1927 Brew House at Walden Galleria Closes
Santora’s has closed the 1927 Brew House at the Walden Galleria, opting not to renew their lease after five years. Owner Paul Santora made the announcement via social media citing recent changes in his personal life. He added that they are also choosing to not move forward with their planned brewery location in Clarence Center, citing life changes and rising costs. With the closure, Santora’s will move all brewing operations to their Transit location. Head brewer Rob Haag says he is grateful for his time spent brewing at the Galleria, which allowed him to dial in beer recipes.
Big Ditch Teams Up With YMCA on Turkey Trotter
Big Ditch Brewing has teamed up with the YMCA Buffalo Niagara for the fourth consecutive year to release Turkey Trotter, a beer brewed for the Buffalo Turkey Trot, the world’s oldest consecutively run footrace, a race that has been a Buffalo tradition since 1896. Turkey Trotter, described as a ‘perfect finish-line beer,’ is a blonde ale featuring crackery malt flavors and light fruity hops. Turkey Trotter is available on draft and in 6-packs of 12oz. cans at both Big Ditch taprooms, as well as wherever great craft beer is sold in Western New York. All cans feature a QR code that allows consumers to register for the race.
Buffalo Olde Brewery Releases Pumpkin Spice Mafia
Buffalo Olde Brewery has released Pumpkin Spice Mafia, a new beer that celebrates two of Western New York’s favorite seasons – football and fall. Pumpkin Spice Mafia is a Pumpkin Spiced Ale featuring a seasonal blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and clove, with caramel and toffee notes. “In addition to the traditional pumpkin spice flavors that everyone enjoys during the fall season, our Pumpkin Spice Mafia offers customers another beverage option that complements Buffalo Bills football, changing leaves, and the crisp fall air,” said Buffalo Olde Brewery co-owner Bill Anderson. Pumpkin Spice Mafia is available now.
Bottle Rocket Beer Mile Back For 2025
Bottle Rocket’s annual Beer Mile returns on October 12. What is a beer mile? It’s pretty simple – drink 4 beers and run 4 laps in alternating fashion as quickly as you can. It’s a 1-mile drinking event that combines running and speed drinking. It will take place on a 1/4 mile course surrounding Bottle Rocket. Space is limited and participation costs $30.26 (tax and fees included). There are three heats – 10 am, 10:30 am and 11 am. Beer served during the event will be Genesee Cream Ale. You can sign up for the Beer Mile here. The event is limited to a total of 90 participants.
Ellicottville Brewing Introduces New Hard Seltzers
Ellicottville Brewing has released a trio of new 4.8% hard seltzers, Cherry, Blueberry and Grape White Shark (concord grape), modeled after some of their popular beers. These pub-exclusive seltzers are all gluten free and are available at all EBC locations. These will also be available this weekend during Fall Fest, which includes live music, shopping, vendors, arts & crafts shows, and more. This year at Ellicottville Brewing, there will be live music from Darkwater Duo & Company on Friday, Tim Britt Band, Nerds Gone Wild, MayDay Buffalo, Vinny & The Mudflaps and DJ Gilroy on Saturday, then The Yachtfathers and The Strictly Hip on Sunday.
Pour Taproom Ellicottville 1-Year Anniversary Parking Lot Party
On October 11-12 (11 am), Pour Taproom Ellicottville are celebrating their 1-year anniversary with live music from Travis Happoldt, Kaley Lynch and Rico & the Stickman, food, craft beer, cocktails and wine, apple cider cocktail and mocktail station, games, crafts, champagne toast and more. Pour Taproom Ellicottville is located in the former Slopeside Restaurant at the Telemark Hotel. The space features a full bar with 30 self-pour taps and food menu. For more information, click here.
Woodcock Brothers Closes Wilson Location For Season
It’s that time of year, and with the colder weather and snow on the horizon, Woodcock Brothers Brewery has closed their Wilson location for the season and will reopen the taproom in March. “This isn’t goodbye forever, just our last night open in 2025 before we take a break until March,” the brewery said. “If you’ve got ideas for how we can make 2026 our best season yet, we’re all ears.” Woodcock Brothers will continue normal operations in North Tonawanda.
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).
