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Scott and Brian are back together after Brian’s excursion to the "Happiest Place on Earth." This week, the conversation spans from the excitement of the upcoming high-holy season of Irish music to the sobering reality of recent brewery closures in Western New York.Important Update: The Buffalo Beer Buzz is officially moving to its own podcast feed! To make sure you don't miss a single weekly update come April or May, search for "Buffalo Beer Buzz" in your favorite podcatcher and hit follow.On Tap This Week:Team Disney Recap: Brian is back and sipping on a Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure, while Scott enjoys a classic Hamburg Brewing Irish Red (with a roasty twist).YouTube Bound: We’re moving toward video! Watch Scott solve a Rubik's cube in record time while discussing the nuances of dark copper lagers.Keenan Wine & Beer Bash: Happening Feb 21st at the Keenan Center Arena. Wine gardens, live music, and "Blaster Ball"—whatever that is!Brewski at Knox Farm: 42 North's legendary event is officially SOLD OUT. If yo

It’s Friday, February 13th, and Scott is flying solo! With Brian Campbell currently exploring the "happiest place on earth," Scott braves the 30-degree Buffalo chill with a Hayburner in hand to bring you the latest from the Buffalo Beer Buzz.In this episode, we talk about some major changes coming to the podcast feed, celebrate a few upcoming anniversaries, and look ahead to the return of golf (and baseball) season.Inside This Episode:The Big Split: We are officially moving the Buffalo Beer Buzz to its own dedicated podcast feed! Keep an eye on your podcast catcher for the new channel so you don't miss the weekly news updates. WNY Brews will remain your home for deep-dive interviews with brewers and industry pros.Wildflower Meadery turns 1! Celebrate their first anniversary on February 28th (4–10 PM) at the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal. New taproom exclusives and the launch of the "Buzz Club" are on the horizon.Peppers Nightclub: News on the former Froth Brewing taproom at 700 Military Road. Everest Brewery

The Buffalo Beer Buzz: Buffalo On Tap & Summer Brew DreamsWelcome back to WNY Brews! This week, Scott and Brian dive into the latest edition of the Buffalo Beer Buzz. We’re breaking down everything happening in the Western New York craft scene for the weekend of February 6th and beyond.From massive festivals at the convention center to "never-before-seen" flavors hitting North Buffalo, we’ve got your weekend plans covered.On Tap This Week:Buffalo On Tap: Everything you need to know about the two sessions happening this Saturday, February 7th. We talk ticket prices, VIP perks, and the massive brewery list.The Hayburner Walk: Scott discusses his local "gas station staple," while Brian counters with a $9.99 throwback find from Buffalo Brewing Company.Erie County Fair Homebrew Competition: It’s time to start brewing! We discuss the 2026 entry dates (April 1st – May 4th) and the "gentle" nudge toward summertime refreshers.Hofbräuhaus Release: Tonight’s the night for the Doppelbock tapping to benefit Hunter’s H

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on this year's 4 The Ward collab from Resurgence Brewing, BriarBrothers Brewing, Frequentem Brewing Buffalo and Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing Co., Froth Brewing taproom to close this weekend, this year's Cabin Fever Beer & Wine Festival at Buffalo Ski Center, the return of Another Caucasian, Gary at Resurgence and grand opening of 42 North at the Vault in East Aurora. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott & Brian Together Again!Remember us? After a post-holiday hiatus, Scott and Brian are back together on Western New York Brews to catch up on beer, life, and what’s happening around the Buffalo beer scene for the weekend of January 23–25 (yes, the really cold one).The guys kick things off with what they’re drinking, including Ellicottville Mow Master IPA and a Walmart-sourced Neon Rainbows, before diving into the latest Buffalo Beer Buzz highlights.This week’s episode covers:42 North’s 6th Annual Barrel Jam (indoors this year due to the cold), featuring barrel-aged beers, VIP options, and why it’s still one of the best winter beer events aroundBrickyard Brewing’s Maelstrom, a new 11.6% barrel-aged blend available in limited 500ml bottlesHabitat for Humanity 2026 Craft Brew Tour Cards, offering free drinks at 28 WNY breweries while supporting a great causeBuffalo On Tap returning February 7 with VIP and GA sessions at the Buffalo Convention CenterThe Brewers Invitational at New York Beer Project’s Beer

This week on Western New York Brews, we’re talking about what’s happening around the Buffalo beer scene as we head deeper into January, including tastings, beer dinners, new releases, and some great local options for Dry January.Tonawanda Winterfest is hosting a special Beer, Bourbon & Wine Tasting on January 16 (7–9:30 pm) at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome. Tickets include 10 tastings featuring craft beer and spirits from Resurgence Brewing and Hartman’s Distilling, finger foods from the Grill at the Dome, mini golf, and live music from Miller & the Other Sinners. This 21+ event runs during Winterfest (Jan. 15–18) and tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.Brazen Brewing teams up with Tap & Trap on January 14 (6 pm) for a Wild Game & Beer Pairing Dinner. The five-course, ticketed event features wild boar, venison, elk, and other game, each paired with a Brazen beer. Seats are limited, tickets are $80, and it’s a unique chance to explore some seriously thoughtful beer pairings.Southern

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz is here with stories on the annual Deck the Halls fundrasier at Pizza Plant, 2026 Kenan Wine & Beer Bash, new Buffalo Bills themed beer and special Mafia Packs at First Line Brewing, new owners for WINDY BREW-Strykersville, WanderingGypsy Brewing 5th anniversary weekend and Pink Boots Society Buffalo Holiday Dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Western New York Brews, Scott is flying solo and walking you through everything happening across the Buffalo beer scene for the weekend of December 5, 6, and 7. We start with the newly released 2026 Habitat for Humanity Craft Brew Tour Cards, which get you a free drink at 28 breweries, distilleries, and bars around Western New York, all while supporting Habitat Buffalo. We also talk about Cask Fest at Mr. Goodbar (even though it just happened, it's one to mark down for next year), and the official ticket release for CollaBEERation VI coming up April 25, 2026. Beer Kind Brewing is opening for one last taproom day of 2025 with some excellent mix-and-match four-pack deals, and Steel Leaf Brewing has kicked off their “Five Golden Rings” holiday punch-card challenge with prizes waiting at the end. Santora’s 1927 Brewhouse dropped two new small-batch holiday stouts, and Buffalo Olde Brewery tapped Triple Accord, a barrel-aged Belgian triple that sounds perfect for this time of year. Other Half Buffalo

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the importance of Shop Small Weekend - Small Business Saturday and Small Brewery Sunday, a new indoor golf simulator coming to East Aurora featuring a bar run by 42 North Brewing, beer advent calendars at Aurora Brew Works, The Lock Tender and Downtown Brew, and the annual Santas of Swig fundraiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on West New York Brew, Scott is flying solo with a quick roundup of what’s happening around the Buffalo beer scene. Here’s what you’ll hear in the episode:• Iron Cedar Brewing update — Their Genesee Street taproom is now closed as they search for a new location. They’ll remain active online with retail, custom brewing, and event packages. • CollaBEERation VI ticket release — The sixth annual festival returns April 25, 2026 at the Powerhouse. VIP tickets drop Nov. 26 at 10 a.m., GA drops Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., with a 14-hour $10 discount window. • Advent Beer Boxes now on sale — Holiday beer calendars available from Magic Bear, Fattey, Consumer’s, Bottle Rocket, and the NYS Brewers Association. • Cask Fest at Mr. Goodbar — The annual event is back Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 in person and include unlimited cask samples, a tasting glass, and food from Hanzlian’s Sausage.Find the full Buffalo Beer Buzz at: BuffaloBeerLeague.com Follow Brian: @BuffBeerLeague (X, Instagram, Threads, Untappd) Follow Sco

In this solo episode of WNY Brews, Scott walks through everything coming up in the Buffalo beer scene as we head into late November. The big headline is Hamburg Brewing’s purchase of the Flying Bison brand family, including all beer recipes and trademarks. Scott talks through what that means, what stays local, and the bittersweet news that the Flying Bison taproom will close after November 29. He also covers the next release in the Magic Bear Beer Cellar and Brickyard Brewing collaboration series with this year’s Baral-Aged Congregation blend on November 21, New York Beer Project’s 10th Anniversary Bash in Lockport (also Nov. 21), and the Buffalo Beer Geeks’ 13th Anniversary curated tasting at Mr. Goodbar on Nov. 22. Thanksgiving Eve has a couple of big events to pick from, including Steel Leaf After Dark and the 10th annual Stoutsgiving at Big Ditch with ten barrel-aged releases across both locations. All of these stories, links, and details are in the Buffalo Beer Buzz at BuffaloBeerLeague.com, and Scott wr

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has several stories we are incredibly excited about, including dates announced for Barrel Jam 2026 at 42 North Brewing and Buffalo On Tap 2026, Hofbrauhaus Winterzwickel barrel tapping, Hamburg Brewing's annual Lighting of the Fireplace, Wayland Brewing bringing a new taproom to Lancaster, New York State Craft Beer 24 NYS Beers of Holiday Cheer and Beer Kind Brewing planning to close for December, as well as several beer sales at the brewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz is here with stories on what breweries, cideries and meaderies are pouring at Bottles & Bites, the 21st annual Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival, cask beer galore for the rest of the year at Mr. Goodbar, including VIP Cask Night, weekly tappings and the return of Winter Cask Fest, a new lager from Wayland Brewing and Queen City Vintage, new fruited sours from Thin Man Brewery and Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Buffalo, and new cask and side pull beers and Hawaiian BBQ at Buffalo Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz features stories on CollaBEERation VI next spring, Bottles & Bites next month, the closure of Fredonia's Monster Beach Brewery & Tiki Bar, a celebration of barrel aged beer at Resurgence Brewing and Community Beer Works former home on 7th Street going up for sale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a full slate this week. We kick off with Buffalo Restaurant Week (now through Oct 19) and where breweries fit in, hit Mortalis Buffalo’s 2nd anniversary on Oct 18 (exclusive drafts, raffles, trivia, food trucks), then 42 North’s 10th anniversary weekend in East Aurora with returning fan favorites, live music, and Sunday extras. We run through Halloween and Oktoberfest plans (Fredonia’s Harvest Moon cemetery tour crawl, Orchard Park’s haunted bar crawl, Belt Line’s Oktoberfest on Oct 18), plus Hamburg Brewing’s Nitro Stout Mix Pack night on Oct 8, Buffalo Brewing Company’s big taproom sale (BOGO drafts, 9.99 multi-packs), and Pizza Plant Transit’s Tim’s Beer Show on Oct 22. We celebrate NYBP’s gold for Hazy Crush at GABF, the WNY Beer Trail 2026 Trail Pass going live, and Magic Bear Beer Cellar’s beer advent calendar presale on Nov 1. We also flag a few dates Brian’s lining up coverage for—CollaBEERation 2026, Bottles & Bites, and Mr. Goodbar’s Cask Fest.Follow along and say hi:Buffalo Beer Leagu

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Santora's closing their 1927 Brew House location at Walden Galleria, Woodcock Brothers closing their Wilson taproom for the season, a new Bills-themed fall beer from Buffalo Olde Brewery, the return of Big Ditch Brewing Turkey Trotter, Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve Beer Mile, Pour Taproom Ellicottville 1st anniversary and new hard seltzers at Ellicottville Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WNY Brews heads to Lockport for a taproom chat at The Lock Tender with Seth Picarillo. We preview the Tap and Craft Festival at Buffalo Riverworks (Saturday, Oct. 4), talk brewery lineup, VIP vs. GA, how the floor will be set up, and the official after party at BriarBrothers (show your wristband for $6 drafts). We also run through fresh Oktoberfest action for the weekend (Hofbrauhaus Festbier tapping and parade, Steel Leaf’s multi-day party, Beer Kind’s Kindtoberfest, Gowanda’s Oktoberfest, Woodcock’s Cocktoberfest, and JL Fest at Johnson’s Landing), plus Hamburg Brewing’s Nitro Stout Mix Pack event (Oct. 8), Buffalo Brewing’s blowout beer sale, and Pizza Plant’s Tim’s Beer Show tasting (Oct. 22). Along the way we dig into Lockport’s beer moment (Big Ditch’s new spot, NYBP, the coming Shuffle City), what’s on The Lock Tender’s taps and in the cooler, and why West Kill, Drekker, Dancing Gnome and more have Seth excited for fest day.This episode is brought to you by The Tap and Craft Festival at Buffalo Riverwo

This week on WNY Brews, we’re talking about a stacked lineup of fall beer events across Western New York. Buffalo Olde Brewery is hosting a four-day Oktoberfest weekend in Lovejoy (Sept. 25–28) with food, live music, giveaways, and their seasonal BOBFest lager. Resurgence and Consumer’s Beverages have a group giveaway running now, and Ellicottville Brewing is raffling off Fall Fest tickets, so check their Instagram pages if you’re feeling lucky. Clarksburg Cider is looking ahead with their winter seasonal Spruced Up, while WNY Beer Week kicks off Sept. 25 with a new collaborative hazy IPA pouring at breweries across the region. The Arc of Erie County’s Ale Trail also returns Sept. 25 in Williamsville, with beer, cider, spirits, live music, and a discount code for our listeners. Buffalo Beer Goddesses will mark 13 years at Mr. Goodbar on Oct. 1, Rusty Nickel hosts their 11th Harvest Fest on Sept. 27, and a brand-new cidermaker, The Cider Project, officially launches Sept. 30 at Groundwork Market Garden.This ep

This episode of WNY Brews is brought to you by The Tap and Craft Festival at Buffalo Riverworks on October 4th, presented by The Lock Tender. Ticket information is available now at BuffaloBeerLeague.com/tapandcraft.This week, we’ve got a lot to raise a glass to. Hofbrauhaus Buffalo is celebrating five years with a big Bavarian bash, and Southern Tier Buffalo is hosting Pumkingfest with all the seasonal favorites and variants you could want. Wayland Brewing is throwing their third annual Oktoberfest weekend with music, food, steins and even axe throwing, while Buffalo Riverworks is gearing up for the Tap & Craft Festival with a stacked brewery list. Resurgence brings back the Dude’s Homebrew Competition in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Big Ditch is taking over taps at Nickel City Cigars, and Fattey Beer Co. just opened a new Amherst location. Plus, Bev Depot is hosting a fall tasting with samples from Mortalis, Big Ditch, Thin Man, and more.You can find all of these stories and more at Bu

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Oktoberfest at Eli Fish Brewing, a new Double IPA from Smoldered Society, Clarksburg Cider parking lot sale, Hamburg Brewing 12th anniversary and special beer release, a German beer educational class at Magic Bear Beer Cellar and the Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.