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...

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 B...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Spotted Octopus Brewing's new home in Buffalo, a sneak peek at Wayland Brewing's Lancaster location this weekend, the return of a fan favorite beer at Big Ditch Brewing, a pair of new brews at Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Buffalo for the NHL Draft, a new summery beer at Resurgence Brewing, free Uber vouchers for the Fourth of July and the winners of The...

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...

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...

"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 Aca...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the return of Big Ditch Brewing's Fip IPA, New York Beer Project's first-ever lambic-style ale and inaugural NYBP Beer Lodge koelschip release, Peche Spon 2024, Resurgence Brewing Surge Into Summer tasting event, Flying Bison Night at the Ballpark and a relaunch and reopening of Four Mile Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

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 A...

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 th...

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: T...

Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, optimized for readability and quick scanning on mobile devices. Sabres Playoffs & The Ultimate Buffalo Beer Weekend The drought is over, the Sabres are in the hunt, and the Buffalo beer scene is absolutely exploding. This week, Scott (West New York Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) break down the massive lineup of events for Saturda...

The drought is over! Scott and Brian celebrate the Sabres' first playoff berth in 15 years while breaking down the biggest news in the Buffalo beer scene. From new farm breweries to "color-changing glitter" beer, here is what’s happening in the 716 this weekend (April 17–19, 2026). This Week's Pours: Scott: Wayland Brewing Full Send (Citra IPA). Brian: Stiegl Hell (Helles Lager). Pro-tip: Currentl...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Sour Power at Pizza Plant, New York State Craft Beer Day at Eli Fish Brewing, Tonawanda's Tap that Tap Room to close, tickets on sale for The New York State Craft Brewers Festival: Buffalo at Canalside, date set for 2026 The Dude Hates Cancer - Buffalo Homebrew Competition at Resurgence Brewing and the 5th annual fundraiser for The Summit Center at Braz...

The Buffalo Sabres are making a push, and the beer scene is keeping pace! This week, Scott and Brian recap a legendary night at Hofbräuhaus , break down a massive value for local brewery explorers, and celebrate the return of a spring classic. Scott is sipping on Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing , while Brian stays crisp with Other Half’s Ivy City Czech Lager . This Week’s WNY Beer News: Hofbräuhau...

It’s a massive week for the 716 beer scene! We’re celebrating a haul of medals from the NYS Craft Beer Competition, looking ahead to the Sabres' playoff push at Hofbräuhaus, and getting a sneak peek at the "Sit Mo" family expansion. Scott is sipping on Other Half’s Green City , while Brian sticks to the reliable Big Ditch Dayburner . This Week’s WNY Beer News: WNY Shines at State Awards: Local bre...

It’s a massive weekend in the Queen City! While Brian is resting up, Scott is flying solo to break down the best spots for hoops fans, new budget-friendly packs, and the "official" start of Spring in Western New York. Scott is tasting the new Southern Tier Steady Yeti EZ IPA (3.8%)—a crisp, sessionable pour that might just be the new king of the Overpack. This Week’s WNY Beer News: March Madness i...

Scott is flying solo this week and battling the "blue screen of death," but the beer news doesn't stop. We’re officially splitting the feed, so if you’re hearing this on WNY Brews, head over to the new "Buffalo Beer Buzz" podcast feed to subscribe, rate, and review! This week’s notes are brought to you by Brian Campbell (via Scott’s voice) and a trusty pint of Southern Tier IPA . In This Episode:...

Welcome to the new home of the Buffalo Beer Buzz ! While we are still cross-posting on the WNY Brews feed for a little while longer, make sure you hit that "Follow" button here on the new feed and leave a review to help us grow. This week, Scott is sipping on a classic Big Ditch Dayburner , while Brian digs into the back of the fridge for a Smoldered Society Strike Anywhere: Into the Dark (a Dark...

The team is back on a brand-new recording platform as we prepare for the official Buffalo Beer Buzz feed split. Scott is sipping on a Steelbound Reposado (with a splash of lime), and Brian is working through his stash of Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure . This week, we’re talking about massive release parties, bittersweet liquidations, and enough giveaways to fill a growler. Inside This Episode: The Bre...

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 upda...

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 (...