From Loudersound.
Rush pair Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee have released a short video to launch their upcoming beer collaboration with Toronto-based Henderson Brewing.
In the video, Lifeson plays the part of a ‘Beer Scientist’ and Lee a ‘Beer Drinker’, with the pair visiting a brewery (or, as Lee puts it, a “beer factory”) to dispense some booze into a beaker.
According to a post on the Rush website, Rush Canadian Golden Ale will be unleashed in the Ontario area on August 30. The collaboration came about after Lee was handed a bottle of Iron Maiden’s Trooper Beer after a show on the R40 tour, planting the seeds for the collaboration with Henderson.
“Beer has always been an important part of the touring experience for the band,” reads the post. “That first after-show beer helping to draw a line between the focus of performing and the wind-down that follows. After hundreds of shows in so many countries around the world, the band really began to see how different beer could be.”
As for Rush Canadian Golden Ale, beer scientist Lifeson describes the drink as, “golden in colour with a dense ivory head. It has an earthy aroma with hints of orange-peel, pine and spicy rye. While the emphasis is on refreshment, there are elements of pine, rye spice and a citric hop flavour that add to the subtle complexity of the beer.”
The band have also manufactured a new t-shirt to celebrate the arrival of their frothy nectar, which features the band’s iconic Starman logo. “Books are for tourists,” they say. “Beer is for geniuses. Rush beer tees are for even more smarter people.” It’s available from the Rush webstore.
In 2016, Henderson produced a “Put Your Scarf On Geddy” limited edition Canadian Imperial Stout.
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RUSH A Show Of Hands (1989 Dutch 15-track double vinyl LP comprising a collection of live tracks recorded during the 'Power Windows' tour in 1986 and the 'Hold Your Fire' tour in '88, featuring brilliant energised versions of a host of classics including Time Stands Still, The Big Money, Closer To The Heart, Marathon, Subdivisions & more. The glossy gatefold picture sleeve retains its original hype sticker and shows only light wear, while the vinyl discs look barely played)
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RUSH Hemispheres (Original 1978 UK 4-track LP with 'brain' picture labels, the epic sixth album from the Canadian prog trio including the surprise hit single The Trees, the standout instrumental La Villa Strangiato & the 18+ minute strong Cygnus X-1 Book II taking up the whole of side one. The gatefold picture sleeve shows some light foxing and minor wear whilst the vinyl is clean & grades Excellent with little play)
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RUSH Countdown (1982 UK 3-track 12" vinyl EP, also including New World Man, a live version of Spirit Of Radio and an exclusive Interview Excerpts with Geddy, Alex & Neil talking about New World Man. The space shuttle glossy picture sleeve shows some light ring wear while the vinyl shows minimal play RUSH1012)
- Rush - Archives - VG - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £30.00, $39.00, €35.70 (New Item) (arrived 29-Oct-2024 10:34)on November 5, 2024 at 5:39 am
RUSH Archives (1978 UK 26-track triple vinyl LP repackaging their first three studio albums: Rush, Fly By Night & Caress Of Steel, encompassing early classics across the board from Working Man, Anthem & Bastille Day to Lakeside Park. The sleeve has some noticable edgewear and ringwear, whilst all three vinyl discs show only light play)
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