A few weeks ago, we visited our friends at 42 North in East Aurora, NY, to brew our long-awaited collab, Velvet Dreams. The idea all started over a cold one at the Holiday Valley Beer Festival last fall. We met, we tasted, we sipped, and Velvet Dreams, a 5.5% abv raspberry creme gose, was born.

Watson's isn't new to beer collaborations, going back to Buffalo's very first Sponge Candy Stout in 2013. Since then, beer trends have been leaning towards fruit-forward sours, and 42 North has been a leader in the regional beer scene.  With a tap room in EA, and another in the Theater District downtown, Velvet Dreams is sure to be a hit!  

Want to know where to find it? Wegmans, Tops, Lexington Co-op, Premier, Consumer's Beverages, and plenty of other spots around town.  Here's the official release:

East Aurora- Just in time for Easter, 42 North Brewing Company and Buffalo’s own, Watson’s Chocolates have teamed up on a very special beer, Velvet Dreams.  Velvet Dreams is a 5.5% abv raspberry creme gose that pairs perfectly with the season and Watson’s chocolate.  This gose features vibrant red raspberry and a creamy touch of lactose and vanilla to deliver a refreshing, fruity balance. 

The concept of this collaboration started over a beer in Ellicottville.  “We were sharing a beer with the family at the Holiday Valley beer festival and thought it would be great to collaborate.  We are honored to work with Watson’s team to deliver this innovative style,” stated 42 North Founder, John Cimperman.

Andrew Beecher of Watson’s Chocolates adds, “It’s been great to work with 42 North.  We’ve been big fans of 42 North for years and look forward to this being the first of many collaborations with the brewery.”

Watson’s Chocolates is a Buffalo institution. The Watson family began crafting chocolates in the back room of their Kenmore luncheonette in 1946.  Four generations later, Watson’s is celebrating 80 years and continues using family recipes to handcraft delicious confections for their eight Western New York shops and online.

Velvet Dreams will be available at both 42 North taprooms and retail locations across Western New York wherever fine craft beer is sold.