Buffalo Beer Buzz, July 30th, 2026
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Summer is in full swing, and football season is officially in the air! With Brian out to dinner, Scott (WNY Brews) takes the podcast outside for a sunny solo session on the porch to break down the latest Bills-themed releases, a massive 12-fruit mega-collab, and a new taproom heading to West Seneca. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Catch the video version to check out Scott’s Freddie Mercury mustache and the 19oz monster can pour: Buffalo Beer Buzz Playlist IN THIS EPISODE: Scott’s Solo Pour: Sipping on Rusty Rail Brewing’s Double Fog Monster Hazy Double IPA (9.5% ABV) picked up during a trip to Pennsylvania. Football Beer Season Arrives: Ellicottville Brewing Co. re-launches The Charge (4.8% ABV American Lager) with a fresh, tailgate-inspired redesign for Bills Training Camp. Resurgence Brewing kicks off the season with the return of Circle the Wagons IPA, CTW Pilsner, and Buff IPA. Ultra-Light Lime: Thin Man Brewery drops Mafia Light Lime—a crushable summer lager coming in at just 3.5% ABV and 80 calories. Open Bags 8 Drops: The legendary New York State mega-collab returns! Brewed at Stoneyard with 18 participating breweries (including Eli Fish, Brazen, and Buffalo Brewing), this year's batch features a wild blend of 12 fruits, marshmallow, and vanilla. Autumn Creep: Southern Tier teams up with Bold Rock for PumQueen—an 8.6% Imperial Pumpkin Cider. (Catch Scott’s Queen tribute band, Queen City, live at Southern Tier Lakewood on August 28th!) New Taproom Alert: Armstrong’s Beer Company files plans to open a family-friendly taproom and eatery at the former Country Peddler’s building in West Seneca (1340 Orchard Park Rd). RESOURCES & LINKS: Articles & Guides: Read "Why Does Lager Taste Better in the Summer?" and explore the full Open Bags 8 brewery list at BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Call the Hotline: Got a beer review or recommendation? Leave a voicemail for the show at 716-486-BEER (2337)! HopUp Network: Find more independent craft beer shows at HoppedUpNetwork.com. Rate the Show: Please take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with us: Web: Buffalo.Beer Instagram/Threads: @BuffaloBeerLeague / @WNYBrews X (Twitter): @BuffBeerLeague #BuffaloBeer #WNYBeer #BillsMafia #ThinManBrewing #SouthernTier #OpenBags8 #CraftBeer #BuffaloNY
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