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Citing changes in the craft beer industry brought on by the COVID pandemic, Thin Man Brewery’s Elmwood taproom, their headquarters for the last seven years, has closed its doors. While the brewery will remain in operation for beer production, the kitchen and taproom will close. “The last seven years at Elmwood have been full of great times, amazing people, and so much more,” the brewery said. “On behalf of the staff here at Thin Man, we are beyond grateful to our patrons, friends, and family for all the support we’ve had by our side.” Thin Man’s Chandler Street taproom will remain open as usual.
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On July 14, Thin Man will release a special collaboration with Vermont’s Von Trapp Brewing, Northeast Light, a light, grassy and slightly crackery American lager. The beer will be available on draft and in 12oz. cans to go.
Named and brewed in honor of Buffalo winning the award given to the snowiest city in upstate New York for a second straight year, Buffalo Brewing Company will release Golden Snowball Cream Ale on July 13.
Larkin’s Magic Bear Beer Cellar have teamed up with Lilly Belle Meads for their latest collaboration, BEARy Peach Sangria, a white peach sangria style mead with apricot, pear, strawberry, and blueberry, with a hint of mint, which will be released at Magic Bear on July 14 (5pm).
The 2023 Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival, which takes place July 14-15 in downtown Buffalo’s Cobblestone District, will feature a host of local craft beer and cider options.
Big Ditch’s flagship session IPA, Dayburner, took home a gold medal at the recent 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship in the Light IPA / Session IPA category.
It’s that time of year again – time to gather together in the woods and toast giant mugs of traditional German beer. Yes, you guessed it – it’s once again time for Waldfest, the annual Festival in the Woods, which takes place on July 16, 12-7pm, at Spring Garden Park (3838 Two Rod Road, East Aurora).
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