{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/692664291874a1556d19b0e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"60 Desk Pop – Briar Brothers Brewing Company","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1764123636691-572887fa-03ff-4adf-9fed-7ac505d36101.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <em>The Best Beer I Drank This Week</em>, Brian heads back to the silos on Elk Street to revisit a brewery that has delivered hit after hit: <strong>Briar Brothers Brewing Company</strong>. 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 <strong>Desk Pop</strong> — a soft, creamy, citrus-loaded hazy inspired by <em>The Other Guys</em> (yes, “aim for the bushes” makes an appearance).</p><p>Brian talks about first grabbing a mixed four-pack during a recent brewery stop, how fast this one disappeared, and why he wishes he’d bought more. If you’re a hazy IPA fan or a Briar Brothers regular, this one should be on your radar.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Beer Details</strong></h2><p><strong>Desk Pop – New England IPA</strong></p><p> Briar Brothers Brewing Company</p><p> <strong>ABV:</strong> 7.5%</p><p><strong>Hops:</strong> Simcoe, El Dorado, Mosaic, Citra</p><p> <strong>Flavors:</strong></p><ul><li>Honeydew and cantaloupe</li><li>Dried tangerine</li><li>Soft, pillowy mouthfeel</li><li>Smooth tropical fruit and citrus layered over expressive hop character</li></ul><p><strong>What Brian Thought:</strong></p><p> A standout hazy from a brewery that rarely misses. Rich, creamy, extremely smooth finish, and a balance of hop expression + fruit flavors that pops (pun fully intended).</p><h2><strong>Find It</strong></h2><p><strong>Draft + cans at Briar Brothers Brewing Company</strong> (check for current availability — it goes fast).</p><p> Located at <strong>The Silos at Elk Street</strong>, Buffalo.</p><h2><strong>Support the Podcast</strong></h2><p>Follow, like, subscribe — it all really helps!</p><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></ul><p><strong>Other ways to support:</strong></p><ul><li>Rate &amp; review (5⭐ goes a long way!)</li><li>Amazon link: <strong>BuffaloBeerLeague.com/amazon</strong></li><li><strong>Buffalo Beer League Hotline:</strong> <strong>716-486-BEER</strong></li><li> Tell Brian the <em>best beer YOU drank this week</em>, and get featured on the show.</li></ul><h2><strong>Closing</strong></h2><p>Thanks for hanging out for another episode! New beers and new episodes drop every <strong>Tuesday</strong> on <em>The Best Beer I Drank This Week</em>. Next week’s beer is already on Brian’s shortlist — see you then.</p><p><strong>Cheers!</strong></p>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}