{"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/6a6befb60d497875ebd2f95d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buffalo Beer Buzz, July 30th, 2026","description":"<p>Summer is in full swing, and football season is officially in the air! With Brian out to dinner, Scott (WNY Brews) takes the podcast outside for a sunny solo session on the porch to break down the latest Bills-themed releases, a massive 12-fruit mega-collab, and a new taproom heading to West Seneca.</p><p><strong>WATCH ON YOUTUBE:</strong> Catch the video version to check out Scott’s Freddie Mercury mustache and the 19oz monster can pour: <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><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Scott’s Solo Pour:</strong> Sipping on <strong>Rusty Rail Brewing’s</strong> <em>Double Fog Monster</em> Hazy Double IPA (9.5% ABV) picked up during a trip to Pennsylvania.</li><li><strong>Football Beer Season Arrives:</strong></li><li><strong>Ellicottville Brewing Co.</strong> re-launches <em>The Charge</em> (4.8% ABV American Lager) with a fresh, tailgate-inspired redesign for Bills Training Camp.</li><li><strong>Resurgence Brewing</strong> kicks off the season with the return of <em>Circle the Wagons IPA</em>, <em>CTW Pilsner</em>, and <em>Buff IPA</em>.</li><li><strong>Ultra-Light Lime:</strong> <strong>Thin Man Brewery</strong> drops <em>Mafia Light Lime</em>—a crushable summer lager coming in at just 3.5% ABV and 80 calories.</li><li><strong>Open Bags 8 Drops:</strong> The legendary New York State mega-collab returns! Brewed at Stoneyard with 18 participating breweries (including Eli Fish, Brazen, and Buffalo Brewing), this year's batch features a wild blend of 12 fruits, marshmallow, and vanilla.</li><li><strong>Autumn Creep:</strong> <strong>Southern Tier</strong> teams up with <strong>Bold Rock</strong> for <em>PumQueen</em>—an 8.6% Imperial Pumpkin Cider. <em>(Catch Scott’s Queen tribute band, Queen City, live at Southern Tier Lakewood on August 28th!)</em></li><li><strong>New Taproom Alert:</strong> <strong>Armstrong’s Beer Company</strong> files plans to open a family-friendly taproom and eatery at the former Country Peddler’s building in West Seneca (1340 Orchard Park Rd).</li></ul><p><strong>RESOURCES &amp; LINKS:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Articles &amp; Guides:</strong> Read \"Why Does Lager Taste Better in the Summer?\" and explore the full Open Bags 8 brewery list at <a href=\"https://buffalobeerleague.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com</a>.</li><li><strong>Call the Hotline:</strong> Got a beer review or recommendation? Leave a voicemail for the show at <strong>716-486-BEER (2337)</strong>!</li><li><strong>HopUp Network:</strong> Find more independent craft beer shows at <a href=\"https://hoppedupnetwork.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HoppedUpNetwork.com</a>.</li><li><strong>Rate the Show:</strong> Please take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with us:</strong></p><p><br></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>Instagram/Threads:</strong> @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews</li><li><strong>X (Twitter):</strong> @BuffBeerLeague</li></ul><p>#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #BillsMafia #ThinManBrewing #SouthernTier #OpenBags8 #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY</p>","author_name":"Scott Panfil"}