Pressure Drop Brewing Plans First Ever Can Release

Pressure Drop Brewing will hold their first ever can release, their flagship mosaic IPA Sticky Trees, on June 10. Cans (16oz. 4 packs) will go on sale at 2pm on the loading dock of the Barrel Factory. There is no limit, with approximately 50-60 cases available. The label art was created by local tattoo artist Craig Cheapé. If you’re unfamiliar with Sticky Trees, it has hints of grapefruit and citrus on the nose, with loads of dank resin to back it up. Future plans call for Citra Screamer Cream Ale to be canned next, followed by Strummer Belgian Blonde Ale.

Cast Your Vote for People’s Choice Saison at Buffalo Brewer’s Festival

The fifth annual Buffalo Brewers Festival, June 23 (4-7p) at Canalside, will feature a special summer brew that each brewery will make their own version of – this year is saison. Among the breweries taking part in the People’s Choice Competition are Resurgence Brewing, 42 North Brewing, Thin Man Brewery, Brickyard Brewing, Gordon Biersch, Windy Brew, Big Ditch Brewing, Pearl Street, Ellicottville Brewing, New York Beer Project, Hamburg Brewing, Eli Fish Brewing, West Shore Brewing, Southern Tier Brewing and Woodcock Brewing. Drink them all, then cast your vote in the ballot box for your favorite! Tickets can be purchased at BuffaloBrewersFestival.com.

Do Summer Up Right at Resurgence Brewing’s Annual Summer Party

One of Buffalo’s definitive summer bashes, Resurgence Brewing’s Summer Party, returns on June 9 (12-11pm). Resurgence favorite’s Strawberry IPA and Lime Berliner Weisse return, carnival games including an inflatable basketball shoot, dunk tank, photo booth, cornhole, Giant Jenga and Giant Connect Four will also be available. There will be live music all day and local food trucks & vendors. For $10 you’ll receive a commemorative Willi Becher glass, which includes your first fill for free and $.50 off additional fills. Bootleg Bucha will be mixing up cocktails at their specialty bar and there will be a beer truck on site.

Attention Homebrewers: KegWorks Now Doing CO2 Tank Swaps

Calling all homebrewers, KegWorks, located at 1460 Military Road in Kenmore, is now offering CO2 tank swaps. Just bring them your empty 5 lb. CO2 tank and they will swap it for one that is already filled. Your tank must have at least one year left before expiration. Price is $20 (cash only, sales tax included) and right now they are only doing 5 lb. tanks but may add other sizes if there is demand. To swap your tank, go to the building in the back and follow the “Local Pickup” signs. Tank swap hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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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New York Beer Project Celebrates One Year Since Beer One

While it may be hard to believe, it has been a year since New York Beer Project served their first freshly brewed beer (and have served 55 different beers since) and now it is time to celebrate. And celebrate they will, on Thursday, January 19, with three epic beer tapings. Starting at 11am with the release of their new NYBP Anniversary Plum Sour, New York Beer Project will engage in merry revelry with the release of THEE Barleywine that has been aged 9 months in Jim Beam barrels, which will be tapped at 5pm and then at 7pm, it’s time to break out their 2016 Vintage RIS (Russian Imperial Stout), brewed in conjunction with their grand opening. There will also be Beer Trivia at 7pm.

42 North Deploys Their Red Army

42 North Brewing wants to keep you warm this winter season and will do their part with the release of their 2017 Red Army Russian Imperial Stout. The 9.5% ABV beer, which boasts notes of coffee, chocolate, caramel and dark fruits, will be available in the 42N taproom on Tuesday, January 10. If you can’t make it up to East Aurora (who knows what Mother Nature has in store), 42N has planned for that as approximately 10 WNY establishments will carry the 2017 Red Army through Try-it Distributing as early as Jan. 13th. Additionally, 22oz bottles of Red Army 2017 will be available on Saturday, February 4th at 42 North (limit 2 per customer).

KegWorks Announces Store Closing

KegWorks has announced that they will close their retail operations at 1460 Military Road in an effort to focus on their online store at KegWorks.com. Calling the news ‘disappointing,’ KegWorks says they are “extremely excited about the future of KegWorks and the new offerings” they have coming in the future, including their recently launched Draft Services division. Furthermore, any purchases made at the brick-and-mortar will be recognized by their Customer Care team and all gift cards can be redeemed at KegWorks.com. KegWorks’ Dave Rivers adds that there is the potential to possibly open a new store in 2-3 years.

Blackbird Cider Works Breaks Out The Big Stuff

Blackbird Cider Works are combating the snowfall and dropping temperatures by breaking out the heavy stuff. On Jan. 15 (2-3pm), Blackbird Cider Works will release their 2017 New England Style Cider, a New England Style strong cider (10% ABV) double fermented in French Oak Barrels with brown sugar, raisins and locally produced honey, at their Barker, NY taproom. The event will feature tours led by founder Scott Donovan as well as guided flights with Donovan featuring 3 additional BlackBird limited edition ciders. Attendees will also receive a 6 oz. BlackBird branded sampling glass. Don’t be late however, because only 375 750ml bottles will be available for sale that day for $14.95.

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 at @buffbeerleague, on Instagram at @buffalobeerleague and on Facebook at @thebuffalobeerleague.

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