Each week we round up the best and biggest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Buffalo and Western New York. Here’s what’s trending:
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1. 12 Gates Brewing to Open New Taproom in Ellicottville
12 Gates Brewing has announced plans to open a second location this fall, 12 Gates of EVL at 14 Washington Street in Ellicottville. The brewery says they chose EVL because it has become “a vibrant community with a thirst for craft beer with an adventurous lifestyle.” The 12 Gates Jeep Club holds bi-annual Trail Rides just outside of town as well. “We’ve seen a lot of support for our beer in the area and we’re excited to share an even wider selection with the visitors,” Tom Kirchmeyer, one of the co-founders of 12 Gates, says.
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2. 12 Gates New Fruited Sour Release
12 Gates is also set to release a new fruited sour, Sour Ales From The Crypt, a 6% sour that combines tart apples with a hint of cinnamon. The release party will feature live music from River City Strings at 8pm. Sour Ales From the Crypt will be available on draft and in 16oz. 4-packs to-go. Look for it on the shelves of your favorite craft beer retailer soon.
3. Watch the Bills-Rams Season Opener at These Fine Establishments
Watching Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and the rest of the Bills’ high-powered offense pile up points is best with a cold local brew in hand. It’s scientifically proven. And as the reigning AFC East champion Buffalo Bills look to open the defense of their division crown against the Los Angeles Rams this Thursday, there are no shortage of great places to catch the game. Bottle Rocket is hosting Super Phun Time Tailgate and Kickoff Bash, 42 North is transforming their biergarden into the 42 Yard Line, Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery and Big Ditch Brewing are also hosting watch parties, as are Buffalo Brewing Company, Brickyard Brewing, Hofbrauhaus and Steel Leaf Brewing. Wherever you end up, go Bills.
4. Hamburg Brewing to Throw 9th Anniversary Party
It’s hard to believe, but if Hamburg Brewing was a human being, they’d be entering the 4th grade. The brewery is celebrating by throwing a 9th Anniversary Party on Sept. 10 (12pm). There will be live music all day from South City (12:30pm), Back to the Bars (3:15pm) and Breakaway (6:15pm), food and beer, including the return of a fan favorite, Small Town White Ale, a light and refreshing beer dedicated to every notion of the small town feeling.
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5. Eli Fish Brewing to Hold 4th Annual Oktoberfest in Batavia
Eli Fish will hold the 4th annual Oktoberfest in Jackson Square in Batavia on Sept. 10 (5pm). Eli Fish’s biggest celebration of the year features great beer releases and a special Oktoberfest menu, including their Oktoberfest and Festbier, aged in their new oak fouder tank for six weeks. Tickets are $8 presale and $10 at the door. They include your first drink. There will be live music from The Frankfurters (6pm), beer hoisting contest, cornhole, knoggle, and more, beer stands and food stands serving traditional German fare and new favorites.
6. Nickel City Brewz Cask Event with Resurgence, Buffalo Barrel Project
Nickel City Brewz is hosting a special, exclusive cask beer tapping with the team of Resurgence Brewing and Buffalo Barrel Project on Sept. 10 (7pm). The collaborative beer is a 10% imperial stout, aged with coffee & cocoa nibs, in 9 different bourbon and whiskey barrels. This beer will only beer available at this event.
