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In celebration of this weeks Force Awakens premier we present to you Death Star! Finally an indica that is appropriate for night and day time. Of course it would be named after Star Wars. Death Star is a blend of the indica strain Sensi Star and the sativa Sour Diesel. Both strains have such dramatic effects that you would think the high from them being put together would drive you insane. Death Star is known to be a heavy indica, which is true but, the amount of euphoria that it takes from its sativa side is amazing. This strain is recommended for daytime or nighttime. It has great pain relief and tones of mental help. I would say this is a great strain to keep around for an anytime use. Its fairly popular now-a-days so, i'm sure you won't have trouble finding it! Keep it real! -Colin
When crossing the Blueberry indica strain and the legendary Haze sativa strain, you get an absolute amazing hybrid called BLUE DREAM!!! This strain is as good as it sounds. Every aspect that you look for in a sativa and a indica strain is within this strain. This type of hybrid is considered a sativa dominate. What that means is, when you smoke blue dream you get the euphoric creativeness that you would from a normal sativa but also, you get the relaxing pain relief that you would get from a normal indica. Patients that suffer from pain, depression, or nausea love this strain because normally they would have to smoke a heavy indica to relieve the threshold of these symptoms. Which usually make you very tired and unmotivated. But, because blue dream shares the best of both worlds, it doesn't make you drowsy but still gives you the pain relief with the desired motivation. A great strain to have in the morning with your cup of coffee.
Have an awesome week!!!! Peace -Colin
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
A few weeks ago, I touched on a cannabis product that most of us stoners call dabs. This week i'm going to talk about one of the methods you take dabs. Dab rigs are essentially bongs for the most part. They do make dab pipes but, they are absolutely awful and I don't recommend using them. The way you use dab rigs is a bit different.... Some say that it reminds them of how you would smoke crack and in which is why some don't partake in a dab sessions. You can use any normal water bong. The only extra pieces you need is a torch, dab nail and a dabber. Dab nails are made out of either quartz, ceramic or titanium. Each nail has different benefits. Dabbers are a glass or titanium rod that you use to touch the dab (wax) to the dab nail. You consume the dab by heating the nail with the torch then taking the dabber with the wax on the end of it and putting to the heated nail. The reason that dabbing is even popular is because it sedates you more than any other way of consuming marijuana. For patients with pain, some say it works better than the best narcotic. For stoners, they say it feels like the first time they've ever smoked again. Dabbing is the ultimate high. Peace! -Colin
We are excited for our End of the year party! THIS YEAR IS DEAD is our last get down show before everyone is distracted with their dress up parties and champagne! So for one last time lets rock out with whatever you want out and finish this year off right! The Show will feature :
OLD GODS
SPECIAL THANKS TO LIVE NATION DETROIT AND THE SHELTER FOR ROCKING THIS SHOW FOR US!
The ever elusive Dripa. Once found all around Michigan at all times has now been brought down to, maybe they have it, maybe they don't. Even it's consistency is inconsistent. Yet, it remains one of the best IPA's I've ever had. Double Rice IPA. Someone once argued with me that rice doesn't belong in beer. That it's left for the Bud's and the Miller's to fuck up beer that way. I farted in that persons general direction. Rice does belong in beer. The gold medals they have won for this beer proves it. Rice allows the character of the hop to walk right up to your lips and punch your tongues face. Finishes so clean without any hop residue. Insanely easy to drink, which may pose a problem since it's 9.5%abv. I think the worst part about this beer is that it's rarely bottled and absolutely never distributed. You can usually find it on draft either at a bar or at the brewery itself, though. Thankfully growlers of the stuff as long as they have it. So, if you haven't already, go visit Kuhnhenn. They also own a bed and breakfast across the street should you get blitzed. Don't for get to order some amazing Vincenzo's pizza while you're there! Cheers!
My Score: 100
Rate Beer: 98
Beer Advocate: 98
This week's WCW focuses on the work of a local Detroit Legend, Jenny Risher.
Jenny Risher is an advertising and editorial photographer. Her continual strive for perfection, fresh style, and natural sensibility has afforded her the opportunity to photograph for many illustrious clients.
Her arguably most popular project to date is her book, Heart Soul Detroit, a self produced venture in which she interviewed and photographed 50 iconic Detroiters, including Iggy Pop, Smokey Robinson, Jack White, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Lily Tomlin, Alice Cooper, Bill Ford Jr, Lee Iacocca, Eminem, Tim Allen and many others.
Jenny currently has several other projects in the works, including one that yours truly has been fortunate enough, and honored to be part of.
For more information on Jenny, to view upcoming projects and past works, or to contact her for booking, visit her website here.
We are stoked for this upcoming friday! The Sycamour dudes are at it again ! " A Rally In Underground is going to be one of the best Christmas shows, you go to this season! ASSASSINS, BOYS OF FALL, NARCO DEBUT AND RUMOURS! Good friends and Good Times! What else could you ask for!
Also! we rocked out a photo shoot with the Syca dudes to hype the show! Photo cred Brandan Keller! Model Cred Vile blogger Sar Elle and super rad Detroit model Robyn Barnsdale!
and as an added bonus check out this behind the scenes video that Mike Zanger from Arbor Agency shot from the shoot!
Tis the season for big, warming beers. Might as well shove a bunch of malty Christmas beers in your face. Why not start off with one of the best right off the bat? St. Bernardus has been making beers since the 1940's but this ale is one of their newer brews, and only available around this time of year. Christmas ale is a quadruple, or a belgian strong ale, and is quite strong at 10%abv. The flavors are great for those cold nights. Candy sugar, dark fruits, malty and bready. It's even a bit spicy. This thicker red-brown ale should be your holiday night cap after opening all your presents and gorging yourself on hams and turkeys. Cheers!
My Score: 92
Rate Beer: 99
Beer Advocate: 95
New Yorker Pamela Love began making jewelry in her Brooklyn apartment in 2007. Since then, she has created a full production facility and design studio in Manhattan’s garment district.
The line is committed to sustainability and localized production. All gemstones and semiprecious stones are ethically sourced and almost all metal used is recycled. The entire jewelry-making process, from design to sampling to full-scale production, is completed domestically with the majority of it done in-house at Pamela Love’s Manhattan studio.
View and shop the current entire collection here.
Xo,
Sar Elle
A little while back we had the chance to have Turncoat front man Jimmy Ash stop by HQ and spend some time telling us what they have rolling out in the near future and talk philosophy of the band! 3:10 in he has a good rant about what Turncoat is all about. So check it out and let us know what you think! -Aren
Jeremiah Armenta is another one of those guys that I'm sure you've heard of but deserves a shout out anyways! Like a lot of chopper folks started out in his garage, now he has bikes and customers all over the world. In my opinion this guys doing it right, with help from his friends Love cycles has just moved in too his new spot in Phoenix. If you're in the area go pop in and check out the chopper goodies, or grab a coffee from their little coffee corner.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Sours! All of them, please and thanks. This one happens to be one of my favorites. Not only is it delicious and a near perfect sour, it's also readily available and for an exceptional price. Especially considering the methods used to make a Flemish Ale. Rodenbach has been making beer since the 1800's so the history is all in the sip. It's around 5%abv so it's not here to get you drunk as it is to give you flavor. Dark fruit notes, acidic sour, yet sweet bite, and a very present carbonation but not overwhelming. Flemish ales tend to be nice and vinegary, but in the best way. It's a crazy blend of flavors that just finish so nicely. You're sure to find this where most imports are found. Cheers!
My Score: 90
Beer Advocate: 90
Rate Beer: 93
Founded in New York City in 2004 by makeup artist David Klasfeld, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics started with a pair of Lip Balms. As an artist, Klasfeld wanted to develop products that met the needs of artists who weren’t satisfied with the traditional options found on the market, through a commitment to innovation in color, texture and selection.
OCC strives to be on the forefront of colour cosmetics, while honoring both our professional makeup artistry and cruelty-free heritage. OCC is proud to be 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free, as internationally certified by PETA.
Xo,
Sar Elle
This Saturday at the loving touch. "Malo Konjche" the long awaited solo project of Ex Dillinger/Old Gods Front man Jeff Tuttle will finally be released! "Eudaimonia" (from what we hear) will be heavily inspired in 70's arena rock. In our previous interview with Jeff, he informed us that this has been a project years in the making. So we are excited to finally hear it! Plus you can pick up the 150 gram 12" Vinyl at the show and rock out with our Dudes in REVEREND!
So do what you have to, change plans or even make new plans and come out this saturday night. Or Else! -Aren
You're thirsty, this is what you're having. Dating as far back as the 17th century "nog" used to refer to a style of strong beer. A "noggin" was a small cup used for drinking that beer. Most culinary anthropologists believe modern eggnog descended from a thick, boozy, late-medieval concoction called posset that was composed of hot milk and hooch enhanced with whatever spice the lord of the castle had on hand. Much like bottle fermenting, Nog can be aged for up to a year. The chemical interaction that takes place makes all the separately discernible flavors of cream, egg and booze become the one flavor known as egg nog. Typically bourbon is the booze of choice in most nog's, rum was the preferred choice in colonial days. So there you have it. A few things you probably didn't know about an old boozy, practically ice cream, beverage. Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving!
My Score: I'm lactose intolerant so this kills the human but I fucking love it.
Alton Brown: 5 stars <--Recipe!
This week, I'm taking the Woman Crush Wednesday Post in a very literal route, with J. Isobel de Lisle.
J. Isobel de Lisle, Izzy to her friends, is a phenomenal Internationally Published Photographer in the South Jersey, Philadelphia Area. Her interests in Horror, Sci-Fi, and Bondage are very prevalent forces in her works. Izzy has a knack for making even the most grotesque images radiate astonishing beauty. Her talent and creativity are bar none.
This Shit is Fucking Classy.
Xo,
Sar Elle
SERIOUSLY THOUGH. THIS IS SO GOOD. I REALLY APPRECIATE THE ARTFUL DELIVERY OF WHAT ITS LIKE TO TOUR. TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD THROUGH TRAVELING AND MEETING SO MANY GOOD PEOPLE! GREAT JOB DEREK. OF IMAGERY STORM!
WE NEVER WANT TO SAY GOODBYE TO OUR FRIENDS AND FAVORITE BAND BUT THIS WAS A GREAT WAY TO GET SOME CLOSURE AND EXPERIENCE THE END OF THE CHARIOT.
