{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/6892122c34f09da0e52d4839?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"48 Tai Cheetah - Griffon Brewing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1754403355671-8aaad282-3cde-4132-8302-dda684c72531.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <em>The Best Beer I Drank This Week</em>, Brian from the Buffalo Beer League cracks into his first featured beer from <strong>Griffon Brewing</strong>—and it’s a juicy powerhouse. <strong>Tai Cheetah</strong> is an <strong>Imperial New England IPA</strong> clocking in at <strong>8% ABV</strong>, brewed with a blend of <strong>Centennial, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Galaxy hops</strong>.</p><p>Bursting with flavor, Tai Cheetah serves up bold notes of <strong>mandarin, white peach, apricot, and stone fruit</strong>, with a smooth body that somehow hides that high ABV a little too well. Brian breaks down the tasting experience, why this beer stands out among Griffon’s lineup, and how it pairs perfectly with backyard hangs, fridge restocks, and maybe a few questionable decisions.</p><p>Also in this episode:</p><ul><li>Why Tai Cheetah won’t get lost in the back of your fridge</li><li>Thoughts on Griffin’s other beers (like their Kellerbier and Full Nelson)</li><li>A shoutout to Magic Bear and Consumers Beverages for stocking Griffon cans</li><li>A plea to call the <strong>Buffalo Beer League Hotline</strong> with your own beer picks: <strong>716-486-BEER</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Beer Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Beer</strong>: Tai Cheetah</li><li><strong>Brewery</strong>: Griffon Brewing (Youngstown, NY)</li><li><strong>Style</strong>: Imperial / Double New England IPA</li><li><strong>ABV</strong>: 8%</li><li><strong>Flavors</strong>: Mandarin, white peach, apricot, stone fruit</li><li><strong>Hops</strong>: Centennial, Mosaic, El Dorado, Galaxy</li><li><strong>Rating</strong>: 4.02 on Untappd</li></ul><p><strong>Follow &amp; Support:</strong></p><p> 📍 <a href=\"https://buffalobeerleague.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buffalobeerleague.com</a></p><p> 📲 @BuffaloBeerLeague everywhere</p><p> 📧 Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com</p><p> 📞 <strong>716-486-BEER</strong> – Leave a voicemail and be on the show!</p><p> 🛒 buffalobeerleague.com/amazon</p><p><em>New beer. New episode. Every week. Cheers!</em> 🍻</p>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}