Classic Country and a Half Rack
Time to lace up those cowboy boots and ready the saddle because we’re about to get on the horse, pairing classic country music and a half rack of beer (12 cans!)
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An Afternoon in Stamford, Connecticut
For an off-the-beaten-path take on Stamford, Connecticut, try out this adventure including a hidden walk, a picturesque beach and a subterranean brewery.
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A Weekend in Philadelphia
Taking a detour to the City of Brotherly Love, a family friendly weekend in Philadelphia included historic sites, the zoo and Sesame Place.
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Schilling Beer Company
Schilling Beer Company, located in Littleton, New Hampshire is a must visit for beer lovers looking for tasty libations and delicious food.
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eMoo Records and a Six Pack
For this entry in the six-pack series, we’re pairing six Connecticut beers with six albums from the catalog of Connecticut’s eMoo Records.
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Traditional Folk Music and a Six-Pack
Of all the styles of music that we’ve paired with beer on Backyard Road Trips, traditional folk is the most conducive for beer drinking. Heck, it seems like half of the songs in this genre deal with beer or other types of alcohol! From sea shanties to Irish reels, let’s toast and raise a pint
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Two Roads Brewing Company
Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is built on historical tradition, a deep understanding of science, environmental friendliness, and of course, great beer!
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Weymouth Breweries
The South Shore of Massachusetts is a beer lover’s paradise. I’ve written about breweries such as Second Wind, Mayflower, and Widowmaker multiple times on Backyard Road Trips. Plymouth has the most craft beverage destinations (four breweries, two wineries, a distillery, and a cidery), but Weymouth is another hotbed of craft beer. With Vitamin Sea and
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Breakdancing Movies and a Six Pack
Lace-up your dancing shoes and pour a beer, because it’s time for Breakdancing Movies and a Six Pack! This one pushes the envelope just a tad. Instead of pairing the usual songs or albums with six beers, we are enjoying craft beers while watching breakdancing films. (Actually one is just a music video, but it’s
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A Six Pack and a Cover Song “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up
Tom Waits is a difficult artist to cover. “Often imitated, never duplicated” sums it up. Even artists including Scarlet Johannson and Holly Cole have full tribute albums of Waits covers. Yes, others, including Rod Stewart and the Eagles, had hits with Tom Waits songs. But even one of my favorite musicians, Jonathan Richman’s version of
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