It’s a massive weekend in the Queen City! While Brian is resting up, Scott is flying solo to break down the best spots for hoops fans, new budget-friendly packs, and the "official" start of Spring in Western New York.

Scott is tasting the new Southern Tier Steady Yeti EZ IPA (3.8%)—a crisp, sessionable pour that might just be the new king of the Overpack.

• March Madness in Buffalo (March 19 & 21): The NCAA Men's Tournament has arrived at KeyBank Center. Check out our Handy Guide to Downtown Drinking at BuffaloBeerLeague.com to find the best spots within walking distance or a quick Metro Rail ride.
• Buffalo Beer Madness at Ironworks: Located steps from the arena, Ironworks is teaming up with Thin Man and CBW for game-day specials, including $1 off drafts and $5 shots of Casamigos to keep the energy high.
• The Burner Relief Kit: Big Ditch Brewing is looking out for your wallet. This new $8.99 "relief pack" features two Hayburners and two Dayburners—the perfect grab-and-go for when you need quality without the full 12-pack commitment.
• Cheat Day is Here: Southern Tier and Perry’s Ice Cream have launched their latest collab: Cheat Day Imperial Ale (8.6%). Expect big notes of vanilla, brownie batter, and cookie dough. It’s dessert in a glass.
• Flying Bison Homecoming (March 25): Hamburg Brewing celebrates the legacy of Flying Bison starting at 6 PM this Wednesday. Catch cask tappings of Rye Pale Ale and Rusty Chain, plus giveaways and live music.
• The Kolsch Returns: It’s official—Genesee Ruby Red Kolsch is back on shelves for 2026. The grapefruit summer staple is hitting stores now in all your favorite formats.

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Welcome to the new home of the Buffalo Beer Buzz! While we are still cross-posting on the WNY Brews feed for a little while longer, make sure you hit that "Follow" button here on the new feed and leave a review to help us grow.

This week, Scott is sipping on a classic Big Ditch Dayburner, while Brian digs into the back of the fridge for a Smoldered Society Strike Anywhere: Into the Dark (a Dark Czech Pilsner).

• Hofbrauhaus Märzen Tapping (March 5): The seasonal Märzen is back! Enjoy a complimentary pour (21+) and support WNY Heroes with their roundup campaign. Our own Scott (BBL Co-founder) confirms it's one of their best of the year.
• Sip, Solve & Crack the Case (March 6): Head to Tap That Tap Room in Tonawanda for a self-paced mystery night. $50 gets you 4 beers, 4 bites, and a case file to solve.
• Imperial March of Stouts (March 8): Pizza Plant Transit goes full Dark Side. Star Wars costumes, heavy hitters like Goose Island Bourbon County and Angry Chair, and $5 off flights if you’re in gear.
• March Madness Deals: * Buffalo Brewing Co: $4 pints and $15 pitchers (yes, pitchers!) on select beers all month long.
• Thin Man "Minky Madness": Vote on the next Minky Poodle variant. Will Raspberry Kiwi take the crown? Check their IG to vote.
• Big Ditch Lockport’s 1st Anniversary (March 12): They grow up so fast! Free cake, live music, and the return of Hoodledasher Hazy IPA.
• First Annual Mead Share (March 13): Bee Spit Meadery hosts a massive share in South Wales featuring 100+ bottles and local favorites like Queen City and 716 Mead People.
• St. Paddy’s Warmup (March 14): Rusty Nickel’s Music Fest features 10 hours of music, Irish dancers, and a massive 4,800 sq. ft. party tent.

Found a mystery beer you can’t stop thinking about? Tell us why it’s the best thing you drank this week:

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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.

• 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).

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!

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