{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/6abfecebab90e256c34576eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"81 Ocktobeerfest Märzen - Spotted Octopus Brewing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1790962725747-17a15451-32a5-4577-af0a-7ca0443106d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Brian is officially back from a two-week sabbatical (including a quick reset in Disney) just in time for his absolute favorite beer season of the year: fall. To kick off the cooler weather, Brian stopped into the brand-new <strong>Spotted Octopus Brewing</strong> taproom at <strong>500 Seneca</strong> to grab the very first pour off their new draft lines: <strong>Oktobeerfest</strong>. </p><h3><strong>The Featured Pour</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Brewery:</strong> Spotted Octopus Brewing (Buffalo, NY) </li><li><strong>Beer:</strong> Oktobeerfest </li><li><strong>Style:</strong> Märzen / Festbier Hybrid </li><li><strong>ABV:</strong> 5.8% </li><li><strong>Brian’s Verdict:</strong> An absolute standout and easily one of the best beers Brian has ever had from Spotted Octopus. Falling gracefully between a traditional malty Märzen and an easy-drinking Festbier, it drinks light and crisp with a distinct crackery, bread crust malt backbone. Smooth notes of caramel, toffee, and a whisper of vanilla round out the profile without weighing it down, making it dangerously drinkable for a ~6% fall seasonal. </li></ul><h3></h3><p>Head Brewer Evan Flurry considers this annual fall release his personal &quot;white whale&quot;. Every year, he tweaks the recipe aiming for more elegance and drinkability, and this batch nails the mark. Oktobeerfest is built using <strong>100% New York State ingredients</strong>, featuring malt from Batavia’s <strong>Murmuration Malting Co.</strong> and Glacier hops from <strong>Upstate Hops</strong>. </p><p>Plus, it marks an exciting new era for Spotted Octopus. Moving from their quaint, homey original space on Edward Street, the new spot at 500 Seneca offers a massive upgrade: two long bars, tons of parking, an outdoor patio overlooking the courtyard, and upcoming food service from Rochester’s <strong>Flow Food</strong> (bring on the garbage plates!). </p><h3><strong>Connect With the Buffalo Beer League</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://buffalobeerleague.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com</a> — <em>Drop your email in the box on the right rail to catch our upcoming weekly newsletter!</em></li><li><strong>Hotline:</strong> 716-486-BEER (2337) — <em>Call in, leave a voicemail with what you&#39;re drinking, and we&#39;ll mail you out some stickers!</em></li><li><strong>Email:</strong> Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com </li><li><strong>Socials:</strong> @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X) </li><li><strong>Dedicated Show IG:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/thebestbeeridrankthisweek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thebestbeeridrankthisweek</a></li><li> </li></ul>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}