{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/6982af12cbdc915a1c3c6302?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"61 Barrel Jam - 42 North Brewing Recap","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1770172066988-a05b9d53-29e4-4fb4-8aef-9ea560bc358a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We are back in the cut for <strong>Season 3</strong>! To kick things off, Brian Campbell dives into a full recap of one of the highlights of the Western New York beer calendar: <strong>Barrel Jam 2026</strong>.</p><p>Despite a brutal cold snap with highs of only 7°F, the Buffalo Beer League crew (Brian, Scott, Jesse, and Mark) trekked out to East Aurora to celebrate the sixth annual barrel-aged festival at <strong>42 North Brewing Company</strong>. From high-gravity stouts to crisp cellar-aged lagers, Brian breaks down the standouts that survived the sub-zero temperatures.</p><h3><strong>Inside This Episode:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Station Identification:</strong> Brian sips on a fresh pint of <strong>Smolder Society’s \"Strike Anywhere Into the Dark\"</strong> (the Czech Dark version of their flagship Pilsner).</li><li><strong>The Pivot:</strong> How 42 North adapted when the \"Rail Jam\" and outdoor beer garden were sidelined by the weather.</li><li><strong>The Standouts:</strong> Deep dives into the lineups from <strong>Drowned Lands</strong>, <strong>Eli Fish</strong>, and <strong>Strange Bird</strong>.</li><li><strong>The Lone Ranger:</strong> A shout-out to the only IPA at the fest—<strong>Prison City’s DDH Mass Riot</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>Brian’s Top Picks from Barrel Jam 2026:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Drowned Lands – Sylvan:</strong> A bourbon barrel-aged Sour Wild Ale aged on Raspberry. Clean fruit and perfect pucker.</li><li><strong>Strange Bird – Cathedral Windows:</strong> A 5.4% Barrel-aged Lager. The ultimate palate cleanser with great neutral oak notes.</li><li><strong>Eli Fish – Madame Edna (Peach):</strong> A farmhouse saison aged in barrels with peaches. Brian’s pick for the absolute best of the festival.</li><li><strong>Prison City – Earth, Wind, and Fodder:</strong> A standout foeder-aged lager that proves you don't need a high ABV to be world-class.</li><li><strong>Jack’s Abby – Framing Hammer (Coconut Rum):</strong> A heavy hitter that helped brave the 7-degree weather.</li></ul><h3><strong>The Buffalo Beer League Hotline:</strong></h3><p>What is the best beer <strong>YOU</strong> drank this week? We want to hear from you! Call us, leave a message, and you might be featured on a future episode.</p><p>📞 <strong>716-486-BEER (2337)</strong></p><h3><strong>Connect with the Buffalo Beer League:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> BuffaloBeerLeague.com</li><li><strong>Email Brian:</strong> Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com</li><li><strong>Instagram/Threads/Untappd:</strong> @BuffaloBeerLeague</li><li><strong>X (Twitter):</strong> @BuffBeerLeague</li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague</a></li></ul><p><strong>Support the Show:</strong> Use our Amazon Affiliate Link at <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://BuffaloBeerLeague.com/amazon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com/amazon</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}