Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news in Buffalo and Western New York beer:

**Buffalo Brewing to Release New Batch of Simon Pure Beer**

Buffalo Brewing Company will release the third batch of its revived *Simon Pure Beer* on Oct. 19 at the historic William Simon Brewery (Clinton & Emslie). This light, easy-drinking beer with notes of sweet malt and toasted bread will be available in 12oz 6-pack cans, cases, and on draft. The original William Simon Brewery produced Simon Pure until its closure in 1972.

**Clarksburg Cider Closes Lancaster Taproom**

After three years of operation, Clarksburg Cider has closed its Lancaster taproom at 4493 Walden Ave. The decision was influenced by economic challenges and workforce instability. Despite this, Clarksburg cider will still be available in stores and, with the newly passed Direct-to-Consumer Shipment Bill, for online orders and shipping.

**Windy Brew’s Batavia Taproom to Close**

Windy Brew’s Batavia location, which opened in August 2023, will close on Oct. 13. While the feedback was positive, they struggled to draw enough patrons. Until the closure, they will offer $5 pints and special crowler fills. Windy Brew’s Strykersville taproom will remain open.

**Local Breweries Support Hurricane Helene Relief**

Big Ditch Brewing, New York Beer Project, and Southern Tier Brewing are helping raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims. Throughout October, Big Ditch will donate $2 from every pint of *Squeezer Dry-Hopped Kettle Sour*, and all three NYBP locations will donate $1 from each pint of *Destination IPA*. Southern Tier has already donated over $44,000 to several relief organizations.

**Bourbon Dinner at Rationales with Ellicottville Brewing**

On Oct. 24, Rationales in Williamsville is hosting a special bourbon pairing dinner with Ellicottville Brewing and Hartman’s Distilling. The event will feature a new collaborative Barrel Select Bourbon, aged in *EBC Chocolate Cherry Bomb* barrels. Limited tickets are available online.

**Niagara Association of Homebrewers Parking Lot Brew at BriarBrothers**

On Oct. 12, starting at 9am, BriarBrothers Brewing will host the Niagara Association of Homebrewers for an outdoor brewing demonstration. This event is perfect for those interested in learning homebrewing techniques. Brewing will start at 9am, and the brewery opens at noon.

**42 North & 43 North Collaborate on New Beer**

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 43North business incubator, 42 North Brewing is releasing *Beyond Boundaries*, a West Coast pilsner brewed with Simcoe, Chinook, and Tonatiuh hops. It will be available at 42 North’s taprooms and select venues in Buffalo’s Theatre District.

For more details on these stories and the Buffalo beer scene, check out *WNY Brews* and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com.

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