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Beerstagram | January 19 – January 26
January 27, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Happy Friday! Whew what a week, how did it go for you Beerstagram fans? This past week I heard January referred to as the “Monday of months” and I couldn’t agree more, but now it is winding down and February is right around the corner. Enjoy the last few days of the month and be sure to enjoy something tasty this weekend, friends. Cheers!
PorchDrinking Playlist | 2 Row Brewing
January 24, 2017 | Chris & Sylvia Hollands
Utah’s own 2 Row Brewing just released two highly anticipated beverages to the eager public. The first is a follow up to their recently heralded venture into the hazy IPA game. The second is possibly the highest ABV beer made in our state by a production brewery.
Ultimate 6er | A Clockwork Orange Anniversary Screening at Alamo Drafthouse
January 23, 2017 | Cory Pelc
We’ve created the Ultimate 6er of libations to enjoy before heading to your local Alamo Drafthouse to viddy A Clockwork Orange on February 21, 2017.
Beerstagram | January 12 – January 19
January 20, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Oh, hey! How is it going this week Beerstagram lovers?! I seemed to have rounded up a few images this week that have animals in the them, look how cute that Icelandic horse is and the Jack Russel Terrier. Awww… it’s fun to see animals enjoying the company of a craft beer drinker. Until we meet again next week–cheers!
Ultimate 6er | NFL Conference Championship Weekend
January 18, 2017 | Dan Olds
As Chiefs fans continue to complain about officiating and Cowboys fans wait yet “another year,” it is time for the rest of the country to gear-up for the NFL Championship games. The Green Bay Packers take their cheese-loving selves to Atlanta to face the “Dirty Bird” Falcons while the Steelers will be waving their terrible towels at Gillette Stadium against the Patriots. To celebrate the championship games I have built the Ultimate 6er showcasing some of the best beers that represent these sports town cities. Included are two brews that will keep us looking forward to the Super Bowl and into next season.
PorchDrinking Playlist | My Girlfriend’s Car
January 17, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Featured Image from Pixabay.com
My girlfriend Laina and I have been together for more than three years. We live together, have a child together, and love each other a lot. It’s not all rainbows and unicorns, though. Just like in most relationships, disagreements arise. Our fifth-largest bone of contention is control of the car stereo. In my car we listen to brilliant podcasts. My girlfriend’s car stereo is almost always tuned to the country station.
Beerstagram | January 5 – January 12
January 13, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Hey everybody! How is January treating you so far? This week’s Beerstagram has a variety of very nice photos from across the internet beersphere. What is your favorite brew you’ve already tried in the New Year? Be sure to keep tagging @porchdrinkingco for your chance to be featured! Meet you back here again next week, cheers!
Mikerphone Brewing’s Upcoming Taproom
January 12, 2017 | Kane McLoughlin
Featured image courtesy of Mikerphone Brewing
4,000 square feet, custom wooden table recently stained grey, black chairs, brown cardboard boxes and a small palate wrapped tight in shrink wrap – all carrying the recent additions to Mikerphone Brewing’s upcoming taproom.
Ultimate 6er | Star Trek: The Next Generation
January 11, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Cover Photo Courtesy StarTrek.com
The world of Star Trek: The Next Generation is nearly utopian. It is a post-scarcity world, where war, famine, and disease have been almost completely wiped out on Earth. People are free to pursue any profession they please, without the pressure of making ends meet. This leads to a boom in cultural and technological advancements.
The Franklin Myth | “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”
January 11, 2017 | Mathew Powers 1
Ben Franklin never wrote, “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Despite numerous sources, such as Pinterest, Twitter and your local tee shirt guy, the quote — now this may shock some of you — started on the Internet and then numerous people shared it without bothering to check for its accuracy. WHOA! What’s next, fake news stories? Say it ain’t so, Internet Joe!
Beerstagram | December 29 – January 5
January 6, 2017 | Holly Gerard
Welcome to a brand new year! With this brand new year, we should drink some brand new beers, right?! We hope you rang 2017 in with style (from the looks of this week’s Beerstagram, it seems you did) and have many exciting plans for the months ahead! Cheers!
Rick Astley (Yes, That Guy) Launching His Own Beer
January 4, 2017 | Drew Troller
There’s a new name in the world of beer: Rick Astley.
Yes, Rick Astley. The “Never Gonna Give You Up” guy. The Rickrolling dude. He’s gonna make his own beer. Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | City of Brotherly Love
January 3, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly Love. It’s a city of underdogs, fighters and (very) occasionally, champions. In the colonial days, it was home to Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, hosted … Read More
Beerstagram | December 23 – December 29
December 30, 2016 | Holly Gerard
It’s almost 2017 and we are winding down the holiday season with some great photos on this week’s Beerstagram! Cheers to a new year! See you next week!
45 Events and Moments That Made Us Drink in 2016
December 29, 2016 | Hannah Carlson
Image courtesy of NPR
There is no doubt about it: 2016 has been a year.
I would say that it has been a rollercoaster, but the cliche does not do it justice. This year has not been a rollercoaster. This year has been a journey through the entire amusement park – with that park being haunted by ghosts, designed by aliens, and operated by zombies – all the while being secretly funded by the next President of the United States. Oh – and on top of all of this, there is no escaping the park because they have locked the gates, thrown away the keys, and sentenced you to misery by playing MMMBop by Hanson on the park speakers on repeat. It never stops. There is no stopping the bop.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Happy New Year, Ya Filthy Animal
December 27, 2016 | Melinda Hershey
Photo credit: Josh Boot (Unsplash)
Given the series of tumultuous world events that was 2016, I think we can all collectively agree that it’s been one helluva year–and we’re more than ready to turn over a new leaf. Luckily, New Year’s Eve gives us an excuse to do just that. For one night, let’s kick back with a few solid beers, listen to some carefree jams and look forward to a fresh start with our best friends. Put on your party pants, get thee to your house party or watering hole of choice and let loose. Happy New Year from all of us here at PorchDrinking.com!
Beerstagram | December 15 – December 23
December 23, 2016 | Holly Gerard
It’s Christmas week! How are you celebrating? From the looks of this week’s Beerstagram it looks like all sorts of styles were enjoyed this week, cheers to that! Have a great holiday!
The Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time | Round 4
December 23, 2016 | Drew Troller
Round 3 of the battle for Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time saw the closest margin of victory yet – Home Alone took down Elf with less than a 1% margin. This brings us to the final 2 movies competing for the prize. They’re Christmas classics. They’re dearly beloved. And as I mentioned in the last round, they are back-to-back John Hughes masterpieces. Christmas Vacation, released in 1989, was written by John Hughes. Home Alone, released in 1990, was also written by John Hughes. His legacy is safe in the world of PorchDrinking; we’ve all decided that he wrote the two best Christmas movies ever.
But only one can win.
(More: Catch up on all the action from Round 1, Round 2 & Round 3)
So now it’s down to TWO movies. Which will win in this battle for the title of the Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time?
Artist Profile | Savoir Adore
December 21, 2016 | Caroline Thomas
It’s no secret that music lovers endured some major losses in 2016. Prince, Sharon Jones, Leonard Cohen, Merle Haggard… Bowie… and, sadly, the list goes on. But as we face the final weeks of any year, we are relieved by feelings of closure and of hope for what the new year may bring. What adventures 2017 holds for each of us is yet to be seen, but there is excitement in the unknown and comfort in the notion that we can resolve to start anew.
Vinyl and Beers | Favorite Opening Numbers
December 20, 2016 | Karl Kalinkewicz
2016 has not been the world’s finest year. With serious issues like refugee crises and Brexit to losing some of the world’s most beloved musicians, this year has offered a plethora of moments that have tested how creative we can get with our curse words. As hopefully the final punctuation mark on an explicitly awful year, we Americans have been forced to fully embrace this country’s Jack Torrance-esque decent into madness as our country has served as the Overlook Hotel during this election cycle. In this post-2016 Democalypse world, many of us are looking around hoping for a new start, and that’s why this month Vinyl and Beers is taking a look at those albums that just start off with a bang. Join us as we ask the question “What is the best opening number on an album?” as we all hope we can get through these last few weeks and begin anew.
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