Community Beer Works Pulls Out of Elmwood-Bidwell Project
Nearly two years after announcing plans to open a new taproom at 976 Elmwood Avenue, Community Beer Works has pulled out of the project, CBW’s Director of Operations Chris Groves says. In a statement, Groves told WKBW that the brewery actually hasn’t been a part of the project for over a year. He says the brewery will now shift their focus to ‘optimizing’ their Chandler Street facility as well as their other existing locations and adds they are not ready to say what’s next just yet. There are currently no plans to reopen their taproom on 7th Street.
Tickets Remain for CollaBEERation V at The Powerhouse
Limited general admission tickets are still available for the fifth annual CollaBEERation Festival at the Powerhouse, April 5 (2-6pm). The event brings together the Buffalo Beer Geeks community to partner with Western New York breweries, cideries, and meaderies to brew unique collabs. There will also be food and artisanal vendors on hand, including Pizza Plant, the Britesmith food truck, Brisket Love BBQ, Rationales, Prohibition Pie, Jenny & Cat’s Candy and Fat Daddy’s. This year’s CollaBEERation features a “Hollywood” theme. While not required, guests are more than encouraged to dress up as their favorite Hollywood movie or TV character. General admission tickets ($70, includes unlimited pours and commemorative glass) can be purchased here. DD tickets are also available.
Win Free Beer For A Year At Tap That Tap Room
In honor of their first anniversary, Tap That Tap Room in Tonawanda is giving away free beer for an entire year to 10 lucky customers. To enter, you just need to follow them on Facebook or Instagram, share the contest post and tag a friend. Tap That will celebrate their first anniversary on Saturday, April 5 with live music from Sonic Legacy (4-7pm), pizza from Orso Nero (5pm) and a Buffalo Bandits watch party (9pm) with giveaways. Tap That Tap Room is Western New York’s first female-owned self-pour taproom.
Buffalo What? IPA & Bandits Watch Party at Rusty Nickel
Rusty Nickel Brewing is set to drop the second entry in their lacrosse-themed beer series, Buffalo What? IPA, on April 5 (8pm). This balanced and lightly hopped American IPA will be available in 16oz. 4-pack cans to go and on draft, as will To The Box Lager, its predecessor. Along with the beer release, the brewery is hosting a special Buffalo Bandits watch party (faceoff is at 9pm) for their game against the Colorado Mammoth. The event is free and open to the public.
Bev Depot Beer Store Opens On Walden Avenue
Buffalo has a new beer store as Bev Depot has opened up shop at 2190 Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. The 6,000 sq. ft. store features more than 2,000 SKUs of beer, including a large selection of local options. “We’re proud to support local breweries and offer the lowest prices in Buffalo,” Bev Depot said in a social media post. “Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or just looking to try something new, we have something for everyone. Stop by and explore our diverse range—from local favorites to international bestsellers!” You can find more information on Bev Depot on Facebook, Instagram and at https://bevdepot.org.
Kleinhans Rhythm & Brews Fundraiser Returns in May
Kleinhans Music Hall’s annual fundraiser Rhythm and Brews returns on Friday, May 9 (6:30-9 pm). Proceeds from the event will benefit Kleinhans programming, including the Global Grooves music series, as well as building upkeep. The event will features tastings from local breweries and cideries, while food will be available from Oliver’s, Britesmith, Creekview Restaurant and Marcato by Oliver’s. Musical guests will be announced soon. Tickets include tastings and commemorative Belgian beer glass. General admission tickets ($45) and VIP tickets ($85) are available online, at the Kleinhans box office, or by calling 715-885-5000. VIP includes early admission, first tastings and reserved table seating.
Science After Hours: To Infinity And Beer-ond
The WNY Brewers Guild is presenting the inaugural Science After Hours: To Infinity And Beer-ond at the Buffalo Museum of Science on April 25 (6-9pm). The special event will feature tastings from Big Ditch Brewing, Brazen Brewing, Rusty Nickel Brewing and Spotted Octopus Brewing, while you explore interactive astronomy stations at the museum, taste freeze-dried delicacies, make your own custom mission patches and more. In addition to tastings, there will be a cash bar with beers, wine, cider, and seltzers. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased online. All additional 30-minute planetarium shows have sold out. The event is 21+.
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 Twitter (@buffbeerleague), Instagram, Threads and Untappd (@buffalobeerleague), and Facebook (@thebuffalobeerleague).
