When you pack loads of delicious tropical fruit aromas and flavors into an IPA, you get Lawson's Sip Of Sunshine. But don't get it confused with the hoards of hop-centric beers crowding store shelves, because this is quite simply one of the best IPAs on the planet. Often overshadowed by its Vermont neighbor Heady Topper, Sip of Sunshine stands just as tall, especially when served cold and enjoyed fresh. It's good enough to make you plan a spontaneous trip to Vermont, just to buy beer.
The next time you reach for a beer, but have calorie intake on your mind, you can't do much better than a Saison like Vieille Artisanal from Crooked Stave Brewing. Vielle means "old" and is a barrel-aged Saison that is lightly dry hopped and brewed using Brettanomyces — the yeast strain that helped put Crooked Stave on the craft beer map. It's light, with great floral notes, subtle tartness, and an ABV of only 4.7%.
Inspired by visits to Belgian Abbeys, Abigale from Sixpoint Brewing is yet another creative, canned experience from the Brooklyn based brewery. Sixpoint first experimented with this brew 10 years ago, creating some small batches for trusted tasters only. After loads of experiments, it's ready for a widespread release in the form of 12 oz. slim stained-glass cans. Made using candi sugar from beets, and traditional Belgian yeast, it doesn't hide its influences, but it also doesn't compromise Sixpoint's roots, as the addition of plenty of American hops make this a true Belgian hybrid.
Back before screen-sporting digital cameras existed, you had to wait to see the photos you'd taken. The Camp Snap Camera aims to return to this simpler time with a vintage-style, screen-free build. It has only a shutter button and flash selector switch for controls and uses an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash to capture film-like photos. The rechargeable battery can take 500 photos per charge and the camera can hold 2,000 photos at a time; they can be offloaded via USB-C or SD card. Thanks to its sturdy build and simple design, the camera is extremely rugged, and offers no distractions, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
When Arrogant Bastard debuted all the way back in 1997, it put Stone Brewing on the map and changed the way we think about craft beer. The Bastard family continues to grow this year with the release of Bourbon Barrel Arrogant Bastard. This version debuted last year, but in 2015, it's not only going to be on more shelves, it's also being offered for the first time in six-pack 12oz bottles. With vanilla, oak, bourbon, and the familiar arrogance you've come to expect from the grandfather of craft, it's time to welcome the newest member of the Arrogant Bastard family.
The hottest style in craft beer right now is undoubtedly the Gose. And Kirsch Gose from Victory Brewing not only takes advantage of the trend, but lands among some of the best around right away. The new spring seasonal pours a light red shade with plenty of carbonation and is both refreshing and tart thanks to the addition of fresh cherries. Subtly sweet, salty, and session-able at 4.8% ABV, this refreshing brew is a great place to start if you've been interested in the Gose style.
