Quad Holiday Beer Release at Mortalis Brewing

Mortalis Brewing are dropping four new beers in time for Independence Day celebrations this week. Those releases are Gemini: Bomb Pop Sour, which features raspberry, sweet cherry, lime, and blue raspberry (16oz. 4-pack cans), Red + White + Blue Sour, a virtual collaboration with Arkane Aleworks in Florida, featuring raspberry, blueberry, Madagascar vanilla, and America mix Skittles. (16oz. 4-pack cans), OldManBearMa: Nelson Double IPA, brewed with Citra, Simcoe, and Freestyle Nelson hops (16oz. 4-pack cans) and Yakima Blend DIPA, brewed with hand selected lots of Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops. (16oz. 4-pack cans). Mortalis Buffalo will be open July 3 (4-11pm), July 512-11pm), July 6 (11am – 11pm) and July 7 (11am – 6pm). These are beers are available now.

Beer Kind Brewing to Officially Open July 5

Beer Kind Brewing, located at 2765 Kenmore Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, will officially open their doors to the public on July 5 at 4pm. The brewery features onsite parking with overflow parking across the street, plenty of seating, a dog friendly patio, entertainment nook complete with a couch, television and games, and a central self-pour tapwall, which features a handful of Beer Kind’s own beers, including American Beam American Ale, Naked Pig Brown Ale, Smile Be Hoppy American IPA, Your Brain on Hops Hazy IPA and Patrick, the Pal Pale Ale. Beer Kind also offers canned cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Husband and wife owners Alex and Jen Buckley will be on hand for the opening. They will also be open on July 6 (12-11pm) and Sunday (12-6pm).

Buffalo Cider Hall Closes Its Doors on Chandler Street

The Buffalo Cider Hall, located across from the former Thin Man Brewery on Chandler St., has closed. The closure was announced via social media. “This weekend will be the last weekend The Buffalo Cider Hall will be open to the public. This isn’t goodbye! We will be continuing our focus at the Lake Ontario tasting room location [at] Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders. We have truly enjoyed serving Buffalo for the last six years. We appreciate every private party, wedding, dog event, yoga, craft night and so on! This place has been very special to many!” The location was operated by Blackbird Cider Works and separate from Resurgence Brewing.

Step Out Buffalo & Pizza Plant Pods & Pints Staycation Giveaway

Step Out Buffalo and Pizza Plant have teamed up for a Pods & Pints Staycation giveaway. The prize includes an overnight stay at Courtyard Marriott at Canalside and a $50 Pizza Plant Canalside gift certificate, home to Pod City Beer Labs. “Play tourist in Buffalo by enjoying a day around the Buffalo Waterfront, then come back for a famous Pod and drinks at Pizza Plant’s Canalside location located within the Courtyard Marriott,” the contest says. To enter, click here and enter your name and email. This contest runs through July 8.

Voting Period for Best of 716 Opens

Voting is open for The Buffalo News’ Best of 716 and there are plenty of beer-related categories to vote in. Brewed And Bottled Craft Beer Shop, New York Beer Project, Hamburg Brewing, Fattey Beer Co and The Griffon Gastropub are nominated for Best Beer List, New York Beer Project, Brickyard Brewing, Britesmith Brewing, Wayland Brewing and Big Ditch Brewing are up for Best Brewery and Consumers Beverages, Fattey Beer, Brewed & Bottled, Aurora Brew Works and Premier Gourmet are nominated for Best Beer Stores. Elsewhere, Buffalo RiverWorks is nominated for Best Live Music Venue, Gene McCarthy’s is up for Best Irish Bar and Hofbrauhaus Buffalo is nominated for Best German Restaurant. You can vote here through July 22.

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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Isn’t it great how Buffalo Beer Week makes an otherwise mundane Tuesday seem like something truly special? There are so many awesome events going on today, a few of which I’ve had marked on my calendar since I first found out about them, namely the Oktoberfest and Beerfest screening at Lafayette Brewing and the Buffalo Beer Symposium at the Buffalo Cider Hall. If you happen to see me out tonight, make sure you say hi, then buy me a beer. Well, you don’t really have to buy me a beer, but if you’re nice enough to do so, I’m not going to turn it away. So keep reading and keep scrolling to see what’s on tap for today, Buffalo Beer Week Day 5.

Lafayette Brewing is releasing their annual Oktoberfest beer, a smooth, crisp and toasty version of the classic style lager that blends a variety of classic, rich German malts. And if that wasn’t enough, the brewery is also hosting a screening of one of the greatest beer movies ever released, Beerfest, while you drink the new beer from Das Boot. 5:30pm.

The Buffalo Beer Symposium (Buffalo Cider Hall, 6pm) is a panel discussion, featuring Matt Kahn (Big Ditch), Mike Shatzel (Thin Man), Scott Donovan (Blackbird) and more, on the history and future of brewing in Buffalo. The panel features brewers and industry experts that will discuss the evolution of brewing in Buffalo and where the craft beverage industry is headed. Both the public and industry members are invited to join us. Free entry.

Looking for something different during Beer Week? Why not try your hand at some meads and painting? Lilly Belle Meads is pairing up with local artist Diane Sypniewski for an evening of Meads & Masterpieces (6pm). She will guide you through the creation of this work of art while enjoying locally brewed craft meads and beverages at Lilly Belle Meads’ Potions Bar. At the Potions Bar, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to mix some classic potions and the ability to create your own. Seating is limited. $40 ticket includes all painting supplies, artistic instruction and a chance to become a Potions Master. Lilly Belle Meads will also have additional appetizers and snacks available for purchase.

There are a number of takeovers around town today as well. Hamburg Brewing is hitting the taps at World of Beer at the Walden Galleria (6pm), Pressure Drop is bringing a number of their beers to Hatchets and Hops (6pm) and pizza is taking over the kitchen menu at Belt Line Brewery (4pm).

New York Beer Project is hosting a German Beer Dinner (6:30pm), a gourmet four-course dining experience that pairs each German-inspired dish with one of NYBP’s ales and lagers. The brewing team will be on hand to walk everyone through each pairing in this sensory experience. Later on, they are hosting the North American Comedy Brewery Tour (7:30pm), an evening of laughing and drinking at New York Beer Project where you can indulge in the finest that comedy has to offer. Gene McCarthy’s is also hosting their Trivia Tuesday (7pm) and 12 Gates will host an Open Mic Night (6:30pm).

Elsewhere during Buffalo Beer Week, as has become custom, Buffalo Brewing Company will be open every single day. Pearl Street (seasonal beers with Beer Week booklet) and Lafayette Brewing are offering $3.50 pints all Beer Week long, and score $2 off pints at Pizza Plant (both locations) and $4 pints at Riverworks Brewing with coupons you can find in the official Beer Week book. Also, Blackbird Cider Works have daily specials, Hamm & Fattey’s and Fattey Beer Co. are running select $3 pint specials (check Buffalobeerweek.com for more details) and Five & 20 will be donating a portion of the proceeds from their specially priced Beer of the Month to Habitat for Humanity during the entire course of Buffalo Beer Week.

If you’re drinking something local during Buffalo Beer Week, post it on social media and tag the BBL – @Buffalobeerleague (Instagram), @Buffbeerleague (Twitter) and @Thebuffalobeerleague (Facebook). Also, use the hashtag #Buffalobeerweek.

Keep it locked to www.buffalobeerweek.com for more daily blog posts regarding all of the beers, all of the events and all of the happenings going on throughout Buffalo Beer Week. To see all the events that are happening over the next 10 days and to read the official Buffalo Beer Week book, visit http://www.buffalobeerweek.com. The theme this year is ‘ten years of craft beer.’ For more information, please visit Buffaloniagarabrewersassociation.org and Facebook.com/BuffaloNiagaraBrewersAssociation.

These next 10 days are about beer yes, but above all else, drink responsibly and be safe. If you need a ride home, try Lyft, Uber or Liberty Cab’s Ride Local. There are plenty of options to both drink and get home responsibly.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column for Step Out Buffalo. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague) and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).

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42 North Brewing Planning New $1 Million Expansion

42 North is planning a new expansion with the acquisition of a neighboring two-story building they plan to convert into four AirBnB units. The investment, which is expected to total over $1 million, involves demolishing the two-story, four-unit apartment building that overlooks Person Alley and building a new structure that will house the four Airbnb rooms, office space for 42 North Brewing, a meeting room and an expanded canning line and cooling space, which could lead to a bigger expansion in the future. According to 42 North Founder John Cimperman, the new building will be completed by late next spring.

Blackbird Cider Works Plans Opening Date for Buffalo Cider Hall

The Buffalo Cider Hall, the latest venture from Barker, NY’s Blackbird Cider Works, will officially open its doors at 155 Chandler Street on October 19 (4pm). The bar at the Cider Hall features 24 taps, half of which will be dedicated to ciders, and the rest will pour local beer, available both by the glass and in growlers. There’s also coolers that have room for a hundred or so bottles and cans, and the Cider Hall can sell hard liquor from farm distilleries. Small plates will also be available. The Buffalo Cider Hall will be open all weekend (October 19-21).

Celebrate the Season in Traditional Fashion at Thin Man’s Oktoberfest

Dig out your best lederhosen, grab yourself a signature Thin Man glass stein and head down to Elmwood for Thin Man’s annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 13 (11am). The all-day affair will feature copious amounts of beer, traditional Oktoberfest themed food, and German music from 25-piece band German American Musicians Association Inc. Tickets range from $15 (General Admission, $20 day of), which includes a glass and your first pour, to $60 (VIP, $70 day of), which includes an all-access upstairs pass, unlimited food and beer throughout the day and a signature Thin Man Oktoberfest Stein. Purchase pre-sale tickets at EventBrite.

Brewery Workshops at Trocaire College with Thin Man, Buffalo Brewing

Learn more about the delicious liquid we all love at a pair of upcoming workshops at Trocaire College. On October 13 (1pm), join Thin Man Head Brewer Rudy Watkins for the Seasonal Brews: Brewing With Unique Ingredients, which will cover a variety of different seasonal brews and the ingredients that make them unique. Then, on November 3 (1pm), Buffalo Brewing Company’s Owner/Head Brewer John Domres will host Brewing Eclectic IPA’s, which will cover the flavors and production of IPA varieties, as well as the use of adjuncts, such as fruit, herbs, spices, in IPAs. Cost of each workshop is $30.

Brian Campbell is a co-founder/Brand Manager of the BNBA’s enthusiast arm, 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 buffalobeerleague@aol.com, on Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram (@buffalobeerleague), Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague) and www.buffalobeerleague.com.

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