2023 Georgia Best in Beer Recap December 11, 2023 | Brandon Cohran

FIRST LOOK | Denver Beer Co. Opens In Downtown Littleton, CO... December 8, 2023 | Tristan Chan

Brewery Showcase | Denver’s Monolith Brewing Opens in Former Black Project... December 8, 2023 | Tristan Chan

Bean to Barstool Podcast | Adam Krantz of Monsoon Chocolate... December 6, 2023 | David Nilsen

Wondrous Brewing Co. | Keller Pils German Style Pilsner... December 5, 2023 | Jason Murphy

Spyglass Brewing Co. | Galactic Merger Double IPA... December 4, 2023 | Jason Murphy

Westbound & Down Brewing Acquires Aspen Brewing & Capitol Creek Brewin... December 1, 2023 | Britt Antley

Half Acre Beer | Green Torch Lime Lager December 1, 2023 | Jason Murphy

Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 11/30... November 30, 2023 | Mackenzie Helms

Collaborating for a Cause | DDBIL
November 29, 2023 | Eric GriffinThis week, Collaborating for a Cause sets its sights on Florida, where Hialeah-based brewery King Fox joined forces with Shōjō Beer Co. and Odd Breed Wild Ales to release DDBIL, a special beer to support Alex Kidd. This is unbelievably the tenth installment in this series, with more to come. We can only hope that by highlighting the immense generosity from the Industry through these dedicated releases that we’ve not only inspired others to contribute help, but also motivated people to get checked regularly and learn the importance of monitoring their bodies.
The PorchCast Ep. 109 | Metro State Brewery Operations Program
November 28, 2023 | Tristan ChanIn episode 109 of The PorchCast, Korey and Tristan were joined by Katherine Strain, Lab Manager and Lecturer for Brewery Operations in the School of Hospitality at Metro State, along with Bernardo Alatorre, Director of the Brewery Operations Program at Metro State to talk about the incredible Brewery Operations Program along with the newly opened Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab.
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Brewery Showcase | Helper Beer (Helper, Utah)
November 28, 2023 | Bianca DumasAt Helper Beer’s grand opening in May 2023, brewer Jaron Anderson had 11 beers on the board, all brewed in-house. Anderson, a protégé of Templin Family Brewing’s Kevin Templin, is a beer nerd. His eyes kind of roll back in his head if you ask him a question about beer, and he stops whatever he’s doing—even if he’s busy in the taproom—and enters a kind of reverie. Templin taught him well.
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What They Do Best | Funkytown Brewery Is Crafting Dreams
November 27, 2023 | David NilsenFunkytown Brewery founders Rich Bloomfield, Zack Day and Greg Williams met in 4th grade in Chicago and grew up together. They went to historically Black Grambling State University in Louisiana together, and returned to the Windy City together to begin their lives and careers. While attending parties, backyard barbecues, baby showers and other get-togethers in their twenties, they realized something else together: they were the only Black people bringing craft beer to these events.
2023 Colorado’s Can’t Miss Black Friday Beer Releases
November 24, 2023 | Tristan ChanThe holiday season is officially upon us, and that means the thrill of shopping for others in crowded spaces has begun. Instead of fighting the ravenous hordes at a tortuous … Read More
TRVE Brewing Announces Upcoming Brewery & Taproom in Asheville, NC
November 22, 2023 | Tristan Chan2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for Denver’s TRVE Brewing. Just over a month ago, the metal-themed brewery announced that it would open a second Denver location … Read More
Bean to Barstool Podcast | Chocolate Educator Max Gandy aka Dame Cacao
November 22, 2023 | David NilsenMax Gandy, perhaps better known in the craft chocolate world as Dame Cacao, was one of the first chocolate educators I started following on Instagram many years ago now when I was first getting into the scene. With her Dame Cacao website and various podcasts over the years, she’s been a calm and knowledgeable voice within craft chocolate for nearly a decade now. She’s also incredibly well traveled, and has spent time at many cacao origins.
Old Bust Head Brewing Co. | Vixen Irish Red Ale
November 21, 2023 | Jason MurphyOld Bust Head Brewing Co. is a solar-powered microbrewery located in Fauquier County, Virginia. The brewery and taproom are situated in Vint Hill, a farm with five decades’ history as a top-secret military listening post—a unique location for a brewery to call home!
Kölsch vs. Altbier | A Tradition of Competition
November 20, 2023 | Scott GrossmanIt’s no secret that Germans are proud of their beer traditions, with residents of each region proclaiming that their brew is the best. This competitiveness is most clearly embodied in the industrial cities of Cologne (Köln) and Düsseldorf. Kölners proudly promote their Kölsch while Düsseldorfers claim that Altbier is the way to go. Read More
Joyride Brewing Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Reorganize While Remaining Open
November 17, 2023 | Tristan ChanIt’s been a rocky year for breweries across the country and while closures have dominated most headlines in recent months, several others have had to overcome a multitude of other business-related hurdles.
Today, Denver’s Joyride Brewing, located in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, has announced that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to suspected financial malfeasance from a former manager. This form of reorganization will allow the brewery to remain open and operate normally, while also working with creditors to make payments over time.
Collaborating for a Cause | Timber Ales’ Stay Strong Alex
November 17, 2023 | Eric GriffinThis series has been a humbling experience. Not only have we had the opportunity to cover more participating breweries than we ever thought, but we have also seen endless generosity both in support of these installments and, more importantly, in support of Alex Kidd as he continues to fight for his life. Timber Ales is the next feature in Collaborating for a Cause, and we had the privilege of talking with Owner and Brewer Jason Stein about his iteration of Stay Strong Alex and the impact that Don’t Drink Beer has had on his own journey.
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New Trail Brewing | Broken Heels Hazy IPA
November 16, 2023 | Jason MurphyWe’re going to let you in on a little craft beer secret today! The New England region is widely known for making some of, if not the best, Hazy IPAs in the country. You don’t have to take our word for it; you can check Untappd for proof. However, we want to tell you that Pennsylvania produces some of the best Hazy IPAs in the market!
Bean to Barstool Podcast | Flavor as Icon & Ritual
November 15, 2023 | David NilsenToday’s episode is a break from the normal format of Bean to Barstool. This episode doesn’t look any specific beers or chocolates. Instead, host David Nilsen talks with his sister, Shan Escobar, about the experience of interacting with flavor, how they both approach that, what it satisfies for each of them, and how that experience is informed by their strange religious childhoods. It’s about flavor as icon and ritual. This is a conversation made all the more poignant during the holidays, when we gather with family and friends and, as Shan says, “the veil is thin.” Listen in on this candid, vulnerable conversation.
Speciation Artisan Ales | Underbru Saison
November 14, 2023 | Eric GriffinIn an ever-changing industry with constantly varying trends, breweries often struggle to figure out how they can stand out. Michigan is a particularly competitive state when it comes to craft beer, and Underbru is a perfect example of some of the unique and exciting products that have been coming out of the Midwest. More specifically it’s a testament to Speciation Artisan Ales as a whole, a brewery rooted in the idea of displaying nature’s creativity and diversity.
Wise Man Brewing | Shape Shifter Coffee Blonde Ale
November 13, 2023 | Jason MurphyWe only have less than a month left of fall, not that we are counting. What we are focusing on are the delicious fall seasonal beers out in the market. From late August through the end of October, people just can’t get enough of the seasonal beers. Now that the rush has come and gone, we want to focus on a wonderful pumpkin-inspired ale from Winston-Salem, NC-based Wise Man Brewing
Hidden Springs Ale Works | Empty Devils BA Stout
November 10, 2023 | Jason MurphyHalloween has come and gone and we’ve been feasting on leftover candy, or possibly trying to give it away. The costumes and candy may be gone, but we still have a delightful treat that we’ve saved for this special occasion!
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