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Drinks that define a Syracuse student's college career

Thirsty Thursday writers Max Darrow and Clayton Dyer recount the characteristic drinks a Syracuse student consumes over their four years. Read More »

May 9, 2016 at 5:25 pm

Sheffield Cellars Tawny Port offers sweet, berry flavor

This week, Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow reviewed Sheffield Cellars Tawny Port, a sweet dessert wine with notes of raspberries, strawberries and French vanilla. Read More »

April 28, 2016 at 12:01 am

Labatt Blue Canadian Pilsener has a balanced, dry cornbread taste

Labatt Blue Canadian Pilsener is imported from Canada and was the first beer Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow, tried when he came to Syracuse. Read More »

April 21, 2016 at 12:01 am

The 2014 Pacific Rim Riesling has a hint of gummy bears

The 2014 Pacific Rim Riesling is the wine featured in this week's Thirsty Thursday. The smell and taste is very sweet, with hints of tropical fruits and gummy bears. Read More »

April 14, 2016 at 12:01 am

Ballast Point’s The Commodore American Stout has bold scent, weak flavor

This week, Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow tried out Ballast Point’s The Commodore American Stout. While the beer isn't full-bodied, the smell has notes of coffee and chocolate. Read More »

April 7, 2016 at 12:01 am

Explore Syracuse breweries for National Beer Day

Thirsty Thursday columnist Max Darrow visited breweries across Central New York and tried and reviewed their products after touring their facilities. Read More »

April 6, 2016 at 10:17 pm

Tsingtao is a sweet beer with notes of apples and honey

Tsingtao is one of the best selling beers in China and is made, packaged and imported from there. Columnist Max Darrow said that it was one of his favorite beers that he has reviewed all semester. Read More »

March 31, 2016 at 12:01 am

Presidente has tropical flavors, corny aftertaste

This week our Thirsty Thursday writer reviewed Presidente, a classic Dominican beer typically found on sunny beaches. This particular beer is brewed with adjuncts, such as corn, which leaves an aftertaste. Read More »

March 24, 2016 at 12:01 am

Smithwick’s Premium Irish Ale is nutty with a hint of apple in the finish

Smithwick’s Premium Irish Ale smells nutty and tastes similarly. Thirsty Thursday columnist Max Darrow recommends drinking it with a juicy bacon burger. Read More »

March 10, 2016 at 12:01 am

Abita Purple Haze has crisp flavor, fizzy finish

This week our Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow reviewed Abita Purple Haze, a standard pilsner with raspberry notes and a long, fizzy finish with a fruity kick. Read More »

March 3, 2016 at 12:01 am

Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter smells delicious but tastes bitter

Max Darrow expected the Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter to be a great winter night pick me up but was less than thrilled with the taste. Read More »

February 25, 2016 at 12:01 am

Evan Williams is versatile, sweet and affordable bourbon

Instead of shelling out a lot of money for a bottle of Jack Daniels, Max Darrow suggests that you purchase it's cheaper equivalent which tastes just as good. Read More »

February 18, 2016 at 12:01 am

Matua Sauvignon Blanc is packed with citrus, tropical flavors

This week our Thirsty Thursday writer decided to shake things up and try out a white wine: Matua Sauvignon Blanc. His conclusion? A sweet wine perfect for the summertime. Read More »

February 11, 2016 at 12:01 am

Here are the best beers to drink while watching the Super Bowl

So you've bought the snacks but have to make a last minute beer run before the game. Pulp's Thirsty Thursday beat writer has compiled these handy tips of what to drink no matter which team you support. Read More »

February 6, 2016 at 9:31 am

Smirnoff Ice smells like candy and can spark a fun drinking game

Thirsty Thursday writer explains how this sugary drink has many flavors and can be used in a drinking game. The bottle is hid and the finder is made to chug the entire drink on their knees. Read More »

February 3, 2016 at 8:59 pm

Saranac Pale Ale has sweet, then bitter taste

Our Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow decided to review Saranac Pale Ale, a golden beer with a crisp taste that's brewed an hour away from Syracuse in Utica. Read More »

January 28, 2016 at 12:01 am

Newcastle Brown Ale has nutty, caramel flavor

Our Thirsty Thursday writer tried out Newcastle Brown Ale and found it to be a great beer for kicking back with friends and family during a cold winter night. Read More »

January 20, 2016 at 10:10 pm