**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 Aurora
• Second Annual Christmas in July at Sad Boys Brewing
• Halfway to Caskfest at Mr. Goodbar
• Tickets on Sale for Beer Justice Brewing’s Pars & Pints Tournament
• Weekly Drops at Mortalis Brewing Buffalo
• First Ever Farmcraft Brewery Farmer’s Market

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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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Welcome to WNY Brews! This week, Brian is flying solo to bring you the latest happenings in the Western New York beer scene.

First up, Smoldered Society is hosting their second Go Skate Day at the Thin Man Warehouse on Chandler Street on June 21. The event will feature a skate jam from 4-8:30 pm, food from Riff City, and a double collaboration beer release from Smoldered Society, Frequentem Brewing, and Mom’s Skateshop. The after-party will be held at the Beer Keep with music from Mike West, featuring tunes from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game series. Proceeds will benefit the SFM Skatepark Project.

Marquee Brewing in Portville has closed its doors after nearly a year in business. The brewery, known for its flavored hard sodas, opened in July 2023. Owner Cory Clark expressed gratitude to supporters and acknowledged that insufficient customer turnout led to the closure.

Registration is now open for the 10th annual The Dude’s Homebrew Competition, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event will be held on August 18 at Resurgence Brewing, where homebrewers will serve samples of their beer to attendees who will vote for their favorite. The winning beer will be brewed at Resurgence. Tickets are $30 and include homebrew samples and a tasting glass.

Rusty Nickel Brewing is celebrating its 9th anniversary on June 8 with live music, food specials, lawn games, tastings, and a Mug Club VIP Area. Anniversary beer releases include Barrel Aged Rye Slice Old Fashioned, Off the Coast Hazy IPA, Fuzzy Naval Wheat, Strawberry Rhubarb Wheat, Chocolate Hazelnut Brown Ale, and more. The event is free and doors open at noon.

Hofbrauhaus Buffalo will tap their Hopfen Weizen on June 6 at 6 pm. This hazy beer with fruity and tropical aromas pairs well with their Grosse Bayerische Salatplatte and Currywurst. Guests will receive a free 0.3L of Hopfen Weizen, and mentioning St. Joe’s Alumni will result in a donation to the Robert T. Scott, AFSC Endowment Fund. For reservations, visit www.hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.

Mortalis Brewing Buffalo has a new beer drop on June 6, featuring Chimera: Fruit Salad (Pink Label) Fruited Smoothie Sour, Typhon: Coconut Fruited Smoothie Sour, Have You Met Allen? Double IPA, and Orpheus Imperial Stout. These beers will be available in 16oz. cans and 500mL bottles.

Froth Brewing is making Wednesdays special with new deals at the taproom, including $2 off draft beers, $6 mixed drinks and wine pours, $5 off cheeseburgers, Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches, pretzels, and candied thick cut bacon, and $5 fresh cut shoestring fries. Froth is open 4-10 pm every Wednesday and recently reopened their kitchen under in-house management.

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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Welcome to WNY Brews! On this week’s episode, Brian is flying solo to talk about some exciting events and news in the Western New York beer scene.

First off, the New York Cider Association has launched the N.Y. Cider Mark. This initiative is designed to educate consumers, promote the quality of N.Y. Cider, and boost demand for New York State apples. The mark is placed on labels of hard cider to indicate that it is made with 100% New York State apples. For more information, visit www.newyorkcider.org.

42 North Brewing has released Centennial Pilsner to commemorate the 100th anniversary of New York State Parks. This West-Coast style pilsner features New York State-grown ingredients, including pilsner malt from New York Craft Malt, and Centennial, Chinook, and Excelsior hops. Each 16oz. can showcases artwork from a different NYS park and includes a QR code with more information. Look for Centennial Pils at the brewery and wherever great beer is sold.

Belt Line Brewery has released Fresh Coat Hazy Double IPA in honor of Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman’s iconic yellow puffer coat. This 8.6% IPA is dry-hopped with Galaxy, Nelson, and Mosaic hops, featuring notes of passion fruit, mango, citrus, and white wine. Fresh Coat Hazy DIPA is available now on draft at the taproom and in crowlers to-go.

Brickyard Brewing has unveiled new summer beers: Trolley Traveler Pilsner, Luna Belgian Blonde Ale, and Surfin Bird Watermelon Dragonfruit Sour. Trolley Traveler (5%) is a crisp German-style Pilsner, Luna (6.2%) features floral, peppery notes, and Surfin Bird (7.2%) is a refreshing sour brewed with watermelon and dragon fruit. These beers are available on draft and in 16oz. 4-pack cans at the taproom.

The SPCA Serving Erie County will host Wine, Wags & Brews on June 12 from 5-8 pm at the SPCA (300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca). The event features beer and cider from local breweries, food samples, food trucks, and pet-themed vendors. All proceeds benefit the SPCA. GA tickets are $45, VIP tickets are $75, and DD tickets are $25. Purchase tickets here.

Southern Tier Brewing Buffalo will release Walk the Lime on May 30, a collaboration with the Pink Boots Society. This limited edition 5.0% wheat beer features notes of jalapeno, lime, and slight heat. It was designed by the women of Southern Tier Brewing Company in honor of International Women’s Day. Walk the Lime will be available on draft at the taproom.

Want to travel to Prague and watch the Buffalo Sabres take on the New Jersey Devils this October? Happy Sherpa has a package for that. The trip, from September 30 to October 7, costs $3,200 and includes roundtrip flight from Buffalo to Prague, six nights at the Grand Hotel Bohemia, day trips, walking tours, and a Sabres Fan Club meetup. For more information, visit the Happy Sherpa website. Resurgence Brewing is hosting an informational session on June 5 at 5:30 pm. Sign up here.

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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