GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEAWAY: Seaside Tavern, Your Favorite Neighborhood Bar and Heavy Metal Holdout

In the decade that I’ve been on the fool’s errand of playing metal in Fairfield County, I’ve seen the handful of consistently metal-friendly venues dwindle to one: Stamford’s Seaside Tavern.  It’s no secret to Alternative Control readers that my band Jimmy Junk Bird and the Stiffs plays there often; we’ve also been able to host… Continue reading GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEAWAY: Seaside Tavern, Your Favorite Neighborhood Bar and Heavy Metal Holdout

An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

“This is the local band version of brewing,” said Keith Zalinger of his craft beer endeavor Mythical Brewing Company.  “You can do whatever you want.” Indeed he can.  Zalinger and his partner Frank (who wishes to remain somewhat anonymous in the alternative press) have been experimenting with home brew techniques for about a year.  They’re… Continue reading An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

Allagash Black Beef Stew With Kale

  Adapted from Trisha Yearwood’s Slow-Cooker Stout Beef Stew This hearty beef and stout stew is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day… Or any other day that the temperature is below 65 degrees.  Some might consider cooking with Allagash a waste of fancy beer.  Not so!  My Grandma Fran always said never to cook with wine… Continue reading Allagash Black Beef Stew With Kale

Beer Conn 2015: The Connoisseur’s Perspective

I hope you all didn’t think Jessie was insinuating I was a beer connoisseur; I know a thing or two but I wouldn’t say I’m a connoisseur, mainly because I’m too biased against certain types of beers. But everything’s relative I guess, so ok I’ll take it. This past weekend was the 2nd annual Beer… Continue reading Beer Conn 2015: The Connoisseur’s Perspective

Beer Conn 2015: The Non-Connoisseur’s Perspective

This past Saturday, Starfish Junction Events hosted their second annual Beer Conn at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport.  Over 1,500 people were in attendance at the evening session, including myself, Pluckman, and Designated Driving Correspondent Jesse Styles.  (She also served as Official Note-Taker, Auxiliary Photographer, and Overall Voice of Reason.) Speaking of designated driving…… Continue reading Beer Conn 2015: The Non-Connoisseur’s Perspective

Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th

“I remember the time before I knew what craft beer was. I remember when the first friends of mine got into it and I didn’t get it. I remember the day I got over Sam Adams. Eventually the craft beer wave got big enough and it swept me in too. Craft beer is delicious, and… Continue reading Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th

Smoke in the Valley 2015 – Home Brew Reigns Supreme

Beer Chef Jeff and his Piraat

As I sit here drinking one of my coveted Captain’s Daughters I am reminded of the great time I had last weekend at Smoke in the Valley. Put on by the same people as Freedom Fest this past July, this was a similar fest only this time located in Seymour and on a much bigger… Continue reading Smoke in the Valley 2015 – Home Brew Reigns Supreme