The Weeknd isn’t quite done with the After Hours era yet, considering he just released a new remix with Ariana Grande. He does seem to be thinking about what’s next, though, as last night, he took to Twitter to seemingly tease new material.
He began by tweeting last night, “it’s the night-time that matters…,” followed hours later by a GIF of Bugs Bunny laying in bed, unable to sleep. He then added, “what is real?” After that, he got to teasing, writing in a trio of tweets, “made so much magic in the small quarantined room,” “nothing’s ever random,” and “now just piecing it all together… it’s so beautiful.”
Those tweets seem to suggest that something new is in the works, and a fresh album from The Weeknd in the not-so-distant future wouldn’t be a surprise, given that he discussed the possibility months ago. A Rolling Stone profile from September revealed that The Weeknd has spent time working on new music in a makeshift studio in his condo, with The Weeknd himself saying, “I might have another album ready to go by the time this quarantine is over.” He continued, “I’m guilty of wanting to outdo my last album, but it’s never like, ‘I’ve got to do the same type of song.’ I’m so happy I’m not like that. My palette is so wide. […] I’m trying to find a perfect balance with the film and the music, and so far it’s going really well. I think I might have cracked the code.”
Last Friday, Fox News aired a story that claimed the president’s climate plan would cut 90 percent of meat from the diet of every red-blooded American, meaning you could only (only!) eat pounds of meat per month and one burger a year. The graphic went viral on Twitter, with quote-tweets from Donald Trump Jr. (“I’m pretty sure I ate 4 pounds of red meat yesterday. That’s going to be a hard NO from me.”) and Texas governor Greg Abbott (“Not gotta happen in Texas!”). But on Monday, Fox News had to eat crow (crow is meat) and admit that the story was bogus. The information came from a bogus Daily Mail article, based on a study that was conducted before Biden was president.
“Republicans seem to think Joe Biden’s army of antifa super-soldiers is going to come to your house and take your Dr. Seuss book and your hamburgers, and I’m only slightly exaggerating,” Late Night with Seth Meyers host Seth Meyers said to kick off Monday’s episode. He continued, “Nowhere in Biden’s plan does it say anything about reducing red meat consumption and Biden has never uttered such a thing. And yet on cue Republicans have run wild with this dumb and completely baseless lie.” Meyers was particularly dumbfounded by Donald Jr.’s “four pounds of red meat” a day tweet.
“Four pounds?! It’s going to be a hard something from you,” he joked. “Try to get some fiber in there, DJ, Jesus! No wonder this weirdo always has the sweaty, bloated vibe of Joey Chestnut at the end of a hot dog eating contest.” You can watch the clip above.
If you’ve never tried Scotch whisky, now is the time. Depending on where (and from which distillery) you get a bottle, whether it’s the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbeltown, or Islay, there’s something to appeal to (most) every palate. This is especially true for fans of sweeter bourbons, who might have previously steered clear of Scotland’s native whisky because they worried about the famed “smokiness.”
Fear not, fans of vanilla and caramel-driven bourbons! You can definitely get your sweet teeth soothed by Scotch. Though the flavor notes will differ, the softer, sweeter flavors are certainly there, if you pick the right expressions.
While sweeter bourbons are typically known for their caramel, vanilla, and sweet corn flavors, Scotch has more honey, floral, and dried orange peel notes predominating. But Scotch gets added dessert-like flavors (and gains some crossover appeal) from being aged in ex-bourbon barrels. Also, many brands mature or age their juice in former sherry butts or wine casks — those fruits end up supplying more dessert-like notes to the final products.
To find the best options for sweeter scotches, we decided to ask our friends behind the bar for some recommendations. We tasked a handful of our favorite bartenders to tell us their picks for the most dessert-like Scotch whiskies on the market. Check them all out below and click on the prices to buy a bottle!
Oban 14. Oban is one of Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries. It was founded in 1794 and only has seven employees. Oban has gorgeous flavors of rich fruits, delicious, honeyed spice, a bit of a smoky dryness and you get a whiff of sea salt, as Oban is located where the highlands meet the sea.
Notes of honey often appear in whisky matured in American white oak and first-fill bourbon barrels—the result of sweet esters produced during fermentation. Fans of honey in their single malt will love the whiskies of AnCnoc, especially the 18-year-old one. Gentle spices and the intense sweetness of dried fruits are topped with chocolate, ripe oranges, and oiled leather on the nose. Full-bodied and bold, aromatic spices fruit and candied lemon are followed by a surge of honey, vanilla, and caramel on the palate.
Personally, I really like bigger, smokier single malts. My favorite right now is probably Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte 10. While the scotch is heavily peaked and made from exclusively Islay Barley, it does have a really tasty finish of roasted nuts and honey — which conjures a lighter, more savory dessert.
It’s also great for cocktails as the smokiness is delightful when mixed with fresh citrus.
Chandra Richter, vice president of beverage development & chief mixologist at Drinkworks
If you are a fan of honey (like me), look for a Scotch with rich, buttery caramel notes and lighter smokey notes. Dalmore Single Malt Scotch — especially the 12 — does this really well and it is one of my go-to’s. This is a great sipping Scotch, but I also love using it in a Penicillin cocktail for that added combination of Scotch and sweetness.
A very balanced yet unique Highland single malt, The Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or is finished in Sauternes barrels, lending incredible tropical, citrus, and honey flavors to the dram that plays nicely with the usual baking spice and malt notes of the whisky.
Austin Zimmer, bartender at Le Privé in New York City
The Bruichladdich Classic Laddie has a mix of sweet nose, combines salty and sweet oak, barley, green fruits, vanilla touch along with sweet malt, honey, and some extra sweetness at the end.
For all the fans of single malt scotch whisky, The Macallan 12 Double Cask will rock your world. In classic dried fruit territory, sherry oak, and aromatic butterscotch it’s also creamy and honeyed with some marmalade cinnamon and warm pastries. Pure dessert.
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year has all the makings of the perfect sweeter, entry-level Scotch whisky. If it was your first, you will never forget the floral nose and delicate finish. If you are just now finding it, slow down and appreciate how well it is made with all the subtle trappings that make you a Scotch whisky drinker.
Maren Nazera Erickson, bartender in San Antonio, Texas
Fans of dessert-style spirits would love Aberfeldy 12 Year Highland Single Malt. It’s an affordable bottle and packed full of honey notes with spice and some orange. Drink this neat or on the rocks and savor the sweet, lasting finish.
Hands down, I prefer Dalwhinnie 15. It’s not peaty and has big honey and vanilla flavors. I also taste some heather and lavender in there as well as a subtle hint of smoke. To me, it’s a nice, sweet sipper.
Joseph Fredrickson, bartender at Society Lounge in Cleveland
The great thing about single malt scotch is the diversity, but if you’re looking for a dessert tone, check out The Balvenie Doublewood 12. The used American oak and sherry gives it a sweetness and honey tone along with notes of nuttiness, vanilla, and sherry. It is incredibly smooth. This Scotch is readily available yet not over-utilized so it makes a great addition to any bar.
This aptly named whisky is filled with flavors like milk chocolate, almond cookies, honey, vanilla, and buttercream frosting because it’s finished in Tokaji, a dessert wine from Hungary.
Russell Westbrook is currently on pace to average a triple-double for the fourth season out of the last five, as he continues to put up astronomical numbers in his first season with the Washington Wizards. On Monday, the Wizards had their eight game win streak snapped in overtime by the Spurs, but not for a lack of effort from Westbrook (22 points, 14 assists, 13 rebounds) and Bradley Beal (45 points).
It was Westbrook’s 29th triple-double in 54 appearances this season and his 175th overall, pulling him within seven triple-doubles of surpassing Oscar Robertson (181) for the most in NBA history. When Westbrook became the first since the Big O to average a triple-double for a full season, he was given MVP honors, but it has since become old hat for Russ to pile up the numbers. For some, they’ve no longer been impressed by his statistical accumulation, but what he’s doing is without a doubt historic and, recently, his massive output is lifting the Wizards to wins to climb into the play-in.
On Monday night, Westbrook was asked about his triple-doubles and people who don’t see them as incredibly valuable anymore and scoffed at that notion. As he pointed out, “if everybody could do it, they would do it” and noted that he feels sorry for anyone that can’t appreciate what he’s doing.
Russell Westbrook on triple-doubles: “There is no player like myself. And if people want to take it for granted, sorry for them. But I’m pretty sure if everybody could do it, they would do it. … Shit ain’t easy though, I’ll tell you that. It ain’t easy, I take a lot of pride.” pic.twitter.com/L5Rt7Ip2H9
“The thing is that, for me, I take pride in, like I said, every single night and leaving it all on the floor,” Westbrook said. “I honestly believe there is no player like myself, and if people want to take it for granted, sorry for them. But I’m pretty sure if everybody could do it, they would do it. I honestly make sure I impact the game in many ways every night — defending, rebounding, passing, assisting, whatever it is that my team needs me to do to win. And that’s what I do. I really don’t care what nobody thinks about it. I don’t care if somebody thinks it’s, whatever they call it, stat-padding or not useful. I think it’s very interesting that it’s not useful now that I’m doing it. It was useful when Magic and Oscar and those guys do it, but now that I do it and it looks easy. This shit ain’t easy though, I’ll tell you that. It ain’t easy. I take a lot of pride in my preparation. I take a lot of pride in taking care of my body. I take a lot of pride in competing every night. I don’t take nights off. I don’t cheat the game. So with that, I’m OK with the results of going out and competing, and if it’s a triple-double then shit why not? That’s my motto, why not? Keep going.”
Triple-doubles have certainly become more common in the modern game, as less restrictions are placed on guys playing inside the box of their position and allowed to do more, like rebounding as a guard or facilitating as a big, and as such nine of the top 21 on the all-time triple-doubles list are active players. Still, even factoring that in, what Russ does is truly unique. The truth is there are nights where his impact, even with a triple-double, isn’t what it maybe could or should be, but more often than not, his energy that leads to those prolific numbers is what helps carry his teams to wins. For whatever faults he has as a player, whether it be efficiency or over-eagerness defensively, he has always been part of winning teams even if not championship teams, and after a rocky start in Washington that’s proving true once again. He is, as he said, an incredibly unique player and that is certainly something to appreciate.
Tucker Carlson has been pretty mockable lately. After the Derek Chauvin verdict was announced, he — along with much of conservative media — seemed to lose his mind. On not one but two instances he broke into maniacal laughter, as though something in him had finally broken. But by Monday he was back to his usual self, which was to say he was back to making the world a worse place.
On his Fox News show Monday night, Carlson decided to circle back on one of his viewers’ biggest fears: strapping a cotton mask (or two) to one’s face, so as not to either contract or spread a highly contagious disease. It’s been a simple way to slow the spread, and it’s effective, too; one need only look at the high infection and death rates in places like Florida, whose governor, Ron DeSantis, has played down the efficacy of COVID protection, with deadly results.
Tucker Carlson is now telling his audience to harass people who wear face masks outside.
If they see children wearing masks, Tucker says the response should be no different than when you see a kid being abused — “call the police immediately, contact child protective services” pic.twitter.com/4svVH0JY3s
But DeSantis hasn’t dialed back his COVID skepticism, and neither has Tucker Carlson. The latter spent part of Monday’s show re-airing a tired — and also dangerous — line about how wearing masks isn’t about safety during a once-in-a-century public health crisis.
“Not even Tony Fauci still pretends that masks are medically necessary,” Carlson railed. “Instead masks are purely a sign of political obedience, like Kim Il-sung pins in Pyongyang. We wear them because we have to. The only people who wear masks voluntarily outside are zealots and neurotics.”
So far, it was rehashed nonsense. But then he took his evil next level. He claimed people who wear masks in public look down at those who don’t, asking in their minds, “How could they not wear masks?” Carlson decided to flip it.
“That’s the question we should be asking of them in return. The rest of us should be snorting at them first — they’re the aggressors. It’s our job to brush them back and restore the society we were born in,” he said.
But Carlson had a solution, one that could cause actual violence. “So next time you see someone in a mask on the sidewalk or on the bike path, do not hesitate. Ask politely but firmly, ‘Would you please take off your mask? Science shows there is no reason for you to be wearing it. Your mask is making me uncomfortable.’ We should do that and we should keep doing it, until wearing a mask outside is roughly as socially acceptable as lighting a Marlboro in an elevator. It’s repulsive. Don’t do it around other people. That’s the message we should send, because it’s true.”
And yet Tucker still wasn’t done. He upped the ante even further:
“As for forcing children to wear masks outside, that should be illegal,” he said. “Your response when you see children wearing masks as they play should be no different from your response to seeing someone beat a kid in Wal-Mart. Call the police immediately. Contact child protective services. Keep calling until someone arrives. What you’re looking at is abuse, it’s child abuse, and you’re morally obligated to attempt to prevent it. If it’s your own children being abused, then act accordingly. Let’s say your school e-mailed you to announce that every day after lunch, your six-year-old is going to be punched in the face by a teacher. How would you respond to that? That’s precisely how you should respond when they tell you your kids have to wear a masks on the soccer field. That is unacceptable, it is dangerous, and we should act like it, because it is.”
So that’s reckless! And once his words hit social media, they were called for what they were: staggeringly irresponsible.
This is really, really dangerous. Listen to his tone of voice, and what he’s instructing. He’s moving from his viewers passively consuming his propaganda to having them act on it — against their neighbors. He’s testing his audience’s compliance. https://t.co/ZxqFMsboAW
Others pointed out that the strange disconnect between gun lovers and mask skeptics.
The same people who believe everyone should be armed with military grade weapons to protect their family and friends object when asked to wear a mask to protect their families and friends. https://t.co/ktfMaDdrsu
That said, telling his trigger-happy followers to start fights with people trying to stay safe during a once-in-a-century public health crisis may not end well…for Tucker.
The 2021 Academy Awards show ended not with a bang but a whimper. The money seemed to be on the late Chadwick Boseman winning a posthumous Best Actor for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The producers even made that category the last of the evening, expecting some big close. Instead the trophy went to Anthony Hopkins for The Father, to the shock of many. What’s more, the legendary actor wasn’t even there to accept it. He was at home in Wales, sleeping.
But the show could have at least had him over Zoom, had they been willing to bend their own rules just a bit. According to a morning-after from IndieWire, the producers, among them Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh, were adamant about outlawing Zoom, hoping to increase IRL attendance, and to maintain the show’s cinematic aesthetic — as seen in that doozy of an opening shot. Even when nominees were seen in remote locations, they were at Oscar hubs in big cities, such as London and Dublin and Sydney, Australia.
But Hopkins, 83 and in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic, was not about to travel from his home to a big city in the middle of the night, just to give a speech. But as per IndieWire, they tried for a compromise. Hopkins’ reps “pleaded” with the producers to just let him do it over Zoom. But they said no, and so the show ended with a distracted Joaquin Phoenix announcing an AWOL winner then quickly skedaddling, the show abruptly over. Hopkins recorded his acceptance speech in the morning, when he woke up from what was hopefully a very sound sleep.
Would the show have been better had it featured a groggy Hopkins, awoken from his slumber at around 4am Wales time, to give thanks for his second-ever Oscar? We’ll never know, unless we’re still struggling with the pandemic in 2022 and Hopkins gives yet another Academy Award-worthy performance.
DeMarcus Cousins is sticking around in Los Angeles.
On Monday, the Clippers announced that Cousins has signed with the team for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Cousins, 30, had his second 10-day deal with the Clippers expire on Sunday, meaning the team had to keep him for the rest of the year or let him walk.
Cousins started the year with the Rockets, but was waived in late February. Since signing with the Clippers on April 5, Cousins has averaged 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. He’s exclusively come off the bench, backing up Ivica Zubac at center for the current 3-seeded Clippers.
Keeping Cousins around for the rest of the year is a depth play for Los Angeles. Due to the Achilles injury he suffered with the Pelicans and the ACL tear he suffered with the Warriors, Cousins isn’t the All-NBA caliber player he was with the Kings and pre-injury in New Orleans. As he exists now, he is a big body on the floor to defend, rebound, and score when the ball finds him, but he’s not the offensive hub he was at his peak. Come playoff time, Zubac and Serge Ibaka would seem much more likely to play the bulk of available minutes at center with Cousins serving as a third center as needed, or stepping up in the unfortunate circumstance of an injury.
Sticking with the Clippers does give Cousins a real shot to win a title. Considering Cousins was reportedly unhappy in Houston backing up Christian Wood, it would seem sticking with the Clippers as a backup is all about winning for Cousins.
If you’re one of the millions who grew up watching LeVar Burton celebrate literature and literacy on Reading Rainbow, you know what a national treasure he is. The actor has been a hot topic of conversation on social media since the passing of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, as many feel that Burton would be the most fitting host to step into Trebek’s shoes.
LeVar Burton is a natural educator, and his soothing voice makes even the tough lessons easy to swallow. Here’s hoping that’s the case for the folks who constantly decry “cancel culture” when Burton calmly schooled Meghan McCain on why that term is a “misnomer.”
Speaking with Burton on The View, McCain brought up Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision to discontinue publishing six books that feature racist imagery. “What do you think of that decision and about the cancel culture surrounding works of art or artists that are controversial?” she asked.
Burton said that he had just done a video voiceover for the Suess Foundation, reminding people that Dr. Seuss is more than just a company that pulled a few books from circulation.
“That man, Theodore Geisel, is responsible for generations of wholesome, healthy, wonderful, imaginative, creative content for children of all ages, and so I think we need to put things in perspective,” he said.
“In terms of cancel culture, I think it’s misnamed,” he said. “It’s a misnomer. I think we have a consequence culture, and that consequences are finally encompassing everybody in the society, whereas they haven’t been, ever, in this country.”
LeVar Burton schools Meghan McCain on ‘cancel culture’
“So I think that there are good signs that are happening in the culture right now,” he added. “And I think it has everything to do with a new awareness on people who were simply unaware of the real nature of life in this country for people who have been othered since this nation began.”
If people whose voices have been silenced or ignored are finally heard, and their concerns are finally taken seriously, and the result of that is things being changed or removed, is that really “cancel culture” or is “good things happening in the culture” as Burton says? While there are legitimate discussions to be had about how to address problematic works, the discussions themselves are a step forward. And the fact that there are finally consequences for language or actions that are hurtful to people who are already marginalized in society is a good thing.
(It’s also a little hard to take people seriously when they complain about ‘cancel culture’ in one breath and then call for boycotts of businesses that defend voting rights, sports that allow players to exercise their first amendment rights, schools and workplaces that teach anti-racism, etc., in the next.)
Burton also spoke with Whoopi Goldberg about what it meant for him to act in Star Trek: The Next Generation after growing up seeing the original television series. The original Star Trek series was groundbreaking for showing one of the first interracial kisses on TV, and its racially diverse cast made a deep impression on a whole generation. Burton said that having Nichelle Nichols, the Black actress who played Uhura, on the bridge of the Enterprise “meant the world” to him.
“What it said was when the future comes, there’s a place for us,” said Burton. “And that’s a huge message to send. I believe it’s difficult, if not impossible, to grow up with a healthy self-image unless you can see yourself in popular culture.”
.@levarburton talks with @WhoopiGoldberg about the inclusive vision of #StarTrek: “What it said was when the future… https://t.co/0WGMLHgT4d
The definition of a double (also known as the “imperial”) IPA is a bit tricky. Exactly which beers fit the bill is open to interpretation. What we do know is that if you crack open a double IPA it will probably fall between 7-9% alcohol by volume and be loaded with vibrant, crisp hops. It will be hoppy in both aroma and flavor and contain considerably more malt than regular IPAs.
This bold, potent beer style is perfectly suited for spring drinking for a variety of reasons. The higher alcohol content keeps you warm on those still-pretty-chilly spring afternoons and evenings and the fresh hop flavor reminds you that summer isn’t far off. Check ten of our favorite Double IPAs below — click the prices if all your scrolling and reading leaves you thirsty!
One of the most sought-after beers in America, Russian River Pliny the Elder is brewed using Simcoe, CTZ, Centennial, and Amarillo hops. It’s not a beer that spends any time on a shelf and that’s a good thing according to the folks at Russian River. It’s supposed to be enjoyed fresh and is made in very limited quantities so that it sells out quickly.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, you’ll find notes of ripe grapefruit, juicy guava, and resinous pine. The flavor is dominated by sweet malts, wet grass, crisp apple, tangy lime, and just a hint of bitter hops. The finish is hoppy, subtly sweet, and filled with more tropical fruit flavors.
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This beer is brewed in very limited quantities and it constantly makes lists ranking it as one of the best double IPAs on earth. Because of that, it isn’t easy to find. If you get your hands on a bottle, share it only with your friends who truly appreciate the bold flavor of a double IPA.
With a name like Hop Bullet, you can be pretty sure what you’re getting yourself into when you crack open one of these bad boys. This in-your-face IPA gets its flavor from the addition of Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Crystal, Magnum, and Idaho 7 hops as well as extra Magnum hops and lupulin dust (concentrated hop flavor) added into the kettle.
Tasting Notes:
Take a moment to breathe in the heady aromas of lime zest, ripe pineapple, and floral hops. On the palate, you’ll find flavors of juicy grapefruit, sweet malts, tangerine, and vibrant hop oil. It all ends with a subtly bitter, hoppy, citrusy punch that you’ll go back to again and again.
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Sierra Nevada knows how to make hoppy beers, and this is one of its best. Add to that the fact that you shouldn’t have much difficulty finding this beer and it might just become your go-to spring and summer sipper.
Giants aren’t usually known for being nimble, but this 9% double IPA is. Brewed with Vienna and Pilsner malts as well as Simcoe, Azacca, and brightly floral Mosaic hops, this hop giant manages to have bold, intense hop flavor but remains well-balanced.
Tasting Notes:
Take a moment to nose this bold giant and you’ll find scents of orange blossoms, citrus zest, honey, and floral hops. Sipping this beer reveals notes of grapefruit, juicy mango, orange, subtle sweet malts, and a gentle, piney bitterness. The ending is a great combination of bright citrus and floral hops.
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Nimble Giant is only released once per year. Every June, fans of this double IPA eagerly await its return. You should too.
It doesn’t get more descriptive than calling your beer “Boom Sauce.” You know you’re in for a true hop wallop. This complex, yet surprisingly well-rounded double IPA is brewed with Pilsner, Planet, Spelt, and oat malts as well as red wheat, flaked oats, and Warrior, Amarilla, Ella, Falconers Flight, and Mosaic hops.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, you’ll find aromas of ripe mango, sweet berries, tangy grapefruit, and pine. On the palate, you’ll be greeted with notes of juicy guava, pineapple, citrus zest, sweet, caramel malts, and citrus hops. The finish is hoppy, sweet, and refreshing.
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When it comes to double IPAs, you’d be hard-pressed to find a beer with a more balanced flavor. The various malts are paired perfectly with floral, resinous hops.
First released in 2007, this year-round, dry-hopped double IPA is brewed with 2-Row, Pale, and Carahell malts as well as Cascade, Chinook, Summit, Palisade, and Centennial hops. The result is a beer with balanced, floral, citrus, and piney notes.
Tasting Notes:
Take a sniff and you’ll find aromas of tropical fruits, tangerine, caramel malts, and floral hops. On the sip you’ll find flavors of dried orange peels, juicy grapefruit, sweet malts, and subtly bitter, resinous hops. The ending is fruity, sweet, and filled with piney, subtly bitter hops.
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This beer is named for one of the least beloved dinosaurs of all time. But this giant, hop beast deserves to be your new favorite double IPA.
“Florida Man” is a legendary southern (often mullet-wearing) figure. His name dominates headlines from the panhandle to Miami. This bold, uncompromising double IPA, brewed with Citra, Azacca, El Dorado, and Mandarina Bavarian hops with the addition of peach esters and Canadian honey malt is named in this mythical man’s honor.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, you’ll notice scents of orange peel, grapefruit, and bright, floral notes. Sipping this beer reveals flavors of sourdough bread, honeysuckle, mango, orange, and a nice, subtly bitter kick of hops. It all ends with a duo of sweet fruit and citrus hops flavors.
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You don’t have to be (or even know) a “Florida man” to enjoy this beer. You also don’t have to ever visit America’s dangling appendage to drink it.
We’d all like to see what would transpire in a fight between a unicorn and a ninja, but the odds of seeing this is very unlikely. Instead, we’ll have to settle for a beer brewed in tribute to this mythical battle. This beer was brewed with more than five pounds of hops per barrel. To say it’s an intense hop experience is a total understatement.
Tasting Notes:
Give this beer a nice nosing before taking a sip and you’ll find aromas of citrus zest, bright grapefruit, and resinous hops. Take a sip and you’re sure to bask in notable flavors of fresh lime, orange peels, crisp pears, and subtle, piney hops. The finish is a mixture of sweet, tropical fruit flavors and pleasantly bitter hops.
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This is an epically hopped beer. It’s also the best pick on this list for fans of citrus-forward double IPAs. The more you drink it, the more you’ll find new, citrus flavors.
Toppling Goliath’s King Sue (similar to Pliny the Elder) is one of the most sought-after double IPAs in America. This hazy, juicy, tropical fruit-filled IPA is brewed using solely Citra hops. The result is a refreshing, bold, crushable, juice bomb.
Tasting Notes:
Take a few moments to breathe in the aromas of bright grapefruit, juicy mango, and floral hops. The palate greets you with notes of guava, orange, pineapple, and subtle resin. The ending is memorable with a nice combination of citrus zest and ripe tropical fruits that pair well with the final flourish of spicy hops.
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If you’re only going to try one double IPA on this list, make it Big Sue. You won’t regret cracking open one of these fruit-forward, hoppy brews.
The Wyoming-based brewery is well known for its IPAs and one of its best is its 2X4. This award-winning beer is brewed with Citra, Simcoe, Columbus, and Centennial hops along with light malts. The result is a flavorful IPA filled with pine, citrus, and floral flavors.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, you’ll find scents of orange creamsicle, caramelized pineapple, and bright pine needles. Sipping this beer reveals flavors of citrus zest, fresh grass, tropical fruits, and subtly bitter hops. The finish is a nice mix of sweet malts and resinous hops.
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When it comes to double IPAs, this beer ticks all the boxes. It’s a great combination of sweet malts and bold, floral hops.
We dare you to find a poorly executed beer from the Maine Beer Company. You honestly can’t. Its Dinner is a complex, highly memorable double IPA. This 8.2% brew is made with 2-Row, Carapils, Caramel, 40L, and Dextrose malts as well as Falconer’s Flight, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops.
Tasting Notes:
Before sipping, breathe in the aromas of sweet, caramel malts, fur tips, and citrus. On the palate, you’ll find notes of juicy pineapple, guava, blood orange, sweet malts, and resinous pine. The ending is refreshing and full of grapefruit and pine flavors.
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If you’re a fan of the Maine Beer Company, you’ve probably already tried its hazy Lunch. Now it’s time for dinner — a treat full of fresh, hoppy, juicy flavors.
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Sunday night saw a pretty weird Academy Awards, dominated by some surprise wins (sorry for the anger you’re getting, Anthony Hopkins), some delightful dancing (thanks, Glenn Close), and some weird tweets (wtf, Chuck Schumer?). But there was one award that most people agreed was just: Another Round, the Danish drinking drama starring Mads Mikkelsen, won the trophy for Best International Feature Film. If you didn’t see it because you’re one of the many Americans who don’t like reading subtitles, then first off: calm down, reading subtitles isn’t hard. At the same time, don’t worry, because there’s already an American remake afoot. And it’ll come from Leonardo DiCaprio.
This comes from Deadline, who report that Appian Way, the production company he runs with Jennifer Davisson, are among the winners of a huge bidding war for remake options for the film. Among the people DiCaprio beat out were Jake Gyllenhaal and Elizabeth Banks, though the latter should be fine as she’s already making a movie called Cocaine Bear. Deadline says it’s being designed as a vehicle for DiCaprio himself, which means it won’t bring Mikkelsen, a Hollywood staple himself, back for the American redo. (That said, he’s already pretty busy anyway.)
Should it star DiCaprio, it will find him playing an early middle-aged school teacher who gets out of a rut by, well, drinking. He and his longtime friends hatch a plan to drink just enough that they’re loose and spontaneous but not enough that they’re too drunk. It’s basically the below sketch from Mitchell and Webb Look, but as a serious drama that wins major awards and yet still features a bananas dancing scene.
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