WNY Brews

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WNY Brews Podcast

Whether you think it's a noun or verb, the word "brew" has numerous meanings, and all of them are well-worth talking about. Coming to you from an historic city on the rise, Buffalo, NY, in Western New York, we'll discuss what the breweries are offering and what our friends are making on the weekends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, September 20th, 2024

    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 Brewing Co. - Buffalo and the Seneca Brewtopia Beer Festival at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Cheers and thanks for reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  2. 13 SEPT

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, September 13th, 2024

    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 Association of WNY to create *Open Curtain*, a 5.3% kolsch that’s slightly fruity and bready. It will debut at Curtain Up on Sept. 13 and be available at theatres and restaurants in the Buffalo Theatre District throughout the season. **Hamburg Brewing Celebrates 11th Anniversary**   Hamburg Brewing is hosting a 90s-themed anniversary party on Sept. 14, featuring live music, food specials, and carnival-style games like Dunk the Brewer. A $10 cover applies. **Oktoberfest at Jackson Square with Eli Fish Brewing**   Eli Fish Brewing will hold an Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 14 in Batavia’s Jackson Square. The event includes German beers, food, music, and games. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. **Buffalo Beer Goddesses 12th Anniversary**   The Buffalo Beer Goddesses celebrate their 12th anniversary on Sept. 19 at Mr. Goodbar with food, drink samples, and local vendors. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. **New Buffalo Bills-Themed Beers**   With football season back, breweries like Mortalis, Other Half, and Sad Boys Brewing have released Bills-themed beers, including Mortalis’ *Gemini: Circle the Wagons* and Other Half’s *Brocpile Imperial IPA*. These beers are available in cans and on draft. **Smoldered Society’s New Double IPA**   Smoldered Society has released a new version of their *Illusion of Safety* DIPA, brewed with Cashmere, Sabro, and Motueka hops, plus Phantasm Powder for added flavor complexity. Available at several local spots, including The Beer Keep and Mr. Goodbar. Stay updated at BuffaloBeerLeague.com, and listen to the *WNY Brews* podcast for more insights on the WNY beer scene! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  3. 6 SEPT

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, September 6th, 2024

    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 over 50 WNY craft venues will team up to create exclusive small-batch brews for festival goers to enjoy. Mystic Hills Brewing will celebrate its one-year anniversary on September 7 with live music, tarot readings, and special beer releases, including their Anniversary SMASH beer and Wild Ale Lemon Lime 8 Down. Clarksburg Cider is introducing a new fall seasonal, Vanilla Spice Hard Cider, featuring warm notes of vanilla and spices, available in 12oz. cans and on draft. Western New York Beer Week returns from September 19-28, celebrating local breweries with special beer releases and events throughout the week. Allen Burger Venture is launching a new "Sip & Slider Sampler" every Monday, pairing three sliders with three craft beer samples for $25. Nickel City Brewz is hosting its first annual golf tournament on September 7 at Elma Meadows Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting the Tri-County Food Pantry. Additionally, Beer Kind Brewing is now offering their craft brews in 16oz. cans for take-home enjoyment. Reach out to Brian at Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or Scott at Scott@WNYBrews.com. To stay updated on more local craft beer news and events, visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. 23 AUG

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, August 23rd, 2024

    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 Reserve:** Get ready for a fun and unique event on September 29. Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps in this 1-mile challenge! The event will feature Genesee Cream Ale and has limited spots, so sign up soon. - **Shalooby Loofer Brewing One-Year Anniversary:** Celebrate with Shalooby Loofer on August 24 with live music, special beer releases, and a tribute brew honoring a local firefighter. Proceeds will benefit local fire departments. - **First Line Brewing's Triple Can Release:** Try their latest offerings—Alpha Bravo Citrus IPA, Heritage Vienna Lager, and Beast in the East New England IPA—now available in 12oz. cans and on draft. - **Gene McCarthy’s Introduces Lucky 7 Pricing:** Say goodbye to high beer prices! All pints, regardless of style, are now $7 at Gene McCarthy’s, making it a great spot for affordable, quality craft brews. - **Direct-to-Consumer Legislation Signed:** New law allows NY cider and spirits producers to ship directly to consumers, effective in 90 days, just in time for the holiday season. Tune in to catch all these updates and more in our latest episode of WNY Brews! As always, these stories and more can be found at BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. 16 AUG

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, August 16, 2024

    This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the grand opening of The Meading Room, Buffalo breweries at Flour City Brewers Fest, 42 North Brewing Company x Borderland Music + Arts Festival IPA can, Southern Tier Brewing Pumking Family Reunion and USA TODAY vote, August Beer Club at Mr. Goodbar, Nickel City BrewZ Boozy Olympic Games and First Annual NYS Craft Beer Open Golf Tournament to benefit New York State Craft Beer from K2 Brothers and Mortalis Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  6. 9 AUG

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, August 9, 2024

    This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on Hamburg Brewing 11th anniversary, a new IPL at Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing, the return of Buffalo Bills beers to store shelves, The Dude Hates Cancer Homebrew Competition at Resurgence Brewing, first two canned beers at Buffalo Olde Brewery, official brewery list for this year's Borderland Music + Arts Festival and a launch party for the The Arc Erie County New York Ale Trail at RationAles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  7. 2 AUG

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, August 2, 2024

    This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz at Step Out Buffalo has stories on WNY Brewers Guild Golf Tournament, The Griffon Gastropub - Clarence to close, Ellicottville Brewing x St. Bonaventure Fan Zone IPA, new Pressure Drop Brewing hazy IPA, Open Bags #6, a massive new fruited sour collaboration and a cream ale from Hamburg Brewing for the Eden Corn Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  8. 25 JUL

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, July 25th, 2024

    **WNY Brews Podcast Episode: Buffalo Beer Buzz - July Highlights** In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in Buffalo's beer scene: - **Lilly Belle Meads & Magic Bear Collaboration:** Unveiling their new mead, Melon Magic, a delightful blend of honey with cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew, on July 26 at Magic Bear Beer Cellar. - **Big Ditch Brewing's New Sour Release:** Funhouse Mirrors, a 6.3% peanut butter and blackberry jam sour, debuts on July 26 at Big Ditch’s taproom, bringing fairground nostalgia in a glass. - **Wingfest VIP Craft Beer Fundraiser:** Get your tickets for August 31 at Highmark Stadium. Enjoy all-day Wingfest admission, craft beer tastings, and a VIP experience supporting pediatric cancer initiatives. - **Buffalo Spree Best of WNY 2024 Winners:** Celebrate local favorites like Resurgence Brewing, Big Ditch Brewing, and more who topped this year’s list.  - **12 Gates Brewing News:** The Ellicottville location, 12 Gates of EVL, closes its doors, but you can still enjoy their brews at the Williamsville taproom. - **Ballpark Brewbash Cancellation:** Consumer’s Beverages announces that the 2024 Ballpark Brewbash at Sahlen Field will not take place due to scheduling conflicts. - **Resurgence to the Rescue Party:** Celebrate the release of Resurgence Brewing’s pet-friendly beer cans on July 28. Join the fun with adoptable pets, raffles, vendors, and more, supporting local animal shelters. Tune in for all this and more in our latest episode of WNY Brews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
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Whether you think it's a noun or verb, the word "brew" has numerous meanings, and all of them are well-worth talking about. Coming to you from an historic city on the rise, Buffalo, NY, in Western New York, we'll discuss what the breweries are offering and what our friends are making on the weekends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Scott@WNYBrews.com
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2015-2023 Watch Your Heads Studios
  • Show Website
    WNY Brews

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