Wny Brews

Welcome to WNY Brews! This week, Brian is flying solo to bring you the latest happenings in the Western New York beer scene.First up, Smoldered Society is hosting their second Go Skate Day at the Thin Man Warehouse on Chandler Street on June 21. The event will feature a skate jam from 4-8:30 pm, food from Riff City, and a double collaboration beer release from Smoldered Society, Frequentem Brewing, and Mom’s Skateshop. The after-party will be held at the Beer Keep with music from Mike West, featuring tunes from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game series. Proceeds will benefit the SFM Skatepark Project.Marquee Brewing in Portville has closed its doors after nearly a year in business. The brewery, known for its flavored hard sodas, opened in July 2023. Owner Cory Clark expressed gratitude to supporters and acknowledged that insufficient customer turnout led to the closure.Registration is now open for the 10th annual The Dude’s Homebrew Competition, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event will