Buffalo Beer Buzz, February 26th, 2026

The team is back on a brand-new recording platform as we prepare for the official Buffalo Beer Buzz feed split. Scott is sipping on a Steelbound Reposado (with a splash of lime), and Brian is working through his stash of Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure.

This week, we’re talking about massive release parties, bittersweet liquidations, and enough giveaways to fill a growler.

Inside This Episode:

• The Brewers Invitational (Feb 28): It’s the 7th annual return to the NYBP Beer Lodge (Orchard Park). We preview a wild beer list featuring Mortalis, Other Half, and Big Ditch.
• The Big Reveal: NYBP is pouring their first-ever Coolship Ale. Brian might not leave that table.
• Another Caucasian Gary (Feb 26): Resurgence Brewing is hosting the release party for this award-winning White Russian Stout. Meet the other Scott (McMillan), enjoy bowling contests, and try the Maple or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cask versions. The Dude abides!
• Steel Leaf Liquidations: As Steel Leaf prepares to close their doors this Saturday, they’re hosting a liquidation sale on Friday (Feb 27) from 10 AM – 7 PM. Furniture, fixtures, and brewing equipment—everything must go.
• Giveaway Mania:
• Big Ditch & The Ridge: Enter via Step Out Buffalo for $100 gift cards (Deadline: Feb 26 & March 2).
• Golf Buffalo Expo: Win two tickets ($70 value) for the March 14th event at Pearl Street via Tap & Craft’s Instagram.
• Evil or EVL?: Ellicottville Brewing drops their new EVL Tea House line. We settle the debate: is it "E-V-L" or just "Evil"? (Spoiler: It’s Evil).

Win Tickets to the Brewers Invitational!

Brian has five pairs of tickets to give away. Head over to the @BuffaloBeerLeague Instagram right now, find the pinned post with the tasting glass, tag a friend, and you could be headed to the Beer Lodge this Saturday!

The Buffalo Beer League Hotline:

Are you heading to the Steel Leaf "Drain the Bar" party or the Gary release? Call us and let us know what you're drinking: 📞 716-486-BEER (2337)

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• The Best Beer I Drank This Week: Check out Episode #18 for the deep dive on Another Caucasian Gary with Scott McMillan.
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