A Lockport taproom has gone full Christmas. New York Beer Project has converted its regular taproom space into Blitzed, a pop-up bar decked out with oversized ornaments and holiday decorations, serving up a lineup of seasonal cocktails and festive food through the winter season.
According to Lockport Journal, owners Kelly and Kevin Krupski transformed the space into what's being billed as a New York City-style Christmas bar. As reported by Yahoo, the stylized holiday pop-up is now open at the Lockport location, with the space done up in oversized ornaments and other Christmas decorations alongside a slate of seasonal drinks.
What's In The Glass at Blitzed
The standout drink appears to be the Dubai Chocolate Ale, a nod to the viral chocolate-pistachio dessert trend that's found its way into the beer world. Kelly Krupski said of the brew, “you can taste the chocolate and pistachio in it,” per the same Yahoo account.
The cocktail menu leans hard into holiday kitsch. There's the Grinch & Tonic, a green-hued pour made with Tanqueray, Midori and tonic, as well as Santa's Boozy Bourbon Smash, built from Bulleit bourbon, cranberry juice, simple syrup and lemon. Rounding out the list are a Candy Cane Margarita and a Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini, giving holiday revelers plenty of themed options beyond beer.
Holiday Food and Hours
Blitzed isn't just about drinks. Krupski said the holiday-themed bar includes Naughty and Nice egg rolls alongside other seasonal fare, the Yahoo report notes, giving visitors something to snack on between rounds of festive cocktails.
New York Beer Project is located at 6933 South Transit Road in Lockport, a detail confirmed by the brewery's own online ordering page. The venue's hours run 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
A Growing Local Brand
The Christmas pop-up arrives as New York Beer Project continues to expand its footprint across the region. The company now employs more than 300 people across four locations, according to Buffalo Business First, underscoring how far the brewery has grown since its founding roughly a decade ago. That broader company figure describes the business as a whole rather than staffing at the Lockport taproom specifically.
For now, Blitzed gives Lockport another reason to bundle up and head out this winter, with a holiday-themed menu that swaps out the usual taproom fare for something a little more festive.
