Today, Aly and I are headed to Chicago to see Julien Baker perform at Lincoln Hall. In preparation and possibly against my better judgment given the multitude of celebrity deaths this week, I revisited my top choice for the best album of 2015, Sprained Ankle, and couldn't be any more excited to see ...
Brew Review: Lagunitas Brown Shugga’
Lagunitas Brown Shugga' BREWED BY: Lagunitas Brewing Company Petaluma, California & Chicago, Illinois STYLE: American Barleywine ABV: 9.80% 4.3 / 5.0 Look: 4.0 | Smell: 4.5 | Taste: 4.25 | Feel: 4.5 | Overall: 4.3 ...
Monday Muse: David Bowie
We are devastated to learn of David Bowie's passing this morning. Iconic musician, actor, and artist, this man of so very many talents has had a monumental impact on both of us as well as many of our favorite creatives over the decades, and we will no doubt mourn his loss for years to come. Jeremy ...
The 50 Best Albums of 2015
At the end of November, I tasked myself with the daunting task of trying to come up with a massive end of year list that included all of my favorite albums of the past year. The problem with this plan was that, when I looked back at 2015, it wasn't a year where I obsessively listened to as much new ...
10 Gift Ideas for the Beer Drinker
For those that don't know me, I work in a used bookstore and, due to my interest in all things geeky, I often get asked by shoppers of all ages and walks of life about what they should get for someone in their family or their significant other when all they have to go off of is a general interest. ...
Brew Review: New Holland Ichabod Ale
New Holland Ichabod Ale BREWED BY: New Holland Brewing Company Holland, Michigan STYLE: PUMPKIN ALE ABV: 5.50% 3.4 / 5.0 Look: 3.0 | Smell: 3.5 | Taste: 3.5 | Feel: 3.5 | Overall: 3.4 ...