"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.
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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.Beer
• Phone: 716-486-BEER (2337)
• Instagram: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews

#BuffaloBeer #Sabres #Maibock #SummerBrew #WNYBeer #BuffaloNY #Genesee

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