Best in Show Home Brew | Dr. Mark Zambon of Buffalo, NY
Winning Beer:Czech Out The Fair

Dr. Mark Zambon of Buffalo, NY takes home the 2025 Best in Show Home Brew title for his Czech Amber Lager, Czech Out The Fair. The beer features a floral hop character, firm bitterness, and a rich malt backbone—making it a perfect match for bold Fair flavors like street tacos and cinnamon taffy.

A returning champion, Dr. Zambon is deeply involved in the Fair’s homebrewing community. He helps coordinate the Niagara Home Brewers Association exhibit in the Ag-Grange Building and is passionate about the agricultural roots of brewing.

His award-winning lager will be professionally brewed by Hamburg Brewing Company and available at the Fair and select retail locations this summer.

Celebrate the Winners at Hamburg Gaming on July 15

Join the Erie County Fair for a special sampling event featuring the 2025 Best in Show Cider and Home Brew on Tuesday, July 15 at Hamburg Gaming. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy samples, light snacks, and live music from Brother James. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass to local talent and taste the Fair’s award-winning brews!