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Jada Pinkett Smith Has Released A Cryptic Statement After Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock At The Oscars

Nearly two days after the incident, Jada Pinkett Smith has issued her first reaction after Will Smith went on stage at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock in the face after the comedian told a joke about Jada’s hairstyle. (The actress has previously shared that she shaved her head after battling with alopecia.) While Will eventually apologized to Rock on Monday night and publicly admitted that he was wrong for resorting to violence after previously stating he was defending his wife out of love, Jada has remained notably silent on the fiasco. That situation changed on Tuesday morning when Jada issued her first remarks following the incident, and saying her remarks are cryptic is an understatement.

“This is a season for healing and I’m here for it,” Jada wrote on Instagram.

On its face, Jada’s remarks could be as simple as moving on past the incident after Will publicly apologized and took ownership of his actions. However, there has been speculation aplenty out there, as with Whoopi Goldberg, who suggested (on The View) that Rock’s joke could have sparked some unreleased tension, or a “snap.”

It’s fair to say that Will and Jada have been extremely open about their marital issues. Some might even say to a fault, and some have noted that hitting Rock was out of character for one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. Jimmy Kimmel likened it to seeing Tom Hanks walk up to the stage and “crack[ing] somebody across the face.”

So could Jada’s message of “healing” suggest that more details will come on the next Red Table Talk? You know it might be coming.

(Via Jada Pinkett Smith on Instagram)

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Elisabeth Moss Stars In The Mind-Bending New Apple TV+ Series ‘Shining Girls’

It often seems like time and reality have been shifted over the past two years, with wild unexplainable events, and confusing celebrity outbursts (those have actually been over the last two days but the point still stands). But this is actually the case for Elisabeth Moss’ character in Apple TV+’s newest series, Shining Girls, which looks like a cross between The Invisible Man, also starring Moss, and Top Of The Lake, also starring Moss. Turns out she is very busy this year.

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, Moss stars as Kirby Mazrachi, a newspaper archivist who survives a gruesome and traumatic assault. When another case mirrors her own, she teams up with a troubled reporter (played by Wagner Moura) to help her solve the mystery, only to learn it goes a lot deeper than that, as Kirby’s reality starts to blur and time seems to shift, making it impossible to find the culprit. Spooky!

The series also stars Phillipa Soo, Amy Brenneman, and Jamie Bell, with Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Michael Hampton as executive producers. The first three episodes of the series will debut Friday, April 29th on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday, which seems to be how most shows are debuting at the moment, just enough to keep you hooked!

Check out the trailer above.

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‘The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Sequel Has Been Delayed Into 2023

One of the most anticipated games of 2022 was supposed to be the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. First teased in 2019, information on the Breath of the Wild sequel has remained scarce. While we did get a new trailer for the game during Nintendo’s 2021 E3 presentation, the game remained without an official name. All we knew was that a new game was on the way and that it would feature an even larger world to explore than the previous game.

Unfortunately, that lack of information may have been due to the game not meeting target dates. In what felt like an unfortunate inevitability, Nintendo announced on Tuesday that the sequel to Breath of the Wild would be delayed into the Spring of 2023. In an announcement video, producer for the game Eiji Aonuma announced the delay promising an even larger world with even more features that have yet to be shown off to players.

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While this is really unfortunate news, it’s most likely good news in the long run for those of us that loved the first game and want the next one to be even better. Nintendo has never been afraid to delay a game until it was ready and make sure it meets its quality standards before releasing. Some fans will remember that Breath of The Wild itself was originally supposed to be a Wii U game before it was delayed and turned into a Switch launch title alongside the Wii U version. Considering the result for that was arguably one of the best open world games ever made we think Nintendo probably has a good grasp on when a delay is for the good of the game.

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Dreamville Festival WIll Stream Live Via Amazon Music This Weekend

You won’t have to go to Raleigh for one of the most promising hip-hop festivals of the year. J. Cole has partnered with Amazon Music’s Rotation to stream this weekend’s Dreamville Festival, returning to Dorothea Dix Park this weekend.

Boasting a lineup of acts like Blxst, Kehlani, Ari Lennox, and of course, Dreamville founder J. Cole, Dreamville Fest continues to bring some of the most acclaimed acts in hip-hop and R&B to Cole’s home state of North Carolina. As part of Cole’s partnership with Amazon Music’s Rotation, fans will be able to stream the festival, taking place Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, via the Amazon Music app, Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, and Amazon Prime Video.

“In just a few short years, J. Cole has made Dreamville Festival into one of the preeminent hip-hop moments of the year, hosting performances from the hottest up-and-coming artists and established talents,” said Tim Hinshaw, head of Hip-Hop and R&B for Amazon Music in a statement. “We at Rotation have worked to make Amazon Music the home for these kinds of activations and I can’t wait to bring Dreamville Festival into the homes of hip-hop and R&B fans around the globe.”

In addition to current acts, fans will be in for a throwback treat on Saturday with performances from Ja Rule and Ashanti, and on Sunday, with Wiz Khalifa performing his breakthrough mixtape Kush & OJ.

Check out the full line-up below.

Some of the artists mentioned are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Scottish Hotels And Spas That Combine Culture And Comfort

While it’s fun to hit the road and see as much as you can in a short amount of time, find the best bars or restaurants, and pose at the perfect vistas for Insta, spending a day or more just relaxing with no phone or responsibilities is kind of the whole point of “vacation.” Makes sense, right? To that end, we’re calling out three great spas attached to three killer hotels in Scotland to take the edge off after all that restaurant hopping, whisky imbibing, and maybe a few too many rounds of golf around the country.

There are a lot of spa options if you’re touring Scotland, ranging from fancy hotel spas in the middle of bustling city centers to rural elite spas attached to some of the world’s best golf escapes (St. Andrews being the most luxe option there). We leaned into three spa/hotel picks that range from the main cities to the islands, giving you the best of Scotland’s city and country life.

While hitting a spa anywhere is always a rad play, hitting up a spa in Scotland does have its own luster. Thermal baths, unique massage therapy offerings, and seclusion are the main parameters I found as I toured the country this spring. From the seaweed to the wild florae, Scotland’s whole spa scene is geared towards “local” in every way. The Hebrides and rural Highlands are brimming with botanicals and salts that provide unique treatments native to Scotland.

One word of warning: Book far in advance if you want to actually get a treatment at one of the spas below. While you’ll be able to get a day pass for the big hotel spas (where you can swim, schvitz, and chill), most of the actual services are booked up a solid six to 12 (or more) weeks out. The spa industry in Scotland is still in recovery mode from both the pandemic and Brexit. There’s a pretty big shortage of staff at the moment. That rules out walk-ins even at the best spas around the country.

The Luxury City Escape — Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

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The Hotel:

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is exactly where you want to be in Edinburgh. The whole center of the city is walkable from the hotel, making this the perfect home base. Moreover, the hotel is a higher-end Sheraton experience from check-in to your room to breakfast every morning. Standard rooms with king beds have spacious bathrooms with huge showers next to deep bathtubs. The beds are comfier than the usual corporate matrasses you get from big-name hotel brands, which is a nice step up.

But let’s be real, you’re not in Edinburgh to hang out at a Sheraton, however nice it may be. You’re there to hit the quaint pubs, amazing whisky bars, and tour one of the coolest castles in the world. And all of that is a stone’s throw from this place.

The Spa:

Where you will want to spend time on this property is the spa. One Spa is a destination onto itself and very popular with both locals and tourists. There’s the main pool area that overlooks the hotel’s courtyard below. It’ll be loud and likely pretty full of people, which is the opposite vibe of “chill.”

If you’re in relax mode, you’ll want to head up to the rooftop hydro pool (which is outdoors). A soak in the hot and salty water will take off the edge of a long flight to Scotland the moment you sink inside. Post up near one of the swan neck water jets for an aqua massage experience that’s both refreshing and invigorating. After that, you can hit up the Therman Suite where you’ll have a selection of six sauna experiences from classic steam to dry rock heat to low heat to one with pink Himalayan rock salt walls. 90-minute access to this area will cost $65 if you’re not staying at the hotel.

At this point, you’ll probably be ready for a spa treatment. Just make sure you’ve booked about three months in advance since this place is very popular with locals as well. You can also head over to NOW at One Spa for any grooming treatments you might need from full body waxing to laidback manicures and pedicures (again, book well in advance).

The Essential Treatment To Get:

There’s a bounty of massage treatments and facials at One Spa. If you’re more on the conservative side, a classic Back of Body Aromatherapy massage is the way to go. It focuses on really taking away the stress via essential oils gently massaged into your back only for about 40 minutes.

If you’re a bit more adventurous, think about a 25-minute full-body scrub with local salts and oils, the 55-minute intensive facial that utilizes local Scottish products, and the 80-minute Swedish full-body massage. Add in a steam before and after, and you’ll leave One Spa renewed and jet lag free.

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The Hidden Gem — Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow

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The Hotel:

Kimpton Blythswood Square is a luxe property in the middle of Glasgow. It’s surprisingly secluded and truly feels like an escape inside the city. Part of that is due to a huge grassy square in front of the hotel, along with the generally swanky design of the place. The lobby and bar scene is a clash of mid-century, Belle Epoque, and modernism that really works.

When it comes to the rooms, you’ll be comfortable even though the standard rooms are on the small end. Again, you’re not in Glasgow to hang out in a hotel room. There’s a massive party scene literally outside of the door. That said, the rooms are nicely kitted out with soft beds, good bedclothes, and well-appointed bathrooms with high-end toiletries.

The Spa:

The Spa at Blythswood Square is a very popular destination for locals and hotel guests and is very purple (all the lighting and vibes lean into that color scheme). That means you’ll need to book your day pass at least a day before if you’re not staying at the hotel and an hour ahead of time if you are. If you are just planning to hang out, the spa has 10,000 sq. feet of space to do so.

Our recommendation would be to start with the Thermal Experience. This is a bit of a journey through hot steam rooms, ice-cold rooms and baths, dry heat, cold sauna, and more. The seven-stop experience is said to “increases blood flow, speeds up healing time, and improve your mood.” We can attest to the “improves your mood” portion of that promise. You will leave a hell of a lot happier than you came in, even if you don’t get a massage.

The Essential Treatment To Get:

You kind of do want to follow up the thermal experience with a massage though. The Ishga Invigorating Massage is 55 minutes of bliss ($105). The massage utilizes Ishga products that are made on the Outer Hebrides from wild seaweed and wild botanicals that grow out there. It’s kind of like getting massaged by Scotland’s wildest islands for an hour.

From there, you can get body scrubs that use the same locally sourced oils and salts, facials, and a litany of beauty treatments. Or you can go back through the Thermal Experience. Just make sure you book your spa treatments at least six weeks out.

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The Full Getaway — The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links, Islay

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Machrie Links

The Hotel:

The Machrie is both intimate and stunning. The Islay resort is all about the golf course that’s nestled against a seven-mile-long sandy beach. That’s the stunning part. The actual hotel/resort has views that never end while offering seclusion and complete isolation (you will not have phone service, though there is WiFi in the main building). There are only 47 rooms and lodges on-site and each one is classic and fairly luxe. The beds are phenomenally soft — to the point that you won’t want to get out of them in the morning. Everything in the rooms is well-appointed and bright thanks to white-washed walls and big windows looking out toward the sea.

It’s also worth mentioning that there’s a good bar and restaurant at The Machrie that draws in locals looking for a high-end night out along with guests who are visiting the property to golf. The menu is mostly wild produce and seafood mixed with the best Islay lamb, Scottish beef, and a selection of Islay whisky that slaps.

The Spa:

The spa here isn’t a big luxury experience like the last two entries. This is intimate. There’s a small gym, a small dry sauna, and one or two massage rooms. What we’re looking at with this pick for this list is a collision of local culture with true escapism. This is where sandy beaches, first-class golf, and beloved Scotch whisky collide with real seclusion. You truly feel like you’re over the hills and far away when you arrive at The Machrie.

The Essential Treatment To Get:

Here’s the play, spend the day golfing and then walking that seven miles of stunning sandy beach, grab a seafood-centric meal with a flight of Islay whisky back at the main house, then get your sauna on to sweat it all out. Finally, head in for a long massage. Wash, rinse, repeat. The best part is that your phone won’t have service during any of this, meaning you can focus on the experience unfolding around you.

Here’s the thing, you need to book a massage when you book the hotel. There are only a few masseuses on all of Islay (I was told there are three total at the moment) and they all rotate between the properties around the small island. That means you can’t just stroll up to the front desk and expect to be on a table the same day. You need to plan far ahead, but that’s all part of the charm if you ask us.

Book Here.

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All The Best New Indie Music From This Week

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got a ton of new albums as well as new tracks from Soccer Mommy, Beabadoobee, and Fontaines DC.

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Destroyer — Labyrinthitis

Destroyer may have been putting out records for over two decades, but the band’s new album Labyrinthitis proves they still have a penchant for creating excellent, cutting edge tunes. Dan Bejar recently told Uproxx in an interview that he originally set out to make a techno record, but the final product falls somewhere in the vein of The Cure/New Order-inspired music.

Aldous Harding — Warm Chris

Aldous Harding only released a couple singles before dropping her fourth album Warm Chris. But now that it’s out, the New Zealand songwriter shows the comforting, folk-leaning LP was worth the wait. Throughout ten captivating tracks, Harding pens wistful songs that tackle themes of listlessness, relationship anxieties, and the act of being perceived.

Caracara — New Preoccupations

Caracara has recently emerged as the most buzzworthy band from Philly at the moment, and their album New Preoccupations shows why. The album moves between catchy, ballad-like tunes like “My Thousand Eyes” and propulsive numbers like “Strange Interactions In The Night,” amounting to a project that’s sure to launch the band from regional favorites to the next big emo group.

Talker — In Awe Of Insignificance

LA-based songwriter Talker is no stranger to being a part of other bands, but with her shining EP In Awe Of Insignificance, she emerges as a talented solo artist. The EP features a perfect mix of emotional and dance-ready tracks, creating a cathartic release that touches on themes of mental health and self-growth.

Camp Cope — Running With The Hurricane

Aussie rockers Camp Cope dropped the highly anticipated album Running With The Hurricane this week, their first full-length release since their acclaimed 2018 sophomore LP. The album as a whole is confessional, tender, and sincere. Over shimmering folk-inspired chords, Camp Cope describe misogyny in the music industry, sexual assault, and mourning.

Barrie — Barbara

Barrie Lindsay dropped her sophomore album Barbara this week, her first as a solo artist. The 11-track album was written as a way to allow herself to feel her feelings, which resulted in a shimmering, 11-track effort that combines sparkling indie-rock tunes and ethereal, pop-leaning tracks.

Beabadoobee — “Talk”

UK indie musician and former Uproxx cover star Beabadoobee made a triumphant return with “Talk” this week, a pop-punk inspired single. The glam rock track officially announced her new album Beatopia and gives a taste of the revved-up music she has in store. “Generally, it’s about doing things that aren’t necessarily healthy or great for you, but you can’t help indulging. It’s like that unavoidable feeling that you get,” Beabadoobee said of the single. “You can’t get rid of it, and you know it’s bad, but you love it really, and it’s whatever, so you do it anyways.”

Soccer Mommy — “Shotgun”

Soccer Mommy is another indie favorite who made a comeback with a new track an album announcement this week. Following up on her excelling sophomore LP Circle The Drain, Soccer Mommy shares the song “Shotgun,” a fuzzy and melodic tune that officially heralds her third studio album Sometimes, Forever.

Fontaines DC — “Skinty Fia”

Fontaines DC are just about a month away from the release of their upcoming album Skinty Fia, and have already previewed the effort with a handful of singles. This week, the Dublin post-punk group returned with the effort’s title track, a rhythmic single highlighted with tinny guitars and vocalist Grian Chatten’s droning lyrical delivery.

Pup — “Totally Fine”

Toronto emo rockers Pup shared the final pre-album single “Totally Fine” this week, pointing to what is sure to be another solid effort from the four-piece band. In true Pup fashion, the song injects just the right amount of humor and morbidity into an absolutely ripping track.

Hatchie — “Lights On”

All eyes are on Australian singer Hatchie as she prepares to release her indie-pop sophomore album Giving The World Away. This week, she shared the angelic track “Lights On,” a song which draws on inspiration from late ’90s groups like The Corrs and The Cranberries.

Dehd — “Stars”

Chicago indie rock trio Dehd dropped the wonderfully carefree track “Stars” this week. The song previews their upcoming fourth studio album Blue Skies and fits nicely into the rest of their catalog with pensive lyrics and twangy guitars.

Let’s Eat Grandma — “Levitation”

Let’s Eat Grandma‘s “Levitation” is disco-inspired indie pop music with a message. The song is set to appear on the duo’s album Two Ribbons and boasts a dance-ready beat and reflective verses. “It’s about feeling all over the place, escaping to your imagination and being in a disorientating and surreal mental state, which can be both scary and elevating somehow,” band member Rosa Walton said about the single.

Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Trump Actually Put Out A Press Release To Boast About Making A Hole-In-One While Golfing

Of all the embarrassing things Donald Trump has done in his life—both before his time as president, certainly during, and now after—who would’ve thought that an innocuous press release about a game of golf would top the list? Then again, who would have predicted that Will Smith would attack Chris Rock in the midst of a live Oscars broadcast? But here we are on both counts.

On Monday evening, the former president actually took the time to prepare and issue an official press release—posted on his personal letterhead and titled “Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America,” about hitting a hole-in-one while golfing. And yes, he included a video, which basically showed him wandering around the hole in his ill-fitting golf ensemble and high-fiving anyone within a 100-foot radius. Sort of like a toddler who’s being potty-trained likes to show anyone who agrees to look into the toilet at the poo-poo he did in there. But we never actually got to see the shot in question. Hmmmm….

For Trump to celebrate his athletic achievement via a post to Twitter would be one thing. Of course, the former POTUS has been permanently banned from all mainstream social media sites—and no longer seems to give a sh*t about TRUTH Social, the site he created and has since all but abandoned. So instead, he had his spokesperson issue an official statement on the matter, which is as tone-deaf and childish as it is mortifying for all of us, as a country. Particularly the first line: “Many people are asking, so I’ll give it to you now, it is 100% true… I made a hole-in-one.”

You can read the full statement for yourself below, then find the nearest blanket and hide under it because of the shame you feel that this man was once the president of this country.

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Ruth Langmore Is Not F*cking Around In ‘Ozark’s Trailer For Netflix’s Final Episodes

(Spoilers from Netflix’s Ozark will be found below.)

Ozark recently gave viewers a teaser full of an angry Ruth Langmore, and now, a full-on trailer has arrived for the show’s final batch of episodes. Let’s just say that Ruth is still incredibly furious (as she should be) with Javi (who, surprisingly, didn’t die last time around), and now, Ruth is not only clutching a firearm but firing it. Uh, they’re really showing a lot here.

It’s not looking good for Javi!

And a nice touch here, since this is Ruth’s world, and Marty’s only living in it: she issues a welcome to her hellscape. From there, we gotta wonder who will die, and who shall live, but it sure looks like Wendy’s feeling no remorse for her cunning actions (although, to be fair, without her, Marty would already be dead) while he’s a guilt-ridden mess. Clearly, though, we can look forward to Ruth pursuing vengeance for Wyatt’s death, and fingers crossed that she’ll stay alive while doing so. Let Ruth be immortal.

Here’s Netflix’s official logline for Season 4, Part 2:

Marty and Wendy are rid of Helen and climb to the top of Navarro’s empire. They find another opportunity to get out of the Ozarks but some past sins won’t stay buried and the most dangerous threats come from blood.

Netflix’s Ozark will come to an end on April 29.

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Craft Beer Experts Reveal The Most Underrated Brews From Their Home States

The craft beer explosion of the past two decades has led to a ridiculous number of craft breweries popping up all over the country. We’ve mentioned it in the past, but the general estimate is around 9,000 in total. That’s up from just over 1,000 back in 2000. Meaning that there are more breweries with far more beers than even the world’s most obsessive Untappd aficionado could ever try.

So we’re all going to miss some gems. Unquestionably. Some of which are probably hiding right under our noses. That’s what this piece hopes to help remedy.

You’d be surprised at the number of established, award-winning breweries you can find in your home state, regardless of where you live. Even if you don’t abide in beer hot spots like California, Vermont, Oregon, or Colorado, there are surely dozens of breweries waiting to be discovered if not a lot more in your neck of the woods.

To prove this, we asked a few well-known brewers, beer experts, and brewing professionals to tell us the most underrated, can’t miss beers in their home states. Keep scrolling to see all of their state-centric picks.

Cooperage Curt — CALIFORNIA

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Mark Hughes, specialty brewing manager at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California

ABV: 5.8%

Average Price: $7 for a 16-ounce can

Why This Beer?

Curt from Cooperage Brewing is a single hop pale that has a classic balance with plenty of hop citrus and yeast-driven juicy complexity. Plus, the art is hilarious. It’s usually a good sign when the can is awesome too.

New Glarus Spotted Cow — WISCONSIN

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Ryan Tefft, assistant brewer at Sprecher Brewing Company in Glendale, Wisconsin

ABV: 4.8%

Average Price: Limited Availability

Why This Beer?

In Wisconsin, the most popular craft beer is Spotted Cow from New Glarus. But that’s such a big thing that it sometimes overshadows some of their other great products like Fat Squirrel and Two Women. We’re fortunate to have a lot of great breweries in Wisconsin and I’m also a fan of Lakefront Brewery and others.

But if you only had to try one to really know how good Wisconsin beer can be, make it Spotted Cow from New Glarus. This farmhouse ale is masterfully crafted and still remains fairly underrated nationally.

Alstadt Lager — TEXAS

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Eric Warner, brewmaster at Karbach Brewing in Houston

ABV: 4.8%

Average Price: $9 for a six-pack

Why This Beer?

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love me some good lager. Altstadt Brewery in Fredricksburg, Texas makes a great helles-style beer simply called “Lager.” It’s a little on the malty side but has the soft palate and delicate hop flavors that are the trademark of good helles. Apparently, the experts agree as this beer won the gold medal in the helles category at the Great American Beer Festival a couple of years ago.

Wild Provisions 12° — COLORADO

Wild Provisions 12°
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Ryan Pachmayer, head brewer at Yak and Yeti Brewpub & Restaurant in Arvada, Colorado

ABV: 4.4%

Average Price: Limited Availability

Why This Beer?

Wild Provisions 12° from Cohesion has been the new brewery darling over the last year in Denver, and they’ve rightfully earned it for their delicious Czech-style offerings. Wild Provisions has really dialed in their 12°. It’s a Czech pale that’s modeled after Pilsner Urquell. Drinking it on tap off of the side pull tap, it starts with a creamy head. The softened water profile is very obvious as it integrates the hop flavors extremely well. The beer is unfiltered. That gives it a very slight edge, but it’s not rough at all.

It’s very bright and still retains a smooth texture.

Timberyard Hindsight — MASSACHUSETTS

Timberyard Hindsight
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Rob Day, senior director of marketing for Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, Massachusetts

ABV: 6.9%

Average Price: $15 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans

Why This Beer?

Timberyard Hindsight is my pick. They’re running a really good operation out there and always just under the radar. This example is an awesome New England IPA that has a balance to it and could be the staple in any fridge. Juicy, hazy, citrus, it has it all.

Bold City Duke’s Cold Nose — FLORIDA

Bold City Duke’s Cold Nose
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Luis G. Brignoni, founder of Wynwood Brewing Co. in Miami

ABV: 5%

Average Price: $10 for a six-pack

Why This Beer?

Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale from Bold City Brewery is without question the most underrated beer from Florida. It’s a fantastic brown ale, an underrated style as it is, that has flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts.

Cedar Springs Küsterer Original — MICHIGAN

Cedar Springs Küsterer Original
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Jeremy Anderson, brewer at New Holland Brewing Co. in Holland, Michigan

ABV: 5.3%

Average Price: Limited Availability

Why This Beer?

Any list of the best breweries in Michigan that doesn’t include Cedar Springs Brewing Company is invalid as far as I’m concerned. Their flagship weissbier, Küsterer Original, has won major awards literally around the world but still gets overlooked in the discussion of best Michigan-made beers. It’s a traditional Bavarian-style amber weissbier that balances a rich maltiness with noticeable-but-not-overpowering banana and clove aromatics. The open fermentation gives it a really nice and complex fruity ester profile.

It’s best enjoyed at the source, and pairs well with giant pretzels and Wienerschnitzel.

Dark Sky Mountains of Mosaic — ARIZONA

Dark Sky Mountains of Mosaic
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Pat Ware, co-owner and head of brewing ops at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix

ABV: 6%

Average Price: Limited Availability

Why This Beer?

Mountains of Mosaic from Dark Sky Brewing Co. in Flagstaff, Arizona is constantly pushing the boundaries in terms of the variety — and quantity — of ingredients you can add to beer. This one is a hop bomb that’ll obliterate your tongue with Mosaic flavor — if you’re into that kind of thing.

Notch Zwickel — MASSACHUSETTS

Notch Zwickel
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Mike Kelly, senior brewer at Harpoon Brewery in Boston

ABV: 4.5%

Average Price: $13 for a six-pack

Why This Beer?

I’d go with Notch Brewing’s Zwickel. Notch has been turning out great session beers in Salem, Massachusetts for more than a decade. Their iteration of a zwickel has a prominent and complex malt profile that’s balanced perfectly with noble hop flavor. This unfiltered lager is easy to enjoy again and again.

Cambridge Charles River Porter — MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Charles River Porter
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Dan Lipke, head brewer at Clown Shoes Beer in Boston

ABV: 6%

Average Price: Limited Availability

Why This Beer?

Cambridge Brewing has been making world-class beers for a long time and they still push the boundaries, exploring new styles and variations. But sometimes it’s nice to have a great classic porter that’s just the same as when you had it 20 years ago. Perfectly balanced dark chocolate bitterness matched by creamy malt sweetness, yet dry enough to enjoy sip after sip, it’s like pulling your favorite flannel shirt out on that first chilly fall day.

Stone Smoked Porter — CALIFORNIA

Stone Smoked Porter
Stone

Douglas Constantiner, founder and CEO of Societe Brewing in San Diego

ABV: 5.9%

Average Price: $10 for a 22-0unce bottle

Why This Beer?

Stone Smoked Porter is such a great example of craft beer in general. Making something that is assertive for the masses is just awesome and on top of that. It’s beautifully crafted and smoky, rich, and unforgettable.

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Thundercat And Flying Lotus Are Performing A Set Together At Coachella’s Heineken House

Coachella offers an abundance of entertainment options during its annual two-weekend event. The headliners are usually the primary focus, but this year, there’s going to be at least one compelling reason to spend some time away from the main stages: Thundercat and Flying Lotus are coming together for a joint performance set.

During Coachella’s first weekend (on April 16, specifically), the pair will take to the Heineken House venue on the Coachella festival grounds for the performance. Flying Lotus and Thundercat previously toured together in 2014 and they regularly collaborate on each other’s songs; For example, Thundercat has featured on every Flying Lotus album since 2010’s Cosmogramma.

Press materials describe the Heineken House experience, “Festival-goers are invited to focus on the present and notice the details unfolding around them with intentional reminders that ‘You Are Here.’ Music lovers will leave their texts on read in this immersive outdoor experience filled with eclectic beats and ice cold beverages April 15-17 and 22-24, 2022. The Heineken House is known for creating a dynamic music experience and will once again deliver an epic lineup of artists and DJs.

Christine Karimi, Senior Manager of Partnerships and Consumer Experience at Heineken USA, says, “This year’s festival is all about bringing people together for an experience unlike anything else. If we’ve learned anything over the past two years, it’s that spending time together is a gift we need to celebrate. Showing the importance of these unique and unforgettable moments through a creative lens was key to bringing festival-goers the most incredible Heineken House experience yet.”

Check out the full lineup for both weekends of Heineken House below.

Friday, April 15: Vegyn with additional performances from Acemo, Black Noise, American Dance Ghosts, Skinny Macho and others
Saturday, April 16: Flying Lotus and Thundercat performance set with additional performances from OG Ron C, Orion Sun, 454, and others
Sunday, April 17: Ms Nina with additional performances from Deej, Mia Carruci, Silent Addy, Bitter Babe, and others
Friday, April 22: Jacques Greene with additional performances from Acemo, Black Noise, Bae Bae, Alko, and others
Saturday, April 23: Shlohmo DJ set with additional performances from OG Ron C, Orion Sun, DJ Black Power, and others
Sunday, April 24: DBN Gogo with additional performances from Major League DJz, Pieri, Mawingo, TRYi, and others