WNY Brews

It’s the most unique beer festival in the country, and we’re going behind the scenes! Scott is joined by Brian Campbell (Buffalo Beer League), Paul Marco (Buffalo Beer Geeks), and Eric Coleman (Beer by Coleman) to talk about the magic, the logistics, and the "blood codes" behind CollaBEERation 2026 . Scott is drinking a Big Ditch Pineapple Hayburner , Brian has the First Line Foundations Dry Hop L...

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...

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 (...

The Buffalo Beer Buzz: Buffalo On Tap & Summer Brew Dreams Welcome 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’...

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...

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 Rainbo...

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 feat...

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...

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 a...

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 inform...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 fr...

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 H...

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 Ellicottvil...

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 tapp...

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 che...

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...

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 &a...

In this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz, we have stories on Hofbrauhaus barrel tapping of Munich Oktoberfest, WNY Beer Week, sensory beer class from Community Beer Works , Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society , Resurgence Brewing and Live Nation Concerts at Darien Lake Amphitheater giveaway, free shuttle at Buffalo Waterfront this month, Mystic Hills Brewing second anniversary and Beer Through the Ages...