The Best Beer I Drank This Week

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.

The Best Beer I Drank This Week is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Best Beer I Drank This Week, a society show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  81 Ocktobeerfest Märzen - Spotted Octopus Brewing

  Oct 2, 202611 minS3

  Brian is officially back from a two-week sabbatical (including a quick reset in Disney) just in time for his absolute favorite beer season of the year: fall. To kick off the cooler weather, Brian stopped into the brand-new Spotted Octopus Brewing taproom at 500 Seneca to grab the very first pour off their new draft lines: Oktobeerfest . The Featured Pour Brewery: Spotted Octopus Brewing (Buffalo, NY) Beer: Oktobeerfest Style: Märzen / Festbier Hybrid ABV: 5.8% Brian’s Verdict: An absolute standout and easily one of the best beers Brian has ever had from Spotted Octopus. Falling gracefully between a traditional malty Märzen and an easy-drinking Festbier, it drinks light and crisp with a distinct crackery, bread crust malt backbone. Smooth notes of caramel, toffee, and a whisper of vanilla round out the profile without weighing it down, making it dangerously drinkable for a ~6% fall seasonal. Head Brewer Evan Flurry considers this annual fall release his personal "white whale". Every year, he tweaks the recipe aiming for more elegance and drinkability, and this batch nails the mark. Oktobeerfest is built using 100% New York State ingredients , featuring malt from Batavia’s Murmuration Malting Co. and Glacier hops from Upstate Hops . Plus, it marks an exciting new era for Spotted Octopus. Moving from their quaint, homey original space on Edward Street, the new spot at 500 Seneca offers a massive upgrade: two long bars, tons of parking, an outdoor patio overlooking the courtyard, and upcoming food service from Rochester’s Flow Food (bring on the garbage plates!). Connect With the Buffalo Beer League Website: BuffaloBeerLeague.com — Drop your email in the box on the right rail to catch our upcoming weekly newsletter! Hotline: 716-486-BEER (2337) — Call in, leave a voicemail with what you're drinking, and we'll mail you out some stickers! Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com Socials: @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) Dedicated Show IG: @thebestbeeridrankthisweek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #20

  80 Rusty Chain Vienna Lager - Hamburg Brewing / Flying Bison

  Sep 8, 20268 minS3

  We're hitting a major milestone with Episode 80 , and what better way to celebrate than by looking back at an absolute cornerstone of the Buffalo craft scene? This week, Brian is grabbing a pint of a beer that is deeply personal to his craft beer journey: Rusty Chain Vienna Lager , now carrying on under the care of Hamburg Brewing Company . The Featured Pour Brewery: Hamburg Brewing Company / Flying Bison Brewing Company (Hamburg, NY) Beer: Rusty Chain Style: Vienna Lager ABV: 5.0% Brian’s Verdict: A super-solid, highly drinkable pour. Sitting at an easy 5.0% ABV, it features sweet malt, smooth caramel, and rich toffee notes, all backed by a clean, crisp finish. Compared to the original version, Hamburg's iteration drinks slightly lighter in body, making it an exceptionally smooth and refreshing fall crusher. Originally crafted to support GObike Buffalo , Rusty Chain is an international award-winning flagship that sits firmly on the Mount Rushmore of Western New York craft classics. When the local beer landscape shifted, Hamburg Brewing owner John Russo and the team stepped up to honor Flying Bison's legacy with reverence. While local craft drinkers often debate the differences between the original recipe and the newer brew, Brian loves what Hamburg has done with it. It’s a nostalgic staple that belongs in every local beer lover's fridge as the September weather cools down. You can find cans wherever great local beer is sold, or grab it fresh on draft right at the Hamburg Brewing taproom! Connect With the Buffalo Beer League Website: BuffaloBeerLeague.com — Drop your email in the box on the right rail to catch our upcoming weekly newsletter! Hotline: 716-486-BEER (2337) — Call in, leave a voicemail with what you're drinking, and we'll mail you out some stickers! Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com Socials: @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) Dedicated Show IG: @thebestbeeridrankthisweek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #19

  79 Pills Mafia Light Lime - Thin Man Brewery

  Sep 1, 20268 minS3

  Summer might be winding down and the pool cover might be coming out soon, but Brian isn’t letting patio season go without a fight. This week, he’s cracking into a beer that completely flipped his expectations on its head: Pills Mafia Light Lime from Thin Man Brewery . Brian isn't usually a fan of lime-forward beers, but this light, crisp crusher hits all the right notes. The Featured Pour Brewery: Thin Man Brewery (Buffalo, NY) Beer: Pills Mafia Light Lime Style: Low-Cal / American Light Lime Lager ABV: 3.5% Brian’s Verdict: A super-crushable, 12oz poolside banger. Coming in at a lean 3.5% ABV and low calories, it gives you subtle malt with just a tasteful kiss of lime citrus and a bone-dry finish. Unlike heavy-handed lime beers that taste like artificial syrup, the lime here acts as a clean accent that lets the crisp pilsner base do the talking. Spinning off from Thin Man’s flagship gameday classic Pills Mafia (and its sessionable cousin Mafia Light ), this lime-accented version proves you don't need a heavy ABV to get great flavor. It’s built specifically for warm days by the water and early 1:00 PM Bills kickoffs where you want to enjoy a few cold ones without getting weighed down. You can find 12oz cans everywhere local craft is sold—including Wegmans, Tops, and Consumers Beverage. Grab a pack before your next cookout or tailgate! Connect With the Buffalo Beer League Website: BuffaloBeerLeague.com — Drop your email in the box on the right rail to catch our upcoming weekly newsletter! Hotline: 716-486-BEER (2337) — Call in, leave a voicemail with what you're drinking, and we'll mail you out some stickers! Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com Socials: @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) Dedicated Show IG: @thebestbeeridrankthisweek Did you grab a pack of Mafia Light Lime for Labor Day weekend or the Bills opener? Call the hotline at 716-486-BEER and let Brian know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #18

  78 Buffalo Billzner - New York Beer Project

  Aug 25, 202610 minS3

  We're staying right in our lager era this week, and honestly, with football season back in full swing, is there anything better than a crispy local pilsner made for game day? Brian stopped into the New York Beer Project Beer Lodge in Orchard Park on his way home from work, caught up with Head Brewer John Hyman, and grabbed a pour of a brand-new brew created to celebrate the Bills: Buffalo Billzner . This Week's Featured Beer Brewery: New York Beer Project (Orchard Park & Lockport, NY) Beer: Buffalo Billzner Style: Buffalo-Style Pilsner ABV: 4.6% Brian’s Verdict: An absolute beauty in the glass. Sitting at a supremely crushable 4.6% ABV, it lands right at the crossroads of a German and an Italian-style pilsner. You get bright floral hops, big citrus and orange notes, a hint of spicy hop kick, and a clean, snappy finish that leaves zero crumbs behind. Easily one of the best beers NYBP has put out to date. Call "Buffalo-Style Pilsner" whatever you want, but mashing up the crisp precision of a German pilsner with the expressive, aromatic dry-hopping of an Italian pilsner is a match made in heaven. Brewed to celebrate the Bills kicking off in their new digs, this one is tailor-made for tailgates and game days—flavorful enough to savor, but light enough to drink through four quarters. Just remember: it’s not in general distro. If you want cans or draft for the next game, you'll need to swing by the taprooms in Orchard Park or Lockport to grab it fresh! Connect With the Buffalo Beer League Website: BuffaloBeerLeague.com — Drop your email in the box on the right rail to catch our upcoming weekly newsletter! Hotline: 716-486-BEER (2337) — Call in, leave a voicemail with what you're drinking, and we'll mail you out some stickers! Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com Socials: @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) Dedicated Show IG: @thebestbeeridrankthisweek Are you grabbing a 4-pack of Buffalo Billszner for the next kickoff? Call the hotline at 716-486-BEER and let Brian know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #17

  77 Southern Drift New Zealand Lager - First Line Brewing w/ Britesmith Brewing

  Aug 18, 202610 minS3

  This week, Brian heads back down to Orchard Park to spotlight a powerhouse local collaboration. When First Line Brewing links up with the lager specialists at Britesmith Brewing , you know you're getting something clean, technical, and hop-forward. Enter Southern Drift , a dry-hopped New Zealand lager that brings big Southern Hemisphere flavor to a crushable 4.8% ABV profile. The Featured Pour Brewery: First Line Brewing (Orchard Park, NY) & Britesmith Brewing (Williamsville/Buffalo, NY) Beer: Southern Drift Style: New Zealand Lager (Dry-Hopped) ABV: 4.8% Brian’s Verdict: A bright, crisp, and beautifully expressive lager. Driven by a standout dry-hop charge of Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron , it delivers bold, punchy aromatics of white wine grape, passion fruit, and stone fruit without sacrificing any lager drinkability. Sitting at a lean 4.8%, it finishes clean, snappy, and endlessly refreshing. New Zealand-hopped lagers continue to be one of the most exciting intersections in modern craft brewing—marrying the crisp, clean discipline of traditional lager fermentation with the vibrant, tropical complexity of Southern Hemisphere hops. First Line and Britesmith dialed in this recipe to let the hops shine while keeping the malt backbone lean and unobtrusive. With Nelson Sauvin providing its signature gooseberry and vinous notes and Nectaron layering in luscious peach and citrus, Southern Drift is an essential summer pour for both hop heads and lager purists alike. Connect With The League Website: BuffaloBeerLeague.com Hotline: 716-486-BEER (2337) — Call the answering service and tell us the best beer you drank this week! Email: Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com Socials: @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) Dedicated Show IG: @thebestbeeridrankthisweek — Follow along as we catalog the archives and look for upcoming video episodes on the WNY Brews YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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