Prepare your palates and ready your devil horns! The original flavor renegades of Brewers United for Freedom of Flavor (BUFF) are reuniting for one night only at The Beer Authority in NYC on June 26, from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head), Bill Covaleski (Victory Brewing), Greg Koch (Stone Brewing, retired) are bringing their legendary friendship, their boundary-busting brews, and a rock-and-roll spirit that can’t be tamed. 

This is not just a reunion - it’s a full-throttle convergence of craft beer fans, heavy music devotees, and NFT NYC culture vultures. Two epic beers from each brewery will be on tap, and the night will be supercharged by the presence of Metal Warrior’s own Keri Kelli (guitarist for Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, Slash) and illustrator extraordinaire Ben Fellowes, both in attendance and ready to riff and revel with the crowd. 

Nearly 22 years after their first press conference in a Boston liquor store aisle (attended by a single beer journalist and a thousand dreams), these three crusaders for craft continue their mission to save the beer-drinking public from the shackles of poor taste. This time, they’re bringing reinforcements: two mind-bending creations from each of their legendary breweries will flow from the taps, delivering hoppy salvation to the thirsty masses. 

Attendees can enter a raffle for a truly unique prize: a guitar emblazoned with one-of-a-kind Metal Warrior artwork, signed by Keri Kelli, Ben Fellowes, Sara Tobin & Greg Koch. This is not just a collector’s item-it’s a battle axe for the ages.   

Space is limited. Arrive early, stay late, and remember: “Those who fear flavor, fun, or feedback may want to stick to safer territory-like reality TV or light beer.”