{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/692661da064897cd5fa9be86?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"58 Bottles and Bites Recap","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1764123091974-59498b30-8124-447f-abbd-3d4c6f2994a9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special episode, Brian recaps <strong>Bottles &amp; Bites</strong> at <strong>Statler Buffalo</strong> (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).</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2><p><strong>Beer stops &amp; standouts:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mystic Hills</strong> &amp; <strong>Schulz Bräu</strong> to start</li><li><strong>Hofbräuhaus</strong> Munich Oktoberfest (most-poured of the night)</li><li><strong>Big Ditch</strong> Kringle Juice IPA (keg kicked—drinking great)</li><li><strong>Resurgence</strong> Holiday Ale &amp; <strong>Sipmo</strong> as the roaming pour</li></ul><p><strong>Food bites (from memory… because they went fast):</strong></p><ul><li>Chef’s stuffed shells; meatballs</li><li>Beef on weck; open-face Reubens</li><li>Hofbräuhaus pretzels with beer cheese (until the cheese ran out)</li><li>Hanson's sausage</li><li>A surprise <strong>drunken pineapple upside-down cornbread</strong> that slapped</li></ul><p><strong>Venue vibes:</strong></p><p> Statler remains an all-timer—opulent main hall, helpful mezzanine seating, live music, satellite bars. (Also wild personal note: same room as Brian’s high-school prom.)</p><h2><strong>Room for Improvement</strong></h2><ul><li>For a <strong>2.5-hour GA</strong> window (6–8:30pm), several food vendors began packing up <strong>8:10–8:15</strong>; by 8:30 many were gone. That’s tough for attendees.</li><li>More visible <strong>rinse/water stations</strong> would help, especially with beer → cocktails → wine hopping.</li></ul><h2><strong>Tips for Next Year</strong></h2><ul><li>Consider <strong>VIP</strong> if you want the widest food selection before lines/stock dip.</li><li>Hit beer first, then food—then loop back for a dessert splash.</li><li>If Statler opens the <strong>mezzanine</strong>, grab a perch early.</li></ul><h2><strong>Support the Show</strong></h2><ul><li>Facebook: <strong>facebook.com/TheBuffaloBeerLeague</strong></li><li>X: <strong>@BuffBeerLeague</strong></li><li>Instagram/Threads/Untappd: <strong>@BuffaloBeerLeague</strong></li><li>Read: <strong>BuffaloBeerLeague.com</strong></li><li>Email Brian: <strong>brian@buffalobeerleague.com</strong></li><li>Rate &amp; review the show</li><li>Amazon link: <strong>BuffaloBeerLeague.com/amazon</strong></li><li><strong>Hotline:</strong> <strong>716-486-BEER</strong> — What was <em>your</em> Bottles &amp; Bites favorite?</li></ul><h2><strong>Closing</strong></h2><p>Thanks to everyone who said hi and to the folks who came because of Brian’s recs—means the world. Back next Tuesday with a beer-focused episode. Cheers!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}