This week, Brian keeps it classic with a trip to the New York Beer Project (NYBP) Beer Lodge in Orchard Park. While the craft world often chases the next big trend, sometimes the "best beer" is the one that reminds you why the basics matter. Brian caught up with Head Brewer John Hyman to sample the return of a fan favorite: Goddess Kolsch.

• Brewery: New York Beer Project (The Beer Lodge - Orchard Park)
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• Beer: Goddess Kolsch
• Style: Kolsch
• ABV: 5.0%
• Brian’s Verdict: Supremely drinkable and "dry as a bone." It pours a beautiful pale straw yellow and hits you with clean notes of doughy malt and biscuit. Brian noted a distinct bread crust/toasted bread character that makes it incredibly refreshing. At 5%, it’s the ultimate thirst-quencher for those who appreciate a technically sound, light-bodied ale.

Brian’s visit was perfectly timed—he was killing time at Quaker Crossing before heading to the Regal to catch the newly released The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with the family.

While at the bar, Brian pointed out that Goddess Kolsch is the perfect "gateway beer" for macro-lager drinkers. If you’re someone who usually reaches for a Beer Project Light, the Goddess Kolsch offers a slightly more complex, biscuity profile without being overwhelming. It’s a rare style to find executed this well locally, proving that NYBP can handle delicate traditional styles just as well as their heavy hitters.

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