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Whether you think it's a noun or verb, the word "brew" has numerous meanings, and all of them are well-worth talking about. Coming to you from an historic city on the rise, Buffalo, NY, in Western New York, we'll discuss what the breweries are offering and what our friends are making on the weekends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Hofbrauhaus Buffalo June barrel tapping, which we will be hosting, Kolsch Day at Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing Co., new non-alcoholic beers on tap and in cans at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, Hamburg Brewing tap takeover at The Caz, Rusty Nickel Brewing 10th anniversary party, Big Ditch Brewing …
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Big Ditch Brewing Turns 10! Inside the Party, the Beers, and the Legacy
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Cheers to 10 years! In this episode of WNY Brews, Scott and Brian sit down with Matt Kahn from Big Ditch Brewing Company to celebrate a full decade of brewing greatness. From the Lockport-exclusive Escarpment Pilsner to the fan-favorite Hayburner and the game-changing non-alcoholic "NA Burner," we cover it all — including the logistics and beer lin…
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Episode 200! Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 23rd, 2025
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Buffalo Beer Buzz – May 16 Edition Rails & Ales Returns to Rochester – May 24 Rails & Ales is back at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum for a one-of-a-kind beer tasting event where you ride vintage trains to beer stations across the grounds. Enjoy brews from Sager Beer Works, Stoneyard, Talking Cursive and more. $35 tickets include tas…
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Scott & Brian chat about the beer events this weekend: Wines in the Wild Returns to the Buffalo Zoo – June 18 As part of the Zoo’s 150th anniversary, Wines in the Wild returns on June 18, featuring samples from local breweries, wineries, and restaurants, live music, and animal ambassador appearances. Proceeds support the Buffalo Zoo’s conservation …
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Buffalo Olde Brewery Launches Community Bike Tour & Live Music Buffalo Olde Brewery in Lovejoy has announced a new community pedal bike tour, available Thursday through Sunday for up to 13 riders. The two-hour tour explores the Lovejoy neighborhood with Buffalo Olde beers and cocktails along for the ride. Plus, catch live music every Thursday and S…
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In this week's edition of the Buffalo Beer Buzz, you'll find stories on Wayland Brewing Spring Beer & Food Festival, sudden closure of Sad Boys Brewing, tickets going on sale and partial brewery list announced for the New York State Craft Brewers Festival, fifth annual NYS Pint Days, extension of The Erie County Fair Homebrew & Cider Competition, a…
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In this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz, we have stories on Grapes + Hops Festival and Cabin Fever Beer & Wine Festival, lager from 42 North Brewing and Delaware North, return of Woodcock Brothers XPA, sour from Froth Brewing and Alzheimer's Association WNY, Dyngus Day events at Buffalo Brewing, Flying Bison and Hofbrauhaus, a new sour from Thin Man Brewe…
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Hamburg Brewing Launches Summer Lager & Orchard Apricot Cider Just in time for warmer weather, Hamburg Brewing has released Summer Lager, a crisp 4.2% American lager with a refreshing “kiss of lime.” It's perfect for cookouts, beach days, or relaxing with a good book. They’ve also dropped Orchard Apricot, a seasonal cider. Both are now on tap and a…
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Community Beer Works Exits Elmwood-Bidwell Project Nearly two years after announcing plans for a taproom at 976 Elmwood Avenue, Community Beer Works has officially pulled out. Director of Operations Chris Groves says CBW hasn’t been involved in the project for over a year and will instead focus on optimizing their Chandler Street location and other…
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Here’s the updated Buffalo Beer Buzz with BuffaloBeerLeague.com included: Buffalo Beer Buzz – This Week’s Highlights 🍻 Pour Taproom Buffalo Closes: After four years at 490 Pearl Street, Pour Taproom Buffalo has closed its doors. Owners Matt Prime and Joe DiCenzo announced the closure on social media. While they hoped for a final send-off party, it …
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Spotted Octopus Brewing opening this weekend in Rochester, 42 North Brewing Tree Tap Maple Fest, three new beers from Southern Tier Brewing, including a new Perry's Ice Cream collab, return of The Genesee Brewery Ruby Red Kolsch, the official opening of Big Ditch Brewing Lockport and a new collab from Ma…
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Brian is back this week with Scott to break down the latest in Buffalo’s craft beer scene: Southern Tier Brewing’s Overpack’d IPA Pack: The latest Overpack’d 15-pack includes Lake Shore Fog, Smooth Rider (exclusive), IPA, Citra Fog, and 2XIPA, ranging from 4.8% to 8.2% ABV. Available now wherever great craft beer is sold. Buffalo Bisons Craft Beer …
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There’s a lot going on in the local beer scene, but unfortunately, we also have some sad news. Two beloved spots in Buffalo’s craft community are closing their doors. Illumination Meadery Closing: Operating out of Mortalis Brewing’s Niagara Street taproom, Illumination Meadery has announced their closure due to rising costs, shifting demand, and li…
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Scott flies solo this week as Brian flies to someplace warm. Here's a quick update on the Buffalo Beer Scene this week: 2025 Brewer’s Invitational: Tickets are still available for this year’s event in Orchard Park. It’ll feature 50+ brews from 30 local breweries, cideries, and meaderies. $60.03 gets you a tasting glass, a $5 food voucher to NYBP, a…
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Scott and Brian break down what’s happening in the WNY beer scene: Wildflower Meadery Grand Opening: Niagara Frontier Food Terminal’s newest taproom opens Feb. 22 with a variety of meads on tap, in cans/bottles, and a limited food menu. Open Fridays & Saturdays. More info: @wildflowermeadery. Brazen Brewing x WNY Beer Trail Collab: Trail Brazer Blu…
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Scott & Brian break down the latest beer happenings in WNY: Buffalo On Tap: WNY’s largest beer festival returns Feb. 8 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Featuring Big Ditch, 42 North, Jack’s Abby, Community Beer Works & more. VIP & GA tickets available. Clarksburg Cider’s Cherry Lavender Release: A seasonal cider brewed with Morello cherrie…
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Woodcock Brothers Wilson winter break, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery first non alcoholic beer, Pizza Plant Belgian Beer & Chocolate Fest, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Hammer & Ales fundraiser at The Barrel Factory, new collaboration from Magic Bear Beer Cellar and Stoneyard Brewing, an…
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Scott & Brian dive into this week’s beer happenings in WNY: Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing: Celebrate barrel-aged beers with live music and a ski/snowboard competition on Jan. 25. Over a dozen breweries are participating. VIP and GA tickets available. Wild East Tap Takeover: Brooklyn’s Wild East Brewing visits Brewed & Bottled on Jan. 24 with an …
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on a new West Coast IPA from Southern Tier Brewing, Monster Beach Brewery & Tiki Bar grand opening, new Czech lager at First Line Brewing, a new lager from Mortalis Brewing and Frequentem Brewing, a new Buffalo Bills-themed hazy IPA and cask stout at Mr. Goodbar from Brickyard Brewing, and the NA Burner Bee…
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This week, Scott & Brian bring you the latest Buffalo beer buzz, including: Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing: A barrel-aged beer fest with 15 breweries, ski/snowboard competition, and live music on Jan. 25. Tonawanda Winterfest Tasting: Enjoy beer, bourbon, wine, mini golf, and live music on Jan. 17 at the Golf Dome. Wing Flight Night at Belt Line …
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on this year's Art of Beer and Kenan Wine & Beer Bash, Monster Beach Brewery grand opening, Buffalo Brewing beer sale extended, new non-alcoholic IPA and dessert ale from Southern Tier Brewing, Hofbrauhaus Buffalo dunkelweizen tapping and ticket price increase and participating brewery list for Buffalo on T…
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Here’s a rundown of Buffalo’s New Year’s Eve celebrations: Hofbrauhaus Buffalo: Celebrate twice with a family-friendly German NYE at 6pm and an American NYE bash with live music, a premium buffet, and open bar starting at 9pm. Rusty Nickel’s Time Traveler’s Ball: Dress in your favorite era for a themed party with open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a time ca…
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Scott is flying solo this week, snowed in and battling internet issues, but the Buffalo beer news never stops! Here's what's on tap this episode: Other Half Brewing Expands: Their new Seneca One taproom offers more seating, games, TVs, outdoor beer garden, 18 taps, and a full menu with vegan/vegetarian options. Beer Kind Brewing Winter Releases: Tr…
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on a new low ABV, low cost lager at 42 North Brewing, Ten Lives Club Beer For Cats fundraiser at Mr. Goodbar, tickets on sale for Collabeeration V, annual Santa's of Swig homebrew fundraiser at Buffalo Iron Works, Magic Bear Beer Cellar 3rd anniversary, a new First Line Brewing pilsner t…
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Seneca Brewtopia Beer Festival at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, New York State Craft Beer Pint Days, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo 2025 Craft Brew Tour Cards, Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing, Big Ditch Brewing NA Burner, Beer Kind Brewing bar tab giveaway and Beer Advent Calendars a…
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This week, we're highlighting some exciting events and releases in WNY beer: Bottles & Bites at Statler Buffalo (Nov. 14): Sample from local food and drink vendors, including Big Ditch, Mystic Hills, and Bee Spit Mead, with live music. VIP tickets include early entry and exclusive beer selections. Stoutsgiving at Big Ditch (Nov. 27): Celebrate dark…
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Each week, we bring you the latest and greatest in Buffalo and WNY beer news, releases, and events. Here's what's trending this week: 1. Holiday Beer Release Weekend at Resurgence Brewing (Nov. 7-9) Deck the halls with holiday brews at Resurgence Brewing's Holiday Beer Release Weekend! Try festive releases like Sour Claus (a raspberry and cranberry…
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This week we take a look at all the things that are happening in the Buffalo beer scene this weekend and beyond for the weekend of November 1, 2024. We have beer, releases, events, new brewery, openings, and more. For more information go to buffalobeerleague.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week on *WNY Brews*, Scott is flying solo to bring you the latest news in the Western New York beer scene. As always, you can find all the stories mentioned here at BuffaloBeerLeague.com, and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected]. New York Beer Project Wins Gold at Great American Beer Festival New Yo…
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This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz over at Step Out Buffalo has stories on 42 North Brewing 9th anniversary weekend, new Wayland Brewing taproom in Ellicottville, IPA flight special at Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen, Strangeburner Vol. 2 from Big Ditch Brewing and Strangebird, a new collaboration from ONCO Fermentations and Magic Bear Beer Cellar, and a sp…
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Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news in Buffalo and Western New York beer: **Buffalo Brewing to Release New Batch of Simon Pure Beer** Buffalo Brewing Company will release the third batch of its revived *Simon Pure Beer* on Oct. 19 at the historic William Simon Brewery (Clinton & Emslie). This light, easy-drinking beer with notes of sweet malt…
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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 [email protected] or [email protected], 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 A…
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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 Li…
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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, Mysti…
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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 [email protected] or [email protected], and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. **Big Ditch and Theatre District Association Brew New Beer** Big Ditch Brewing partne…
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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 se…
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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 …
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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 Annua…
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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 Borde…
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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 Festiva…
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**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 Ditc…
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On this week's episode we discuss: Waldfest: Festival in the Woods Returns to East Aurora Second Annual Christmas in July at Sad Boys Brewing Halfway to Caskfest at Mr. Goodbar Tickets on Sale for Beer Justice Brewing’s Pars & Pints Tournament Weekly Drops at Mortalis Brewing Buffalo First Ever Farmcraft Brewery Farmer’s Market The Buffalo Beer Buz…
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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 a…
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For a full list of this weeks events and releases check out BuffaloBeerLeague.com 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** revive…
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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 rec…
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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…
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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…
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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 musi…
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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 …
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