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The Best Beer I Drank This Week

The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews

A production of The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews, The Best Beer I Drank This Week features the local beer we"re currently loving and can"t wait to tell you about. We also want to hear from you; tell us your favorite beer this week from Buffalo or from anywhere else. You can email us at Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com or call us at (716) 486-BEER (2337). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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66 Peche Spon 2024 - New York Beer Project

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/03/24

This week, Brian takes us on a deep dive into what might be the most technically ambitious beer ever produced in the Southtowns. We’re talking about Peche Spon 2024, the inaugural release from the New York Beer Project (NYBP) Beer Lodge coolship program in Orchard Park. This isn't just a beer; it’s a time-intensive labor of love that brings Belgian tradition to Western New York.The Featured PourBrewery: New York Beer Project (The Beer Lodge - Orchard Park)Beer: Peche Spon 2024Style: Spontaneous

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9:00

65 I Got Your 6 - First Line Brewing

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/03/19

This week, Brian travels to Orchard Park to visit our patriotic friends at First Line Brewing. While First Line is known for their support of first responders and the military, their latest taproom hero, I Got Your Six, stands out for both its mission and its unique hop profile.The Featured PourBrewery: First Line Brewing (Orchard Park, NY)Beer: I Got Your SixStyle: West Coast IPA / American Pale AleABV: 6.0%Brian’s Verdict: A standout West Coast IPA (though listed as a Pale Ale on Untappd) that has

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6:51

64 Reflections - Briar Brothers Brewing Company

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/03/11

This week, Brian heads to the Silos at Elk Street to discuss a beer that stopped him in his tracks. Typically known for their experimental sours and heavy-hitting hazies, BriarBrothers Brewing Company has quieted the noise with Reflections, a rice lager that might just be the pinnacle of their lager program to date.The Featured PourBrewery: BriarBrothers Brewing Company (The Silos at Elk Street)Beer: ReflectionsStyle: Rice LagerABV: 4.5%Brian’s Verdict: Quite possibly the best lager Dylan and Joel

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7:37

63 German Pilsner - Frequentum Brewing

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/03/06

This week, Brian heads down to the Old First Ward to visit the Frequentem Brewing Co. Buffalo taproom for a masterclass in lager traditionalism. While the hazy IPAs at their Louisiana Street spot are always a draw, it was the gleam of a side-pull tap and a dimple mug that stole the show this time. If you’re a fan of "clear beer" and meticulous technique, this is the pour you’ve been waiting for.The Featured PourBrewery: Frequentem Brewing Co. (Buffalo Taproom - Old First Ward)Beer: German Pilsner

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24:19

62 The Brewers Invitational Recap

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/03/06

After a short hiatus, Brian is back to recap one of the premier events on the Western New York craft calendar: the 2026 Brewer’s Invitational. Hosted at the stunning New York Beer Project Beer Lodge in Orchard Park, this year’s festival spread across three themed rooms, offering a masterclass in local brewing talent. Brian walks us through the standout pours, the award winners, and why the Beer Lodge is the perfect gauntlet for a world-class beer fest.The Featured PoursWhile Brian sampled his way

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18:24

61 Barrel Jam - 42 North Brewing Recap

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2026/02/04

We are back in the cut for Season 3! To kick things off, Brian Campbell dives into a full recap of one of the highlights of the Western New York beer calendar: Barrel Jam 2026.Despite a brutal cold snap with highs of only 7°F, the Buffalo Beer League crew (Brian, Scott, Jesse, and Mark) trekked out to East Aurora to celebrate the sixth annual barrel-aged festival at 42 North Brewing Company. From high-gravity stouts to crisp cellar-aged lagers, Brian breaks down the standouts that survived the

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8:22

60 Desk Pop – Briar Brothers Brewing Company

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/12/02

This week on The Best Beer I Drank This Week, Brian heads back to the silos on Elk Street to revisit a brewery that has delivered hit after hit: Briar Brothers Brewing Company. It’s been too long since a Briar beer made it onto the show, so we’re fixing that today with their New England IPA Desk Pop — a soft, creamy, citrus-loaded hazy inspired by The Other Guys (yes, “aim for the bushes” makes an appearance).Brian talks about first grabbing a mixed four-pack during a recent brewery stop, how fast

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7:58

59 Traditional (Czech Pilsner) – Belt Line Brewery &...

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/11/26

This week on The Best Beer I Drank This Week, Brian spotlights a beautifully simple, elegant lager: Traditional, a Czech Pilsner from Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen. It’s the kind of pour that looks perfect in a dimpled mug with two fingers of foam—and tastes even better with Belt Line’s 716 Medium wings (a pairing you’ll hear more about in Brian’s upcoming taproom pairings piece).He first revisited it on a birthday brewery bus stop and has since gone back for multiple rounds. Expect a crisp,

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16:34

58 Bottles and Bites Recap

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/11/26

In this special episode, Brian recaps Bottles & Bites at Statler Buffalo (Nov 13). He, Jesse, and Scott hit GA this year—easy entry, stellar venue, and a strong mix of food, beer, wine, and canned cocktails. Pre-game was at Southern Tier Buffalo (Mediterranean Burger + Ghost Note IPL = clutch).HighlightsBeer stops & standouts:Mystic Hills & Schulz Bräu to startHofbräuhaus Munich Oktoberfest (most-poured of the night)Big Ditch Kringle Juice IPA (keg kicked—drinking great)Resurgence

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9:32

57 Premium Pilsner - Resurgence Brewing Company

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/11/04

In this week’s episode of The Best Beer I Drank This Week, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League spotlights a true Western New York classic: Premium Pilsner from Resurgence Brewing Company.This 5% Czech-style pilsner has become a staple pour around Buffalo, whether in cans, on draft, or—when you're lucky—on side-pull at places like Nickel City Cigars. Brian breaks down why this lager works in every format, what makes it different from Bridge Pils, and why he keeps going back to it.He also shares a few

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9:42

56 Citra Snaps - Other Half

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/10/29

Hello everyone! Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with another edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week!Before we dive into this week’s feature, I want to thank many friends at Iron Tug Brewing for calling into the Buffalo Beer League Hotline — love hearing from you! If you want to join in on the fun, you can call 716-486-BEER and leave me a voicemail about the best beer you drank this week. You might just hear yourself on a future episode.This week, I’m spotlighting Citra Snaps from Other

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10:12

55 Espresso Martini - Hamburg Brewing Company

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/10/22

Hello everyone, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with another edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week!This week’s beer took me (and my wife) by surprise — Espresso Martini Nitro Milk Stout from Hamburg Brewing Company. Inspired by the trendy espresso martini cocktail, this 6.5% milk stout is brewed with espresso from Undergrounds Coffee and finished on nitro for that smooth, velvety body.Hamburg describes it as “a bold nitro milk stout with intense espresso flavor — a boozy hug that’s both

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8:13

54 French Vanilla Brown Ale - Big Ditch Brewing

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/10/14

Hello everyone, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with a brand-new edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week!This week, I’m talking about a beer that completely surprised me — French Vanilla Brown Ale from Big Ditch Brewing Company. It wasn’t one I planned to order, but after a sample at the bar, I was blown away and had to dedicate this week’s episode to it.This 5.8% brown ale delivers exactly what the name promises — a perfectly balanced blend of toasty malt, coffee, chocolate, and creamy

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17:30

53 Tap & Craft Festival Recap - The Lock Tender

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/10/07

Hello everyone, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with another edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week! With Western New York Beer Week underway, this week’s spotlight couldn’t be more fitting: Western New York Beer Week IPA — also known at some breweries as Be Good, Do Good Brew Beer.This 7% hazy New England IPA was a true collaboration, brewed by member breweries of the Western New York Brewers Guild. Featuring Mosaic, Nelson, Cryo Amarillo, T-45 Cascade, and El Dorado hops, it delivers

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11:08

52 WNY Beer Week IPA - WNY Brewers Guild Member...

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/10/01

Hello everyone, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with another edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week! With Western New York Beer Week underway, this week’s spotlight couldn’t be more fitting: Western New York Beer Week IPA — also known at some breweries as Be Good, Do Good Brew Beer.This 7% hazy New England IPA was a true collaboration, brewed by member breweries of the Western New York Brewers Guild. Featuring Mosaic, Nelson, Cryo Amarillo, T-45 Cascade, and El Dorado hops, it delivers

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10:28

51 Open Bags #7 - Stoneyard Brewing, et al.

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/09/24

This episode of The Best Beer I Drank This Week is brought to you by The Tap and Craft Festival at Buffalo Riverworks on October 4th, presented by The Lock Tender. Ticket info is available now at BuffaloBeerLeague.com/tapandcraft.This week, Brian dives into Open Bags #7, a massive collaborative fruited sour brewed at Stoneyard Brewing in Brockport with contributions from more than 20 breweries and meaderies across New York including (deep breath): Johnsons's Landing, Irondequoit Beer Company,

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10:34

50 Oktoberfest - Wayland Brewing

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/09/17

Hello everyone, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League here with a brand-new edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week! With fall arriving and Oktoberfest season in full swing, this week’s spotlight is on Wayland Brewing’s Oktoberfest Märzen (5.4%).This beer embodies everything I love about autumn. Brewed with Pilsner and Munich malt, hopped with Mittelfrüh, and lagered for six weeks, it pours smooth, toasty, and perfectly seasonal. I enjoyed it both on side-pull at the Orchard Park taproom (in a

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10:09

49 Raspberry Wheat - Community Beer Works

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/09/10

After an unexpected month-long break, Brian Campbell from the Buffalo Beer League is back with a brand-new edition of The Best Beer I Drank This Week. And this time, he’s holding onto summer a little longer with Raspberry Wheat from Community Beer Works.At 4.9% ABV, this wheat ale brewed with raspberries is light, crisp, and bursting with ripe berry flavor. Pouring a beautiful bright red, it’s refreshing, crushable, and the perfect beer to keep summer vibes alive—even as the days start getting

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8:34

48 Tai Cheetah - Griffon Brewing

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/08/05

This week on The Best Beer I Drank This Week, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League cracks into his first featured beer from Griffon Brewing—and it’s a juicy powerhouse. Tai Cheetah is an Imperial New England IPA clocking in at 8% ABV, brewed with a blend of Centennial, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Galaxy hops.Bursting with flavor, Tai Cheetah serves up bold notes of mandarin, white peach, apricot, and stone fruit, with a smooth body that somehow hides that high ABV a little too well. Brian breaks down the

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9:17

47 Simon Pure Light - Buffalo Brewing Company

The Best Beer I Drank This Week ·

2025/07/29

This week on The Best Beer I Drank This Week, host Brian Campbell from the Buffalo Beer League celebrates a standout local lager that’s perfect for summer: Simon Pure Light from Buffalo Brewing Company. At just 3.5% ABV, this ultra-light American lager is crisp, clean, and incredibly drinkable—making it one of the lightest local lagers available and an absolute crusher for hot days, lawn mowing, or poolside sipping.Brian shares his personal experiences with the beer—from drinking it during yardwork

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