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• Buffalo Beer Buzz, August 1st, 2025

  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 pumpkin stout with maple, chocolate, coffee, and pie spice—available in bottles and on draft now. Meanwhile, Flying Bison is hosting the Run 716 Beer Mile on August 3–4, where you’ll drink, run, repeat (4 times) with a 12oz beer per lap.Butera’s Village Brew House is entering the hop water game with a non-alcoholic sipper hopped with New Zealand Superdelic, and Beer Justice Brewing in Arcade turns 3 years old on August 8 with live music, $5 pints, and pizza.The second annual New York State Craft Beer Open golf tournament hits Penfield on August 11, benefiting the NYS Brewers Association, and Hamburg Brewing is planning a big 12th anniversary bash on September 13, complete with live music and food specials (21+ only, $10 cover).For more stories like these, head to BuffaloBeerLeague.com, and if you’ve got a tip, send it to [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Buffalo Beer Buzz, July 25th, 2025

  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, opening a brewpub and distillery at the Sheraton. Meanwhile in Hamburg, The Meading Room is throwing a mead and BBQ bash on August 2 to celebrate their first anniversary (which also happens to be National Mead Day).Resurgence Brewing is keeping busy—they’re hosting a Beer Olympics on August 2 at Canalside (think beer pong and water balloon toss), and they’re throwing a Bills beer release party on July 31 for BUF IPA and Circle the Wagons. Come in Bills gear and get a buck off drafts.42 North Brewing just launched their limited edition Borderland Festival IPA cans with artwork by Ryan Besch—find them at local stores and taprooms ahead of the fest in September.And a big shoutout to Buffalo Brewing Company, who hit their GoFundMe goal to replace the glycol chiller that was vandalized and stolen. Huge community effort to keep them brewing strong.You can find more beer news and updates at BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Got a story or event? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Buffalo Beer Buzz - July 18th, 2025

  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 beer dinner at RationAles with Big Ditch and Maizal Mexican Kitchen and Mezcaleria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Buffalo Beer Buzz - July 11th, 2025

  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 craft beverage producers will be pouring.Ellicottville Brewing just dropped a non-alcoholic version of their Blueberry Wheat (skip the booze, not the flavor), and Belt Line is running a wings and beers weekend July 11–13, featuring a 10-wing flight and four beer pours for $25. Clarksburg Cider is having a parking lot sale July 18 (BOGO 4-packs and cases), and they’ve also just released a Lemongrass Rosé Cider for summer.Mr. Goodbar is celebrating being halfway to Cask Fest with a mini cask festival on July 19 featuring Brickyard, Wayland, Pressure Drop and more. And don’t forget, the WNY Brewers Guild’s annual charity golf tournament is coming up on August 25 at Chestnut Hill—sign up to golf with local brewers, enjoy beer and food on the course, and support local charities.As always, you can find more beer news at BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Got something to share? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Buffalo Beer Buzz - July 4th, 2025

  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 stops at breweries like Hofbrauhaus, Resurgence, Pearl Street, and Other Half. Speaking of flights, the 2025 Buffalo Flight Tour is on sale now—$45 gets you flight vouchers for seven local breweries and bars.Other Half Brewing just dropped a new flagship beer called Snaps—a floral, citrusy, easy-drinking lager brewed with German malt and hops from New Zealand and Germany. And Beer Kind Brewing in Tonawanda is celebrating their first anniversary on July 12 with BBQ, live music, and a few gluten-reduced beers on the self-pour wall.As always, you can find all of these stories and more at BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Got beer news to share? Reach out to Brian at [email protected] or me at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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