{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/698fcd2db0cb4fc2fd38d15f/6a19a300f7ef7759587a4c9e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 29th, 2026","description":"<p>\"Don't Panic,\" Scott—you and Brian are finally back together on the same screen, even if you had to pour an 8% double IPA right over a 3,000-dollar Mac to celebrate! Reunited and it feels so good. Brian, hope the Disney withdrawals aren't hitting too hard; a fresh glass and a Dark Czech Lager from First Line is a solid way to ease back into reality.</p><p>Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted exactly like previous weeks for maximum scannability.</p><p><strong>Reunited, Canalside Shuttles, and Milestone Anniversaries</strong></p><p>The band is officially back together! After a few weeks of solo flights, Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) are reunited on screen to tackle a massive lineup of summer kickoffs, free transit loops, and heavy-hitting anniversary releases.</p><p><strong>WATCH ON YOUTUBE:</strong> See Brian successfully use a real glass and watch Scott evaluate a five-month-old Industrial Arts collab in full video:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D-Ggp34xl2wg%26list%3DPLTl7va-B4wcAbmPQDAe-JzWnXcklZ_slQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist</strong></a></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Eli Fish Turns 8 (May 30):</strong> Batavia’s finest is throwing a massive Jackson Square party. The first 100 people through the door at 11 AM get free beer for a year. Plus: the Great Fish Race, a performance by <em>The Ohms</em>, and massive high-gravity releases like <em>Octodecum Ascendant</em> (a 19.2% double barrel-aged Imperial Stout). </li><li><strong>The Free Canalside Shuttle:</strong> It’s back! Running Friday through Sunday (noon to 10 PM) through September 28th. Brian and Scott map out the ultimate continuous loop hitting <strong>Resurgence</strong>, <strong>Hofbräuhaus</strong>, <strong>Southern Tier</strong>, <strong>Pizza Plant</strong>, <strong>Pod City</strong>, <strong>Other Half</strong>, and <strong>Pearl Street</strong>.</li><li><strong>Hofbräuhaus Hopfenweizen (June 4):</strong> Next Thursday marks the return of this 6.5% New World hopped hefeweizen (Citra, El Dorado, Simcoe). Julie Starr from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue serves as Burgermeister for a special dog-adoption patio event.</li><li><strong>Rusty Nickel Turns 11 (June 6):</strong> Celebrating over a decade in West Seneca with a massive chicken BBQ, live music from <em>Undercover</em>, and a draft list tracking their best historical recipes.</li><li><strong>Water Street Brewing Coming to Jamestown:</strong> Construction is officially underway at 137 Water Street for a moody, elevated taproom along the Chadakoin River. Brian has a direct line to the owners for an upcoming feature. </li><li><strong>Minky Boodle Madness Results:</strong> The bracket is settled. <strong>Blue Raspberry</strong> takes the crown and hits Chandler Street taps this June.</li></ul><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Summer Beer Guides:</strong> Check out Brian's newly published WNY Beer Garden Guide and the Sabres Downtown Drinking Guide at <a href=\"https://buffalobeerleague.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com</a>.</li><li><strong>Shop &amp; Support:</strong> Doing your online shopping? Bookmark <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://buffalobeerleague.com/amazon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buffalobeerleague.com/amazon</a> to help support our hosting fees at zero extra cost to you.</li><li><strong>Rate the Show:</strong> Take 30 seconds to drop a 5-star review on this dedicated feed via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with us:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Web:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://buffalo.beer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo.Beer</a></li><li><strong>Phone:</strong> 716-486-BEER (2337)</li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews</li></ul><p>#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #Canalside #EliFish #RustyNickel #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY</p>","author_name":"Scott Panfil"}