{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/59540d7b836ac0732b7dfdb5/69df8594f1a071cd76e4be42?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"CollaBEERation Preview with Erik Coleman and Paul Marko","description":"<p>It’s the most unique beer festival in the country, and we’re going behind the scenes! Scott is joined by <strong>Brian Campbell</strong> (Buffalo Beer League), <strong>Paul Marco</strong> (Buffalo Beer Geeks), and <strong>Eric Coleman</strong> (Beer by Coleman) to talk about the magic, the logistics, and the \"blood codes\" behind <strong>CollaBEERation 2026</strong>.</p><p>Scott is drinking a <strong>Big Ditch Pineapple Hayburner</strong>, Brian has the <strong>First Line Foundations Dry Hop Lager</strong>, and Paul is rocking the new-look <strong>Hamburg Brewing Rusty Chain</strong>. Eric is staying hydrated for a busy catering gig tomorrow—true professional style.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Inside CollaBEERation 2026 (April 25th):</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Origin Story:</strong> Paul Marco breaks down how the fest grew from a desire to \"bridge the gap\" between breweries and consumers. It’s about more than just drinking; it’s about the beer fan learning the business and the brewer hearing the \"geek\" demand.</li><li><strong>The \"Secret Sauce\":</strong> Eric Coleman gives us a peek at the massive admin and logistics effort required to coordinate 40-60 unique, never-before-brewed beers across the region.</li><li><strong>The 8-Bit Theme:</strong> This year’s theme is <strong>Video Games</strong>. Expect pixels, 8-bit graphics, and some very creative \"bloody\" pours.</li><li><strong>Featured Collaborations:</strong></li><li><strong>Hamburg x Beer Geeks x Flying Bison:</strong> A special \"Brindle Porter\" based on Tim Herzog’s original recipe, served on <strong>cask</strong> and aged on coconut and rum chips.</li><li><strong>Mystic Hills:</strong> \"Finish Him\"—a cherry lime sour with a Mortal Kombat \"blood code\" twist.</li><li><strong>Old First Ward:</strong> \"Eternal Darkness\"—a juicy Black New England IPA.</li><li><strong>New York Beer Project:</strong> A hoppy pale ale featuring <strong>color-changing glitter</strong>.</li><li><strong>The Cantillon Conflict:</strong> It’s a busy day in Buffalo! <strong>Zwanze Day</strong> is happening the same day at Moor Pat, making April 25th the ultimate \"Uber Day\" for local beer lovers.</li></ul><h3><strong>Ticket Information:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>VIP:</strong> Sold Out! (But listen for tips on how to snag them earlier next year).</li><li><strong>General Admission:</strong> $70 + fees (includes unlimited pours and a commemorative glass).</li><li><strong>Designated Driver:</strong> Highly encouraged and available for a fraction of the price.</li><li><strong>Purchase at:</strong> <a href=\"CollabBeerAtionFest.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CollabBeerationFest.com</a></li></ul><h3><strong>GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎟️</strong></h3><p>Paul and the guys are giving away a <strong>pair of tickets</strong> to the festival!</p><ol><li>Go to the <strong>Buffalo Beer Geeks</strong> Facebook group.</li><li>Find the post for this podcast.</li><li>Comment with <strong>#BuffaloBeerBuzz</strong> and mention the specific hat Paul is wearing (or something on Scott's shelf!).</li><li>Winner picked Friday, April 17th.</li></ol><h3><strong>Support the Scene:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Buffalo Beer Buzz:</strong> Subscribe to the new dedicated news feed for your weekly 716 updates.</li><li><strong>Rate &amp; Review:</strong> Help us grow the new feed by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify.</li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> Watch the full video version of this episode at <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://YouTube.com/WNYBrews\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube.com/WNYBrews</strong></a>.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Scott@WNYBrews.com"}