Scott and Brian are back together after Brian’s excursion to the "Happiest Place on Earth." This week, the conversation spans from the excitement of the upcoming high-holy season of Irish music to the sobering reality of recent brewery closures in Western New York.

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• Team Disney Recap: Brian is back and sipping on a Buffalo Brewing Simon Pure, while Scott enjoys a classic Hamburg Brewing Irish Red (with a roasty twist).
• YouTube Bound: We’re moving toward video! Watch Scott solve a Rubik's cube in record time while discussing the nuances of dark copper lagers.
• Keenan Wine & Beer Bash: Happening Feb 21st at the Keenan Center Arena. Wine gardens, live music, and "Blaster Ball"—whatever that is!
• Brewski at Knox Farm: 42 North's legendary event is officially SOLD OUT. If you have tickets, get ready for a two-mile trek through the park with five beer samples.
• Autism Acceptance Month: First Line Brewing and the Summit Center are teaming up for "Foundations," a dry-hopped American Lager with Strata hops. Pre-orders are open now!
• Sabreshood Bar Network: Johnson’s Landing is now a Sabres destination—games with the volume ON and watch parties with alumni.

We discuss the closing of two local staples: One-Eyed Cat Craft House and Steel Leaf Brewing. Brian and Scott reflect on their history with these spaces and the shifting climate of the local craft beer scene.

• The Brewers Invitational: Feb 28th at NYBP Beer Lodge in Orchard Park. Stay tuned to our socials for a potential ticket giveaway!
• The Great Guinness Toast: Catch Scott and his band, Almost Seamus, at the Buffalo Irish Center tomorrow night (Feb 20th).

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