October 16th, 2020 - Nobody Hears You Screaming Blue Murder When You Are Alone In Space

Hey there rockers, rollers, and hop lovers!  The Meista here today getting the weekend off right by rocking out with an Alone In Space Hazy Oatmeal India Pale Ale from Mother Earth Brew Company and Girlschool's "Screaming Blue Murder"!

Album Info: 

• Artist: Girlschool
• Title: "Screaming Blue Murder"
• Recorded: February through March 1982 at Surrey Sound Studio in Leatherhead, England
• Release date: June 7th, 1982 (3rd studio album by Girlschool)
• Record company: Bronze Records / Mercury Records
• Production: Chris Tsangarides and Nigel Gray 
• Album cover art: ?
• Personnel: Denise Dufort (drums), Kelly Johnson (lead guitar and vocals), Kim McAuliffe (rhythm guitar and vocals), and Gil Weston (bass and backing vocals)
• Musical style: Hard rock, heavy metal, power pop
• Sound: Characterized by killer riffs, crunchy guitars, thumping bass, thunderous drums, and catchy harmonies, the sound on "Screaming Blue Murder" is classic Johnson-era Girlschool!
• Major themes: Sex, rebellion, relationships, and rock and fucking roll!
• Tracks:   

1. "Screaming Blue Murder"
2. "Live With Me" (Rolling Stones cover)
3. "Take It From Me"
4. "Wildlife"
5. "It Turns Your Head Around"
6. "Don't Call It Love"
7. "Hellrazor"
8. "When Your Blood Runs Cold"
9. "You Got Me"
10. "Flesh And Blood"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Mother Earth Brew Company (California)
• Website: https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/  
• Brew: Alone In Space Hazy Oatmeal India Pale Ale 
• Style: New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA) 
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.9%
• IBUs: 30
• Ingredients: Sabro, Galaxy, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops
• Pour: The Alone In Space pours a very hazy, pale yellow-orange hue with a frothy, bright white, 1-finger head with good retention and soapy lacing. 
• Nose: The nose of the is citrusy, tropical, fruity, and earthy.  There are notes of orange juice and zest, grapefruit rind, tangerine, guava, mango, melon, peach, light coconut, light grain, soft caramel, and light pine resin.
• Taste: The tastes follows the nose and is characterized by citrusy, tropical, malty, and earthy notes.  There are notes of orange juice, tangerine, pink grapefruit juice, apricot, guava, mango, light pineapple, a hint of pine, creamy oats, and soft caramel.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is crisp and juicy, yet also smooth and creamy with a dry, clean finish.

Overall pairing: The bright, fruity elements of Alone In Space go great with overall rock and roll punch of Girlschool's "Screaming Blue Murder" while the solid malt backbone goes well with the hard rockin' intensity and power that is and always will be the kick-ass gals in Girlschool!

Cheers!