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 »
Writer archives: Max Darrow
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse University couple finds love on campus, plans for nuptials in near future
Syracuse alumni Julie Walas and Binh Huynh create their own college love story. Check out Thursday's paper for a complete feature on the couple. Read more »
