Buffalo Beer Buzz

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.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the video version to check out Scott’s Freddie Mercury mustache and the 19oz monster can pour: Buffalo Beer Buzz PlaylistIN THIS EPISODE:Scott’s Solo Pour: Sipping on Rusty Rail Brewing’s Double Fog Monster Hazy Double IPA (9.5% ABV) picked up during a trip to Pennsylvania.Football Beer Season Arrives:Ellicottville Brewing Co. re-launches The Charge (4.8% ABV American Lager) with a fresh, tailgate-inspired redesign for Bills Training Camp.Resurgence Brewing kicks off the season with the return of Circle the Wagons IPA, CTW Pilsner, and Buff IPA.Ultra-Light Lime: Thin Man Brewery drops Mafia Light Lime—a crushable summer lager coming in at just 3.5% ABV and 80 calories.Open Bags 8 Drops: 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.Autumn Creep: Southern Tier teams up with Bold Rock for PumQueen—an 8.6% Imperial Pumpkin Cider. (Catch Scott’s Queen tribute band, Queen City, live at Southern Tier Lakewood on August 28th!)New Taproom Alert: Armstrong’s Beer Company files plans to open a family-friendly taproom and eatery at the former Country Peddler’s building in West Seneca (1340 Orchard Park Rd).RESOURCES & LINKS:Articles & Guides: Read "Why Does Lager Taste Better in the Summer?" and explore the full Open Bags 8 brewery list at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Call the Hotline: Got a beer review or recommendation? Leave a voicemail for the show at 716-486-BEER (2337)!HopUp Network: Find more independent craft beer shows at HoppedUpNetwork.com.Rate the Show: Please take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Connect with us:Web: Buffalo.BeerInstagram/Threads: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrewsX (Twitter): @BuffBeerLeague#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #BillsMafia #ThinManBrewing #SouthernTier #OpenBags8 #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY

Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted for mobile reading:Martin House Brews, 10 Years of Buffalo Brewing, and Halfway to Cask FestScott is flying solo for a Friday morning edition after a busy Thursday night retrieving kids! Fresh off a stint in the Catskills, he's breaking down a massive weekend for the Buffalo beer scene featuring decades of local history, historic estate pours, and a chance to score rare 12-packs.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the video edition on YouTube for full-screen breakdown of all the latest event details:Buffalo Beer Buzz PlaylistIN THIS EPISODE:Bricks & Brews at Martin House (July 24): Happening tonight, 6–9 PM! Enjoy 25+ local breweries, food trucks, and live music on the grounds of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright estate ($75 GA / $60 Members).Halfway to Cask Fest (July 24): Mr. Goodbar is tapping four special local casks tonight, including Flying Bison Rusty Chain with Coconut, Brickyard Just One Before I Die, Bright Smith Kölsch, and OFW German Pilsner.Buffalo Brewing Turns 10 (July 25): Celebrating a full decade on Myrtle Ave! Free party from 12–8 PM with live music. Plus, buy any Simon product for a lottery ticket to purchase one of a limited run of 16oz bottle 12-packs.Beer Justice 4th Anniversary (Aug 1): Head out to Arcade for a full-day party with live blues from Muddy Rivers (3–6 PM) and Taven (7–9 PM) in the beer garden.The Dude's Homebrew Fest (Aug 9): Returning to Resurgence to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $30 donation gets you a tasting glass and a vote for the next commercial batch—just like Scott's past winner, Another Caucasian Gary!RESOURCES & LINKS:Event Details: Find links for Martin House tickets and anniversary parties at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Shop & Support: Use our direct portal at buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to support the show at zero extra cost.Rate the Show: Please take 30 seconds to drop a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Connect with us:Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram/Threads: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #MartinHouse #BuffaloBrewingCo #CaskFest #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Waldfest this Sunday, Tap That Barrel at Hamburg Gaming, featuring the winners of The Erie County Fair homebrew and cider competitions, The Beer Keep to close later this month, a new promotion from Resurgence Brewing and Consumers Beverages, a new beer from BriarBrothers Brewing to benefit Ten Lives Club and a new fall-themed lager pack from Ellicottville Brewing. 

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the grand opening of Wayland Brewing in Lancaster, the debut of Thin Man Brewery Mafia Light Lime, a new summer shandy on tap at Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing, Shalooby Loofer Brewing to become Local Hollow Brewing, and the inaugural Beerlympics Games at The Lock Tender. You can read the Buffalo Beer Buzz every Wednesday, listen to it wherever you consume your favorite podcasts, and watch it on Fridays on the WNY Brews YouTube channel.

The Sabres are in the offseason, but the local beer news is absolutely popping for the holiday weekend. Scott and Brian dive into a top-secret menu reveal from Thin Man, celebrate local Homebrew champions, and pass along the best $25 holiday stock-up sale in the 716.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the full video version to see Scott’s "three-monitor" setup and Brian's patriotic NEIPA pour: Buffalo Beer Buzz PlaylistIN THIS EPISODE:Minky Day Returns (July 18): In a Buffalo Beer Buzz Exclusive, Brian drops the unannounced collaboration menu for Thin Man’s flagship celebration on Chandler Street. Get ready for Tiki Boodle (Frequentem), Minky Stardust with pink Starbursts (Prairie), Jelly Boodle (Bellwoods), and Banana Boodle Boy (Atrium).Hofbräuhaus Barrel Tapping (July 2): Going down tonight! Celebrate the return of their Bohemian-style HB Pils with a traditional parade and a free 1/3 liter sample for anyone 21+.Erie County Fair Homebrew Winners: We highlight the "Best in Show" champions from this year's Fair competition, including a Black Cherry Vanilla Cider and a powerhouse Red IPA.The $25 Case Sale: Buffalo Brewing Company is hooking up your 4th of July cookout. From Wednesday through Sunday, grab a full 24-can case of Simon Pure, Simon Light, Simon bock, or Old Abbey for just 25 bucks.Briar Brothers 4th Anniversary (June 20): A look back at their old-school "Line Share" event and a breakdown of their new West Coast IPAs and Black IPAs brewed with Ontario's Nomad Brewing.RESOURCES & LINKS:Full Buzz Articles: Check out Brian's "Top 6 Local Summer Lagers" list and his Fantasy Beer Draft write-up at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Holiday Shopping: Heading to Amazon for firework supplies? Use our direct portal at buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to support the show at no extra cost.Rate the Show: Take 30 seconds to drop a 5-star review on this dedicated feed via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Connect with us:Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram/Threads: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrewsX (Twitter): @BuffBeerLeague#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #MinkyDay #FirstLineBrewing #BuffaloBrewing #4thOfJuly #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Spotted Octopus Brewing's new home in Buffalo, a sneak peek at Wayland Brewing's Lancaster location this weekend, the return of a fan favorite beer at Big Ditch Brewing, a pair of new brews at Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Buffalo for the NHL Draft, a new summery beer at Resurgence Brewing, free Uber vouchers for the Fourth of July and the winners of The Erie County Fair Homebrew and Cider competitions.

Summer is heating up in Western New York! Brian is back from his Disney excursion just in time to join Scott for a fresh mid-June beer breakdown. Scott is fighting through pure show-week exhaustion with a Beer Tree Checking Pils, while Brian cracks an ultra-fresh Beer Tree Any Day's Haze in his brand-new proper glassware.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: You cannot miss this one on video. Head to YouTube to see the actual 14-year-old business card for "Pickles the Clown" (Yes, Scott used to be a professional birthday party clown): Buffalo Beer Buzz PlaylistIN THIS EPISODE:Wines in the Wild (June 18): The Buffalo Zoo’s premier fundraiser is back this Thursday from 5–8 PM. Walk the grounds, see the animal ambassadors, and sample heavy hitters like Mortalis, Brazen, Lily Belle Meads, and OSB Ciderworks. Pro-tip: Snag VIP for early entry to beat the crowds.Flying Bison Night at Sahlen Field (June 18): Celebrate the Godfather of Buffalo Craft Beer, Tim Herzog, as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Tickets are only $10, and concessions 111 and 116 will be stocked with 16oz Buffalo Lager cans all night.The Pickle Party at The Lock Tender (June 20): A match made in heaven for Scott "Pickles" Panfil. Head to Lockport for 30+ sour and fruited beer tastings from Drekker, Mortalis, and Prairie, plus the debut of The Lock Pickler collab with Hawk Creek.Buffalo Barrels & Brews (June 30): A massive free event right down the street from Scott at Buterra's Village Brew House in Hamburg. Enjoy complimentary bourbon tastings from Buffalo Distilling and a deep dive into the history of brewing and distilling in the 716.Waldfest returns to East Aurora (July 19): Mark your calendars for a traditional festival in the woods at Spring Garden Park. Tickets are $15 in advance ($30 at the gate) for authentic German music, food, and massive mugs of lagers.BBL Half-Off Deal: Grab a $50 gift certificate to Nickel City Brews in Depew for just $25 via Be Our Guest Buffalo before they sell out.RESOURCES:Summer Festival Tickets: Get your links for Waldfest, Wines in the Wild, and the Nickel City Brews deal at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Prime Day Is Coming: Doing some online shopping next month? Use our direct portal at buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to support the show at zero extra cost to you.Rate the Show: Help us boost the visibility of this new feed! Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Connect with us:Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Spotted Octopus Brewing's plans to move to a new location in Buffalo, a clucking good beer and chicken wing special at Hamburg Brewing, new haze at 42 North Brewing, three beer releases this week at New York Beer Project, a burger and beer giveaway at The Ridge West Seneca, and a charitable new blonde ale from Southern Tier Brewing.