Considering last year’s success, Brewfest 2011 should be even more spectacular. Joseph
Cozzo, CEO and president for the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, stated that 2010’s BrewFest sold out and boasted more brewers than
ever before. Consequently, BrewFest 2011 has been expanded. In addition
to its usual location on the first two floors of HSBC Arena Atrium and
the surrounding Arena Plaza, this year’s event will also use space on
parts of Perry Street. This will allow 5,000 people to attend the event
as opposed to the previous limitation of 3,500 people. Furthermore, Mr.
Cozzo commented to WIVB that brewers will be asked to craft exciting new
brews for the event, making the event a truly unique opportunity.
The festival offers visitors the opportunity to taste beer brews from all over the world while supporting the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center Foundation. According to www.buffalobrewfest.com, over 40 breweries will be present at the event. These breweries will offer over 100 types of craft brews. In addition to beer, there will be live music and beer-themed food samples from Delaware North created specially for the event.
The event takes place this Friday, August 5th, 2011 at HSBC Arena Atrium from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees must be 21 years of age. Tickets can be purchased through HSBC’s official ticket outlet, at area Consumer’s Beverage locations, and at tickets.com. Purchasers will receive 20 tasting tickets and a souvenir sampling glass for the event. Pre-purchased tickets cost $25 and tickets purchased at the door cost $35.