{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/59540d7b836ac0732b7dfdb5/69743b8b49ef75521661753f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buffalo Beer Buzz - January 23rd, 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/59540d7b836ac0732b7dfdb5/1769224819063-9b78ae1b-2769-4fff-b2a8-cd1aed6e368a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Scott &amp; Brian Together Again!</strong></p><p>Remember us? After a post-holiday hiatus, Scott and Brian are back together on <em>Western New York Brews</em> to catch up on beer, life, and what’s happening around the Buffalo beer scene for the weekend of <strong>January 23–25</strong> (yes, the really cold one).</p><p>The guys kick things off with what they’re drinking, including Ellicottville Mow Master IPA and a Walmart-sourced Neon Rainbows, before diving into the latest <strong>Buffalo Beer Buzz</strong> highlights.</p><p>This week’s episode covers:</p><ul><li><strong>42 North’s 6th Annual Barrel Jam</strong> (indoors this year due to the cold), featuring barrel-aged beers, VIP options, and why it’s still one of the best winter beer events around</li><li><strong>Brickyard Brewing’s Maelstrom</strong>, a new 11.6% barrel-aged blend available in limited 500ml bottles</li><li><strong>Habitat for Humanity 2026 Craft Brew Tour Cards</strong>, offering free drinks at 28 WNY breweries while supporting a great cause</li><li><strong>Buffalo On Tap</strong> returning February 7 with VIP and GA sessions at the Buffalo Convention Center</li><li><strong>The Brewers Invitational</strong> at New York Beer Project’s Beer Lodge on February 28</li><li>Updates on recent local beer news, including Froth Brewing’s taproom closure and the return of the <strong>For the Ward</strong> collaboration among Old First Ward breweries</li></ul><p>Brian also teases <strong>upcoming ticket giveaways</strong> for Buffalo On Tap and the Brewers Invitational, so now’s a good time to follow along online.</p><p>Read the full <strong>Buffalo Beer Buzz</strong> every Wednesday at <strong>BuffaloBeerLeague.com</strong>.</p><p>Follow Buffalo Beer League:</p><ul><li>Instagram, Threads &amp; Untappd: <strong>@buffalobeerleague</strong></li><li>X: <strong>@buffbeerleague</strong></li><li>Facebook: <strong>facebook.com/buffbeerleague</strong></li></ul><p>Cheers!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Scott@WNYBrews.com"}