Beer reviewers share their favorite cold and flu remedies

Both Jack and Chuck have a little tingle in their throat and don’t believe pounding a few brews would be a smart move this week (we’re trying to be more responsible, Martha and Suzy). Chuck is pointing fingers at karaoke at the La followed by a nightcap of Piano Man at Sal’s for his struggles (slipping on the ice on the way to the Link didn’t help, either). For Jack, dog hair and dry air do not pair well, and he’s unfortunately on the receiving end. Since we are not at full strength, we thought we’d take a different approach to this week’s beer review to try out our favorite remedies for any sore throat or degrading ailment. There’s been some stuff going around on campus and this week, we’ve got you covered. You don’t need to Stop@Buzzed to enjoy a nice hot cup of tea or bowl of soup.

**Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen**

We’re more than aware that this is a basic answer, but this is the lunch pail remedy to any sore throat or ailment (though unfortunately it doesn’t subdue the pain of a broken heart…RIP Chuck). This solution isn’t the end all be all for your unfortunate sickness, but it will at least make the unbearable experience…well…a little bearable. We recommend you look at the label or consult your primary physician for the dosage.

**Suzy Ellis’s Homemade Chicken Spaetzle Soup**

If there is one thing these beer reviewers love more than beer, it’s their mothers. Not only do they put up with our tomfoolery and delinquency, but they are our cornerstones when we are under the weather. When it comes to any sickness either side of the Mississippi, the mother of Chuck has you covered. This warm light in your sickening darkness provides you with enough energy to switch the TV channel a few times or even (now hear us out) get out of bed. Let’s be real, we’re in college and our mothers are rejoicing in their freedom, so Cambell’s chicken noodle or any other ready-to-make soup is a viable option.

**Martha Doyle’s Homemade Bread, butter, honey**

Any loyal readers of the column are more than welcome to make a pilgrimage to Dubuque to try Jack’s mother’s homemade bread. You can wash it down with a beer and an Iowa pork chop. However, any homemade/Johnnie/toasted loaf will do if you’re sick and don’t care about any more Iowa references in this column. Why honey on the toast, you ask? It’s like having a corona without the lime, except in this case you’re not knocking a few back with your friends, you’re sick and want something sweet to cure your sore throat.

**Chloraseptic Spray**

Folks, if you don’t know, now you know. It is the single greatest over the counter remedy for a sore throat. Jack has sworn by it since high school and keeps that thang on him at all times during cold and flu season. This review recommends honey lemon or cherry, but stay far away from the mint.

Honestly y’all, neither of us were in the beer reviewing mood this week, and we had to listen to our bodies. This ain’t no hobby, so think of this column as our flu game. Don’t worry though, we have two marquee, prime time, A-List guests to join us next week to kick off Women’s History Month. We hope you stick around for one we’ve been excited about for a while. By the time you read this, Lent will be in full effect. But no need to fret, there’s no way that we’re giving up the wonderful libation that is a cold beer. Long season. Make sure to make time for some self-care.