For Krupnik Barrel Aged Quad, 42 North aged the brew in Buffalo Distilling's One Foot Cock Krupnik barrels.
Buffalo is the Dyngus Day capital of the world. Buffalo is also known as one heck of a craft beer town. Put the two together and you have the makings of a great Monday after Easter Sunday. But, with Western New York playing host to over 40 breweries, and a number of cideries and meaderies, it could be difficult to decide what beer needs to be in your hand come April 5 to go along with your pussywillows, squirt guns and pierogi.
As you might expect, a number of local breweries have beers designed specifically for the Dyngus Day season, and I feel it my job, nay, my duty, to compile them into one article. Na zdrowie.
Polonia Pils, Flying Bison Brewing Company
840 Seneca St. (873-1557)
A polish-style Pilsner brewed specifically for a Polish holiday is a slam dunk. Polonia Pils is a crisp Pilsner brewed with German Pilsner malt, as well as Saaz, Hallertau and Lublin hops. That’s as easy drinking as it gets. This one is a no-brainer come Dyngus Day. Availability: Bottles, draft.
1976 Grodziskie, Buffalo Brewing Company
314 Myrtle Ave.(868-2218)
One of my local favorites, Buffalo Brewing’s 1976 Grodziskie is a polish-style smoked beer that features lightly smoked aromas and a crisp lager finish. It’s high in carbonation and low in alcohol. If a smoked beer sounds foreign to you, I recommend you try it. Grodziskie is also nicknamed the “Polish Champagne.” Availability: Cans.
Things got out of hand fast as the Inside crew celebrated Dyngus Day...
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Krupnik Barrel Aged Quad, 42 North Brewing Company
25 Pine St., East Aurora (805-7500)
Originally brewed for the Dyngus Day Parade, this Belgian-Style Quad was aged in Buffalo Distilling's One Foot Cock Krupnik barrels for three months, resulting in a honey-forward Quad with notes of caramel and plum. It clocks in at a beastly 12%, so drink responsibly when you reach for one this Dyngus Day. Availability: Cans, bottles, draft.
Creamated Remains, Old First Ward Brewing
73 Hamburg St.(855-8948)
Old First Ward at Gene McCarthy's Creamated Remains, another low-alcohol smoked beer, is a great addition to this list. This beer is wonderfully balanced; smoke up front fades to a nice malty finish. There’s notes of smoked meat and bacon, which sounds weird until you take a sip. Availability: Draft.
Dyngus Day 2019: Polish pride, front and center
This post-Easter cultural celebration was once an occasion that brought those of Polish heritage to Polish clubs, church halls and corner taverns throughout Buffalo’s Polonia neighborhood on the East Side. Today's it's an incredibly popular Polish heritage party that you don't have to be Polish to appreciate. Here's a look at some Dyngus Day activities in Buffalo.
People march in the Dyngus Day Parade.
Gideon Tripp gets ready for his first Dyngus Day Parade.
People get ready for the Dyngus Day Parade with a party on Peckham Street.
Denise Kraebel and her grandson Joseph Morency get ready for the Dyngus Day Parade.
People get ready for the Dyngus Day Parade with a party on Peckham Street.
People enjoy the party before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Nicholas Whalen sells pussy willows before the Dyngus Day Parade.
People enjoy the party before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Sharon Karns, center, dances with Julie Quigley, left, and Debbie Karns, right, in the Pussy Willow Party tent before the Dyngus Day Parade.
People get ready for the Dyngus Day Parade in Buffalo.
Jenn Bialek, left, and Katie Dryndas, right, wear pierogi hats.
People enjoy the party at Artyu2019s Grill.
Stacy Beach enjoys the party before the Dyngus Day Parade.
People enjoy the party before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Gloria LaSota gets the candy ready for her float before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Eddy Dobosiewicz introduces the Keilbasa Kings in the Pussy Willow Party tent before the Dyngus Day Parade.
The Keilbasa Kings play the Pussy Willow Tent before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Nikki Dobeck, left, and Amy Pace snap a selfie before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Richard and Carol Wozniak snap a selfie before the Dyngus Day Parade.
Kathleen Pawlak of Lakeview marches in the Dyngus Day Parade in Buffalo Monday, April 22, 2019.
People march in the Dyngus Day Parade in Buffalo.
Kids squirt marchers during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Victoria Florczek marches in the Dyngus Day Parade.
Victoria Florczak and Jacob Liebzeit march in traditonal dress during the Dyngus Day Parade.
People get ready for the Dyngus Day Parade.
People get ready for the start of the Dyngus Day Parade.
Jessica Klaich sells "Polish princess" crowns before the start of the parade.
Folks cheer on the marchers during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Beautiful weather as people march in the Dyngus Day Parade.
Lisa Florczak, in tradional Polish dress, gets kisses from well-wishers.
Beautiful weather as people march in the Dyngus Day Parade.
People douse their friends with water during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Elaine Pasternak marches in the Dyngus Day Parade.
Amelia Raymond waits for some candy the Dyngus Day Parade.
People gets ready for the Dyngus Day Parade.
Luke Callahan sits on the shoulders of his dad, Greg Callahan, during the Dyngus Day Parade.
People use pitchers to douse others with water during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Peter and Lisa Liebzeit share a kiss while marching in the Dyngus Day Parade.
Buffalo Police officer Mike Haas gets a hug from a marcher during the Dyngus Day Parade.
The Polish Heritage Dancers march in the Dyngus Day Parade.
People ride on a float during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Stella Szefler squirts marchers during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Pyper Moe uses a bubble machine during the Dyngus Day Parade.
Warren Duffey, left, snaps a photo of Sally Eisenberg of Rochester during Dyngus Day activities at the Corpus Christi Athletic Center.
Tom Wysocki waits to park cars at the Corpus Christi Athletic Center in Buffalo.
Roger Herle wears a beer can hat made by his grandmother during Dyngus Day activities at the Corpus Christi Athletic Center.
Mike Snopkowski, center, does some bowling during Dyngus Day activities at the Corpus Christi Athletic Center.
Joan Klaich makes crowns for sale during Dyngus Day activities at the Corpus Christi Athletic Center.
Tracy Robillard, left, and Jennifer Ehlinger, right, share a laugh as they serve sausage during the sausage-tasting contest at the Broadway Market.
Bunches of pussy willows for sale on Dyngus Day at the Broadway Market.
From left, Kevin Canaski, Kevin Beamer, Brenda Clark, Chris Clark and Pam Zepp enjoy a cold beer during the sausage-tasting contest at the Broadway Market.
From left, Kevin Canaski, Kevin Beamer, Brenda Clark, Chris Clark and Pam Zepp enjoy a cold beer during the sausage-tasting contest at the Broadway Market.
Aniela Baj, right, serves sausage to the Rev. Paul Seil and Sister Mary Johnice during the sausage-tasting contest at the Broadway Market.
The Rev. Michal Czyzewski gives communion to Brenda Myc during Mass at Corpus Christi Church.
In his red and white suit, Michael Zachowicz, right, and Tony Kunz, left, sing the opening hymn duirng mass at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo on April 22.
