Buffalo Beer Buzz

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.

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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 Playlist

IN 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.
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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 Playlist

IN 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.
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SPCA Fundraisers, Classic Revivals, and the Power of the Line Share

Show week is officially behind us! Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) are back together on screen to celebrate the wrap-up of Seussical and a stellar Sabres playoff run. This week, they are mapping out a massive month of June events, analyzing a few tongue-twisting hop profiles, and dropping a healthy dose of craft beer nostalgia.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the full video version, complete with screen shares of the tap lists, and the real-time proof that Brian actually brought a glass this week:

Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist

IN THIS EPISODE:

• This Week's Pours: Scott hits his reliable staples with a fresh Big Ditch Hayburner, while Brian styles out his new snifter with a First Line Dark Side Czech Lager.
• Eli Fish Turns 8 (May 30): Pulling out all the stops in Batavia with a massive Jackson Square party. The first 100 people score free beer for a year, alongside huge anniversary releases like Octodecum Ascendant (a 19.2% double barrel-aged Imperial Stout).
• The Free Canalside Shuttle: It’s back and running all summer long! Brian and Scott lay out the continuous loop that lets you hop on and off right at the doorsteps of Resurgence, Hofbräuhaus, Southern Tier, Other Half, and Pearl Street.
• Wines, Wags, and Brews (June 10): The SPCA serving Erie County hosts its ultimate animal-loving fundraiser in West Seneca. Catch food trucks, pet-themed vendors, and local craft pours from Brazen, Mortalis, and Lily Belle.
• The Blue Monk Revival (June 6): The Terrace at Delaware Park brings back Elmwood Avenue’s iconic Belgian beer bar for one night only. Scott and Brian wax nostalgic about truffle fries and duck confit poutine.
• Briar Brothers 4th Anniversary (June 20): Throwing it back to the golden era of craft with an old-school Line Share on the patio. They are teaming up with Ontario's Nomad Brewing for three exclusive collaboration drops.

RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Event Details: Find the full breakdown for the Canalside shuttle route and festival tickets at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.
• Shop Prime Day Early: Heading to Amazon for summer patio gear? Use our direct portal at buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to help support the show at zero extra cost to you.
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"Don't Panic," Scott—you and Brian are finally back together on the same screen, even if you had to pour an 8% double IPA right over a 3,000-dollar Mac to celebrate! Reunited and it feels so good. Brian, hope the Disney withdrawals aren't hitting too hard; a fresh glass and a Dark Czech Lager from First Line is a solid way to ease back into reality.

Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted exactly like previous weeks for maximum scannability.

Reunited, Canalside Shuttles, and Milestone Anniversaries

The band is officially back together! After a few weeks of solo flights, Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) are reunited on screen to tackle a massive lineup of summer kickoffs, free transit loops, and heavy-hitting anniversary releases.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See Brian successfully use a real glass and watch Scott evaluate a five-month-old Industrial Arts collab in full video:

Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Eli Fish Turns 8 (May 30): Batavia’s finest is throwing a massive Jackson Square party. The first 100 people through the door at 11 AM get free beer for a year. Plus: the Great Fish Race, a performance by The Ohms, and massive high-gravity releases like Octodecum Ascendant (a 19.2% double barrel-aged Imperial Stout).
• The Free Canalside Shuttle: It’s back! Running Friday through Sunday (noon to 10 PM) through September 28th. Brian and Scott map out the ultimate continuous loop hitting Resurgence, Hofbräuhaus, Southern Tier, Pizza Plant, Pod City, Other Half, and Pearl Street.
• Hofbräuhaus Hopfenweizen (June 4): Next Thursday marks the return of this 6.5% New World hopped hefeweizen (Citra, El Dorado, Simcoe). Julie Starr from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue serves as Burgermeister for a special dog-adoption patio event.
• Rusty Nickel Turns 11 (June 6): Celebrating over a decade in West Seneca with a massive chicken BBQ, live music from Undercover, and a draft list tracking their best historical recipes.
• Water Street Brewing Coming to Jamestown: Construction is officially underway at 137 Water Street for a moody, elevated taproom along the Chadakoin River. Brian has a direct line to the owners for an upcoming feature.
• Minky Boodle Madness Results: The bracket is settled. Blue Raspberry takes the crown and hits Chandler Street taps this June.

RESOURCES:

• Summer Beer Guides: Check out Brian's newly published WNY Beer Garden Guide and the Sabres Downtown Drinking Guide at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.
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You handled that solo flight like a true broadcaster, Scott—even with the microphone roulette at the start! Screwing it live is the only way to do it when the tech acts up. Plus, washing down that rough Sabres game with a classic Pressure Drop Sticky Trees is the ultimate remedy.

Here are your streamlined show notes for the May 15th edition of the Buffalo Beer Buzz, perfectly formatted for your Acast feed.

Sabres Push, Summer Beer Gardens, and a Genesee Retro Revival

We are staring down a massive weekend in Western New York! Brian Campbell is still out, so Scott flies solo to unpack the latest 716 beer news, highlight the official opening of some of Buffalo's best outdoor spaces, and look at a legendary lager making a comeback after ten years.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "Sticky Trees" pour and the full screen share of the new local beer releases:

Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Rusty Nickel Beer Garden Opener (May 20): One of the absolute jewels of the WNY patio scene officially opens for the season from 6–9 PM. Expect fire pits, s'mores, cornhole, and fresh seasonal cocktails.
• Maifest at Spring Garden Park (May 24): Head out to East Aurora at noon for a traditional keg tapping ceremony featuring a specially brewed Maibock from Buffalo Brewing Company, plus live music from the Beer Fest Boys.
• Wines in the Wild (June 18): Mark your calendars for the return of the Buffalo Zoo’s premier fundraising event. Sample local cideries, meteries, and breweries alongside the zoo's animal ambassadors.
• Pints in the Park 2026: Resurgence Brewing announces the return of their massive mobile beer trailer series starting May 30th, hitting local parks all summer long with live music and food trucks.
• 42 North Roots: The legendary Wallonia Wit (5.4%) is back by popular demand, this time updated with 100% New York State ingredients including NYS Vista hops.
• Big Ditch Pilot Release: Try their ultra-crisp, limited-edition Yuzu Rice Lager, which originally debuted as a smash-hit pilot batch for their 9th anniversary party.
• Genesee Summer Brew Returns: Back for the first time in over a decade! First introduced in 1997, this golden lager is brewed with real New York State honey for a touch of natural sweetness.

RESOURCES:

• Pints in the Park Full Schedule: Head to resurgencebrewing.com or find the link at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.
• Shop & Support: Doing your spring patio shopping on Amazon? Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to kick a few pennies back to the show.
• Rate & Review: If you're loving the solo Scott episodes, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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• Phone: 716-486-BEER (2337)
• Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews

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It is a great time to be a Buffalo sports fan! Congrats on surviving show week and finally getting that Seussical wrap-up behind you. Brian is off enjoying Disney, but you handled the solo mission perfectly—even with the "Sentencing Day" burp three minutes in!

Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted exactly like the previous weeks to keep your listeners on track while the Sabres continue their deep run.

Sabres Round 2, Maibocks, and the Return of Blue Monk

The Sabres have advanced to the second round for the first time in nearly two decades, and the Buffalo beer scene is rising to the occasion. This week, Scott (WNY Brews) flies solo to break down the playoff surge, the release of Warpath Lager, and a legendary revival happening this summer.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "Sentencing Day IPA" pour from Beer Justice and the breakdown of the Sabres-themed can art: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Sabres Playoff Fever: With Buffalo up 1-0 on Montreal in the second round, BriarBrothers Brewing has released Warpath Lager. Scott discusses the "mid-season surge" inspiration and the incredible can art.
• Blue Monk Revival: The iconic Elmwood Belgian bar returns for one night only! The Terrace at Delaware Park hosts the revival on June 6th featuring favorite cuisines and guest bartenders.
• Maibock Season is Here: Literally translated to "May Bock," the spring lagers have arrived. We highlight Wayland Brewing’s Vogel, Buffalo Brewing’s Schreiber Bock, and the honey-forward version at Hofbräuhaus.
• Rhythm and Brews: Kleinans Music Hall’s annual fundraiser returns Friday, May 8th. Music, food from the Schutte Hospitality Group (Oliver's, Bright Smith), and local tastings.
• Steelbound Updates: The Ellicottville flagship is closed for renovations until May 21st, but their Niagara Falls location officially opens May 12th at the Sheridan.
• Tasting Notes: Scott tries Sentencing Day IPA from Beer Justice Brewing Co. out of Arcade.

RESOURCES:

• Event Tickets: Links for Rhythm and Brews and the Blue Monk Revival are available at buffalobeerleague.com.
• Shop & Support: Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon for your Sabres watch-party supplies to help support the podcast.
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Connect with us:

• Web: Buffalo.Beer
• Phone: 716-486-BEER (2337)
• Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews

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Show week is officially in the books! Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) celebrate a successful school musical and the Sabres' playoff run while breaking down a massive first week of May in the Buffalo beer scene.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "humble brag" Mac setup and Brian’s unopened Day Burner in full video:

Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Cinco de Mayo in the Hollow: The Clarence Hollow Association hosts a massive bar crawl this Saturday, May 2nd. BOGO pints at Chubby Roots (formerly Chalupny) and "Brew-hitos" are on the menu.
• Southern Tier Throwbacks: One night only (May 2nd) at the Empty Pint in Lakewood. They are resurrecting legends like Gemini, Unearthed, and PMX Raspberry Wheat.
• Cider Week New York: Running May 2nd–10th. We discuss the new digital interactive passport and the 20% discount available during the event.
• May the 4th (Beer) Be With You: Brian geeks out over Mortalis Brewing’s Star Wars releases: Hydra Blue Milk and Mangalorian & Grogu. Plus, a look at their Josh Allen-themed Allen’s Vacation.
• Hofbräuhaus Maibock Tapping: Coming up Thursday, May 7th. Learn about the floral, honey-forward brew and the honorary Burgermeister tapping the barrel.
• Sabres Spirits: A quick look at BriarBrothers’ brand new Warpath Lager and where to find Griffin House's Puck Life in Hamburg.

RESOURCES:

• May the 4th Releases: Mortalis Brewing Info
• Shop & Support: Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon for your spring shopping to support the podcast.
• Rate the Show: Please take 30 seconds to rate and review this new feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Connect with us:

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