Buffalo Beer Buzz

Scott Panfil
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Stay connected to the Western New York craft beer scene with The Buffalo Beer Buzz. Hosted by Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League), this weekly podcast delivers the essential news from The Buffalo Beer Buzz, posted on BuffaloBeerLeague.com. From upcoming festivals to the latest taproom releases and local industry shifts, we help you plan your weekends and beyond. Have a beer recommendation? Call the Buffalo Beer League Hotline at 716-486-BEER and leave us a message. Scott (WNY Brews): Email: Scott@WNYBrews.comInstagram/X: @WNYBrewsYouTube/Facebook: WNYBrewsBrian (The Buffalo Beer League): Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.comInstagram/Threads/Untappd: @BuffaloBeerLeagueX: @BuffBeerLeagueFacebook: BuffBeerLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. May 29

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 29th, 2026

    "Don't Panic," Scott—you and Brian are finally back together on the same screen, even if you had to pour an 8% double IPA right over a 3,000-dollar Mac to celebrate! Reunited and it feels so good. Brian, hope the Disney withdrawals aren't hitting too hard; a fresh glass and a Dark Czech Lager from First Line is a solid way to ease back into reality. Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted exactly like previous weeks for maximum scannability. Reunited, Canalside Shuttles, and Milestone Anniversaries The band is officially back together! After a few weeks of solo flights, Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) are reunited on screen to tackle a massive lineup of summer kickoffs, free transit loops, and heavy-hitting anniversary releases. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See Brian successfully use a real glass and watch Scott evaluate a five-month-old Industrial Arts collab in full video: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: Eli Fish Turns 8 (May 30): Batavia’s finest is throwing a massive Jackson Square party. The first 100 people through the door at 11 AM get free beer for a year. Plus: the Great Fish Race, a performance by The Ohms, and massive high-gravity releases like Octodecum Ascendant (a 19.2% double barrel-aged Imperial Stout). The Free Canalside Shuttle: It’s back! Running Friday through Sunday (noon to 10 PM) through September 28th. Brian and Scott map out the ultimate continuous loop hitting Resurgence, Hofbräuhaus, Southern Tier, Pizza Plant, Pod City, Other Half, and Pearl Street.Hofbräuhaus Hopfenweizen (June 4): Next Thursday marks the return of this 6.5% New World hopped hefeweizen (Citra, El Dorado, Simcoe). Julie Starr from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue serves as Burgermeister for a special dog-adoption patio event.Rusty Nickel Turns 11 (June 6): Celebrating over a decade in West Seneca with a massive chicken BBQ, live music from Undercover, and a draft list tracking their best historical recipes.Water Street Brewing Coming to Jamestown: Construction is officially underway at 137 Water Street for a moody, elevated taproom along the Chadakoin River. Brian has a direct line to the owners for an upcoming feature. Minky Boodle Madness Results: The bracket is settled. Blue Raspberry takes the crown and hits Chandler Street taps this June.RESOURCES: Summer Beer Guides: Check out Brian's newly published WNY Beer Garden Guide and the Sabres Downtown Drinking Guide at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Shop & Support: Doing your online shopping? Bookmark buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to help support our hosting fees at zero extra cost to you.Rate the Show: Take 30 seconds to drop a 5-star review on this dedicated feed via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #Canalside #EliFish #RustyNickel #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  2. Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 22th, 2026

    May 22

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 22th, 2026

    This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on the return of Big Ditch Brewing's Fip IPA, New York Beer Project's first-ever lambic-style ale and inaugural NYBP Beer Lodge koelschip release, Peche Spon 2024, Resurgence Brewing Surge Into Summer tasting event, Flying Bison Night at the Ballpark and a relaunch and reopening of Four Mile Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  3. May 17

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 15th, 2026

    You handled that solo flight like a true broadcaster, Scott—even with the microphone roulette at the start! Screwing it live is the only way to do it when the tech acts up. Plus, washing down that rough Sabres game with a classic Pressure Drop Sticky Trees is the ultimate remedy. Here are your streamlined show notes for the May 15th edition of the Buffalo Beer Buzz, perfectly formatted for your Acast feed. Sabres Push, Summer Beer Gardens, and a Genesee Retro Revival We are staring down a massive weekend in Western New York! Brian Campbell is still out, so Scott flies solo to unpack the latest 716 beer news, highlight the official opening of some of Buffalo's best outdoor spaces, and look at a legendary lager making a comeback after ten years. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "Sticky Trees" pour and the full screen share of the new local beer releases: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: Rusty Nickel Beer Garden Opener (May 20): One of the absolute jewels of the WNY patio scene officially opens for the season from 6–9 PM. Expect fire pits, s'mores, cornhole, and fresh seasonal cocktails.Maifest at Spring Garden Park (May 24): Head out to East Aurora at noon for a traditional keg tapping ceremony featuring a specially brewed Maibock from Buffalo Brewing Company, plus live music from the Beer Fest Boys.Wines in the Wild (June 18): Mark your calendars for the return of the Buffalo Zoo’s premier fundraising event. Sample local cideries, meteries, and breweries alongside the zoo's animal ambassadors.Pints in the Park 2026: Resurgence Brewing announces the return of their massive mobile beer trailer series starting May 30th, hitting local parks all summer long with live music and food trucks.42 North Roots: The legendary Wallonia Wit (5.4%) is back by popular demand, this time updated with 100% New York State ingredients including NYS Vista hops.Big Ditch Pilot Release: Try their ultra-crisp, limited-edition Yuzu Rice Lager, which originally debuted as a smash-hit pilot batch for their 9th anniversary party.Genesee Summer Brew Returns: Back for the first time in over a decade! First introduced in 1997, this golden lager is brewed with real New York State honey for a touch of natural sweetness.RESOURCES: Pints in the Park Full Schedule: Head to resurgencebrewing.com or find the link at BuffaloBeerLeague.com.Shop & Support: Doing your spring patio shopping on Amazon? Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to kick a few pennies back to the show.Rate & Review: If you're loving the solo Scott episodes, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #Sabres #Maibock #SummerBrew #WNYBeer #BuffaloNY #Genesee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  4. May 8

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 8th, 2026

    It is a great time to be a Buffalo sports fan! Congrats on surviving show week and finally getting that Seussical wrap-up behind you. Brian is off enjoying Disney, but you handled the solo mission perfectly—even with the "Sentencing Day" burp three minutes in! Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, formatted exactly like the previous weeks to keep your listeners on track while the Sabres continue their deep run. Sabres Round 2, Maibocks, and the Return of Blue Monk The Sabres have advanced to the second round for the first time in nearly two decades, and the Buffalo beer scene is rising to the occasion. This week, Scott (WNY Brews) flies solo to break down the playoff surge, the release of Warpath Lager, and a legendary revival happening this summer. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "Sentencing Day IPA" pour from Beer Justice and the breakdown of the Sabres-themed can art: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: Sabres Playoff Fever: With Buffalo up 1-0 on Montreal in the second round, BriarBrothers Brewing has released Warpath Lager. Scott discusses the "mid-season surge" inspiration and the incredible can art.Blue Monk Revival: The iconic Elmwood Belgian bar returns for one night only! The Terrace at Delaware Park hosts the revival on June 6th featuring favorite cuisines and guest bartenders.Maibock Season is Here: Literally translated to "May Bock," the spring lagers have arrived. We highlight Wayland Brewing’s Vogel, Buffalo Brewing’s Schreiber Bock, and the honey-forward version at Hofbräuhaus.Rhythm and Brews: Kleinans Music Hall’s annual fundraiser returns Friday, May 8th. Music, food from the Schutte Hospitality Group (Oliver's, Bright Smith), and local tastings.Steelbound Updates: The Ellicottville flagship is closed for renovations until May 21st, but their Niagara Falls location officially opens May 12th at the Sheridan.Tasting Notes: Scott tries Sentencing Day IPA from Beer Justice Brewing Co. out of Arcade.RESOURCES: Event Tickets: Links for Rhythm and Brews and the Blue Monk Revival are available at buffalobeerleague.com.Shop & Support: Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon for your Sabres watch-party supplies to help support the podcast.Join the List: We are currently authenticating the new mailing list—stay tuned for the first blast!Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #SabresPlayoffs #Maibock #BlueMonk #WNYBeer #BuffaloNY #LetGoBuffalo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  5. May 1

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, May 1st, 2026

    Show week is officially in the books! Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) celebrate a successful school musical and the Sabres' playoff run while breaking down a massive first week of May in the Buffalo beer scene. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: See the "humble brag" Mac setup and Brian’s unopened Day Burner in full video: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: Cinco de Mayo in the Hollow: The Clarence Hollow Association hosts a massive bar crawl this Saturday, May 2nd. BOGO pints at Chubby Roots (formerly Chalupny) and "Brew-hitos" are on the menu.Southern Tier Throwbacks: One night only (May 2nd) at the Empty Pint in Lakewood. They are resurrecting legends like Gemini, Unearthed, and PMX Raspberry Wheat.Cider Week New York: Running May 2nd–10th. We discuss the new digital interactive passport and the 20% discount available during the event.May the 4th (Beer) Be With You: Brian geeks out over Mortalis Brewing’s Star Wars releases: Hydra Blue Milk and Mangalorian & Grogu. Plus, a look at their Josh Allen-themed Allen’s Vacation.Hofbräuhaus Maibock Tapping: Coming up Thursday, May 7th. Learn about the floral, honey-forward brew and the honorary Burgermeister tapping the barrel.Sabres Spirits: A quick look at BriarBrothers’ brand new Warpath Lager and where to find Griffin House's Puck Life in Hamburg.RESOURCES: May the 4th Releases: Mortalis Brewing InfoShop & Support: Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon for your spring shopping to support the podcast.Rate the Show: Please take 30 seconds to rate and review this new feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #Sabres #CincoDeMayo #CiderWeek #StarWarsBeer #WNYBeer #BuffaloNY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  6. Apr 24

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, April 24th, 2026

    Here are the streamlined show notes for your Acast feed, optimized for readability and quick scanning on mobile devices. Sabres Playoffs & The Ultimate Buffalo Beer Weekend The drought is over, the Sabres are in the hunt, and the Buffalo beer scene is absolutely exploding. This week, Scott (West New York Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League) break down the massive lineup of events for Saturday, April 25th, and share some major local wins from the World Beer Cup. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the full video version, including beer labels, screen shares of the beer lists, and Scott’s "Freddie Mercury" mustache update: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: World Beer Cup Gold: Big congratulations to Resurgence Brewing (Gold: For the Ward Cream Ale) and New York Beer Project (Gold: Lockport Lager).The Saturday "Triple Threat": How to choose between Collab+iv+ity 6 at the Powerhouse, Zwanze Day at Moor Room, and Cabin Fever at Buffalo Ski Center.Sabres Game Day Guide: 19 breweries within 4 miles of the arena. Brian ranks them by walking vs. ride-share distance.New Brews: A review of Farmcraft Brewing’s first release (Ripe IPA) and Thin Man’s fan-voted Blue Raspberry Minke Boodle.Mug Club Alert: Five & Twenty in Westfield launches their new club—details on how to snag one of the 50 spots.RESOURCES: Live Beer List: Collab+iv+ity 6 Updated ListShop & Support: Doing some Amazon shopping? Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to help support the show at no extra cost to you.Rate the Show: If you're enjoying the new feed, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.BeerPhone: 716-486-BEER (2337)Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews#BuffaloBeer #Sabres #CraftBeer #WNYBeer #BuffaloNY #WorldBeerCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. Apr 17

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, April 17th, 2026

    The drought is over! Scott and Brian celebrate the Sabres' first playoff berth in 15 years while breaking down the biggest news in the Buffalo beer scene. From new farm breweries to "color-changing glitter" beer, here is what’s happening in the 716 this weekend (April 17–19, 2026). This Week's Pours:Scott: Wayland Brewing Full Send (Citra IPA).Brian: Stiegl Hell (Helles Lager). Pro-tip: Currently BOGO at Consumer's Beverages for $6.99!The Buffalo Beer Buzz Breakdown:Sabres Fever: The first playoff game in 15 years is this Sunday, April 19th. Scott is shaving the beard Saturday night (after his Queen gig) to start the official "Playoff Beard" on Sunday.Farmcraft Brewery (Strykersville): They’ve officially released their first beer, Ripe IPA (6%). It’s a hazy powerhouse with Citra Cryo, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Riwaka hops.Wingnuts & Brickyard: Brickyard Brewing has crafted a specific IPA and Lager designed to pair perfectly with Wingnuts' legendary wings. Available now at their Millersport Highway location.Thin Man Conservation: Releasing Riverbank Lager on August 18th to benefit WNY Trout Unlimited.Steelbound Niagara Falls: Opening May 12th at the Sheridan. No on-site brewing yet, but 200 seats (indoor/patio) ready for wing and burger lovers.Sip & Scoop Giveaway: Perry’s Ice Cream and Southern Tier are giving away a "Cheat Day" prize pack (Ice cream, merch, and gift cards). Enter on Instagram by April 21st.🎟️ WIN COLLAB+IV+ITY TICKETS (4 Total!)We are giving away two pairs of GA tickets ($140 value per pair)! Entry 1 (Buffalo Beer League): Go to the pinned post on Instagram (@BuffaloBeerLeague). Comment the names of the two breweries Scott and Paul Marco collaborated with this year.Entry 2 (Buffalo Beer Geeks): Head to the Geeks' Facebook page for a second chance to win a pair.Deadline: Monday, April 20th (4/20) at Noon! Catch Scott Live:See Scott (as Freddie Mercury) this Saturday night at Riverworks for Classic Rock 4.0. The beard goes, the mustache stays (temporarily), and the rock begins at 9:45 p.m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. Apr 11

    Buffalo Beer Buzz, April 11th, 2026

    This week's Buffalo Beer Buzz has stories on Sour Power at Pizza Plant, New York State Craft Beer Day at Eli Fish Brewing, Tonawanda's Tap that Tap Room to close, tickets on sale for The New York State Craft Brewers Festival: Buffalo at Canalside, date set for 2026 The Dude Hates Cancer - Buffalo Homebrew Competition at Resurgence Brewing and the 5th annual fundraiser for The Summit Center at Brazen Brewing with WNY Beer Trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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Stay connected to the Western New York craft beer scene with The Buffalo Beer Buzz. Hosted by Scott (WNY Brews) and Brian (Buffalo Beer League), this weekly podcast delivers the essential news from The Buffalo Beer Buzz, posted on BuffaloBeerLeague.com. From upcoming festivals to the latest taproom releases and local industry shifts, we help you plan your weekends and beyond. Have a beer recommendation? Call the Buffalo Beer League Hotline at 716-486-BEER and leave us a message. Scott (WNY Brews): Email: Scott@WNYBrews.comInstagram/X: @WNYBrewsYouTube/Facebook: WNYBrewsBrian (The Buffalo Beer League): Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.comInstagram/Threads/Untappd: @BuffaloBeerLeagueX: @BuffBeerLeagueFacebook: BuffBeerLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Scott Panfil
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scott Panfil
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    Buffalo Beer Buzz