{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/69e190a16e5b90839ac15073?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"67 Swords on Swords - Other Half","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c555b0c501f600111763a8/1776390093293-4fdd5c1f-4b25-4121-b767-7970263662c5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to another edition of <em>The Best Beer I Drank This Week</em>. I’m your host, Brian Campbell from the Buffalo Beer League, and let’s be honest—I’m basically floating on air right now. Not just because of the beer, but because the <strong>Buffalo Sabres</strong> are officially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 14 years. It’s finally happened.</p><p>Naturally, I had to celebrate with a trip to <strong>Other Half Buffalo</strong> at Seneca One Tower to snag their latest Sabres-themed masterpiece.</p><h3><strong>The Featured Pour</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Brewery:</strong> Other Half Brewing Co. (Buffalo, NY)</li><li><strong>Beer:</strong> Swords on Swords</li><li><strong>Style:</strong> Hazy IPA (New England Style)</li><li><strong>ABV:</strong> 6.5%</li><li><strong>Brian’s Verdict:</strong> This is \"scary good\"—literally. A \"fabulous haze\" that is pillowy soft and creamy. It perfectly balances sweet citrus juice and watermelon candy with a sophisticated hint of orange pith and bitter rind on the finish. At 6.5%, it’s dangerously drinkable and hits that perfect ABV wheelhouse.</li></ul><h3><strong>Why It Matters</strong></h3><p>Other Half has outdone themselves with the hop bill on this one. It features <strong>Citra, Motueka, Krush® Cryo, Enigma,</strong> and the elusive <strong>Anchovy</strong> hops. The result is a profile that ranges from tropical lychee to tart red berries.</p><p>But the real story here is the timing. As the Sabres clinch the Atlantic Division and prepare to face the <strong>Boston Bruins</strong> in the Eastern Conference First Round, this is <em>the</em> beer of the postseason. Whether you're lucky enough to have tickets to Game 1 at KeyBank Center or you're watching from your couch, <strong>Swords on Swords</strong> is the mandatory pairing for the return of playoff hockey to Buffalo.</p><h3><strong>On the Docket</strong></h3><p>Don't miss out on upcoming local events as we head into peak beer season:</p><ul><li><strong>Collaboration 6:</strong> April 25th</li><li><strong>Rhythm and Brews:</strong> May 8th at Kleinhans Music Hall</li></ul><h3><strong>Connect With The League</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://buffalobeerleague.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com</a></li><li><strong>Hotline:</strong> 716-486-BEER (2337) — <em>Call and tell me your Sabres playoff predictions!</em></li><li><strong>Socials:</strong> @BuffaloBeerLeague (IG/Untappd/Threads) | @BuffBeerLeague (X)</li><li><strong>Support:</strong> Use <a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://BuffaloBeerLeague.com/Amazon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuffaloBeerLeague.com/Amazon</a> to help us keep the podcast running.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Buffalo Beer League and WNY Brews"}