MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Mad Elf (aged from 2010) by Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer: Mad Elf Brewery: Tröegs Brewing Company Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale Age: 2010 ABV: 11.00% Mad Elf is a cheery cherry favorite around the holidays, but have you ever tried aging it? Some people love it, others feel like they got old coal in their stocking, so we’re going to give it a jingle […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 5’ is a slight upgrade from its Proto-cessor, but nothing new
Change in video games is a funny thing. In some cases, change is good, breathing new life into a stagnant franchise, ushering in a new era of gaming, and bringing in a whole new demographic of fans. At the same time, change can totally turn longtime fans off, possibly even killing a franchise for many […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Pineapple Smoosh DIPA by Søle Artisan Ales and Phantom Carriage Brewery
Beer: Pineapple Smoosh Brewery: Søle Artisan Ales and Phantom Carriage Brewery Style: Milk DIPA Age: 2016 ABV: 7.80% The local boys made good at Søle Artisan Ales, who are currently brewing at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston and moving to Easton soon, collaborated with Phantom Carriage in California, smooshing East Coast and West Coast together […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 4’ adds new Mega Buster, but less innovation and more lag
I hope you’re enjoying this romp through various “Mega Man” games in “Mega December” here on Turn to Channel 3! Today, we fly our Rush Jet into territory that perhaps is more reserved for expense and availability and not necessarily quality, but that’s why I’m here, so let’s look at “Mega Man 4” on the […]
REVIEW: Alchemy Home Company creates the best beard and mustache products in Scranton… and everywhere else
Beards may be all the rage with the trendy folks, but for those of us who have been sporting whiskers for decades, it is painfully common that, even with the sudden boom in market share, beard grooming products are by and large a huge letdown. The primary reason I’ve observed is that, almost without exception, […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Mosaic Nerd Extra IPA by Søle Artisan Ales
Beer: Mosaic Nerd Brewery: Søle Artisan Ales Style: Extra IPA (DIPA-ish) Age: 2016 ABV: 7.50% Søle Artisan Ales, a nomadic brewer currently in Pittston who is heading to Easton soon, is at it again with another nerdy beer. We’ve had Turbo Nerd, Simcoe Nerd, and now it’s time to try Mosaic Nerd, a single hopped […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 3’ isn’t as appreciated as its predecessor, but it’s a solid sequel
Mega Man, as a whole, has become quite the enigma for new gamers, as Capcom has been criticized heavily for dragging its star mascot, along with its creator, through the mud and muck in recent years. With rumors swirling about Capcom wanting to revisit their franchises of old, it is certainly worth scrolling through the […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Bourbon County Brand Stout 2014 vs. ’15 vs. ’16 by Goose Island Beer Company
Beer: Bourbon County Brand Stout Brewery: Goose Island Beer Company Style: Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels Age: 2014, 2015, and 2016 ABV: 12.90-13.40% Thanks to our pal Meatsmoke, we’re dong something a little different on today’s MBR by comparing three years worth of Bourbon County Brand Stouts by Chicago brewery Goose Island! Massive Beer […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man Soccer’ is an unusual SNES game but has a few kicks
December has arrived, so here on Turn to Channel 3, I must ask the question: “Why have an ordinary December when you can have a Mega December?” That’s right – all this month, we’re taking a look at some of the Blue Bomber’s adventures, including one today that probably had more than a few of […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Visually stunning ‘Moana’ rivals ‘Frozen’ as best Disney animated movie in years
Disney’s animation studio is just recently hitting its stride. They hit what many would consider the peak of its glory with 2013’s cultural phenomenon “Frozen.” “Moana,” however, takes what the studio got right with “Frozen” and built on its foundations with its follow-up effort. I’m going to say this right off the top, just to […]
