Stoutsgiving Returns for 11th Year at Big Ditch Brewing
Big Ditch Brewing has been rolling out the barrels for over a decade now and will celebrate the 11th year of barrel-aged beer on Nov. 25 (11 am) at both locations. This year will feature 10 new beers, including Aqueduct Double Barrel 2026 (bottles and draft), Aqueduct Mash #1 2026 (bottles and draft), Aqueduct Wilderness 2026 (bottles and draft), Old Fashioned 2026 (bottles and draft), Mudlarked Boston Cream (cans and draft), Mudlarked Samoa (cans and draft), Peanut Butter Brownie Batter Sundae Stout (draft only), Chai Latte Stout (draft only), Amburana Kisses Porter (draft only) and Ice Distilled Super Stout (draft only). Packaged selections will be available for preorder on Nov. 25 for Buffalo and Lockport.
Buffalo On Tap Returns In February 2027
The 2027 edition of Buffalo on Tap is coming to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2027. A participating brewery list will be announced soon. The event will feature live music, craft vendors and food. VIP tickets (2-6 pm, $66, including taxes and fees) include 4 hours of craft beer sampling, access to VIP area with exclusive beer, souvenir sampling glass and more, and General Admission tickets (3 – 6 pm, $48, including taxes and fees) include 3 hours of craft beer sampling and souvenir sampling glass. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 20 at 10 am.
Autark Brewhouse To Celebrate 5th Anniversary
Autark Brewhouse, located at 420 Auburn Avenue in Buffalo, is celebrating five years of local craft beer with a full weekend of events. On Thursday, Nov. 12, the 5 Year Anniversary Extravaganza kicks off with live music from Tony C and the One Night Stands, DJ:BB will perform Friday, Nov. 13, DJ Jolly Wailer will perform on Saturday, Nov. 14 and finally, on Sunday, Autark will host a Buffalo Bills watch party. The brewery will also have new merch for the anniversary, along with several beer releases and returns. Visit https://www.autarkbrewhouse.com for more information.
Buffalo Brewing Company Release Simon Pure 12 Packs
Buffalo Brewing Company has released Simon Pure in new 12 packs, which are available now at their Myrtle Street taproom. Buffalo Brewing’s take on Simon Pure is light and easy drinking with notes of sweet malt and toasted bread. “A Buffalo beer with a whole lot of history behind it — now ready to take home by the case,” the brewery said. “Stop in for a fresh pint, grab a 12-pack for the fridge.” William Simon Brewery originally produced Simon Pure and Old Abbey Ale until the brewery closed in 1972.
Drink Homebrew For A Good Cause at Santas of Swig Fundraiser
The 2026 Santas of Swig Fundraiser, presented by the Sultans of Swig Homebrew Club and Santas of Swig, which raises money for the Matt Urban Hope Center, takes place Dec. 6 (1pm) at Buffalo Iron Works. A $20 donation buys samples of a number of beers made by area homebrewers. Vote for your favorite beer and the winning homebrewer will receive prizes. Baskets from local breweries will be raffled off (donations of new, unwrapped toys gets you $10 in tickets). Tickets will be available at the door. More information can be found at SultansofSwig.com.
Ellicottville Brewing Drops BA Chocolate Cherry Bomb Bottles
Ellicottville Brewing has released new 22oz. bottles of Barrel Aged Chocolate Cherry Bomb Imperial Stout just in time for the holiday season. Aged for over 6 months, this 9% dessert stout is smooth, balanced and boozy with notes of chocolate, roast, malt and tart cherry. You can find bottles of Barrel Aged Chocolate Cherry Bomb at your closest EBC location and select bottle shops while supplies last.
Brian Campbell is co-founder and Brand Manager of the Buffalo Beer League, and writes the weekly Buffalo Beer Buzz column. If you have beer news that should be included in the Beer Buzz, Brian can be reached at brian@buffalobeerleague.com, on X (@buffbeerleague), Instagram, Threads and Untappd (@buffalobeerleague), and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).
