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PorchDrinking Playlist | Best of 2017 (So Far)
March 7, 2017 | Chris & Sylvia Hollands
Feature photo credit: Symphonicdistribution.com
When we first met, we had very different tastes in music. One of us comes from the tail end of the 80’s rock scene, rooting firmly in the 90’s grunge and alternative music of his high school years. The other preferred the popular artists of the 90-00’s, pretty much a trendy Billboard Top 100 girl. Looking back on the old days, it’s interesting how much influence we have had on each other. She took him to his first Iron Maiden concert. He broke down and attended a Tim McGraw concert. Together, these two opposites opened up a whole world of possibilities.
Beerstagram | February 23 – March 2
March 3, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Wow, what a week! The Oscars, Fat Tuesday and the start of March all within a matter of days. How are you all recovering? This week’s Beerstagram is showing off some pretty good-looking beers, so it looks like it was a good week for you! Be sure to keep tagging us at @porchdrinkingco and we will see you back here again next week.
The Feel-Good American Government Media Diet
March 2, 2017 | Drew Troller
Current events got you down? Feeling a bit burned out by the way the American government is working in 2017? Tired of too much of the real world hitting you in the face when you turn on the news?
Understandable. Political beliefs aside, any American could understand feeling a bit overwhelmed by the ubiquitous coverage of our real-life American government. Lately, I’ve been adjusting my media diet a bit to include some levity, optimism, true scholarly meat, and a bit of full-fledged romanticism when it comes to the country. And so to help you out, I’ve put together a list of some stuff for you to watch, read, or listen to for relief.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Certified Voice-Busters
February 28, 2017 | Danny King
I got a new car this week, due to the good people of the EPA busting VW’s scam. “Ugh” you say, “ANOTHER driving playlist, we just had one of those.” This isn’t just any driving playlist, dear readers. I’ve been a fan of the long-haul since the moment I could drive. Day trips to Toronto for a baseball game, 7 hour trips to and from Iowa City to Ann Arbor constantly in college, or an impromptu pilgrimage to Graceland, I’ll join anything. The headline photo comes from a last-minute favor to drive my friends to a KMFDM concert in Chicago. The electric system of my car Botilda shut down on I-90 but they still got in on time. Because of all these long-ass trips through the flat, level heartland of America, I started collecting voice-busters in order to power through the drive.
Brewers Discuss The Pros and Cons of Cellaring
February 27, 2017 | Mathew Powers
Like book lovers with towering bookshelves full of the classics, or hunters with heads o’ plenty adorning their walls, some beer nerds maintain extensive bottle collections. Indeed, aficionados of fermented malt and hops often engage in the art of cellaring beer. But not all of them agree with the idea of saving beer for later.
2017 Oscars Drinking Game
February 26, 2017 | David Thompson 1
The Academy Awards are just like any other sports event; a day where you put your hopes on people that will be recognized for the performances and stories made for millions to enjoy. It is a year-long game of twists and turns, where you can never quite predict who is going to win big, critically and financially.
Beerstagram | February 15 – February 23
February 24, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Hello everyone! Welcome to another week’s addition of Beerstagram. It’s hard to believe we are already into the last week of the February. I had a hard time narrowing down the choices again this time, you all just take such nice photos of beer. Congrats to you! See you again back here next week. Cheers!
Staff Roundup of Denver’s Best Bottle Shops
February 23, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Header courtesy of Mr. B’s Wine & Spirits
When new or traveling to a city, it’s always important to get a lay of the land. Whether it’s finding a solid general practitioner, a good mechanic, a trustworthy dentist or your go-to for Taco Tuesdays, establishing your go-to’s for the most important aspects of your life can be a taxing ordeal.
Luckily if you’re in need of a solid liquor store or bottle shop in Denver, PorchDrinking has you covered. Our Denver team recently rounded up their favorite bottle shops in the Denver metro area, which includes several nearby suburb areas of Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Parker, and Highlands Ranch.
Oscars 2017 | Red Carpet Oscars Bingo Cards
February 23, 2017 | PorchDrinking.com Staff
The 89th Academy Awards are this weekend! And to make the awards festivities a little more interesting, PorchDrinking.com brings you a set of 2017 Oscars Bingo Boards for your interactive drinking enjoyment.
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PorchDrinking Playlist | Levante Brewing Company
February 21, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Featured image courtesy of Levante Brewing Company
Located in West Chester, Pennslyvania (the western suburbs of Philadelphia), Levante Brewing Company has developed a great local following. True to their founders’ Italian and Mediterranean roots, the brewers of Levante believe that high-quality ingredients are one of the keys to great beer. Brewing on a 15bbl production system and a smaller pilot system, they create a great variety of beers with a focus on very high quality. Read More
Beerstagram | February 9 – February 15
February 17, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Did you have a love-filled beer-filled week? This week we have a nice selection of Beerstagrams for you. It looks like you all have been drinking well this past week. Nice work! Be sure to keep tagging us @porchdrinkingco on Instagram. Cheers!
Bikes and Brews: How Bicycling has Influenced the Minneapolis Craft Beer Scene
February 16, 2017 | Taylor Laabs
As a Minnesota native, I’ve become particularly accustomed to how passionate the craft beer community has become in the land of 10,000 lakes. One tradition that I’ve found to be so interesting about Minnesota’s craft beer scene is how intertwined bike culture is with the local breweries, especially with those in the ever-vibrant northeast area of Minneapolis. From bike racks and custom jerseys, to sponsored bike races and cycling-inspired beers, bicycling has become of an integral part of the Minneapolis craft beer scene. Here is a look at how two Minneapolis craft beer favorites have embraced this unique partnership.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Not Trying To Be Pal-entines Playlist
February 14, 2017 | Karl Kalinkewicz
Everything I know about love has come from hits on the radio between 1984 and 2004. That’s twenty years of Bryan Adams, Michael Bolton, Boyz II Men, and the heyday … Read More
Beerstagram | February 2 – February 9
February 10, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Hey everybody! How is February going for you so far? This week’s Beerstagram is looking mighty fine. There were a lot of great shots to choose from this week. Also, I’m looking forward to what you are all going to be drinking for Valentine’s Day next week. Any chocolate beers or beer pairings planned? Can’t wait to see them! Be sure to tag us @porchdrinkingco to be featured. Cheers!
10 Dessert Beers You Should Be Drinking After Each Meal
February 9, 2017 | Lora Kormos
As a kid, you were always told, “No dessert until you finish your dinner.” If you were like me, you’d push around your broccoli and then wait for the dog to walk by, or hide the leafy greens under a rug as you eyed the chocolate cake sitting on the table.
But, now you are an adult. You get to decide if you want to finish your plate of steamed vegetables. And even better, you can have cookies and ice cream for breakfast if you choose. Even better, if you want to have beer for dessert, you could totally do that too!
2017 Super Bowl Bingo Cards
February 4, 2017 | Tristan Chan 2
It’s time once again for PorchDrinking’s 2017 Super Bowl 51 Bingo Cards. In addition to the entertainment of seeing who can inhale the most combinations of cheese dips in one sitting, we’ve created bingo boards for your party-goers’ enjoyment. Each square should be crossed off as they occur. And sure since this is PorchDrinking, take a drink each time you cross off a square.
Beerstagram | January 26 – February 2
February 3, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Welcome to February! It’s supposedly the month of love, right? Or at least it’s the proper month for Stouts! It looks like this month is off to a pretty good start from the looks of this week’s Beerstagram shots! Be sure to keep tagging us @porchdrinkingco for your chance to be featured! Until next week, cheers!
PorchDrinking Playlist | Music in the Movies 2016 Edition
February 2, 2017 | David Thompson
Award season is upon us. We are a couple weeks removed from the Golden Globes, and the Academy Award Nominations were just announced. 2016 was an amazing year for music in movies. From the awards-darling La La Land (nominated for a record tying 14 Oscars), to the uber charming and my favorite movie of the year Sing Street, the movies of 2016 produced some extremely streamable music.
Ultimate 6er | Six Atlanta Beers For the Big Game
February 2, 2017 | Sarah Duffy
If you haven’t heard, there’s a big football game on Sunday. (Dear Roger Goodell, I will adhere to licensing rights and avoid using the name of said game, but I think the game will be super!) Let’s face it, for most of us whose teams failed to make it this far, the game featuring New England and Atlanta is secondary to the food, our squares, the commercials, and of course the beer.
So, for those of you rooting for the Falcons, here are six ATL brews that pay homage to the Peach State’s Dirty Birds.
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SweetWater and Sam Adams Bet on the Big Game
January 31, 2017 | Sarah Duffy 2
As Atlanta heats up in advance of this Sunday’s big match-up in Houston, everyone in the city is catching Falcons Fever. The affectionately nicknamed Dirty Birds head to the game for only the second time in the storied 51-year history of the Big Game and the city is convinced this is the year the Falcons will bring the iconic Lombardi Trophy home. Read More
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