying Bison’s RUN 716 Belgian-style Ale. There will be a post-run party at the taproom with live music.
Butera’s Village Brew House Introduces New Hop Water
Butera’s Village Brew House is introducing a new non-alcoholic Hop Water, hopped with New Zealand Superdelic hops. This hop water is lightly carbonated and crushable with a soft fruit note and light bitterness. According to head brewer Andrew Hardin, the use of pelletized hops, as opposed to extracts, provides a more natural and less refined flavor. He adds that the brewery may expand to use more hops in the future in their hop water. Butera’s Hop Water will be available in cans soon at the brewery.
Beer Justice Brewing Third Anniversary
Arcade’s Beer Justice Brewing is turning three and they are celebrating on August 8. The party will feature live music from Taven (7-10 pm), $5 pints all night and the brewery will be serving a new Meatlover’s pizza. Find out what the brewery has on tap here. “Beer Justice turns 3 in August and we’re throwing a party on the 8th that you won’t want to miss!” the brewery said. “Come raise a glass with us and celebrate 3 years of good beer, good food, and great people. See you there!” In August 2022, Beer Justice Brewing opened the first every brewery in Arcade at 3 Hurdville Road.
Second Annual NYS Craft Beer Open Golf Tournament
K2 Brothers Brewing and Mortalis Brewing have come together once again to host the second annual New York State Craft Beer Open tournament, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the NYS Brewers Association, at Midvale Country Club in Penfield on August 11. The cost to enter is $200 per person ($800 per foursome), which includes access to the driving range, greens fees, golf cart, lunch, tee gift, reception and awards ceremony, craft beer and refreshments on the course and more. You can register for the event here.
Hamburg Brewing 12th Anniversary Party
Make it a dozen years for Hamburg Brewing as they celebrate their 12th anniversary on September 13 (12 pm). The event will feature live music from Breakaway (4 – 6:30 pm) and Nineties by Nature (7 – 9:30 pm), multiple bars, food specials, and more. There will be a $10 cover at the door for the event, which can be paid via cash or Venmo. All attendees must be 21+ to drink beer, wine or liquor. Cover charge is also for those 21+. No dogs allowed.
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).
