WNY Brews

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz features stories on the Hop Harvest Festival at Genesee Country Village & Museum , new hazy IPAs from Big Ditch Brewing , Other Half Brewing , and Thin Man Brewery , the latest collaboration at Magic Bear Beer Cellar with Eli Fish Brewing , Prost! Fest at New York Beer Project , Ellicottville Brewing Stuff Your Trunk sale, First Line Brewing fifth anniversary and...

This week on WNY Brews, Brian and Scott are back together with a packed slate of Buffalo beer news. We’re talking about Buffalo breweries heading east for the Flour City Brewers Fest in Rochester, the annual Pumking Family Reunion at Southern Tier Brewing, and the local brewery lineup just announced for the Borderland Music & Arts Festival. The WNY Brewers Guild Charity Golf Tournament is almo...

This week on WNY Brews, we’re talking beer events, new releases, and giveaways around Western New York. Magic Bear Beer Cellar is rolling out their OktoBEARfest Offering (a 12-pack Oktoberfest-style mix perfect for fall), Thin Man Brewery has launched Mafia Light just in time for Bills season, and 42 North Brewing is getting ready for Kölsch Fest on August 16. Moor Pat is hosting a big collab tap...

This week on WNY Brews , we’ve got everything from new brewery openings to football watch parties and zested pilsners. Shuffle City Brewing is set to open this fall in Lockport (taking over the old Kendzies Bowling Alley), with Flying Bison’s Colin Herzog heading up the brewhouse. They’ll be crafting both traditional and non-alcoholic beers—follow their progress at ShuffleCityBrewing.com . Resurge...

This week on WNY Brews , we’re looking at giveaways, anniversaries, new releases, and even a beer mile. First up, Resurgence Brewing and Step Out Buffalo are offering a $100 gift card giveaway for their Apps & Taps on the Patio —enter by August 2 for your shot at beers, bar bites, and brunch. In fall-flavored beer news (yes, already), Southern Tier just released Maple Warlock , an imperial pum...

This week on WNY Brews , we’re celebrating local wins and previewing a packed summer of beer news and events. First off, congrats to the Buffalo Spree Best of WNY 2025 winners— Big Ditch took Best Local Brewery, Britesmith Brewing won for Casual Dinner (Northtowns), and Johnson’s Landing tied for Best Restaurant Patio. In expansion news, Steelbound Brewery is heading to Niagara Falls in 2026, open...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Buffalo News Gusto Best of 716 voting, Resurgence to the Rescue at Resurgence Brewing , a new collaboration between Lilly Belle Meads and Magic Bear Beer Cellar , Big Ditch Brewing tiki party, Dog Days of Summer and a new lager at Steel Leaf Brewing , craft beer cruises with Spirit of Buffalo and Rusty Nickel , Brazen Brewing and Resurgence and a new be...

This week on WNY Brews , we’re covering a wide range of beer events and releases happening across Western New York. First up, the Seneca Beer & Wine Festival is happening July 26–27 outside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, with dozens of brewers, local wines, food trucks, live music, and more. Then in October, the Tap & Craft Festival is moving to Buffalo Riverworks, where more than 30...

On this week’s episode of WNY Brews, Scott flies solo to tell you about the return of Bricks & Brews at the Martin House on July 11 with 25+ breweries, food trucks, and live music. There’s also Southern Tier’s Summerfest is happening July 12th in Lakewood with beer, grilled food, yard games, and live music. We’ll also cover the free Canalside shuttle , running Wednesday through Sunday with sto...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Britesmith Brewing opening a second taproom on Niagara Street, Ellicottville Brewing Stuff Your Trunk sale in Little Valley, the return of a Big Ditch Brewing fan favorite, Brickyard Brewing 8th anniversary IPA, winners of The Erie County Fair Homebrew and cider competitions and a special new mead from Wildflower Meadery and the Buffalo and Erie County...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz is out now with stories on this weekend's New York State Craft Beer Festival at Canalside, BriarBrothers Brewing 3rd Anniversary Party and new lager for The Lock Tender , Thin Man Brewery , Community Beer Works and Smoldered Society joining forces to open Chandler Street Breweries, a new collab from Magic Bear Beer Cellar and 42 North Brewing , new collaborative haze...

This week on a special Friday the 13th episode of the Buffalo Beer Buzz, Scott flies solo and does his best to do Brian's stories justice: Southern Tier’s bringing the 2X energy with their 2X Jam on June 14 at their Buffalo taproom. It’s a full day of 2X-infused food, $1 off all 2X beers, live music, local vendors, games, prizes, and limited-edition shirts (and it’s totally free to attend). Also o...

Wayland Brewing Now Offering Flights Wayland Brewing has introduced beer flights—four 4oz pours for $11. It’s a great way to explore their lineup, including their newest lagers. La Biere , a collab with Moriarty Meats, is brewed with French malt and Strisselspalt hops, offering floral and citrus aromas with a crisp, bready finish. Analog , a Czech Pilsner, is also now available in cans, on draft,...

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 10th anniversary block party and The Dude H...

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 lineup for their massive anniversary bash. Hear how B...

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 tastings, train rides, and a souvenir gla...

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 efforts. Tickets are $45 and on sale now. Klei...

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 Saturday through May. Details and booking info...

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 sweet giveaway from Southern Tier Brewin...

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 Brewery and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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 available in 12oz. 6-pack cans at Hamburg’s t...

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 existing sites. No plans have been announced for...

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 didn’t come together. Their other location at th...

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 Magic Bear Beer Cellar and OSB Ciderworks . A few w...

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 Ticket Pack : Includes 2 undated game tickets &am...