Buffalo Beer Buzz, April 10th, 2025

Hamburg Brewing Launches Summer Lager & Orchard Apricot Cider Just in time for warmer weather, Hamburg Brewing has released Summer Lager, a crisp 4.2% American lager with a refreshing “kiss of lime.” It's perfect for cookouts, beach days, or relaxing with a good book. They’ve also dropped Orchard Apricot, a seasonal cider. Both are now on tap and available in 12oz. 6-pack cans at Hamburg’s taproom.Smash Factor IPA Returns to Resurgence on April 12 Smash Factor, the light and sessionable 5.5% IPA brewed in collaboration with OnCore Golf and PGA Hope WNY, makes its return to Resurgence Brewing on April 12 (12pm). The release party features putting and chipping games, giveaways, and Masters coverage in the taproom. $1 per pint and $2 per 4-pack benefit PGA Hope, supporting local veterans.Sour Power Sour Beer Fest Comes Back to Pizza Plant Transit Sour lovers rejoice! Sour Power returns April 13 (12pm) at Pizza Plant’s Transit Road location. Expect a stacked lineup including Cantillon Kriek (2024), Mortalis Hydra: Sangria, Cascade Sang Royal (2017), Thin Man Minkey Starburst, and many more. Enjoy flight specials, 20% off sour bottles, and complimentary Tums for the brave. Free and open to the public.CBW, Thin Man & Smoldered Society Tap Takeover at The Caz – April 11 Celebrate New York Craft Beer Day at The Caz with a triple tap takeover featuring Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society (6:30pm). DJ Cochise will be spinning funky vibes while the taps pour highlights like CBW’s Pineapple Princess, Thin Man’s Bliss DIPA, and Smoldered Society’s Simulated Reality. Tickets are $5 GA or $20 VIP (includes mezzanine access + 2 drink tickets).April 11 is Now Officially New York Craft Beer Day Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed April 11 as the inaugural New York Craft Beer Day, recognizing over 500 independent breweries across the state that contribute $4.8 billion to the economy and support 22,000 jobs. It's the perfect excuse to support your local brewery. Learn more at ThinkNYDrinkNY.com.Innovation Thursdays Return to Big Ditch + New Bar Bill Collab Innovation Thursdays are back at Big Ditch Brewing! Each first Thursday of the month brings a new beer and wing flavor to their taproom, alongside happy hour deals from 3-6pm ($5 drafts, $10 apps). April’s release included Molten Cheeto Madness Wings and Wai-iti IPA.Big Ditch also teamed up with Bar Bill Clarence to brew Bar-Bill Secret Sauce IPA, a crushable 6% hazy IPA designed to pair perfectly with wings. It's currently available on draft at Bar Bill Clarence (8326 Main Street).Stay tuned for more updates and craft beer news at BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.