Category: Beer

Beers I Had While Listening To Pearl Jam

Pic taken from the delightfully old-school Live Bootleg blog

Few things pair better than great music and great beer. When diving into Pearl Jam’s catalog, whether you’re like every dude in the world and in a Ten kind of mood or feeling the depth of Vitalogy, you need the perfect beer in hand. I did have the perfect beer… it was called a beer.

I have never admitted to being a big Pearl Jam fan. I don’t know why that is. Maybe they are too… known. Too pedestrian. But they are not pedestrian. They are deep as shit.

Yeah and maybe that is it, they are too fucking deep.

Anyway. I am sitting home (mostly) alone on a Saturday night, having beers and listening to live Pearl Jam recordings, reliving being at a PJ show. These are the beers I had leading in and the beers I am having now while having a good time with a nice relaxing buzz:

  • Liquid Gravity Brewing “Pale From The Crypt” Pale.
  • Barebottle Brewing “Citra Ka-Pow” IPA.
  • Coronado Brewing “Big Weekend” DIPA.

BTW, have you listened to Pearl Jam’s new stuff, Dark Matter? It’s pretty fucking good for a band that most people would consider ‘past their prime’ and stuff.

Anyway, please make space to have some beers and listen to a band you love, live, it will make you feel better about things, I promise.

-Mikey

Craft Lager Beers Good For Watching a Fight

Anchor Lager pic swiped from Anchor Brewing

Here’s a list of craft lagers that are perfect for a boxing match or any big event. These beers offer more depth and character while staying refreshing and easy to drink:

  1. Firestone Walker Lager – A clean, classic Helles-style lager with just the right amount of malt sweetness and crisp finish.
  2. Sierra Nevada Summerfest – A Czech-style pilsner with a bit of hop bite, perfect for fans of flavor without heaviness – it doesn’t matter if it’s not summertime, it will still hold up.
  3. Victory Brewing Prima Pils – A German-style pilsner with floral hop aromas and a balanced malt base.
  4. Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils – A refreshing pilsner with a touch of honey-like malt and crisp hops.
  5. Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold – A smooth, slightly sweet lager with a hint of toasted malt and a crisp finish.
  6. Jack’s Abby House Lager – A New England craft favorite that’s malty, smooth, and perfect for sipping during a fight.
  7. Brooklyn Brewery Lager – A Vienna-style lager with caramel malts and a touch of hops for balance.
  8. Deschutes Da Shootz! – A light lager with clean, bright flavors and a sessionable ABV.
  9. Modern Times Ice – A super crisp lager with a dry, refreshing finish and just a hint of complexity.
  10. Anchor Brewing California Lager – A historic recipe with a balanced malt profile and just enough hops to keep it interesting.

If you don’t feel like searching around town for one of these give GoPuff a try and have one delivered.

These options cater to your beer-appreciating fight crowd and bring something unique to the table, while still being accessible for any beer-drinking crowd. Which of these catches your eye?

P.S. I would like to add a local shout-out to Tioga Sequoia Brewing’s “Red Wave Light Lager”!

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days finds for Beer Drinkers [Vol #1]

It’s not exactly a neon beer sign, but it’s close enough

As an Amazon affiliate, I am hyper-aware of what Amazon is up to in the beer-related retail space and always watch for items that I (and you) might be interested in. Here are some items I found on sale (at the moment of this posting) that I think you would be interested in:

Don’t forget, when it’s Amazon Prime Deal Days, you need to be a Prime Member to get all the money off you can, click here to do that.

Hope you find something useful. I will keep looking out for us and report back.

P.S. Don’t sleep on my can cooler post.

Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One

Your beer is getting warmer by the second and you need a can cooler, NOW! You are in the right place.

This post is nothing but can (and bottle) coolers! First, I will list my top three and then put together a list of others I think could work out well for your can-cooling needs.

Best All Around Can Cooler: Brumate Hopsulator 3-in-1

This one is all the things. It works for a 16oz, has an insert so you can hold a 120zl, and acts like a cup if needed. If you are looking to have just one can cooler, this is it. I own this one and some days I have coffee in it and others I have a beer can in it (the best days are when there is a beer can in it)

Check the price at Amazon.

Best 12oz Can Cooler: Yeti Rambler Colster

This is one I want to get next. I love Yeti products and I need a Yeti can cooler. Plus that charcoal color is speaking to me right now.

Check the price on Amazon.

Best 160z Can Cooler: Yeti Rambler Alpine Yellow

There are a lot of Yeti and other brand 160z can coolers to choose from, but the Alpine Yellow is speaking to me today. So I went with it. This one is for times when you want everyone to clearly see you have a Yeti can cooler and you’re super rad because of it.

Check the price on Amazon.

Also just as good: Miir Can & Drink Chiller (16oz & 12oz)

Another excellent company for drink-cooling products is MiiR. They have nice chillers too worth investigating:

*Click here to get 25% off your first purchase at Miir.com. Side note: You can customize the chillers bought at MiiR.com.

A List Of Can Coolers (and bottle too)

Above I showed you a top three for can coolers. Now I will filter through reviews on Amazon and elsewhere to sus out what looked to be some other good ones. Including some bottle and thin can coolers:

I think we have can coolers covered well enough. If you are looking to expand your beer gift options for a cool person or yourself (also, a cool person), check out my post: Beer Gifts for Men (and Women Too).

Also, I keep an eye on deals for beer drinker-related items on Amazon, you might be into that.

Cheers!

-Mikey

*Please note: Amazon would like me to remind you that I am an affiliate of theirs and I could earn a modest commission if you end up buying something. This is of no cost or effort to you.