12th Annual Bricks & Brews at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Enjoy craft brews, food trucks, and live music on the grounds of the Martin House estate at the 10th annual Bricks & Brews, which returns on July 11 (6-9 pm). The event will feature beer sampling from 25 Western New York breweries and cideries, live music and food trucks. Proceeds from the event will go to support tours and programs at the Martin House. You can purchase tickets ($75 for non-members / $60 for members) at http://martinhouse.org. This is a rain or shine event.

Safe Ride 4 the 4th Program Offers Free Uber Rides

The Law Offices of William Mattar want to make sure you make it home safe and sound this Fourth of July weekend by once again offering free Uber rides to those in need. As part of the Safe Ride for the 4th program, they are giving away 1,000 $20 Uber vouchers so you get home safe. You have until July 2nd (12 pm) to claim your voucher. Vouchers are valid from 12 pm on July 4 through July 5 and trips must be taken in New York (exclusions may apply). You can sign up to claim a free voucher here.

SummerFest 2025 at Southern Tier Lakewood

Sip on Southern Tier Brewing beers and canned cocktails at Summerfest 2025 at Southern Tier Lakewood. Head down to Southern Tier’s flagship location and enjoy a summer grill menu, including black bean burgers, traditional burgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches and more and listen to live music from The Town Pants Unplugged (2–5 pm) and Smilo & The Ghost (6–9 pm). The fire pits will be glowing, and there will also yard games and cornhole. Summerfest is free to attend and open to the public.

Free Canalside Shuttle to Explore Buffalo’s Waterfront

If you want to explore Buffalo’s waterfront this summer, Canalside is offering a free shuttle service to several spots along the water. There are eight stops along the shuttle route – Perry Street and Commercial Street, Lloyd Street and Prime Street, Prime and Perry (Resurgence Brewing at Canalside), Michigan Street and Scott Street (Hofbrauhaus), Scott and Washington Street (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 each stop. Now through Aug. 31, the shuttle runs Wednesday through Sunday, 12 – 10 pm.

2025 Buffalo Flight Tour Now Available

The 2025 Flight Tour, which gives you a beer or cocktail flight at seven local breweries, distilleries and bars, is now available for purchase. Each purchase includes seven certificates, each valid for a flight of beer or cocktails (one certificate for each establishment) at Flying Bison Brewing, Brazen Brewing, Frequentem Brewing, Hamburg Tap Room, Buffalo Distilling, BriarBrothers Brewing and Resurgence Brewing. The cost is $45 (plus $3.50 processing) and can be purchased here. The 2025 NY Buffalo Flight Tour is a $105 value and only 300 are available.

Other Half Brewing Announces New Flagship

Just in time for summer heat, Other Half Brewing Snaps brings a classic style that’s built for easy sipping and all-day hanging. The newest addition to OH’s flagship lineup and first year-round lager offering, is a 4.5% floral and citrus-forward pilsner-style lager brewed with hand-selected Motueka from New Zealand and Saphir from Germany, layered over a base of 100% German pilsner malt. Snaps is available now in Other Half Buffalo’s taproom on tap and in 16oz. 4-pack cans.

Beer Kind Brewing First Anniversary Party

On Saturday, July 12, from 12-10:00 pm, Tonawanda’s Beer Kind Brewing is throwing a first anniversary party! The event will feature food by Brisket Love BBQ, starting at 3:00 pm, and music from Pour Man’s Happy Hour, 4-7:00 pm. While you’re at the taproom celebrating, you can grab a gluten-reduced beer. Three Beer Kind beers are now gluten reduced – American Beam American Ale, Beam in The Coconut American Ale and Meatball in Loafers Italian Pilsner. The event is free to attend. Beer Kind features a self-pour tap wall including craft beer, seltzers, New York State wine, liquor, cider, non-alcoholic beverages and more.

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).

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The Lock Tender to Open in July in Lockport

The Lock Tender Bottle Shop & Tap Room will officially open in Lockport at 4 Lock St. this month. The space will feature indoor seating for around 100 patrons, as well as outdoor space for games and live music. The Lock Tender plans to offer 10 taps of New York state craft beer, wine, cider and mead, both on tap and bottles and cans to go. They will also have a limited food menu featuring local produce and vendors, in partnership with Lockport’s Terroir General Store. The grand opening will feature live music, Save Me A Slice Pizza pop-up and more. For more information, click here.

Big Ditch Dayburner Wins Silver, Announces Inflation Buster Menu

After winning gold in the Session IPA category last year at the U.S. Open Beer Championship, Big Ditch’s flagship session IPA, Dayburner, won silver in the same category this year. They bested Low & Hazy from North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountain Brewery, which took bronze. Nectaron Machine from Benchtop Brewing Company took home the gold. Breweries from throughout North America sent in more than 9,000 beers representing over 150 different styles to the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship. New categories included Breakfast Stout, Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout, collaboration beers and non-alcoholic hop water. For a complete winners list, click here.

Big Ditch has also announced a new Summer Inflation Buster Menu, which features daily specials at relatively affordable prices. Monday is $0.75 wings (orders of 10), Tuesday is $10 pizzas, Wednesday is $12 burgers, Thursday is $5 drafts and $10 appetizers, Monday-Friday (11am-3pm) features a $10 sandwich/salad combo, and Sunday is $5 mimosas.

New Hofbrauhaus Lunch Hours, Crowler Specials

If you’re looking for some fresh German lagers for lunch, you’re in luck because Hofbrauhaus Buffalo is now open for lunch. They are serving lunch Monday – Thursday, 12-4pm with a new lunch menu consisting of soups, salads, sandwiches, like a Reuben, Beef on Weck, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, and Smashburger, bratwursts, pretzels, desserts and more. Hofbrauhaus is also offering a new crowler special. You can get one 32oz. crowler of Hofbrauhaus beer to go for $10, 3 for $25 or 6 for $30.

11^th Annual Bricks & Brews at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Enjoy craft brews, food trucks, and live music on the grounds of the Martin House estate at the 10th annual Bricks & Brews, which returns on July 12 (6pm). The event will feature beer sampling from 25 Western New York breweries and cideries, including Brazen Brewing, Pod City Beer Labs, Big Inlet Brewing, Wayland Brewing Company, and Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders, who are new to the even this year, live music from A Girl Named Genny, and food trucks. Proceeds from the event will go to support tours and programs at the Martin House. You can purchase tickets ($75 for non-members / $60 for members) at http://martinhouse.org. This is a rain or shine event.

Frequentem Brewing and Friends Day Party

Frequentem Brewing Buffalo is getting all of their friends together for a Day Party on July 21 (12pm). The event will feature a local tap takeover with beers from Resurgence Brewing, Smoldered Society, Community Beer Works, BriarBrothers Brewing, and Old First Ward Brewing, as well as Fat Bob’s Smokehouse food truck (2-4pm), live DJ spinning vinyl (2-5pm), beer pong, raffles, giveaways and more. The event will take place at Frequentem Brewing Buffalo at 225 Louisiana Street.

Hounds & Hops “Pick of the Litter” Variety 12 Packs

Hounds & Hops, a doggy day care and craft beer experience located at Seneca Tower, is now offering “Pick of the Litter” craft beer variety 12-packs, which features 2 lagers, 2 IPAs, 2 ciders, 2 sours, 2 dark beers and 1 non-beers (cider, seltzers, wine, etc.), as well as a beer for your dog and a Hounds & Hops travel folding dog bowl. A portion of proceeds from the sale of these Pick of the Litter packs will go to benefit local dog rescues and animal shelters. These mixed packs are available now at Hounds & Hops.

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 Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).

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