This strain is the one that everyone brings up when they try to nay-say marijuana. In no way at all does Green Crack have anything to do with real crack or even butt cracks for that matter. This strain was originally known as "Cush" and hit the scene in the early 90's in SoCal. Somewhere in its travels thru California, Cush got sold to Snoop Dogg and his crew. Its said that Snoop Dogg took a few hits of Cush and said that he was going to call it Green Crack for now on because of how quickly it hits you with energy and how much he just wanted to keep smoking it. This strain is a fantastic morning weed. It gives you every benefit of caffeine and gives you a lot of creative juices. Artist tend to keep Green Crack around cause of how well it helps to break through creative barriers. A great med for anyone who needs motivation, stress relief, anti-depression and pain relief. This is one of the most sought after strains out!!! Have a hazy week ya pot heads! -Colin
TRAINWRECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I. Fa-king. Love. This. Strain!!!! Seriously tho, one of the best scented and best tasting types of marijuana in my opinion. If you are looking for a cerebral “head high”, as the kids are calling it these days, this is a perfect strain to pick up. Trainwreck has been a household name for us marijuana abusers for decades now. I’m sure if you said the name “trainwreck” around your hippy parents, they would know exactly what you’re talking about. Besides giving a crazy awesome head buzz, this strain is great for patients that suffer from depression, anxiety, appetite stimulant, cramps associated with PMS, RLS, DDD, nausea, muscle aches, and eases pain from nerve damage. I personally have found myself leaning towards this strain whenever I’m in need of a pick me up. It helps take a bad mood and turn it right around. It’s also great to smoke during the day because it gives you a euphoric state of mind with a high amount of energy.
Smoke em if you got em boys and girls! Have a gnarly week!
-Colin
Two weeks ago I had no idea what Lamb's Bread was until this amazing strain came around and blew my mind. As soon as I ripped into the bulk bag, a sweet earthy pungent smell sneaked into my nose and I felt as if I've found true love. This super sativa has an instant euphoric feel, leaving you with an abundance of creative and inspirational thoughts. Lamb's Bread origins come out of Jamaica and is said to be a favorite of Bob Marley. Lamb's Bread is an amazing strain to have around when you have been feeling down in the dumps. Its a major mood booster. Lots of laughs are packed into this fantabulous strain.
Peace&Love -Colin
Meet Carter Jones of the band Antevorta. We first ran into carter last month at the Modex Massacre. Antevorta played the very last spot at the end of a long three day fest. Even though everyone was tired and worn out Carter was still the guy who was running jumping and rolling around on stage! We definitely appreciated their energy and commitment to playing even when you are tired and worn out! So we invited Carter over for a quick interview and talk about their upcoming ep! Check out the video and all their tracks on Itunes.
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer! A top of it's class Belgian dark strong ale brewed every year on the 24th of February to celebrate the birth of Charles the Fifth. Also known as Cuvée of the Emperor this exceptional beer is a special version of the Golden Carolus Classic, with a huge flavor profile and mysterious aromas added. Sweeter malts and elevated abv at 11% give this beer an almost wine sensation in the mouth. Kept with a cork and cage, perfect for sticking in your basement and forgetting about it for a year or so (but age-able for up to 10 years!). Shit, I'd get two and drink one fresh and sit on one. This is such an incredible, flavorful beer. Something that is so special it should never be drank alone. Get someone you know who has never had anything bigger than a Bud light and let them have a glass. Not only will they be drunk before they know what hits them, they may fall in love with better beer! That's win/win in my book. Cheers!
Rate Beer: 100
Beer Advocate: 96
Heres a recent interview with Brandon Howcroft of the band The Lake Effect. Brandon talks to us about their upcoming ep "HISTORY" and about recording at Silver Bullet Studios with Greg Thomas (Misery Signals) and mastering with Bill Henderson (Thursday) The dudes are having a ep release show on July 26th! Thats this SATURDAY! Check out the music and come support some dudes doing some awesome shit!
It's like a super beer. Three styles in one. Dogfish Head's India brown ale is a Scotch ale, an IPA and an American Brown ale all in one. The balance on this beer is ridiculous and because Dogfish doesn't like to brew weak beers, this one is up there at 7.2% abv but drinks like a 5%, due to organic brown sugar. Dry hopped to give the nose a huge punch of hops much like the 60 and 90 minute IPA's they make. Sweet like molasses, chocolatey-coffee type flavors and great hop profiles in the middle range of about 50 IBU. This beer is one of my favorites and it can be yours too. Pair with smoked meats, braised meats and I guess most barbeque. Because it's that time of year anyway, stick this in your throat hole and thank me later. Cheers!
Rate Beer: 98
Beer Advocate: 92
Heres an interview with Ethan Paschall of A Righteous Downfall. Ethan and the rest of the band just won our third round of this years Vans Warped Tour BOTB. So we get to hear a little about their win, their new record Desolation/Isolation. and talks about their new music video..which was released like ten secs ago on their facebook and on here!
Check it out!
MAKE SURE YOU GUYS COME OUT TOMORROW NIGHT FOR THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THIS YEARS VANS WARPED TOUR BOTB!
Plzeňský Prazdroj. You figure it out. Pilsner Urquell. Since 1852, this czech pilsner has been the forefront of thr style as it is the very first. Using Saaz hops, Urquell has a bit more of a bite, but still easily drinkable. A nice crisp summer beer. Overall, the beer just makes sense As an ambassador for the style, often imitated and most certainly compared to. Available everywhere. Low abv and supreme drinkability. Put some in your face already.
Cheers! -DAVE
Check out this Music Mondays interview with Eric Cudnik of local Detroit metal kids: At the Hands of Victims ! Eric tells us about the release of their new album "Wasteland" and about their recent show at our Warped Tour Battle of the Bands!
American Pale Ale. Not quite an IPA, but some come damn near. If you live near Indiana you're fortunate enough to get a hold of one of the better representations of the style. Three Floyd's Zombie Dust. This beer showcases the Citra hop and while it's only 50 ibu, it's still very full bodied, aromatic and hoppy. Citra hops are just what they sound like, giving off orange and grapefruit aromas. Three Floyd's doesn't have a far distribution, as they are still a fairly smaller brewery, so if you're ever travelling to the Chicago area I'd suggest making a detour. They make other amazing beers but this is made year round and it's worth the trip. Drink This beer for breakfast.
Cheers! -Dave
Beer Advocate: 100
Rate Beer: 100
Recently we were stoked to have Jon and Mark Lebiecki (yes they are twins) of Undesirable People stop by HQ for a quick talk about summer tours and an upcoming record in the fall!
Hoppy and roasty. Think big coffee porter style but also with a large focus on the hop profile. American black ales or, black ipa's, when done well can empart a huge amount of flavors. Stone's Sublimely self-righteous black ipa nails this style and luckily it's available year round. Roasted malts give the toffee, coffee notes while the large amount of hops bring out juicy grapefruit. Big abv at 8.7. This beer hits every time and pairs great with damn near anything barbequed. Most places that carry Stone's beers can get this if they don't already carry it. You should probably already be drinking this. Cheers! -Dave
Beer advocate: 94
Ratebeer: 100
ITs a busy week for the Wilson dudes. First they release their Music Video for their song "If You Ever Leave Me, I Will Find You!" Featuring Old Gods front man Jeff Tuttle. Now they are getting us all ready for the Vinyl release show for their full length "Full Blast Fuckery" at the Magic stick this weekend! So make sure you guys head out and partake in all the fuckery this saturday with Against the Grain, Red Stone Souls and Ana! -Quayyy!
Recently we had the pleasure of interviewing Narco Debut front man Eric Pachota. Eric had a chance to talk to us about their recent victory at the our second round of the Detroit Warped Tour Battle of the Bands and upcoming plans for the band. Check out the music video for their song "Apologia" below obviously check them out at this years Detroit date of the Vans Warped Tour.
and come out to ROUND 3 of our Warped BOTB.
A barley wine is an English style strong ale. Typically high in alcohol and despite it's name, it's still very much a beer.They called it a "wine" because of it's high booze content but the barley implies it is made from grain instead of fruit. Victory brewing's Old Horizontal seems to really embody this style. Deep colors and smells of dark fruits and sweet candy make up this 11% abv beast. Meant as a night cap on the cool winter nights or to just get really drunk. really fast. Barley wines were meant for aging. Extensively at that. I would suggest buying two! One to obviously try the style if you never have, and another to sit in a cool dark place for a few years. It's amazing what some time will do to a beer that ages well. This beer can beer found where finer beers are sold and usually, if you have a nice beer store you go to and they don't carry something you've heard of, ask! Chances are it's distributed to your state but your beer store didn't know to carry it. Cheers! -Dave
Rate beer: 100
Make sure you guys check out this video for Bruiser Brigade member ZelooperZ 's new single "Plateau" that our good friends Trevor Dernai (LFTY_) and Josh Hanford shot and directed.
We are stoked to have the wonderful ladies of NEVER SAY DIE rock out this awesome behind the scenes video of a recent "Little Red Riding Hood" inspired shoot . make sure you guys check out the photos below and creep their work!
Thanks again ladies!
p.s thanks to NICE HOOVES for letting us rock their track : ROOTS
