{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/59540d7b836ac0732b7dfdb5/69a02e2dfa559577228e7fb7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buffalo Beer Buzz, February 26th, 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/59540d7b836ac0732b7dfdb5/1772105254699-4a3aa318-97c0-4031-999e-47231d36e2ae.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The team is back on a brand-new recording platform as we prepare for the official <strong>Buffalo Beer Buzz</strong> feed split. Scott is sipping on a <strong>Steelbound Reposado</strong> (with a splash of lime), and Brian is working through his stash of <strong>Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure</strong>.</p><p>This week, we’re talking about massive release parties, bittersweet liquidations, and enough giveaways to fill a growler.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Inside This Episode:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Brewers Invitational (Feb 28):</strong> It’s the 7th annual return to the <strong>NYBP Beer Lodge</strong> (Orchard Park). We preview a wild beer list featuring Mortalis, Other Half, and Big Ditch.</li><li><strong>The Big Reveal:</strong> NYBP is pouring their first-ever <strong>Coolship Ale</strong>. Brian might not leave that table.</li><li><strong>Another Caucasian Gary (Feb 26):</strong> Resurgence Brewing is hosting the release party for this award-winning White Russian Stout. Meet the <em>other</em> Scott (McMillan), enjoy bowling contests, and try the Maple or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cask versions. The Dude abides!</li><li><strong>Steel Leaf Liquidations:</strong> As Steel Leaf prepares to close their doors this Saturday, they’re hosting a liquidation sale on <strong>Friday (Feb 27)</strong> from 10 AM – 7 PM. Furniture, fixtures, and brewing equipment—everything must go.</li><li><strong>Giveaway Mania:</strong></li><li><strong>Big Ditch &amp; The Ridge:</strong> Enter via Step Out Buffalo for $100 gift cards (Deadline: Feb 26 &amp; March 2).</li><li><strong>Golf Buffalo Expo:</strong> Win two tickets ($70 value) for the March 14th event at Pearl Street via Tap &amp; Craft’s Instagram.</li><li><strong>Evil or EVL?:</strong> Ellicottville Brewing drops their new <strong>EVL Tea House</strong> line. We settle the debate: is it \"E-V-L\" or just \"Evil\"? (Spoiler: It’s Evil).</li></ul><h3><strong>Win Tickets to the Brewers Invitational!</strong></h3><p>Brian has <strong>five pairs of tickets</strong> to give away. Head over to the <strong>@BuffaloBeerLeague</strong> Instagram right now, find the pinned post with the tasting glass, tag a friend, and you could be headed to the Beer Lodge this Saturday!</p><h3><strong>The Buffalo Beer League Hotline:</strong></h3><p>Are you heading to the Steel Leaf \"Drain the Bar\" party or the Gary release? Call us and let us know what you're drinking: 📞 <strong>716-486-BEER (2337)</strong></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Support &amp; Links:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Amazon Shopping:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://buffalobeerleague.com/amazon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com/amazon</a></li><li><strong>The Best Beer I Drank This Week:</strong> Check out Episode #18 for the deep dive on Another Caucasian Gary with Scott McMillan.</li><li><strong>Follow Us:</strong> @WNYBrews &amp; @BuffaloBeerLeague on all platforms.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Scott@WNYBrews.com"}