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**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!

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On this week's episode we discuss:

Waldfest: Festival in the Woods Returns to East AuroraSecond Annual Christmas in July at Sad Boys BrewingHalfway to Caskfest at Mr. GoodbarTickets on Sale for Beer Justice Brewing’s Pars & Pints TournamentWeekly Drops at Mortalis Brewing BuffaloFirst Ever Farmcraft Brewery Farmer’s Market The Buffalo Beer Buzz article posts Wednesdays at Step Out Buffalo and at our website. The Beer Buzz podcast posts Fridays.



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The Lock Tender Bottle Shop & Tap Room opens in Lockport in July, offering New York craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and local produce.Big Ditch’s Dayburner wins silver at the U.S. Open Beer Championship and announces a new Summer Inflation Buster Menu.Hofbrauhaus Buffalo introduces new lunch hours and crowler specials.11th Annual Bricks & Brews at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House on July 12.Frequentem Brewing’s Day Party on July 21, featuring a local tap takeover, food truck, live DJ, and more.Hounds & Hops offers "Pick of the Litter" variety 12-packs, benefiting local dog rescues.Tune in for all the details and more in this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz!
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In this episode, Scott flies solo to bring you the latest in Buffalo beer news:
- **Big Ditch Brewing** releases Afterburner, a 9.0% imperial version of their popular Hayburner IPA on June 28.
- **Magic Bear Beer Cellar** and **42 North Brewing** team up again for BEARy Cherry Fruited Sour, releasing on June 28.
- **Buffalo Brewing Company** revives Simon Pure Beer at the old Wm. Simon Brewery with a special event featuring Bill Simon.
- **Resurgence Brewing** celebrates their 10th anniversary on June 29 with food, live music, throwback beers, and more.
- **Erie County Fair** announces Home Brew and Cider competition winners, with special events at Resurgence and Hamburg Brewing.
- **Platter’s Chocolate Factory** and **Ellicottville Brewing** release Pineapple Orange Whip Dessert Ale, inspired by Platter’s Café’s summer dessert.
Tune in for all the details and more in this week's Buffalo Beer Buzz!

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Scott is flying solo this week on Buffalo Beer League, bringing you the latest updates in the WNY beer scene. Here’s what’s happening:
**HAMBURG BREWING CREATES BEER FOR VILLAGE ANNIVERSARY**
Hamburg Brewing has created a special beer, 1874, to commemorate the Village of Hamburg's 150th anniversary. Modeled after the original White Corner Wheat recipe, 1874 is a 5.3% American Wheat Ale brewed with Pilsner and Wheat malts, and Herkules, Perle, and Citra hops. It’s available on draft and in 12oz 6-pack cans at the brewery.
**NEW YORK BEER PROJECT OP BEER LODGE TO OPEN JUNE 14**
The NYBP Beer Lodge in Orchard Park will open on June 14 at 11am. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, Bills Mafia founder Del Reid, and superfan John Lang (Bills Elvis). The Lodge will offer 17 beers on tap, including exclusive brews like Hazy Crush IPA and OP Lager.
**WAYLAND BREWING 1ST ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND**
Wayland Brewing in Orchard Park will celebrate their first anniversary with a weekend-long event featuring BBQ specials, live music, and new beers. They will release Fuller Send, a bigger version of their Full Send IPA, and Hive, a lightly tart saison with honey. The festivities begin on June 14.
**BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY PAKTECH RECYCLING PROGRAM**
Buffalo Brewing Company is offering a PakTech recycling program. You can bring your used PakTechs (plastic beer can holders) to their taproom for recycling. They collect, sort, clean, and either reuse or send them back for proper recycling.
**BTR BREWS CLOSES IN VILLAGE OF ANGOLA**
BTR Brews in the Village of Angola has closed permanently. Owner Brandi Lombardo announced the closure via social media, citing an inability to sustain the business. The brewery, which opened in December 2021, will continue to be for sale until mid-July, after which they will liquidate their assets if no buyer is found.
**TICKETS REMAIN FOR RHYTHM & BREWS BENEFIT AT KLEINHANS**
Limited tickets are still available for the Rhythm & Brews event at Kleinhans Music Hall on June 13. The event features craft beer and cider from several local breweries, food from top restaurants, and music from Jukeboxx. Proceeds benefit Kleinhans’s programming. General admission tickets are $45, and VIP tickets are $85. For tickets, call (716) 885-5000 or visit kleinhansbuffalo.org.
**FORMER LABATT HOUSE HEADQUARTERS AVAILABLE FOR SALE**
The former Labatt House headquarters at 79 Perry Street, including the brewery and tasting room, is now for sale. The space includes 3,500 square feet for the brewery and tasting room and over 11,000 square feet of office space. Hunt Commercial Real Estate is handling the subleasing.
For more details on these stories, visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. You can reach us at (716) 486-BEER or email us at Scott@WNYBrews.com or Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Cheers!

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