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PorchDrinking Playlist | When Irish Eyes are Smiling

March 14, 2017 |

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. A day where you celebrate Irish heritage by getting drunk enough to exhibit all the worst stereotypes of Eire: unhinged drunkenness, hot-tempers, and boiled-based cuisine. You’ve probably attended one of the many different St. Patrick’s days where smaller towns hold their own parades to give pipe and drum bands some practice before the main event already. As such, you’re slowly starting to remember the transitions in Celtic Symphony. Maybe you even remembered that the chorus is “Up the RA” and not “Up their ass.” PorchDrinking wants to make sure you enter this festive season with the right tunes. Because of this, they have bestowed this sacred duty to their resident potatoey-looking writer. Read More

Beerstagram | March 2 – March 9

March 10, 2017 |

How is it going Beerstagram followers? It seems like many of across the country are a experiencing an early Spring and from the looks of this week’s feed, many of you are already enjoying some seasonal beers outdoors. I wonder if winter will return or if spring in here to stay? Hmmm… until next week. Cheers!

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Ultimate 6er | Big Little Lies

March 8, 2017 |

Photo by Variety

This last December, I became incredibly, completely, over-the-top addicted to a story involving three women in Australia who were wound-up in classroom drama, violent relationships, helicopter parenting and – of course! – a murder mystery. If anyone has read Big Little Lies, I have no doubt that they understand the feeling. Once you read the first page, you are on a mission to solve this mystery – and to get to the bottom of who did what, with who and when. Lucky for us, HBO has turned this page-turner into an equally transfixing show.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Best of 2017 (So Far)

March 7, 2017 |

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.

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Beerstagram | February 23 – March 2

March 3, 2017 |

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.

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The Feel-Good American Government Media Diet

March 2, 2017 |

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.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Certified Voice-Busters

February 28, 2017 |

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.

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Brewers Discuss The Pros and Cons of Cellaring

February 27, 2017 |

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.

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2017 Oscars Drinking Game

February 26, 2017 | 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.

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Beerstagram | February 15 – February 23

February 24, 2017 |

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!

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Staff Roundup of Denver’s Best Bottle Shops

February 23, 2017 |

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.

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Oscars 2017 | Red Carpet Oscars Bingo Cards

February 23, 2017 |

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 |

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 |

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!

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Bikes and Brews: How Bicycling has Influenced the Minneapolis Craft Beer Scene

February 16, 2017 |

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.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Not Trying To Be Pal-entines Playlist

February 14, 2017 |

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 |

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!

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10 Dessert Beers You Should Be Drinking After Each Meal

February 9, 2017 |

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!

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2017 Super Bowl Bingo Cards

February 4, 2017 | 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.

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Beerstagram | January 26 – February 2

February 3, 2017 |

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!

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