Podcast Episode Description: The Best Beer I Drank This Week

In this special episode of "The Best Beer I Drank This Week," host Brian Campbell from the Buffalo Beer League takes you inside the fifth annual Barrel Jam at 42 North Brewing Company in East Aurora. Held on January 25, 2025, this festival celebrates the art of barrel-aging beers with live music and winter sports. (Buffalo Beer League)

Brian shares his experiences sampling unique barrel-aged offerings from over a dozen participating breweries and cideries, including:

• Brewery Ardennes
• Eli Fish Brewing Company
• Meier’s Creek Brewing
• Jack’s Abby
• Drowned Lands
• Ommegang
• Strangebird
• Prison City
• Ellicottville Brewing
• 1927 BrewHouse
• 1911 Established
• 42 North Brewing

Beyond the exceptional beers, the event featured a Rail Jam ski and snowboard competition and live music from Olmsted Dub System, creating a vibrant atmosphere that perfectly complemented the rich flavors of the barrel-aged brews. (Buffalo Beer League)

Tune in as Brian recounts his favorite pours from the festival and discusses the craftsmanship behind these complex, aged beers. Whether you're a seasoned barrel-aged beer enthusiast or new to the style, this episode offers insights and highlights from one of the region's premier beer events.

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