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How to Become a Beer Person

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I know a lot of people in college, especially girls, who always say things like ‘I just don’t really like beer that much!’ I used to be that girl up until last year. So here’s the thing, people think they don’t like beer but in reality they’re just drinking the wrong kinds. There are so many different types of beer out there that you’re bound to like one.

I thought I hatedbeer, but it was only because I was drinking the absolute worst possible kinds. Think Natural Light, Busch and Keystone. Those are basically dirt water; I’m not even sure how they are legally allowed to be labeled as beer. The problem wasn’t that I wasn’t “a beer person” it was that I was just drinking really shi**y beer. So I started buying different kinds of beer at the liquor store and ordering new things when I went out to see what I liked.

If you really have no idea what kind of beer you like I would suggest going to a brewery where you can get a flight of beer, meaning you can taste test about 5 different types at once. This is a great way to figure out what you’re into. I would try to start off lighter at first with shandies, pale ales, or beers with fruity undertones. If you like those then great, if you want to try something else I would then go into the darker ones such as stouts, lagers and porters. I personally hate dark beer; it is definitely an acquired taste for sure so be warned.

The main point here is that you really just need to STOP DRINKING CRAP BEER. Do yourself a favor and branch out a little bit! If you have any self-respect you will put down the keystone and natty light and get yourself a real beer. Trust me, it will be worth it and you may just find your new favorite drink.

Hannah Kate

Terrapin’s Turf

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If you have been keeping up with my blog posts you would know that I recently went to the University of Maryland to participate in a flag football tournament, despite not knowing any rules of the game at all. This trip was basically an excuse for my friends and I to go to Maryland for free and go out to the bar (for research purposes only of course). While here for the weekend we spent most of our nights at this bar called Terrapin’s Turf.

For those of you who don’t know, a Terrapin is a type of turtle, because what is a better school mascot than that? When you walk into this bar it looks like it is straight out of a movie. It has high cathedral ceilings, a bar in the middle of the dance floor and booths along the perimeter so if you wanted to get away and sit for a while you had the option.

 

The drinks here were extremely cheap and strong as well. We spent most of our nights on the dance floor because this bar had a club vibe to it so there was no way you could be here and not want to dance. I was a huge fan of the music selection; it was a mix between R&B, rap, pop, and club music, a little something for everyone. Basically anything that you think would be a good song to dance to was played. They even played “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande which is a personal favorite of mine so they already have an 11/10 for music in my book.

If you are looking for a rowdy night out in Maryland with plenty of dancing, cheap drinks, and fun people then Terrapin’s Turf is where you should be. This bar had great vibes and did not disappoint either time we were there. It made the weekend that much more memorable and I hope to be back soon!

Hannah Kate

How to Combat the Sunday Scaries

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If you don’t know what the Sunday Scaries are, please remove yourself from underneath the rock you have been living under and join the rest of 2018. The Sunday scaries has become a common phrase that many people can relate to no matter the age. It is defined as the dread you feel on Sundays when you have to prepare for the week ahead of you. However, this is the Bar Bible and to me the Sunday scaries are when you are so hung over but you have sh*t to do and you don’t know how the hell you are going to get it done in the state that you are in. But it’s okay I am here to help!

First things first, wake up and take a shower because you will automatically feel better after. Next, pull yourself together and go and get yourself a bagel and coffee because you deserve it (not really you 100% made poor decisions the night before). Now, whatever you have to do I guarantee you that you are not as hung over for it as you think you are. Half of a hangover is mental and half is you being dehydrated. So drink some water and remember who the F you are.

I realized from recent experiences that you can do anything while hung over, and I mean anything. This weekend I played a game of flag football at 9 am so severely hung over. I have no idea how to play flag football. You know how hard it is to play a sport you don’t know while hung over? Think about that next time you feel like laying in bed all day! Surprisingly, I actually felt a lot better after playing. So maybe it’s not mental and you should just exercise? Seems fake but if you are into that whole “healthy lifestyle” thing definitely give that a try when you’re hung-over. If you are anything like me (a lazy POS) just stick with water, coffee, and a bagel and give yourself a pep talk; you got this!

Oh, and Advil. Lots of Advil.

Hannah Kate

21 Rules of Being 21

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Being 21 is a whole new world that we are all just thrown into and are expected to know exactly how to act in bars and clubs, etc. But no one really gives you a “how-to” which is what I am here for. Next up, the 21 rules and your guide to being 21.

  1. Don’t talk about being 21- we see you standing at the bar, chill
  2. PREGAME- You are not trying to break the bank
  3. Go out with people you trust
  4. Don’t leave your drink unattended (bet you already knew that one)
  5. Wear clothes you can dance in
  6. Never drink tequila unless you want to die that night
  7. Always bring cash! Good for emergencies & cover charge
  8. Don’t drink when your sad, it never goes well
  9. NEVER WEAR FLIP FLOPS OUT- I have the scars to back that up
  10. If you’re a girl, always be nice to other girls in the bathroom
  11. Try different drinks, vodka crans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon
  12. Stop drinking natty light, you can buy real alcohol now
  13. Don’t drop it low unless you can get back up
  14. Elevated surfaces are amazing and you should 100% dance on them
  15. Except chairs, don’t dance on chairs
  16. Bring multiple forms of ID, fakes are too good these days
  17. Stick to one kind of alcohol the whole night
  18. Never leave without finishing your drink, you paid good money for that
  19. Be nice, no one likes a mean drunk
  20. Always leave money for drunk food at the end of the night
  21. Most importantly, have fun & get drink responsibly

Hannah Kate

D’jais

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I have not mentioned this in my earlier posts, but I am originally from Connecticut. Why am I choosing to tell you this now? Well, as someone who is not a New Jersey native going to a Jersey club is basically like traveling to a different country where you don’t speak the language. This is exactly what I would compare my experience at D’jais to.

Obviously when I first went I literally had no idea what this place even was; my Jersey friends were displeased to say the least that I have never heard of it before. This bar is so famous and such a destination because the cast of “The Jersey Shore” would often go clubbing here, so of course it’s a hot spot for many Jersey residents and fans of the show.

Going into this bar is comparable to a war zone, you walk in and it is just wall-to-wall tan Italian people. As one of the most Irish person you will ever meet I was only slightly out of place. With that being said it was one of the most fun dance clubs I have been to. You will easily lose 10 pounds sweating from all the dancing because it is so packed, which is a major plus.

Now their drinks are a little small and on the pricier side, by pricey I mean $8, but I’m cheap. Also, PSA it is very important to get cash out before going to this bar! I learned that one night as I tragically handed the bartender my credit card and she just pointed to the ATM all the way across the restaurant. You do not want to be trekking that far in D’jais, elbows will be thrown and it is not a pretty site, so do yourself a favor and bring some cash.

Overall, this was a bar I was not expecting to have much fun at but turned out to be a blast. The music was fantastic, sing-alongs mixed with club music, a nice happy medium. Whenever I go, everyone is having a good time and it just such a different experience than I have ever had before to say the least. From a small town Connecticut girl I can say that this was definitely eye opening, terrifying, and 100% one of the most fun bars the Jersey Shore has to offer.

Hannah Kate