That deal locks James in through the 2023-24 season at minimum, with both he and Anthony Davis now holding player options for that summer — which as many will note, also coincides with the summer Bronny James will first become draft eligible. With James now in L.A. for at least two more years, the Lakers know that they have at least a two-year title window. The problem is, they don’t currently have a roster that many outside the most optimistic Lakers fans would tell you is a championship roster.
As such, there are deals needed to be worked out, and according to Marc Stein, that was part of the conversation that preceded James’ extension signing. Per Stein, the Lakers have promised that they’ll be willing to deal both their 2027 and 2029 picks in a deal, something they have not been eager to do to this point, largely due to the possibility that James could have walked this coming summer if he wanted to.
L.A. has nonetheless pledged to James that it will indeed continue to aggressively pursue upgrades. League sources say James, in fact, has been assured that the Lakers are willing to trade both of their available future first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 if a trade that costs them both picks can realistically position the Lakers to return to contender status.
The primary complication in James’ decision was that he has been privately adamant that the Lakers still need to improve the current roster and trade for superstar point guard Kyrie Irving, league sources have told The Athletic.
An Irving trade still seems contingent on the Nets finding a suitor for Kevin Durant, with many expecting talks on the former MVP to drag into camp. On top of that, the Lakers haven’t seemed particularly interested in giving up a ton for Irving, not simply because they want to hold future flexibility but because they don’t seem to trusting of Irving as the sole answer to their problems. There have been reports that the Lakers have understandable questions about Irving’s commitment, and while James wants his former co-star back alongside him no matter the cost, the Lakers brass might not be quite as sold on Kyrie as the solution.
What will be fascinating to see in the coming months is whether the Lakers can find a different deal that might address more needs on this roster that would also satiate LeBron. One wonders if the Buddy Hield-Myles Turner package talks with the Pacers get kickstarted again, or if the Lakers, now willing to apparently part with a pair of picks, go out and seek an even bigger name in a potential deal, any of which will have to send Russell Westbrook somewhere else for financial reasons (among others).
Kali has another sexy, raunchy heater for the ladies. On her latest track, “Wet,” she challenges a man to — well, the title is pretty self-explanatory.
“This what make my p*ssy wet / seven figure checks / messy sloppy sex / big Benz on wax,” she raps in her signature, moody, whispery tone.
Since she began making music, Kali says she has gotten better at the art of freestyling. In an interview with HotNewHipHop, she revealed that her craft depends on the mood of the session and how she feels that day.
“It just be straight like my emotion,” Kali said, “no writing them down. I go in the studio and I be like, ‘What am I going through today?’ Like I know I been going through something, let me just get it out. I got my hookah with me. I got me some tequila, and I got my friends in there. We be turnt up. We be like, what’s the vibe today? I feel like I’m a pretty cool person, I know what folks like so I just go in there and be like, what would I want to hear?”
In the song’s accompanying video, Kali and her friends throw a pool party, complete with squirt guns, water balloons, and all.
Check out “Wet” above.
Kali is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group
The saga of HBO Max continues. The latest fallout from parent corporation Warner Bros. Discovery‘s decision to axe a bunch of shows on the streamer involves The Fungies! creator Stephen P. Neary speaking out against its cancellation. The bizarre animated program starring Jennifer Coolidge as a cartoon fungus creature was among a slew of titles that won’t be returning to the platform. As Deadline shared, Neary thanked his fellow creators via twitter and went on to blame corporate decision-making not just for the cancelation but for the mismanagement of the 80-episode show’s publicity and reach.
“We worked so hard through the pandemic, and I hoped that diligence would be rewarded with support from the network. [I] was promised the show would air on Cartoon Network, which would drive views to HBO Max, but soon after launch, the show was pulled from the air without notice,” Neary said.
Neary went on to blame The Fungies! cancelation and the cancelation of popular HBO Max programs on “uniformed, money-driven decisions.”
To be fair, The Fungies! is a niche show, and a corporation’s existence involves making money-driven decisions. It’s also undeniable that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and company are moving fast and breaking things without a convincing argument as to their vision of content is superior. That’s been reflected in the 25% drop in the company’s stock following a less-than-inspiring public presentation.
After narrating the PBS documentary Waterman about Duke Kahanamoku, Jason Momoa is producing a biopic about the 5-time Olympic medalist swimmer who is widely seen as the driving force behind popularizing surfing on the global stage. The project, which Momoa is producing alongside Peter Safran (Aquaman) from a script by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, is still untitled.
In addition to Olympic swimming dominance and surfing innovation, Kahanamoku was a pioneer who broke racial barriers in sports and a literal lifesaver who could do anything water-related in his native Hawaii. His life and achievements are beyond worthy of the biopic treatment, even beyond his peerless athletic achievements.
It also won’t be the first time Kahanamoku is honored on film. He had bit roles in adventure films in the 1920s, including appearances in The Isle of Sunken Gold and Victor Fleming’s Lord Jim, as well as a small part in John Ford’s Mister Roberts.
Producers told Variety that the film will “explore this iconic and gentle man as the legendary swimmer, trailblazer and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing. Duke lived a life of compassion and inclusion as he embraced the true meaning of ‘Aloha.’”
Momoa is also currently developing another Hawaii-centric project: Ko’olau the Defiant One, which tells the story of a 19th century cowboy hero.
It goes without saying that new music from Lana Del Rey gets the people going, with a proven catalog thus far in her career. She hasn’t been too far away, dropping an EP back in June and her last album in October 2021. Still, the fans will always take more, and excitingly, her manager Ben Mawson has clued listeners in on the fact that time is on its way once again on Instagram earlier today (August 18).
Mawson to Instagram to congratulate the singer on three of her songs making soundtracks for three separate films this year: The Last Movie Stars, Vengeance, and Lucy & Desi. He said “Incredible to see Lana’s brilliant music touching so many people so many years on. 3 songs from her catalogue soundtrack 3 fantastic films released this year; all of which hold significance in & around modern media history.”
Lana’s manager then chose to fully lean into that momentum by letting listeners know an updating about her forthcoming LP, adding “New album nearing completion…” with a rocket ship and starstruck emojis in the comments. That comment quickly became the top comment on the post in case there was any doubt as to whether people wanted new music from Lana Del Rey.
Just as Scream 5 essentially turned Neve Campbell‘s Sidney Prescott into a detective taking the fight to Ghostface, Campbell is moving on from the series in order to solve mysteries on ABC’s Avalon. Campbell revealed back in June that she was exiting the horror franchise after a salary dispute left her feeling “undervalued,” so while that production team pulls some all-nighters doing rewrites, Campbell will be donning a badge for the David E. Kelley series based on the Michael Connelly short story of the same name.
That’s two 1990s TV icons adapting the work of a 1990s crime fiction icon with the supreme confidence of ABC ordering it straight-to-series (no pilot needed here).
Campbell will star as L.A. Sheriff’s Department Detective Nicole “Nic” Searcy, who’s been assigned as the lone detective for the city of Avalon on Catalina Island. It’s not a cushy gig, but the sleepy community also sees a metric ton of tourists and harbors a need for detective work that Nic couldn’t have imagined. These are all boiler plate genre tropes, but Connelly (best known for creating Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer) is a master of detective tales, and Kelley brings a peerless pedigree to the project. With Campbell rounding it out, the stars are all aligned here for stellar neo-noir goodness.
Opening a restaurant isn’t easy (operating one seems even harder) and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are learning that the hard way. Nearly a year after they bought the beloved Denver restaurant, Casa Bonita, with the hopes of restoring it and revamping the menu, the restaurant still isn’t open and it doesn’t look like it will be anytime soon.
Speaking to theDenver Post, the pair outlined the many struggles they’ve faced in the restoration process — including updating the HVAC system, plumbing, gas, and electrical lines, and employing an 80+ crew of construction workers to handle the massive overhaul.
We first reported on Parker and Stones’ purchase of Casa Bonita just over a year ago. The duo bought the restaurant because of a mix of childhood nostalgia and a fan campaign that started after the parent company and original owners began bankruptcy proceedings. Because Parker and Stone immortalized the restaurant in a 2003 episode of South Park they have become synonymous with Casa Bonita, for better or worse.
Speaking to the Post, Stone likened the process to Kitchen Nightmares.
“What we thought would be, ‘oh this will be cool. We can buy this and open it and it’ll be around again,’ turned into ‘Oh this is going to be what we have to put all our money into and hope that it works.”
And there truly is no guarantee on whether it will work — South Park creator-owned restaurant isn’t exactly the best sell, though the pair are making real efforts such as linking up with renowned chef Dana Rodriguez to oversee the new menu development. Which begs the question: Why? Why are the boys from South Park putting all of their time and effort into revamping a restaurant instead of you know, writing another season of South Park? Is the childhood nostalgia really that strong?
We sought out a bunch of old reviews about the original Casa Bonita and… now we get it. Casa Bonita didn’t have great food, aside from the sopapillas, but it was a restaurant truly unlike any other. Here is a sampling of what has been said about the Mile High institution.
In a review published January 27, 2009, in West Wordby Joel Warner titled, “How To Survive Casa Bonita, The World’s Weirdest Mexican Restaurant,” which, a great title, Warner writes, “The multi-story, Mexican-themed behemoth includes a 30-foot-tall waterfall, cliff divers, fire jugglers, strolling mariachi bands, a pirate cave, magicians, puppet shows, skeeball machines… it’s like Disney had sex with Tijuana and left the goofy-looking bastard to fend for itself in a random strip mall on Colfax.”
At the close of Warner’s review, he mentions the restaurant’s connection to South Park, writing “While every other South Park episode features bizarre characters and outlandish scenarios, the actual Casa Bonita is so ridiculous they just slapped it into the show looking exactly how it looks in real life.”
Fucking sold. Casa Bonita sounds like the sort of place intended for families but is best experienced by psychedelic warriors looking for a truly weird and unforgettable trip.
“Who Needs A Meal When Half-Naked Staffers?”
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A review posted on the travel site Gayot states, “Casa Bonita provides one of the most unusual dining experiences around. This sprawling low-light establishment is a subterranean wonder of caves and waterfalls, a Disney-meets-Taco Bell where atmosphere is the big draw. And who needs a meal when half-naked staffers are high-diving from faux cliffs into the water?”
Pulitzer price-winning publication The Gazette named it one of the 29 top Colorado tourist attractions, and Best Things Colorado gave it the top spot in their article, “15 Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Colorado,” pointing to the 30 attractions, indoor waterfall, arcade, and mariachi bands as reasons that made the restaurant an undeniable must-visit.
Kevina L. Writing on Casa Bonita’s Yelp page gave the restaurant a five-star review in 2019, writing “you really can’t find a mediocre Mexican food experience like this anywhere else… the road to the restaurant itself is like a Disney Ride. The ambiance is so lively and festive, that you can’t help but feel like you’re in an amusement park. The fact that there are ongoing shows/performances while you’re eating makes Casa Bonita a perfect activity to keep kids (or in this case, my boyfriend) entertained for an extended period of time.”
In another Yelp review, also five stars, Em R. explained that, “It’s not about the food, it’s about the experience. Entering this place is like entering another world, like 1970s Disney, but on a budget and on LSD. From the floor to the bathrooms, this labyrinthine place is full of wonderful, kitschy odd things.”
Even the negative reviews sound amazing,
Joe K. of Norfolk VA wrote in his one-star review, “The second I stepped through the front doors I knew I’d made a mistake. I felt like I stepped out of a time machine directly into the year 1985.” Sounds great!
Ryan F. Of Pittsburgh, PA, also a one-star review writes, “The food is literally poison and I highly encourage you to simply not go! My wife of nearly 10 years thought perhaps I was over-exaggerating and a little over-animated in the details but once we arrived she was actually surprised despite my redundant negativity regarding this prison! Prison!? Yes, a prison — prison food would be better people!” Ending his review with the always sage advice, “Go to Del Taco!”
From this small sampling, it’s easy to see that this restaurant was made for Denver, a city that has decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms and legalized weed, and honestly, it probably couldn’t have found better hands than Stone and Parker. Here is to hoping the boys figure it out — we’ll be first in line!
Warning: There are Better Call Saul finale spoilers ahead, so if you are Michael McKean do not read on:
It’s hard to avoid spoilers for TV shows when everything is automatically uploaded, memed, and made into a GIF set 30 seconds after it airs. It’s even harder, probably, when you are actually an actor on said show but haven’t been able to catch up on the current season’s new episodes, which is the case for Michael McKean with Better Call Saul.
McKean portrayed Jimmy/Saul’s brother Chuck McGill during the first three seasons of the series before Chuck ultimately committed suicide. McKean has since been keeping up with the series, though he has not seen the last five episodes of season six which are, arguably, the most important episodes of the show and Jimmy’s character. In a new interview with Variety, McKean explained what he thinks his finale cameo meant, though he isn’t sure since he has very little context for it. But he does his best!
The scene features Jimmy delivering Chuck’s groceries, as he often did at the beginning of the show. With the rest of the flashbacks in the episodes, Jimmy is seen asking various characters about what they would do if they had access to a time machine. At the end of the scene with Chuck, it’s revealed that he was reading The Time Machine, showing just how much influence Chuck had over his brother.
“I think that the reason Chuck is in the episode is to tell everyone that you really can’t go back in time,” McKean explained. “So you have to make your decisions in the moment. And we’re flashing back to a guy who didn’t make the right choices, a guy who let a lot of long-burning problems set fire to his life, literally and figuratively. Chuck, at that point, may have had a little glimpse of what the future is, if you mold it correctly. And of course The Time Machine is about a poorly molded future.” That’s a pretty accurate description of Jimmy McGill, who ultimately had to own up to his actions in the finale.
McKean continued to explain what he believed the significance of the scene is. “What you do with yourself and who you are when you revisit the past can be kind of instructive. I think on a much shorter scale, that’s what Jimmy is doing and feeling in these moments, when he’s thinking about the time that’s gone by.”
Despite not seeing the finale, McKean spent three years learning about Jimmy, so he was pretty spot on with his interpretation of how it will end up for him. Though he didn’t mention Blue Bell mint chip ice cream.
Three years have passed since Game of Thrones concluded in a way that disappointed plenty of fans. Bran Stark ended up taking the Iron Throne (and even he didn’t seem that impressed by this development), and at that point, Jon Snow had already killed off Daenerys Targaryen (the Khaleesi, the Unburnt Breaker of Chains, and so on), who was the last of her family if one doesn’t actually count bastard Jon Snow. He’ll get his own show (and I assume that he’ll still know nothing), but in the meantime, the first spinoff will officially be upon us as of August 21 (at 9:00pm EST).
What will see see beyond Matt Smith and Paddy Considine in Targaryen wigs? Plenty, as it turns out, but notably, the scope of the show is smaller than Game of Thrones and to the spinoff’s benefit. At least initially, this is a more close-knit, intimate story, but since there are soaring, winged beasts involved, there’s a tendency towards adopting the “epic” descriptor. Let’s talk about what to expect from House Of The Dragon:
(1) Dragons, obviously: As the title suggests, this show revolves around the dragon-riding dynasty, meaning that we’ll see 17 different firebreathers, and they’ll all have their own distinct personalities. We haven’t met these dragons, even though we already knew that Drogon and Rhaegal were a scrappy pair in the series proper. They obviously did not exist during House of the Dragon, which takes place 172 years before Dany was born, and she was the Mother Of (Her) Dragons. But the show definitely delivers the goods on these nuclear-weapon creatures, no doubt about it, and visually speaking, they’re fantastically rendered.
(2) That lineage: This is the overriding subject and what the show will predominantly explore. Of course, the series is necessarily based upon the George R.R. Martin’s works (specifically Fire & Blood), and we’re all aware that — in the long term — the Targaryen bunch didn’t fare too well. In fact, only a few of theme existed by the time that Game of Thrones rolled around, but this show will head back in time to explore their time at King’s Landing when they reigned over Westeros and the biggest (initial) concern was for King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) to drum up a proper heir to succeed him. Younger bro Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) would have been the presumptive heir (and that’s how he thought things would go), but of course, there will be no easy path to who rules. No spoilers here on what happens in the first handful of episodes, but it’s no secret that what eventually goes down does not bode well for those with white-blonde hair.
(3) Those franchise-famous sex scenes: George R.R. Martin has gone on record to reassure people that this prequel series won’t be “more misogynistic than real life” when it comes to bedroom behavior, but we’ll see. Matt Smith has gone on record to admit how he could have done with fewer sex scenes, and he wondered, “What are you doing? Are you representing the books, or are you diluting the books to represent the time [we’re living in]?” He concluded, “And I actually think it’s your job to represent the books truthfully and honestly, as they were written.” Let’s just say that Daemon Targaryen gets down plenty. “Slightly too much, if you ask me,” Smith declared.
(4) Will this series move past the source material, too? Much of why Game of Thrones veered off the fan-favoring path likely had to do with the series moving past what George R.R. Martin wrote. And he’s still trying to finish the story while promising a different ending to the entire saga. Realistically, we may never see Martin’s preferred conclusion, but will HotD bump into the same sort of issue? Perhaps. That’s because Martin has been promising a Part 2 of Fire & Blood with no release date on the horizon. Don’t hold your breath, people.
Still, we can expect to meet dozens of characters while the first season of HotD will largely revolve around the history of the Targaryen kings, including King Viserys I, and we’ll also see a lot of Daemon. Expect major developments for Viserys’ daughter, Rhaenyra (portrayed by Milly Alcock during younger years and Emma D’Arcy as the character moves into adulthood). Likewise, expect to see a great deal of Alicent Hightower, close friend to Rhaenyra (portrayed by both Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke), as the show’s own version of a power play comes into view.
From there, HBO hopes to avoid another Starbucks blender while still engrossing a live audience in a bid to really bring back event TV. Presumably, we were supposed to experience that with AMC’s recent Better Call Saul finale, but the streaming audience largely got shafted from watching it live. Fortunately, House of the Dragon will stream live on HBO Max while also airing on HBO this Sunday, August 21.
We like to take things a little slower during the summer months. Sure, we still have to work. But there’s something about the weather in August (and even into September!) that makes us want to take it easy. Think BBQs and bocce, lawn darts, badminton, or horseshoes.
Yard games are the best, especially in summer and especially when you add beer. Do you really want to play a whole game of croquet if you don’t have an IPA in your hand? Is it really a game of bocce if you don’t toast a few crispy pilsners before?
Since we know beer and yard games are a perfect summer match, it’s time to find the right beers for your backyard shenanigans. To do that, we went to the professionals for help. We asked a few well-known brewers and craft beer experts to tell us their favorite beers to pair with yard games — check their answers below!
North Coast Scrimshaw
North Coast
Eric Espinoza, bartender at Signia by Hilton in San Jose, California
North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw. This pilsner is my go-to for most days, but especially outdoor games and gatherings. It’s not too hard to track down, but significantly better than most options people would usually reach for. It’s so easy and ultra-crisp, but still bolder than most pilsners people bring.
Is a “yard games beer” the same as a comfort beer? If so, this is probably the one.
Best paired with:
A light, easy-drinking pilsner pairs well with a light, simple game of ladder ball — where you throw balls attached to nylon ropes a ladder and get different points depending on where they land.
Cigar City Jai Alai
Cigar City
Marshall Hendrickson, co-founder and head of operations at Veza Sur Brewing Co. in Miami
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA is hard to beat on a hot summer day. Personally, I prefer to drink stronger beers when I’m playing yard games to spice things up a bit. I love Jai Alai IPA. It’s a Florida classic, it’s a well-balanced IPA full of flavor, and it definitely packs a punch. It’s a great beer for bocce, lawn darts, and even cricket.
Best paired with:
A bold, slightly spicy, piney, citrus-filled IPA like Jai Alai is a great accompaniment to a game of backyard bocce (both nuanced, but both solid, too!). Use one hand to throw the heavy balls and the other to slowly sip this delicious beer.
Liability Brewing’s Feral Garden Gnome because of huge notes of banana bread, clove, pear, honey, and white pepper. It’s extremely drinkable despite its 6.7% ABV; which is just high enough to keep the game interesting, even if you’re losing.
Best paired with:
A complex, flavorful Belgian-style blonde ale doesn’t belong with just any yard game. A fancy, old-world style beer like this belongs with a game of classy, classic croquet.
Berryessa Separation Anxiety
Berryessa
Jeremy Marshall, brewmaster at Lagunitas Brewing in Petaluma, California
Summer yard games beer generally means something above a session beer, but below a double. And yes, I like IPAs —so this will be an IPA. Separation Anxiety by Berryessa Brewing is the perfect 6% ABV in-betweener that will just possibly improve your corn hole toss, but not get you tossed. The brewer is also a former “Yakiman” so he has those special relationships with the hop farmers. That means Separation and also all of Berryessa’s IPAs will feature a perfect balance of all the finest aromas the Yakima valley has to offer. The separation will kick in when you finish the last one.
Best paired with:
This beer is hoppy, fruity, and fun. It’s a great accompaniment to an equally fun yard game like spike ball. Take a nice gulp in between the high-stakes action.
Zero Gravity Mclighty’s Lager
Zero Gravity
Matt Canning, assistant manager and beer concierge at Hotel Vermont in Burlington, Vermont
Zero Gravity McLighty’s: The King of (Vermont) Beers. At 3.2% this light lager has few constraints, drink early and often. There might be no better beer to pair with a summer afternoon spent playing corn hole or horseshoes.
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It’s no secret that horseshoes is the type of yard game your dad or grandpa enjoys. That means you should pair it with a beer they’d also like. Zero Gravity Mclighty’s Light Lager is the throwback they can get behind.
Few beers have persisted in my life over the course of ten years. I love trying new beer, so I rarely repeat a beer or a brewery when I’m traveling. An exception to that rule is New Glarus Brewing Company in Wisconsin. They have some of the absolute best, fruited beers I have ever had in my life. From their Raspberry Tart to Serendipity, their sours would be perfect to open while hosting friends. My favorite of their fruit beers is the Wisconsin Belgian Red which features an insane amount of Montmorency cherries. It is decadent yet easy to drink and the ruby red color of the beer will look absolutely stunning in the sunlight while you play yard games.
Best paired with:
If you’re drinking a New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red it’s likely later in the day and you’re looking to relax. That’s why it’s a great sipper for a giant wood Jenga-type game.
Genesee Cream Ale
Genesee
Justin Tisdale, head brewer at Rejects Brewing Co. in Middletown, Rhode Island
Everyone knows a good game of lawn darts can only be paired with another beer that probably should have been banned in the 70s for being too perfect. Genesee Cream Ale will forever hold a place in my heart as a native upstate New Yorker, and a craft beer drinker. Another benchmark example of a style, the corn in the malt bill coupled with the slight spice of the noble hops, gives it a dry profile and ridiculous drinkability factor.
Again, not the answer most craft enthusiasts are looking for, but I would dig my heels in repeatedly to defend the honor of this under-appreciated beer.
Best paired with:
A malty, sweet, easy-drinking beer like Genesee Cream Ale is exactly the type of beer we like to drink while we play corn hole. Low enough in alcohol that we can have a few, but flavorful enough to make us hope the game never ends.
Civil Society Pulp
Civil Society
Nancy Lopetegui, taproom general manager at Wynwood Brewing in Miami
ABV: 6.3%
Average Price: Limited Availability
Why This Beer?
Pulp by Civil Society Brewing. An American Wheat Ale stacked with hops and orange notes for days. So juicy and hazy. Perfect quencher after sweating up a storm while you stand around in a yard playing any of your favorite yard games.
Best paired with:
Civil Society Pulp is exactly like the name says. It’s a wheat beer loaded with bold, fresh citrus flavors. It’s a great addition to any game of Kan Jam — the flying disc game that seems to exude sun in the same way the beer does.
Miller High Life is a great backyard sipper. This beer is easy to enjoy by the dozen on a hot summer day. It’s crisp, easy to drink, and goes down easy while you leisurely toss bocce balls or play lawn darts in the heat of the summer sun.
Best paired with:
There are few beers as refreshing and thirst-quenchingly crisp as a bottle of Miller High Life. It belongs with a classic — try a casual “game” of tossing the frisbee.
Everyone knows you can’t play corn hole unless you have a beer in hand, right? I’d reach for an easy-drinking IPA like Frost Beer Works IPA. Classic hoppy flavor and just 5% so your aim doesn’t get too wild. Pine and dank grapefruit abound, with nice balanced bitterness and fuller a mouthfeel.
Best paired with:
A classic, hoppy, piney, and dank beer belongs as an addition to a game of lawn darts. And since it’s such a traditional, flavorful IPA, it belongs with the classic, steel-tipped version. Although, since it’s hard to find — you can settle for the soft, weighted version.
Coors Banquet Beer
Coors
Chris Pinns, tasting room manager at Societe Brewing in San Diego
Having formerly lived in Colorado, Coors Banquet always had a place in my cooler for a day of yard games. A clean, easy-drinking beer in a small, stubby bottle. A true Rocky Mountain delight that pairs well with bocce, ladder ball, and any other yard game.
Best paired with:
Coors Banquet Beer is the kind of beer you enjoy with a nice, summery meal. It’s also a great accompaniment to giant, ultra-casual round of Connect Four.
Corona Extra is my go-to. I like it fully loaded with salt and lime. It just seems to me to be the beer of choice for horseshoes or lawn darts. Crisp, refreshing, and goes down easy while you’re challenging your friends to backyard games.
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Corona is a light, crushable beer without much substance. It’s the kind of beer you want in your red Solo cup while you play oversized beer pong.
Old Style (Classic Lager) is my pick. If you are playing classic Midwest lawn games like bags or lawn darts, you need a classic Midwest beer to hold in your non-gaming hand. Old Style is light on body and ABV. Easy drinking for those long, intense bags tournaments.
Best paired with:
Old Style Lager is cheap, easy-to-drink, and always there. It makes sense to pair it with something completely opposite. That’s why we drink it while we (attempt to) play the once aristocratic institution of badminton.
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