The 2024 Erie County Fair Best in Show Beer, “Tilt-a-Weizen” was brewed by Adam Millar of Hamburg, NY. This classic Hefeweizen beer contains natural yeast-driven flavors of banana and clove.

Millar attends the Fair each year and enjoys tasting a bit of everything as he makes his way through the grounds. Some of his favorite foods would pair nicely with this Hefeweizen, including the Fry Bread from Nya:Weh Village, soft pretzels, fried dough and grilled cheese.

Millar began homebrewing in 2017 after he and a friend sought to craft the perfect beer for anyone to enjoy, anywhere. Starting with a small pot, bag, and bucket, he has since evolved his setup to include a 7.5-gallon electric Grainfather with carboys. Millar began working as an assistant at Big Ditch in 2022, where he has further refined his techniques. Collaborating with his friend Kevin Wise, they crafted this year’s award-winning Hefeweizen.

Millar—a first-time exhibitor at the Erie County Fair—decided to enter the competition after his recent success at AWOG, at which he won gold and silver medals, igniting his desire to continue competing.

Hamburg Brewing will work with Millar to professionally recreate his recipe to be canned and sold in 4-packs at local retailers including TOPS Friendly Markets. The award-winning beer will also be kegged and sold at the Erie County Fair’s beer gardens. A keg-tapping event for the beer with sampling opportunities will take place on July 18th at Hamburg Brewing starting at 6 p.m