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Chocolate lovers rejoice. I have found for you, the most chocolatey beer around. It may be like drinking boozy chocolate milk. Or a million melted tootsie rolls. With booze in them. Flying Monkey brewery's The Chocolate Manifesto is your Wonka beer. It's huge in everything from a 10%abv, to flavor, and mouth feel. The lactose sugars make this one a milk stout and it is ever so creamy. Roasty, sweet, cocoa, caramel. It's dessert in a glass. The packing is as eye catching as it can be, too. So you're sure not to miss this on the shelves. Try playing around with some hard ciders and making snakebites with this one. I've had this beer mixed with McKenzie's Pumpkin Cider and it was pretty damn good. Had Halloween written all over it. Pair this with an insulin shot. Cheers!
My Score: 89
Rate Beer: 98
Beer Advocate: 93
Vegan Friendly, handmade apparel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Hellmouths first appeared as the gaping jaws of monsters in Anglo-Saxon Artwork and Mediaeval Theatre.
Most examples before the 12th century were English, and it is speculated that they originate from the Pagan Myth of Fenrir, the Wolf-Monster.
Taking the Norse spelling of Hel, and bringing to life through fashion, Helmouth Apparel is handmade to order in Pennsylvania.
Xo,
Sar Elle
Recently we had a chance to interview Like Statues NEW frontman Eric Booth. Eric talks about recently joining the band and about all the cool things they have in the works this fall/winter. One of which is a new EP called "HELL" that will feature songs influenced by the Seven deadly sins. Here is the Teaser for their new Single "Gluttony"
"Warning this interview might provoke Kenny Forsgren (Like Statues former Vocalist) to comment a bunch of shit about how he is the vocalist on the tracks you have just heard in the interview. So we would like to address the fact that Eric Booth is not the Vocalist who is on any of the recorded music you have just heard in the interview. and Eric knows this. Because he just joined the band. So obviously he didn't record those vocal tracks. We get it."
Soo this documentary from Dice and Wild Honey has been out for a few years, but it's still one of my favorite modern day chopper flicks. I've talked about a few guys in the film on here already but this lets you jump into their lives and might show you some people you've never heard of. Give it a watch it's worth it!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
It's here now. Founders Novemberly seasonal Backwoods Bastard. This great big scotch is full of smokey, oaky-goodness. Sort of spiced, molasses notes. The barrels it's aged in impart some vanilla flavors. Huge 10.5% abv makes this one a bit of a sipper, much like a nice scotch. Good now, great later. Save this one in a cool, dark place for a year and you may notice some body added to it. The perfect boozy friend for the chilly nights we're inevitably dealing with now. Pair this with some of that left over halloween candy, because I know you still have some. Cheers!
My Score: 90
Beer Advocate: 97
Rate Beer: 100
Since 2008, Hopeless has been creating handmade lingerie and sleepwear, from a small home studio in Melbourne, Australia.
Designer Gabrielle Adamidis is inspired by old films, modern art, the ocean, everything 1980′s, and loves B-grade horror. -Which is all very apparent if you follow her Instagram!
Hopeless Lingerie is cruelty free, handmade (orders are hand sewn in Melbourne by Gabrielle and her small team,) luxurious and beautiful. You may view and shop the collection in it's entirety at the Hopeless Lingerie Website, here.
Xo,
Sar Elle
Recently we had Adventurer frontman Steven Christy over to HQ to talk about tour, recently singing onto Blue Swan Records and writing for their upcoming album.
It's not that I'm upset. I'm just disappointed. I often am told, "I like stouts but not ales...". Well guess what fancy pants, a stout is an ale. So is that fruity beer your bff Jill likes to smash so when her boobs come out she can 'blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol'. To hopefully alleviate some of this confusion, I am going to give you the quick lowdown.
There are two types of beer: ales and lagers. Ales are any type of beer that is brewed at higher temperatures (60-75°F). It's the higher temp that allows the specific type of yeast to ferment and quicker than lager yeast. Lagers are brewed at lower temps (around 34°F) and then further stored in cooler temperatures to mature. Lager is a German word meaning "to store". Aside from obvious labeling, a lager will almost always announce itself with lighter, more crisp flavors. Almost always hay/straw in color. Pilsners, marzens and bocks are all prime examples of a lager. There's really not much more to lagers so that leaves just about everything else as an ale. Only a few random styles make an appearance in a 'hybrid' category.
So there you go. Next time your butthole friend says "Fuck IPA's! Give me a real ale!", you can tell him to go suck a randall. An IPA is an ale. CHEERS!
Purrfect Pineapples is a Cruelty Free Lingerie Company based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated, by fashion designer Erika Shuhendler since 2004; all garments are professionally sewn and serged for a high-quality, high end product.
Purrfect Pineapples offers a wide array of styles, prints, designs, and sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. Purrfect Pineapples also offers custom ordering for Plus Sizes and Corsets!
View, and order, the Purrfect Pinneaples Collection in it's entirety here!
Xo,
Sar Elle
Creepy Cheapy is probably one of the biggest parties of the year! Good people Good Costumes, Good brew and all your favorite local acts all playing cover sets as their band of choice!
All in all an A+ party. If you are in the area next year, you must attend! Here are some pics from the party shot by Joe Gall aka Camera Jesus!
So this isn't my usual chopper/Harley rant but a few weeks ago I met up with a new friend and he introduced me to the greatness that is known as the RD350 I just can't get over how cool a 2 stroke street bike is! Sean Byers basically completely rebuilt this orange RD and it's sooo rad!
After I realized how cool these bikes were I did what every self respecting motorcycle fiend does...try to find one for sale. Nothing yet, but while looking I did find this awesome RD that Brew Bikes put together for the ton-up show at sturgis.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
This week my WCW Post is going to cover two of my favorite crushes, Travis Haight's amazing Photography, and a few gorgeous babes... such a great combination.
With Degrees from both Arizona State University, and the Art Institute of Phoenix, Travis boasts extensive Digital and Film Knowledge. His high level of knowledge, and experience is very evident in his portfolio, which also showcases his creativity and talent.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Travis produces astonishing images with a very diverse clientele, and is available for hire for Freelance Projects.
View his amazing portfolio in full, or contact Travis for hire on his website.
xo,
Sar elle
Ok so we know that this show just happened and all but we still wanted to showcase all the awesome work that was put into this show. Including this awesome video shot by our boy Brandan Keller. Keller is the talented brain behind the recent Sycmour Videos .
All in all it was a great time with tons of friends, great costumes, and a solid line up with : Sycamour, Boys of Fall, Narco Debut, The Worst of, The Head vs The Heart, At the Hands of Victims, and Know Your Rank!
Max Schaaf runs 4q conditioning out of oakland california. Max is a pro skate boarder, gnarly painter, and excellent bike builder. This dude has built so many killer bikes but the blue knuckle above is one of my favorites, my other is the black 4q knuckle with the twisted pipes. The best thing about Max's bikes is that they get ridden! He's made multiple trips across the country on his bikes. Go check out 4q you won't be disappointed.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
All pumpkin everything. So, I already covered Pumking, why not keep it going? All you pumpkin haters can suck it, don't drink it if you don't like it. Still haven't gotten your fix? Southern Tier offers another pumpkin-packed brew for your throat hole. This time, a stout. Expect big, bold flavors commonly offered by Southern Tier. Don't leave out big abv's. Dust off those ugg boots because it's time to get white girl wasted on the tasty fall nectars. There isn't much to say separate from what I had said on Pumking, just this time it's darker, more bold and still delicious. This treat comes in 22oz bottles only or draft if you're lucky. Pair it with some chilly ass weather and your favorite boo thang. Cheers, babes.
My Score: 89
Rate Beer: 97
Beer Advocate: 89
This week, I'm taking my WCW Post in a different direction.. A more creepy, nightmare evoking direction, with Leiknes Oils,
Jed Leiknes is an incredibly talented Painter and Tattoo Artist, of all things gory, creepy, decaying, and beautiful.
Jed splits his time between Skin Prints Tattoo Shop, traveling to Tattoo Conventions, and his creepy clown ridden basement in Eau Claire, WI. But regardless of his canvas, Jed produces surreal, dynamic, stunning works of art.
View current prints and products, or contact Jed for a commission (if you're lucky enough to catch him while he's taking them) here.
Xo,
Sar Elle
We are stoked on this new video for "First Rate Pyro" by Boys of Fall's From this past summers Vans Warped Tour! Video Cred goes out to Brandan Keller
Also Just Announced this upcoming show we are rocking with the Dudes of Boys of Fall, Assassins and Sycamour!