WNY Brews

There’s a lot going on in the local beer scene, but unfortunately, we also have some sad news. Two beloved spots in Buffalo’s craft community are closing their doors. Illumination Meadery Closing : Operating out of Mortalis Brewing’s Niagara Street taproom, Illumination Meadery has announced their closure due to rising costs, shifting demand, and life changes for the owners. They’ll have a final s...

Scott flies solo this week as Brian flies to someplace warm. Here's a quick update on the Buffalo Beer Scene this week: 2025 Brewer’s Invitational : Tickets are still available for this year’s event in Orchard Park. It’ll feature 50+ brews from 30 local breweries, cideries, and meaderies. $60.03 gets you a tasting glass, a $5 food voucher to NYBP, and all the sampling you can handle. For any desig...

Scott and Brian break down what’s happening in the WNY beer scene: Wildflower Meadery Grand Opening : Niagara Frontier Food Terminal’s newest taproom opens Feb. 22 with a variety of meads on tap, in cans/bottles, and a limited food menu. Open Fridays & Saturdays. More info: @wildflowermeadery . Brazen Brewing x WNY Beer Trail Collab : Trail Brazer Blueberry Blonde Ale releases Feb. 20 with hal...

Scott & Brian break down the latest beer happenings in WNY: Buffalo On Tap : WNY’s largest beer festival returns Feb. 8 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Featuring Big Ditch, 42 North, Jack’s Abby, Community Beer Works & more. VIP & GA tickets available. Clarksburg Cider’s Cherry Lavender Release : A seasonal cider brewed with Morello cherries and lavender, available in 4-packs...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Woodcock Brothers Wilson winter break, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery first non alcoholic beer, Pizza Plant Belgian Beer & Chocolate Fest, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Hammer & Ales fundraiser at The Barrel Factory , new collaboration from Magic Bear Beer Cellar and Stoneyard Brewing , and Frequentem Brewing Buffalo first a...

Scott & Brian dive into this week’s beer happenings in WNY: Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing : Celebrate barrel-aged beers with live music and a ski/snowboard competition on Jan. 25. Over a dozen breweries are participating. VIP and GA tickets available. Wild East Tap Takeover : Brooklyn’s Wild East Brewing visits Brewed & Bottled on Jan. 24 with an exciting lineup of beers, including a ca...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on a new West Coast IPA from Southern Tier Brewing , Monster Beach Brewery & Tiki Bar grand opening, new Czech lager at First Line Brewing , a new lager from Mortalis Brewing and Frequentem Brewing , a new Buffalo Bills -themed hazy IPA and cask stout at Mr. Goodbar from Brickyard Brewing , and the NA Burner Beer Pong Championship at Big Ditch Brewing...

This week, Scott & Brian bring you the latest Buffalo beer buzz, including: Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing : A barrel-aged beer fest with 15 breweries, ski/snowboard competition, and live music on Jan. 25. Tonawanda Winterfest Tasting : Enjoy beer, bourbon, wine, mini golf, and live music on Jan. 17 at the Golf Dome. Wing Flight Night at Belt Line Brewery : Pair wings and beer with a special...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on this year's Art of Beer and Kenan Wine & Beer Bash, Monster Beach Brewery grand opening, Buffalo Brewing beer sale extended, new non-alcoholic IPA and dessert ale from Southern Tier Brewing , Hofbrauhaus Buffalo dunkelweizen tapping and ticket price increase and participating brewery list for Buffalo on Tap . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Here’s a rundown of Buffalo’s New Year’s Eve celebrations: Hofbrauhaus Buffalo : Celebrate twice with a family-friendly German NYE at 6pm and an American NYE bash with live music, a premium buffet, and open bar starting at 9pm. Rusty Nickel’s Time Traveler’s Ball : Dress in your favorite era for a themed party with open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a time capsule, and more. Johnson’s Landing Las Vegas Nig...

Scott is flying solo this week, snowed in and battling internet issues, but the Buffalo beer news never stops! Here's what's on tap this episode: Other Half Brewing Expands : Their new Seneca One taproom offers more seating, games, TVs, outdoor beer garden, 18 taps, and a full menu with vegan/vegetarian options. Beer Kind Brewing Winter Releases : Try Old Ben Barleywine and Brass Balls Barley Bomb...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on a new low ABV, low cost lager at 42 North Brewing , Ten Lives Club Beer For Cats fundraiser at Mr. Goodbar , tickets on sale for Collabeeration V, annual Santa's of Swig homebrew fundraiser at Buffalo Iron Works , Magic Bear Beer Cellar 3rd anniversary, a new First Line Brewing pilsner to benefit former Sumitomo employees and a new b...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Seneca Brewtopia Beer Festival at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino , New York State Craft Beer Pint Days, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo 2025 Craft Brew Tour Cards, Barrel Jam V at 42 North Brewing , Big Ditch Brewing NA Burner, Beer Kind Brewing bar tab giveaway and Beer Advent Calendars at Magic Bear Beer Cellar , Consumers Beverag...

This week, we're highlighting some exciting events and releases in WNY beer: Bottles & Bites  at Statler Buffalo (Nov. 14): Sample from local food and drink vendors, including Big Ditch, Mystic Hills, and Bee Spit Mead, with live music. VIP tickets include early entry and exclusive beer selections. Stoutsgiving  at Big Ditch (Nov. 27): Celebrate dark beer season with 8 new brews, inc...

Each week, we bring you the latest and greatest in Buffalo and WNY beer news, releases, and events. Here's what's trending this week: 1. Holiday Beer Release Weekend at Resurgence Brewing (Nov. 7-9)  Deck the halls with holiday brews at Resurgence Brewing's Holiday Beer Release Weekend! Try festive releases like  Sour Claus  (a raspberry and cranberry fruited sour),  Holiday Al...

This week we take a look at all the things that are happening in the Buffalo beer scene this weekend and beyond for the weekend of November 1, 2024. We have beer, releases, events, new brewery, openings, and more. For more information go to buffalobeerleague.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on *WNY Brews*, Scott is flying solo to bring you the latest news in the Western New York beer scene. As always, you can find all the stories mentioned here at BuffaloBeerLeague.com, and feel free to reach out to us at Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com. New York Beer Project Wins Gold at Great American Beer Festival   New York Beer Project’s Hazy Crush IPA won g...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz over at Step Out Buffalo has stories on 42 North Brewing 9th anniversary weekend, new Wayland Brewing taproom in Ellicottville, IPA flight special at Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen , Strangeburner Vol. 2 from Big Ditch Brewing and Strangebird , a new collaboration from ONCO Fermentations and Magic Bear Beer Cellar , and a special book signing and beer release at Resu...

Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news in Buffalo and Western New York beer: **Buffalo Brewing to Release New Batch of Simon Pure Beer**   Buffalo Brewing Company will release the third batch of its revived *Simon Pure Beer* on Oct. 19 at the historic William Simon Brewery (Clinton & Emslie). This light, easy-drinking beer with notes of sweet malt and toasted bread will be availab...

Here’s a roundup of some exciting upcoming beer events and releases in Western New York. For more details or to share your news, email Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com, and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Be sure to check out the *WNY Brews* podcast for more insights into the WNY beer scene! **Pressure Drop and Ellicottville Brewing Announce New Partnership**   After closin...

This week, we chat the Wet Hop Festival, WNY Real Beer Expo, The Beer Keep third anniversary party, beer sale at Buffalo Brewing , a new collaboration from Magic Bear Beer Cellar and Rising Storm Brewing , weekly beer drop at Mortalis Brewing Buffalo and Oktoberfest celebrations at Woodcock Brothers , Southern Tier Brewing , Canalside Buffalo, First Line Brewing , Wayland Brewing and Gene McCarthy...

This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on the Tap & Craft Festival, a pair of new lagers at Brickyard Brewing, Pressure Drop Brewing to close their Elmwood taproom, the return of WNY Beer Week, Lockport Brewpub Shuffle becomes Twisted Locks Brewing, Oktoberfest events this weekend at Resurgence Brewing, Wayland Brewing, Mystic Hills Brewing, RationAles and Southern Tier...

Each week, we round up the latest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Western New York. Here's what’s trending: **Want to share your Buffalo/WNY beer news?** Email Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott@WNYBrews.com, and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. **Big Ditch and Theatre District Association Brew New Beer**   Big Ditch Brewing partnered with the Theatre District Associat...

In this episode of the WNY Brews podcast, we cover a range of exciting updates and events happening in the Buffalo craft beer scene this fall. Big Ditch Brewing has extended its popular Inflation Buster Menu into the fall, offering daily specials like $0.75 wings, $10 pizzas, $5 drafts, and more. The much-anticipated CollaBEERation Festival V is set for April 5, 2025, where Buffalo Beer Geeks and...

In this episode, we cover the latest happenings in the Western New York beer scene: - **WNY Brewers Guild Annual Charity Golf Tournament:** Mark your calendars for August 26 at Chestnut Hill Country Club. Enjoy a round of golf, local food, beer samplings, and more, all while supporting local charities. Entry is $120 per person, including meals and drinks.  - **Beer Mile at Bottle Rocket Beer...