Buffalo Beer Buzz, April 4th, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres are making a push, and the beer scene is keeping pace! This week, Scott and Brian recap a legendary night at Hofbräuhaus, break down a massive value for local brewery explorers, and celebrate the return of a spring classic. Scott is sipping on Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing, while Brian stays crisp with Other Half’s Ivy City Czech Lager. This Week’s WNY Beer News: Hofbräuhaus Barrel Tapping Recap: Brian served as honorary Burgermeister for the Royal Export tapping! Check out the "Zwickel" (unfiltered) vs. filtered debate. Video of the Stein Holding competition (featuring Scott’s 3-minute run) is coming to YouTube soon. 2026 Buffalo Flight Tour: Grab a $105 value for just **$45**! This tour includes beer or cocktail flights at 7 locations, including Hamburg Brewing, Resurgence, Frequentem, and Briar Brothers. Less than 200 remain—get yours at BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Swords on Swords: Other Half Buffalo celebrates the Sabres’ resurgence with this 6.5% hazy IPA. Brewed with Citra, Motueka, and the elusive Anchovy hops, it’s a "scary good" pour for only $5 a pint at the taproom. NY Craft Beer Day (April 11): Mark your calendars for the official state-wide celebration. Grab the 2026 collector’s glass at participating local breweries to support the NYS Brewers Association. Collab+iv+ity Round 2: The latest festival reveals include Strange Bird’s "Ocarina of Time" (Barrel-aged Saison) and Mystic Hills’ "Finish Him" (Cherry Lime Sour). Friendly reminder: Scott is headed to gymnastics states, so Brian will be the man on the street for this one! Rhythm and Brews (May 8): Kleinhan’s Music Hall hosts its annual fundraiser. High-end food from Oliver’s and Bright Smith paired with local pints. Brian is giving away two pairs of tickets on Instagram soon—don't miss out! The Buffalo Beer League Hotline: Did you beat Scott’s 3-minute Stein Holding time, or do you have a lead on where to find more Anchovy hops? Call the line: 📞 716-486-BEER (2337) Support the Podcast: Rate & Review: If you're loving the new dedicated feed, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Shop Amazon: Use buffalobeerleague.com/amazon to help us keep the lights on. Follow: @WNYBrews & @BuffaloBeerLeague on Instagram for the Rhythm and Brews ticket giveaway.

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