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Here’s a roundup of some exciting upcoming beer events and releases in Western New York. For more details or to share your news, email Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com, and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Be sure to check out the *WNY Brews* podcast for more insights into the WNY beer scene!**Pressure Drop and Ellicottville Brewing Announce New Partnership**  After closing their Elmwood Avenue taproom and brew house, Pressure Drop Brewing has partnered with Ellicottville Brewing (EBC). According to EBC’s Head of Brewery Operations, Dan Minner, the two breweries have collaborated on recipe development and ingredient sourcing to maintain the quality of Pressure Drop’s beers. This partnership ensures Pressure Drop’s beers will still be available at select retailers across WNY.**Mortalis Brewing Buffalo First Anniversary Party**  Mortalis Brewing Buffalo will celebrate its first anniversary on Oct. 5 with live music, exclusive draft options (including specialty barrel-aged beers)

This week, we chat the Wet Hop Festival, WNY Real Beer Expo, The Beer Keep third anniversary party, beer sale at Buffalo Brewing, a new collaboration from Magic Bear Beer Cellar and Rising Storm Brewing, weekly beer drop at Mortalis Brewing Buffalo and Oktoberfest celebrations at Woodcock Brothers, Southern Tier Brewing, Canalside Buffalo, First Line Brewing, Wayland Brewing and Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on the Tap & Craft Festival, a pair of new lagers at Brickyard Brewing, Pressure Drop Brewing to close their Elmwood taproom, the return of WNY Beer Week, Lockport Brewpub Shuffle becomes Twisted Locks Brewing, Oktoberfest events this weekend at Resurgence Brewing, Wayland Brewing, Mystic Hills Brewing, RationAles and Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Buffalo and the Seneca Brewtopia Beer Festival at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Cheers and thanks for reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week, we round up the latest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Western New York. Here's what’s trending:**Want to share your Buffalo/WNY beer news?** Email Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com, and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com.**Big Ditch and Theatre District Association Brew New Beer**  Big Ditch Brewing partnered with the Theatre District Association of WNY to create *Open Curtain*, a 5.3% kolsch that’s slightly fruity and bready. It will debut at Curtain Up on Sept. 13 and be available at theatres and restaurants in the Buffalo Theatre District throughout the season.**Hamburg Brewing Celebrates 11th Anniversary**  Hamburg Brewing is hosting a 90s-themed anniversary party on Sept. 14, featuring live music, food specials, and carnival-style games like Dunk the Brewer. A $10 cover applies.**Oktoberfest at Jackson Square with Eli Fish Brewing**  Eli Fish Brewing will hold an Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 14 in Batavia’s Jackson Square. The ev

In this episode of the WNY Brews podcast, we cover a range of exciting updates and events happening in the Buffalo craft beer scene this fall. Big Ditch Brewing has extended its popular Inflation Buster Menu into the fall, offering daily specials like $0.75 wings, $10 pizzas, $5 drafts, and more. The much-anticipated CollaBEERation Festival V is set for April 5, 2025, where Buffalo Beer Geeks and over 50 WNY craft venues will team up to create exclusive small-batch brews for festival goers to enjoy. Mystic Hills Brewing will celebrate its one-year anniversary on September 7 with live music, tarot readings, and special beer releases, including their Anniversary SMASH beer and Wild Ale Lemon Lime 8 Down.Clarksburg Cider is introducing a new fall seasonal, Vanilla Spice Hard Cider, featuring warm notes of vanilla and spices, available in 12oz. cans and on draft. Western New York Beer Week returns from September 19-28, celebrating local breweries with special beer releases and events throughout the week. Allen Bu

In this episode, we cover the latest happenings in the Western New York beer scene:- **WNY Brewers Guild Annual Charity Golf Tournament:** Mark your calendars for August 26 at Chestnut Hill Country Club. Enjoy a round of golf, local food, beer samplings, and more, all while supporting local charities. Entry is $120 per person, including meals and drinks. - **Beer Mile at Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve:** Get ready for a fun and unique event on September 29. Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps in this 1-mile challenge! The event will feature Genesee Cream Ale and has limited spots, so sign up soon.- **Shalooby Loofer Brewing One-Year Anniversary:** Celebrate with Shalooby Loofer on August 24 with live music, special beer releases, and a tribute brew honoring a local firefighter. Proceeds will benefit local fire departments.- **First Line Brewing's Triple Can Release:** Try their latest offerings—Alpha Bravo Citrus IPA, Heritage Vienna Lager, and Beast in the East New England IPA—now available in 12oz. cans and on dr

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the grand opening of The Meading Room, Buffalo breweries at Flour City Brewers Fest, 42 North Brewing Company x Borderland Music + Arts Festival IPA can, Southern Tier Brewing Pumking Family Reunion and USA TODAY vote, August Beer Club at Mr. Goodbar, Nickel City BrewZ Boozy Olympic Games and First Annual NYS Craft Beer Open Golf Tournament to benefit New York State Craft Beer from K2 Brothers and Mortalis Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Hamburg Brewing 11th anniversary, a new IPL at Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing, the return of Buffalo Bills beers to store shelves, The Dude Hates Cancer Homebrew Competition at Resurgence Brewing, first two canned beers at Buffalo Olde Brewery, official brewery list for this year's Borderland Music + Arts Festival and a launch party for the The Arc Erie County New York Ale Trail at RationAles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on WNY Brewers Guild Golf Tournament, The Griffon Gastropub - Clarence to close, Ellicottville Brewing x St. Bonaventure Fan Zone IPA, new Pressure Drop Brewing hazy IPA, Open Bags #6, a massive new fruited sour collaboration and a cream ale from Hamburg Brewing for the Eden Corn Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**WNY Brews Podcast Episode: Buffalo Beer Buzz - July Highlights**In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in Buffalo's beer scene:- **Lilly Belle Meads & Magic Bear Collaboration:** Unveiling their new mead, Melon Magic, a delightful blend of honey with cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew, on July 26 at Magic Bear Beer Cellar.- **Big Ditch Brewing's New Sour Release:** Funhouse Mirrors, a 6.3% peanut butter and blackberry jam sour, debuts on July 26 at Big Ditch’s taproom, bringing fairground nostalgia in a glass.- **Wingfest VIP Craft Beer Fundraiser:** Get your tickets for August 31 at Highmark Stadium. Enjoy all-day Wingfest admission, craft beer tastings, and a VIP experience supporting pediatric cancer initiatives.- **Buffalo Spree Best of WNY 2024 Winners:** Celebrate local favorites like Resurgence Brewing, Big Ditch Brewing, and more who topped this year’s list. - **12 Gates Brewing News:** The Ellicottville location, 12 Gates of EVL, closes its doors, but you can still enjoy their bre

On this week's episode we discuss:Waldfest: Festival in the Woods Returns to East AuroraSecond Annual Christmas in July at Sad Boys BrewingHalfway to Caskfest at Mr. GoodbarTickets on Sale for Beer Justice Brewing’s Pars & Pints TournamentWeekly Drops at Mortalis Brewing BuffaloFirst Ever Farmcraft Brewery Farmer’s Market The Buffalo Beer Buzz article posts Wednesdays at Step Out Buffalo and at our website. The Beer Buzz podcast posts Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lock Tender Bottle Shop & Tap Room opens in Lockport in July, offering New York craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and local produce.Big Ditch’s Dayburner wins silver at the U.S. Open Beer Championship and announces a new Summer Inflation Buster Menu.Hofbrauhaus Buffalo introduces new lunch hours and crowler specials.11th Annual Bricks & Brews at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House on July 12.Frequentem Brewing’s Day Party on July 21, featuring a local tap takeover, food truck, live DJ, and more.Hounds & Hops offers "Pick of the Litter" variety 12-packs, benefiting local dog rescues.Tune in for all the details and more in this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Scott flies solo to bring you the latest in Buffalo beer news:- **Big Ditch Brewing** releases Afterburner, a 9.0% imperial version of their popular Hayburner IPA on June 28.- **Magic Bear Beer Cellar** and **42 North Brewing** team up again for BEARy Cherry Fruited Sour, releasing on June 28.- **Buffalo Brewing Company** revives Simon Pure Beer at the old Wm. Simon Brewery with a special event featuring Bill Simon.- **Resurgence Brewing** celebrates their 10th anniversary on June 29 with food, live music, throwback beers, and more.- **Erie County Fair** announces Home Brew and Cider competition winners, with special events at Resurgence and Hamburg Brewing.- **Platter’s Chocolate Factory** and **Ellicottville Brewing** release Pineapple Orange Whip Dessert Ale, inspired by Platter’s Café’s summer dessert.Tune in for all the details and more in this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is flying solo this week on Buffalo Beer League, bringing you the latest updates in the WNY beer scene. Here’s what’s happening:**HAMBURG BREWING CREATES BEER FOR VILLAGE ANNIVERSARY** Hamburg Brewing has created a special beer, 1874, to commemorate the Village of Hamburg's 150th anniversary. Modeled after the original White Corner Wheat recipe, 1874 is a 5.3% American Wheat Ale brewed with Pilsner and Wheat malts, and Herkules, Perle, and Citra hops. It’s available on draft and in 12oz 6-pack cans at the brewery.**NEW YORK BEER PROJECT OP BEER LODGE TO OPEN JUNE 14** The NYBP Beer Lodge in Orchard Park will open on June 14 at 11am. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, Bills Mafia founder Del Reid, and superfan John Lang (Bills Elvis). The Lodge will offer 17 beers on tap, including exclusive brews like Hazy Crush IPA and OP Lager.**WAYLAND BREWING 1ST ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND** Wayland Brewing in Orchard Park will celebrate their first anniversary with a weekend-long e

Welcome to WNY Brews! This week, Brian is flying solo to bring you the latest happenings in the Western New York beer scene.First up, Smoldered Society is hosting their second Go Skate Day at the Thin Man Warehouse on Chandler Street on June 21. The event will feature a skate jam from 4-8:30 pm, food from Riff City, and a double collaboration beer release from Smoldered Society, Frequentem Brewing, and Mom’s Skateshop. The after-party will be held at the Beer Keep with music from Mike West, featuring tunes from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game series. Proceeds will benefit the SFM Skatepark Project.Marquee Brewing in Portville has closed its doors after nearly a year in business. The brewery, known for its flavored hard sodas, opened in July 2023. Owner Cory Clark expressed gratitude to supporters and acknowledged that insufficient customer turnout led to the closure.Registration is now open for the 10th annual The Dude’s Homebrew Competition, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event will

Welcome to WNY Brews! On this week’s episode, Brian is flying solo to talk about some exciting events and news in the Western New York beer scene.First off, the New York Cider Association has launched the N.Y. Cider Mark. This initiative is designed to educate consumers, promote the quality of N.Y. Cider, and boost demand for New York State apples. The mark is placed on labels of hard cider to indicate that it is made with 100% New York State apples. For more information, visit www.newyorkcider.org.42 North Brewing has released Centennial Pilsner to commemorate the 100th anniversary of New York State Parks. This West-Coast style pilsner features New York State-grown ingredients, including pilsner malt from New York Craft Malt, and Centennial, Chinook, and Excelsior hops. Each 16oz. can showcases artwork from a different NYS park and includes a QR code with more information. Look for Centennial Pils at the brewery and wherever great beer is sold.Belt Line Brewery has released Fresh Coat Hazy Double IPA in hono

Welcome to WNY Brews! On this week’s episode, Scott and Brian talk about some exciting events and news in the Western New York beer scene.First up, 42 North Brewing presents the Fourth Annual HillTAP Festival at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville on July 27. The event kicks off with a chair lift ride to Spruce Lake and features a day filled with music, craft beer from 42 North, and a variety of outdoor activities. Enjoy live music from Smilo & the Ghost (1-4 pm, Spruce Lake Cabin Stage), Miller & The Other Sinners (4-5:30 pm, Tannenbaum Stage), and Workingmans’ Dead (6-8:30 pm, Tannenbaum Stage). Tickets are available now, with early bird pricing at $35, advance tickets at $45, and day-of tickets at $50.In other news, BTR Brews in the Village of Angola has announced it will be closing its doors on July 31. In a heartfelt Facebook post, owner Brandy Lombardo expressed gratitude for the support over the past 2.5 years, explaining the closure as a necessary decision for her family’s well-being.Buffalo is se

Welcome to WNY Brews! On this week’s episode, Scott and Brian talk about some exciting events and news in the Western New York beer scene.First up, tickets are now on sale for the New York State Craft Brewers Festival: Buffalo, which returns to Canalside on June 22. This year, the festival will feature craft beer from over 50 breweries across the state. Attendees will have the chance to meet the brewers, enjoy live music, explore a food truck rodeo, shop with vendors, and even catch live wrestling by Grapple Pro. New this year are GA+ tickets, which include early access, a souvenir tasting glass, and a $5 merch voucher. Tickets can be purchased online, and hard copy tickets are available at Resurgence Brewing, Big Ditch, Wayland Brewing, and Britesmith. Plus, $1 from each ticket will benefit the P.U.N.T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative.Next, One-Eyed Cat Brewing in Williamsville is celebrating its second anniversary on June 1 with a full day of festivities. Enjoy live music from Whiskey Trick (2-5pm) and Ransom

In this episode of WNY Brews, we're bringing you exciting updates from the Buffalo beer scene. Resurgence Brewing's latest venture, Resurgence at Canalside, is kicking off with a soft opening this weekend, featuring their renowned food and beers alongside live music and outdoor games. Starting May 24th, they'll be open daily, so mark your calendars! Meanwhile, New York Beer Project's NYBP Beer Lodge in Orchard Park is set for its grand opening on June 14th, offering themed spaces like The Buffalo Room and The Brewer's Club. Don't miss their VIP Mug Club Party on June 12th for an exclusive preview. Kleinhans Music Hall's Rhythm & Brews fundraiser returns on June 13th, showcasing local craft brews and delicious eats in support of Kleinhans's programming. Hamburg Brewing is expanding its taproom space on their Hamburg campus, with plans to add more seating and a new area by mid-June. Additionally, Wicked Warren's Brewery is taking over the former Jamestown Brewing location, promising a traditional taproom ex