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Jane’s Addiction Members Perry Farrell And Dave Navarro Were Involved In A Scuffle Onstage Causing The Band’s Show To Abruptly End

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Usually the phrase goes, sex, drugs, and rock n roll. However, adrenaline-filled tussles are also an unwritten norm in the scene. Yesterday (September 13), two Jane’s Addiction members put that on full display during their recent show.

As the “Mountain Song” musicians played Boston, Massachusetts’ Leader Bank Pavilion, frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro were involved in a scuffle mid-concert.

In a video captured by concertgoers (viewable here), Farrell appears to hurl a punch at Navarro. Navarro attempts to avoid blows. Shortly after, crew members forcibly separates the two putting an abrupt end to the performance.

Although the Jane’s Addiction, Perry Farrell, nor Dave Navarro haven’t issued a public statement regarding the incident. So fans have begun to flood their Instagram comments to express their concerns over their remaining reunion show dates. The group’s latest post was to acknowledge drummer Stephen Perkins’ birthday (viewable here), but in the comment section followers are discussing the fight.

“My fifth time seeing the OG lineup, and aside from the fisticuffs, you totally crushed it. I’m keeping the good and leaving the bad,” wrote one user.

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“Perry was a mess all night. Three fourths of the band were on top of their game,” penned another.

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Others commended Dave for not escalating the situation further. “I was extremely proud of Dave for creating distance, ducking the punch, and staying calm,” chimed another.

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‘The Exorcist’: Everything To Know About Mike Flanagan’s ‘Scariest Movie’ He’s Ever Made (Update For September 2024)

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Mike Flanagan has made some of the spookiest movies in recent years, including Hush, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil, which is much better than it has any right being. And that doesn’t even include his TV shows for Netflix like The Haunting of Hill House (forever haunted by the Bent-Neck Lady), The Midnight Club, and Midnight Mass. Flanagan is a proven name, and now he’s able to, in his own words, “make the scariest movie I’ve ever made.”

Flanagan is overseeing a “radical new take” of The Exorcist — widely considered the best horror movie of all-time — for Blumhouse. Here’s everything we know about the film, including the plot, cast, and release date.

Plot

Back in 2021, Universal Pictures and Peacock vomited up $400 million for the rights to The Exorcist franchise, including a planned trilogy overseen by director David Gordon Green. That plan lasted all of one movie: 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, which no one liked and no one saw (at least Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair got paid). So, a new idea was hatched: hand The Exorcist reigns over to Mike Flanagan and his track record of horror movie quality.

Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist reimagining (not a reboot, but a reimagining) is described as “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe.” It’s not a direct sequel to the original, and supposedly “charts a new course” for the franchise.

The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan said the project was announced. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.” Blumhouse founder Jason Blum added, “Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans, and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of The Exorcist and can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”

Earlier this month, Flanagan told The Hollywood Reporter that when it comes to finding a new angle for The Exorcist, “we aren’t making this easy on ourselves. But I’ve always felt that there’s no point in going into a franchise or into a property that monolithic unless there’s something new you can bring.” He “aggressively” chased The Exorcist, with its risky mix of religion and demons, because “I was convinced I had something that I could add. This is an opportunity to do something that I believe has never been done within the franchise — something that honors what came before it but isn’t built on nostalgia. I really just saw an opportunity to make the scariest movie I’ve ever made. I know expectations are high. No one’s more intimidated than I am.”

If it’s good, Flanagan will be hailed as a savior of a fledgling horror movie property. If it’s not, well, at least the Catholic church is notoriously chill…

Cast

There’s no confirmed cast for The Exorcist reimagining yet, but considering it’s a Mike Flanagan joint, expect to see some combination of Kate Siegel (who is also his wife), Katie Parker, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Samantha Sloyan, Annabeth Gish, Rahul Kohli, and/or Friday Night Lights legend Zach Gilford. Is it asking too much for a reunion with Oculus star Karen Gillan?

Release Date

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist hits theaters on March 13, 2026, the same month as Bill Hader’s The Cat in the Hat. Now there’s a spooky double feature.

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Pharrell’s Something In The Water Festival Has Officially Been Postponed Until 2025

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If you were holding your breath until Something In The Water 2024’s lineup reveal, you can sadly exhale. Yesterday (September 13), the multi-day festival’s founder Pharrell Williams revealed that this year’s event has officially been postponed.

In a heartfelt note posted to the festival’s Instagram page, the “Double Life” musician revealed that Something In The Water will be pushed back to 2025.

“Dearest Virginia, I love you with all my heart,” he wrote. “Nobody loves you more than I do. Virginia doesn’t deserve better, Virginia deserves THE BEST. So SOMETHING IN THE WATER has to match that. It just isn’t ready yet. That’s why we as a team have decided that we must postpone this year’s SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival that was due to take place in October.”

Since its inception, Something In The Water has faced difficulties from inclement weather the logistical hiccups. However, organizers have managed to tough it out. But to ensure its best possible installment, the team felt it was best to hold off until next year.

To close the note, Pharrell was sure to extend his thanks for the continued support. “I am so grateful to our amazing sponsors and the city for their continued support and trust in us to get this right,” he wrote. “And that time is April 2025.”

View the full statement below.

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Refunds are currently being offered at the point of purchase. But it is important to note that local in-person purchasers are urged to go to the Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater ticket office to be reimbursed. Also, those who previously purchased a ticket are promised first access to the sale for Something In The Water 2025. Find more information here.

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‘Suits: LA’ Season 1: Everything To Know So Far About The Coast-Hopping Spin Off (Update For September 2024)

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Five years have passed since USA Network’s Suits aired a series finale and briefly followed up with a Pearson series (starring Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson) that was cancelled. The show seemed destined for the memory vault, but in June 2023, Suits came to Netflix and launched a full Summer of Suits that hasn’t ended yet. Early this year, NBCUniversal decided that the time was right to launch a full-fledged spin off series that takes the action from New York to Los Angeles, and everything is now starting to come together with promising news related to the production’s logistics and finances.

Perhaps credit for a Suits renaissance is also down to interest in Meghan Markle, yet it’s clear that the appetite remains for successful sudsy prime-time series to spin off while retaining their brand in new cities. Let’s take a peek at what we can expect next from this soapy legal world that hails from the mind of showrunner Aaron Korsh, who originally created Suits while envisioning “something in the tone of Entourage that took place on Wall Street.”

Plot

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Times. Have. Changed. Obviously, the the world isn’t exactly hearing about an Entourage spin off, so Suits went in the right direction while leaving Wall Street. Now, nine seasons of the Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams-starring series remains in heavy rotation on Netflix, and the spin off is not only leaping from NYC to LA but is switching practice areas. Suits LA will revolve around an entertainment and criminal law firm launched by Ted Black (Stephen Amell), who is also a New York guy adapting to the West Coast lifestyle.

Before we move onto story details, it’s worth noting that this series is now shooting on location rather than in Canada. That ball went into motion in July when NBCUniversal issued a full-season order based upon the completed pilot, and filming went into high gear as of August 1. As Deadline reports, the entire production relocated at that time from Vancouver to LA, where the show will benefit from new tax incentives and also received $12 million from the state for the first season. According to Korsh, this will lend more authenticity to the show as the character navigate entertainment law:

“Suits LA is a show whose characters are deeply ensconced in the world of film and television. Being able to shoot here will be a huge part of the show’s authenticity. More importantly, thanks to the Soundstage Program, we’re able to provide employment for Los Angeles-based cast and crew who have been starving for opportunities at home.”

Now back to the story that we can expect. As noted above, Ted will be portrayed by Stephen Amell, recently seen shirtless and sweaty in Starz’ Heels wrestling drama. He is looking forward to doing more talking and less punching, and although he wasn’t a Suits watcher, he quickly caught up.

Meanwhile, Ted’s partner in crime legal business would be Stewart Lane and embodied by Josh McDermitt, who is most fondly remembered by audiences as Eugene in AMC’s The Walking Dead. The dude has range as revealed by that character alone — who went from not being able to defend himself from a single walker to crafting his own bullets. Now that he’s better dressed and groomed, McDermitt’s character will be equipped to begin Suits: LA by helping Ted Black save his fledgling firm. From the synopsis:

Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.

Considering Ted Black’s bicoastal status, there should be a window open for him to be familiar with Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter. Whether we will see Macht remains to be confirmed, although Patrick J. Adams (as Michael Ross) will likely be too busy with his upcoming Taylor Sheridan gig for Suits: LA face time. That still leaves Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres as cameo options, but Meghan Markle remains occupied with duchessing, and we will simply stay tuned for word on any Suits characters who could make a guest-star leap.

Cast

The Walking Dead fans should get a kick out of McDermitt as the confident Stuart Lane, partner of Amell’s Ted Black. Other cast members include Rachelle Goulding, Victoria Justice, Troy Wingush, Bryan Greenberg, Lex Scott Davis, John Amos, Kevin Weistman, and Alice Lee.

Release Date

Suits: LA was originally slotted into NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 plans, and as time ticked away and other new and returning series went public with release dates, 2025 began been looking more and more likely. With the show picking up production and moving from Vancouver to Los Angeles, this could potentially push the release to Fall 2025, but the good news is that those substantial tax incentives from California will make a longer-lasting series more possible.

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With filming ongoing for months, we can hope that a teaser arrives before too long. In the meantime (and since it’s Emmys weekend), feel free to revisit this 2024 Golden Globes onstage reunion from several original cast members.

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Uproxx’s SOUND+VISION Awards — Hosted By Reggie Watts — Will Honor Creative Directors In Music On September 22nd

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Earlier this year, Uproxx launched The SOUND+VISION Awards, a first-of-its-kind celebration of creative direction designed to bring our audience closer to the visionary collaborators who empower artists and help drive music culture forward.

On September 22, 2024, we’ll host creative directors, stars, and storytellers at our first IRL awards ceremony. The event will be held at will.i.am’s FYI Campus in Hollywood. Hosted by comedian/musician Reggie Watts with musical performances by J. Rocc and Isaiah Collier, the event will feature a star-studded list of attendees and presenters.

Honorees include:

  • Tino Schaedler creative director for Travis Scott, Andre 3000, and SAULT.
  • Adrian Martinez, creative director for Bad Bunny and 6lack.
  • Tyler, The Creator’s headline performance at Camp Flog Gnaw.
  • ODESZA’s live show lead, Sean Kusanagi.

Eric Haze – the designer behind some of the most revered logos in music history – is being given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

“This award show is core to what Uproxx is all about as a brand,” says CEO Jarret Myer. “It lives at the intersection of design, culture, music, and lifestyle.”

Uproxx is partnering with Hennessy for the event, with bespoke cocktails planned for both the brunch and event portions of the day. Oysters and caviar will be served, along with a range of small plates, created by the culinary design studio AnanasAnanas.

If you didn’t get the elusive invite, fear not – Uproxx will share photos by Indie Sleaze icon ToastyCakes next week, along with recipes for the bespoke Hennesey cocktails featured throughout the event.

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The Best New Hip-Hop This Week

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The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Babyface Ray, Joey Badass, and Playboi Carti.

Do y’all see what happens when you hype up rap beef like that? Seemingly the whole industry is reluctant to drop thanks to the possibility of being overshadowed by a surprise release from Drake or Kendrick Lamar, leaving us with one of the thinnest weeks for new music all year. (It also probably doesn’t help that the VMAs were this week, curtailing any attention being given to new releases, as well.)

Still, we did get a “Murdergram Deux” video from LL Cool J and Eminem:

An untitled new song from Kendrick Lamar addressing the state of the industry.

A slew of great VMAs performances from Eminem, GloRilla, LL Cool J, and Megan Thee Stallion.

The return of Playboi Carti with “All Red” his first “official” single in almost four years.

And Joey Badass’ romantic new single “Tell Me” with burgeoning R&B superstar Chlöe.

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending September 13, 2024.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

Babyface Ray — The Kid That Did

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Babyface Ray makes motivational music for Motor City’s downtrodden, and his latest could be the peak of his career so far. With only two features — Bossman Dlow and Peezy — it’s largely a solo effort for the Detroit upstart, but he manages to keep things lively throughout with a wide array of production styles and an elastic delivery that allows him to change speeds at will and match all kinds of moods on the 20 songs.

Jay Worthy & MadeinTYO — Time After Time

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Two names that I wouldn’t have normally put together in my head join forces for a smooth collection of vibey lifestyle raps. With very jazz-heavy, laid-back beats, the focus can stick to the imaginative storytelling both rappers are best known for. While their collaboration is unexpected, it’s a welcome and pleasant surprise, displaying some solid chemistry between the cross-coastal duo.

Singles/Videos

1Up Tee — “Broken”

Detroit rapper 1Up Tee was sidelined by a near-fatal car wreck, but turns pain into profit with his new single, “Broken,” with a flip of Johnny Cash’s “Hurt.”

Cousin Stizz — “Nokia” Feat. Smino

It’s been a while since we last heard from either of these alt-rap mainstays, but on their new collaboration, they make the wait worth it.

Fat Joe — “Paradise” Feat. DJ Khaled & Anitta

Fat Joe takes it waaaay back with his new single, combining ’80s electro-hop sensibilities with modern summertime rap. It kinda works.

IDK — “Kickin’”

Part of a double release with his prior single, “Tiffany,” IDK’s “Kickin’” is a concrete-solid display of his tongue-twisting rap skill.

Kal Banx — “Hop Out Cho Feelings” Feat. Smino & Buddy

The frequent TDE producer teams up with Compton neighbor Buddy and Smino (who’s on a bit of a comeback run) for a soulful smoker.

Monaleo — “Passenger Princess” Feat. Stunna 4 Vegas

The Texas native’s bar work improves by the release, and on “Passenger Princess,” she puts in extra effort, topping herself and her beau(?) Stunna 4 Vegas.

Ray Vaughn — “Everybody Dies” Feat. SiR

The Long Beach native gets introspective on his latest, jazz-inflected single release.

Wale — “What’s The Play”

Wale’s comeback continues with a woozy meditation on nighttime moves.

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Hot Ones & Panda Express Have Teamed Up For Blazing Bourbon Chicken — Is It Any Good? Our Review

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Panda Express and First We Feast’s Hot Ones are teaming up for a new dish, and as fans of both the show and spicy fast food, we couldn’t be more excited. Given how much of a cultural force Hot Ones is, we’re not sure how there haven’t been more fast food tie-ins, but we aren’t too mad at it because right now the brand is working with a spotless record. We’ll take quality over quantity any day.

Back in 2022, Hot Ones teamed up with Shake Shack, resulting in our favorite chicken sandwich of the year (and a pretty great burger as well) and even managed to make Shake Shack’s fries palatable (I’ve made it no secret that I think Shake Shack’s fries are its weakest menu option). For 2023, Hot Ones kept things relatively quiet by linking up with Panda Express and testing Blazing Bourbon Chicken in select markets. It must’ve been a success because now, a year later, the dish has gone nationwide.

Panda Express is calling the Blazing Bourbon Chicken its “spiciest dish,” to which we say — challenge accepted! The dish features boneless chicken wok-tossed with veggies in a bourbon sauce that has been made with Hot Ones’ coveted Last Dab Apollo sauce. We picked up the new dish and gave it a taste, here are our thoughts.

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Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

I’m going to come right out and say it — if you’re looking for a super spicy dish, keep looking because this isn’t it. I’d describe the Blazing Bourbon Chicken heat level as mild. I suppose “Mild Bourbon Chicken,” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, so I get where Panda Express and Hot Ones are coming from with the name. Having said that, I wouldn’t write off the Blazing Bourbon Chicken just because it doesn’t deliver the heat, because this dish is f*cking delicious, and as much as I love spicy food, at the end of the day all that matters is whether what I’m eating is tasty.

The Blazing Bourbon Chicken is heavily breaded with a crispy corn-starch-based breading that serves as the perfect sponge to soak up its rich, slightly smokey, sweet, and mild sauce. The flavor begins with a sweet honey and maple vibe, with gentle smoked notes, and a subtle fruitiness. The heat isn’t really present until you’ve had a few bites, where it starts to slowly build on your taste buds, which results in a mouthwatering gentle heat. It might not reach “blazing” levels of spice, but the mild heat is still pretty addicting and had us rushing through the meal.

The sesame seeds dusted on the chicken are purely decorative, they don’t impart much flavor, but the combination of green bell peppers and onions help to add some a vegetal counterbalance to all the sweetness, helping the dish to come across as much more savory and nuanced.

The Bottom line:

Overall, the Blazing Bourbon Chicken is a delicious addition to the Panda Express menu and is worth a trip and the money. Even if the heat doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of a Hot Ones collaboration.

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Will There Be An ‘Emily In Paris’ Season 5?

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Warning: spoilers for Emily In Paris season four below.

By the end of Emily In Paris season four, Emily ditched her berets and baguettes for a new chapter in Rome, but there’s no way she would really leave with all that unfinished business, right? While a fifth season of everyone’s favorite comfort watch has not yet been confirmed, creator Darren Star has high hopes for Emily and co.

In episode 10, Emily accepts a short-term role in Rome, though Star doesn’t think it’s the end for her Parisian adventures. When asked if the season finale was supposed to act as a series finale, Star said he fully intends to finish these storylines. He told Deadline, “No, no, definitely something to segue into other seasons. For me, it ends on a cliffhanger. It doesn’t end on a final note.” Star then said confirmed that he is hopeful for another season of the Netflix hit.

In a separate interview with IndieWire, Star says that it was only natural to get Emily out of her comfort zone for a bit. “Just at the point that Emily has gotten comfortable in Paris, she’s sort of thrown into another country where she’s going to experience some cultural differences. And also, I think there’s cultural differences to explore — and we do — between French and Italians. It’s a whole new world, but it doesn’t mean that we’re leaving Paris.”

Of course, she’ll go back to Paris eventually! She just needs to consume massive amounts of authentic gelato first.

Emily in Paris is now streaming on Netflix.

(Via Deadline)

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Netflix Has Announced The Very First Free Trial In Its Streaming History, With A Catch

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How much trouble would you go through for a free month of Netflix? Your answer may vary depending on what’s streaming at the moment.

If you’re a Stranger Things fan, odds are good that you already have a subscription to the streaming service. Whatever your status is, Netflix wants to offer you a free month of the service…with a slight catch.

Ahead of the new Stranger Things Broadway production, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Netflix will grant one free month of the streamer for first-time subscribers who purchase tickets to the show, which will debut next spring. Tickets for the public will go on sale at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, and the 30-day Netflix subscription will be offered via a gift card.

So in order to get that free month (worth approx. $15.99) you just have to purchase a ticket to Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Marquis theaters. Easy enough! Tickets start at $80, though, so you have to be the one to decide if it’s worth it. Keep in mind that there’s a whole new batch of Emily in Paris episodes on there just waiting to be watched!

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is based on an original story from the Duffer Brothers that takes place before the Netflix series. Casting has yet to be announced, but if you want to secure the deal, you need to purchase by September 30th. Here is the official synopsis for the show, which will debut in April 2025:

Before the world turned upside down. Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously, and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.

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Craft Beer Experts Shout Out Underrated Stouts And Porters To Drink As We Approach Fall

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If you were to drink them side by side, you might have a difficult time telling the differences between porters and stouts. The ingredients and flavors aren’t too drastically different — mostly, it comes down to the malts used. Stouts are often made with unmalted roasted barley. This is why you’ll find slightly smoky, roasty, coffee-like flavors when you sip a stout. Porters on the other hand, are made simply with malted barley. This is partly why porters are known to be sweeter.

To find some experts to sound off porters and stouts, we asked a handful of well-known brewers and craft beer experts to tell us the most underrated, underappreciated, and undervalued riffs on these beers currently on the market. Keep scrolling to see all of their picks. When an unseasonably cool fall night hits, you’ll be glad you did.

Societe The Butcher

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Zach Fowle, advanced Cicerone and head of marketing for Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, Arizona

ABV: 9.6%

Average Price: $13.99 for a four-pack

The Beer:

It’s rare these days to find a stout without vanilla, syrup, or all manner of nuts stuffed inside, but Societe’s The Butcher has been quietly slicing up lesser beers with nary an adjunct for nearly a decade.

Tasting Notes:

Chewy as the last pour of coffee from a French press, the beer coats the tongue with notes of espresso and nut shells, while dark cherries, blackstrap molasses, and torched marshmallows mingle at the edges. It’s a classic flavor profile, and an approach to stout so method it should be played by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Creature Comforts Koko Buni

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Garth E. Beyer, certified Cicerone® and owner and founder of Garth’s Brew Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

ABV: 6.8%

Average Price: $12.99 for a six-pack

The Beer:

Creature Comforts’ Koko Buni has a lot going for it. It’s underrated because people might be turned off by the robustness of ingredients, but it’s ultimately a drinkable milk porter because the flavors work in harmony.

Tasting Notes:

From toasted coconut flavors to chocolate cocoa nibs and then layers of coffee complexity. It’s a can’t miss fall beer.

Snake River Speargun

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Jody Valenta, co-president and COO of Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

ABV: 4.3%

Average Price: $11.99 for a six-pack

The Beer:

I’m not sure it’s underrated (at least in Wyoming), given the sheer number of medals gracing its existence, but I’ll say I always know it’s winter in Jackson Hole when I get my first Speargun Stout at neighboring Snake River Brewery.

Tasting Notes:

This buzz-worthy, creamy and rich stout has earned its gold accolades and its place in a glass right in front of me.

Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

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Amy Cartwright, co-founder of Independence Brewing in Austin, Texas

ABV: 5.2%

Average Price: $10.99 for a four-pack

The Beer:

Young’s Double Chocolate Stout deserves way more acclaim than it gets. It’s a well-known name but definitely doesn’t get the respect it deserves. It’s a very well-made, flavorful stout.

Tasting Notes:

While overshadowed by Guinness, Young’s delivers all of the creamy chocolate and roasty character I like in a stout. It’s a wildly complex, rich beer.

Hercule Stout

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Daniel Gadala-Maria, brewer at Finback Brewery in Glendale, New York

ABV: 9%

Average Price: $9.15

The Beer:

Hercule is uncommon and wonderful. It’s a Belgian stout. It combines the roasted flavors found in stouts with the dryness and distinctive spice characteristics that come from Belgian yeast.

Tasting Notes:

It’s complex, malty, perfectly dry, and gently hopped. It’s a remarkable beer that needs to be tasted to be believed.

Hogshead Hog’s Extra Stout

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Enrique Vittorino, brand manager at Wynwood Brewing Co. in Miami

ABV: 5.4%

Average Price: Limited Availability

The Beer:

I think Hog’s Stout from Hogshead, out in Denver, Colorado is a highly underrated stout. It’s definitely not a household name. But one sip and you’ll be hooked by its rich, robust, complex aroma and flavor.

Tasting Notes:

It is an outstanding stout with a dry, smooth, chocolaty, medium-bodied flavor profile. Pure unalloyed liquid joy.

Guinness Stout

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Rob Day, vice president of marketing at Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, Massachusetts

ABV: 4.2%

Average Price: $8.49 for a four-pack

The Beer:

Guinness Stout. That is if you could consider it underrated. I think many people overlook Guinness because of how big they are, but it’s a damn near perfect stout. Can a beer this popular still be underrated? I think yes.

Tasting Notes:

It’s loaded with chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt flavor while being surprisingly light and drinkable. If that’s not underrated, I don’t know what is.

Westbound and Down Western Justice

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Ryan Pachmayer, head brewer at Yak & Yeti Brewpub and Restaurant in Arvada, Colorado

ABV: 14.2%

Average Price: Limited Availability

The Beer:

Westbound and Down BA Western Justice Beers. They come in an eight-ounce can and the batch sizes aren’t quite tiny enough to garner the hype of an upstart brewery. So, you have awesome portions with un-hyped packaging and batch sizes, which makes it one of the best stouts in Colorado that you can actually get without reserving or lining up.

Tasting Notes:

It’s new school stout in all the best ways, good chocolate, but with enough of a bittering balance, and a lot of barrel character. It has the mouthfeel to hold that bourbon, but it isn’t particularly cloying for modern-day stouts. You can tell they were thinking entirely of the customer when making this beer, from package to taste.

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald

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Ryan Joy, lead brewer at Green Flash Brewing Company in San Diego

ABV: 6%

Average Price: $10.99 for a six-pack

The Beer:

Edmund Fitzgerald from Great Lakes Brewing. Branded as a porter, instead of a stout (what really is the difference, anyway?) is heralded, but still underrated. It’s also hard for me to get very frequently.

Tasting Notes:

Bitter, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee notes with some underlying sweetness make this beer delightfully rich yet easy to drink. Always a beer I look for on my yearly visit to Ohio.