PorchDrinking Playlist | Discovering New Music

Thanks to highly accessible music sites like Pandora and Spotify, little effort is needed to discover new music. However, these radio stations can be repetitive as well as incompetent in their periodic integration of new … Read More

NCAA Championship Preview: UK vs. UConn

Let me start off by saying that I have a nearly complete piece written about Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, complete with pictures and stories and… You are going … Read More

Ultimate 6er | Erin Go Bragh

I have always been partial to St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps it is the mandated wearing of green (my favorite color) or maybe it is because my name is plastered across bars and parades across the country (Erin Go Bragh! Ireland Forever!). Or maybe it is just the requisite day-drinking involved. As a beer lover St. Patrick’s Day is just in general a great day, regardless of your opinion on corned beef and cabbage. So for your drinking pleasure, I present to you an Ultimate 6er sure to bring great craic.

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Deschutes and Goose Island – Class of 88

Belgian Style Ale

IBU: 7 / 17

ABV: 10.9% / 11.2%

Beer brings people together. That was true 25 years ago, when Gary Fish (Deschutes) and John Hall (Goose Island) were starting their breweries and that was certainly true last week at the Pintley release party for the new Deschutes/Goose collaboration, Class of 88 Belgian Style Ale. I’m new to both Los Angeles and PorchDrinking, so an opportunity to meet some fellow craft beer enthusiasts and to try a brand new beer was too much to pass up. Read More

Anchor Steam Releases Anchor IPA

Beer week is a term I’m sure many of you do not take lightly. As a new resident to the city by the bay, San Francisco, I am … Read More

DC Event Preview – Beercheology!: Ancient Ales and Archeology Beer Tasting Featuring Heavy Seas

I am a huge archaeology nerd. I am also a beer nerd (obviously). The folks at The Capitol Archeological Institute had the brilliant idea to combine the two. I will … Read More

Awesomesauce- ThinkGeek

Am I the only one who is totally loving the fact that nerds are somehow cool again? Given the enduring popularity of “The Big Bang Theory” since its debut in … Read More

Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 17

Merry Christmas Eve, you filthy animals! I ho-ho-hope you are spending time with loved ones and eating (and drinking) merrily. Since you could be with family, it’s completely understandable if … Read More

NCAA Men’s Basketball Shake Up

Being top dog in the country does not seem to be all that glamorous this early in the season. Entering week 7, there has been top ranked teams, not to … Read More

RoundTable Discussion: All Star Team Brews

With the start of college basketball, we’d like you to share your All-American Allstar Style First Team and Second Team. Meaning two breweries you feel best represent the following styles: Stouts, IPAs, Sours, Non-Sour Barrel Aged, Experimentals (crazy creations). Sure there are more styles out there but we’ll start with these 5 to represent the five positions on the court.  Read More

Let’s Talk About Justin Timberlake Winning 2013

The other day I was having a conversation with a friend about who “won” 2013. The obvious answer is almost always, without a doubt, *NSYNC, especially since they haven’t technically … Read More

Deep Ellum Brewing – Deep Ellum IPA

ABV: 7.0% IBU: 70

I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Dallas, but if you ever find yourself in this fair city, make sure to grab yourself one of … Read More

Roundtable Discussion: Survival Partner & Beer

With Catching Fire coming out this week, and while in the midst of another Walking Dead season, we need to look into survival. If you were in a survival situation … Read More

Pop Culture Week In Review- 11/9-11/16

Let’s just call this week the week of Jennifer Lawrence, don’t you think? I mean, since she is the queen of the world and is totally all of our best … Read More

Awesomesauce- Suri’s Burn Book

“Oh my god, Karen, you can’t just ask people why they’re white!”

“You smell like a baby prostitute”

“Is butter a carb?”

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Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 8

Happy Tuesday, y’all! Are you ready for some InterNEAT treats? Oh yeaahh!

5. What makes something InterNEAT? Singing about Chinese food? Meh. Buring Walter White? Closer. Using Utz Cheese … Read More

Ultimate 6er for Your Government Shutdown

Well, Congress has done it again: managed to completely frak up everything. And this time, they have managed to shut down almost the entire government (yes, that thing they are supposed to keep running). So this unfortunate turn of events leaves a lot of feds and Congressional staffers sitting around at home without a paycheck. So what will they do? What will the rest of us do to support them and stand in solidarity? Why, drink beer of course! Here are some PorchDrinking pro-tips on the best beers to drink during the government shutdown:

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New Belgium – Lips of Faith Coconut Curry Hefeweizen

ABV: 8%

IBU: 14

Curry and beer sounds like a terrible idea. Curry is such a unique, robust flavor that is very unforgiving. But curry is also full of familiar … Read More

Meet Eugene – Revolution Brewing Eugene Porter

ABV: 6.8% IBU: 28

Lately as the Fall nights have set in, I find myself wanting to sit out on my deck, throw on a hoodie, and cuddle up with … Read More

Ultimate 6er – NYC Borough Tour

On this, the 12th anniversary of 9/11, I thought it appropriate to show some love to New York City. So for this Ultimate 6er, I am taking you on a … Read More