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 event featuring BBQ specials, live music, and new beers. They will release Fuller Send, a bigger version of their Full Send IPA, and Hive, a lightly tart saison with honey. The festivities begin on June 14.

**BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY PAKTECH RECYCLING PROGRAM**

Buffalo Brewing Company is offering a PakTech recycling program. You can bring your used PakTechs (plastic beer can holders) to their taproom for recycling. They collect, sort, clean, and either reuse or send them back for proper recycling.

**BTR BREWS CLOSES IN VILLAGE OF ANGOLA**

BTR Brews in the Village of Angola has closed permanently. Owner Brandi Lombardo announced the closure via social media, citing an inability to sustain the business. The brewery, which opened in December 2021, will continue to be for sale until mid-July, after which they will liquidate their assets if no buyer is found.

**TICKETS REMAIN FOR RHYTHM & BREWS BENEFIT AT KLEINHANS**

Limited tickets are still available for the Rhythm & Brews event at Kleinhans Music Hall on June 13. The event features craft beer and cider from several local breweries, food from top restaurants, and music from Jukeboxx. Proceeds benefit Kleinhans’s programming. General admission tickets are $45, and VIP tickets are $85. For tickets, call (716) 885-5000 or visit kleinhansbuffalo.org.

**FORMER LABATT HOUSE HEADQUARTERS AVAILABLE FOR SALE**

The former Labatt House headquarters at 79 Perry Street, including the brewery and tasting room, is now for sale. The space includes 3,500 square feet for the brewery and tasting room and over 11,000 square feet of office space. Hunt Commercial Real Estate is handling the subleasing.

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