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"Another blonde kid’s du-du-dumb, dumb, dumb." One of the most forward tasting notes in Gordon Biersch's Hefeweizen is bubble gum. In fact, even though bananas and cloves are most commonly associated with hefes, the taste of bubble gum is found in many hefeweizens. "Another band kid’s bu-bu-bum, bu-bu-bum." According to Gordon Biersch themselves , the aroma of their hefe is "slightly sweet and fruity, with the classic banana, citrus and bubble gum ester character of German Hefeweizen yeast, as well as a touch of toasted bread." "Little drummer boy rum-pum-pum, pum, pum." When enjoying this beer, give "Bubblegum" by The Happy Children a listen. Its a simple song but simplicity is what makes this song great just like a good hefeweizen. There are only a few lyrics with some amazing lines rhyming with one-syllable words. It's a soft melody and builds up throughout the song creating a spark of energy. "Swallow a half piece of bu...

"Battlestations" by Wolfgang Gartner and Kill The Noise starts out like a classic orchestra but in just a few seconds you find out its more like an electronic symphony. The symphony tells a story based in the future where a crew of (potential) starfighters are preparing to battle. "Hard to feel explosives. Power up is locked and loaded. Take your battlestations. Prepare for detonation. Ok, so what beer should we pair with this song? "Prepare for detonation. Detonation. Detonation." If you were on this crew, your captain is telling you to prepare for battle. You must prepare for anything that could come your way. That thing could be an explotion of flavor, potentially a big punch of Grapefruit; a punch right in the face. Rally Cap, a grapefruit shandy by Center of the Universe Brewing Company, is just what you need. After all, what better place is there to take on the universe than starting in the center of it? You gotta take this attack of flavor head on and hi...

There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than drinking good beer, eating good eats, listening to good music, and spending time with the ones you love. Holiday ales, lagers, and sours brewed with cinnamon and other spices have spiked in popularity in the last two years but one brewery noticed the trend more than 10 years ago. Shiner Holiday Cheer is described by Spoetzl Brewery as an "old-world Dunkelweizen…brewed with Texas Peaches and roasted pecans". The tastes are subtle but if you take the time to enjoy the aromas of this beer, you can absolutely taste the peaches and pecans. When you get to your second glass, the flavors actually start to grow and become even more powerful; you start to taste the pecans were indeed roasted once you notice the backbone of a smoky tang. To guide you through your tastebuds' holiday adventure, Shiner has actually created a playlist of their own but here's one more song to get you into the holiday spirit with a much ...

RaR Brewing has been "proudly brewing since the summer of 2013 with no intentions of slowing down." "I just wanna be the best." Maryland has become a competitive market for craft beer but that has not stopped RaR from getting their name known by great strides with some new creative beers and fun marketing ideas. "Me, I wanna walk a little bit taller. Me, I wanna feel a little bit stronger. Me, I wanna think a little bit smarter. Said I just wanna be the best." Firstly, they started out with just some solid beers. They were not crazy but they were so great and smooth that they have become go-to beers for Maryland locals. Those are their Nanticoke Nectar IPA, Country Ride Pale Ale, and Groove City Hefeweizen. These early beers set the foundation of the brewery's sights. They knew they could become something bigger just like AWOLNATION. Their new single, "The Best" is simply just about that…becoming the best. AWOLNATION is not a norma...

It's Halloween. Let's play some crazy fast metal! "Strangers" by DragonForce is featured in an album that will make you headbang your head off. This album is titled Extreme Power Metal. "Strangers" is quite heavy but features a beautiful guitar solo to give your neck a short break. "I got a burning fire…no one here to set me free. Wasted times…I've been longing for more but we were strangers in a city burning, strangers in the night, danger. Can you hear it calling?" It's Halloween. Let's drink some pumpkin beer! Harpoon makes some great wheat beers in their UFO series . Currently, you can enjoy the hefeweizen, UFO Pumpkin, brewed with real pumpkin and some zesty fall spices. These seasonal spices will perk you up as you listen to your Halloween playlist for the rest of the night. "I know this pain inside. It's growing a thousand times. I've had to stray but tonight I won't. I'll face it instead of trying t...

"Dance Monkey" by Tones and I on their only release so far, The Kids Are Coming, is truly unique. Enjoy this fresh new song with the fresh and fun Belgian-style tripel, Golden Monkey, by Victory Brewing Company, based in Downingtown, PA. "Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me." There's that one person at the bar you want to have an exhilarating experience with; that could be a dance. That's what this song is all about. You know your paths will separate at some point but you should enjoy the moment while it's right in front of you. "I've never seen anybody do the things you do before. They say move for me, move for me, move for me and when you're done I'll make you do it all again." Belgian tripels are not so different. Savior the moment. These beers are hard to come by at a lively bar but they are a great choice. They're strong so it'll last you awhile before having to wait in line at the bar again but they are also...

The Love, an unfiltered wheat beer, is easy-drinking with a fruity aroma along with a few zesty notes. Any lovers of hefeweizens must make sure to put Starr Hill Brewery, based in Virginia, on the top of their lineup. This beer is for those who love wheats. Some may call it basic; others will call it perfect. This beer is not showing off. It's just being exactly what it is. It's hard to put in words but MISSIO has a few lyrics we could take a gander at: "I see you when you're down and depressed, just a mess. I see you when you cry, when you're shy, when you want to die. I see you when you smile. It takes a while. At least you're here. I see you. Yes, I see you." MISSIO recently launched their latest album, The Darker The Weather // The Better The Man which includes their single, "I See You." It's your basic (or perfect) love song. It's about understanding. You understand everything about the one you love and what they're going th...

You had a bad day. You may have just broke up, injured yourself, got in an accident, or maybe you just had a tough day at work. Either way, we've all been there. On top of everything else, the weather just sucks. "Look, look and see. Just look how bad these last few years were to me. They brought me lower than you'd ever believe." Pasion Pit The Anthem, Washington, DC The answer? A simple Belgian-style wheat beer can do the trick. Allagash White is a refreshing treat during the hot and sweaty days but has enough substance to warm you up during the freezing nights too. Allagash White is extremely drinkable. Ahh. Now life is okay. You can stop worrying about the troubles in your life and start focusing on everything that is right in the world. You're hanging out with your friends and having a great time. You realize you have the best friends ever. And all of a sudden, the weather is durable…maybe even enjoyable. After all, you found your beer! "Lif...

Max Frost shows his funky sounds in his new single, "Money Problems" and it makes you sway your body from side to side. It's only fitting to listen to this song while sipping on some Funk Sway by Jailbreak Brewing. The Key Lime Berliner Weisse by the brewery based out of Maryland is a little sweet, a little sour, and one hundred percent refreshing. It's the perfect beer to cheer you up on a miserable humid day. "I got nothing in my pockets. Tell me baby; do you judge me. I got money problems." We've all been there. We've had to buy whatever is affordable. Our possessions are nothing special and definitely don't stand out. If they are noticeable, it's usually not for a good reason. "My car's a rental; not presidential. I got no diamonds on the doors of my house. Above my level; you're something special and I know I gotta get you somehow." But even with the worse money problems, you'll still find a way to drink tha...

Listen to "Dreaming" by VHS Collection and pair it with Leinie's Summer Shandy. Both are full of sunshine. When growing up, you imagine what life will be like as an adult. You've been dreaming of a time of success. When adulthood comes, you have a lot to be proud of and now is the time when you can brag about your accomplishments. "I've been dreaming of this day for a long time. I've been waiting for this moment since I was young with thoughts and ideas about the sun." You're at least twenty-one years old now and time has flown by. Spring is here and the summer beers are already in stock. You've done so much with your life and there is no better time to celebrate and reflect on the great memories you've created over time. "Thinking I could never amount to nothing; oh no. Maybe one day I could prove them wrong." Summer Shandy by Leinenkugel creates a perfect pairing to reflect on good times. It will take you back to your ch...

It's the middle of February and you've started to see Spring beers hit the stores. You're looking forward to birds chirping and days lasting longer. The sunsets are prettier as the skies turn orange and pink, flowers start to bloom as winds change from chilling to a nice breeze, and beer starts to taste more refreshing than it did in the last five months. "There's only one eye in the manifest sound in the mouth of the spring. Holy rollers focus one at a time. This horizon's shaped like honeycomb." Fruity wheat beers are very refreshing and perfect for the Spring. If you like passionfruit, it doesn't get much more refreshing than Liliko'i Kepolo by Avery Brewing Co. Imagine your favorite Belgian style white ale and add an array of tropical flavors; this creates Liliko'i Kepolo. "Can I just stay here forever and more? It feels so good dissolving bodies at the door and it's so heavy on the way back down but it was worth it—tasted per...