The PorchCast Ep. 118 | Rick Lyke – Denver Rare Beer Tasting

In episode 118 of The PorchCast we had the opportunity to catch up with Rick Lyke, founder of Pints for Prostates and Denver Rare Beer Tasting, to talk about the “Last Call Edition” of his iconic beer festival.

After 16 years of hosting one of the most celebrated and revered beer festivals in the country, Lyke is sending Denver Rare Beer Tasting out with a bang by hosting one final blowout this October 9th at Bierstadt Lagerhaus with plenty of special guest breweries, and as always, one of the most impressive gatherings of rare and specialty beers in one place.

But before we bid adieu to an industry staple, we decided to take a stroll down memory lane to revisit the festival’s humble beginnings, and also get a teaser for what to expect out of this year’s final festival.

You won’t want to miss your opportunity to experience a historic ending to one of the most celebrated beer fests in the country.

Be sure to grab your tickets to attend the Last Call Edition of the Denver Rare Beer Tasting.

Thank you to Firestone Walker Brewing

A big thank you to the Firestone Walker team for sponsoring the PorchCast. Be sure to check out their latest release in the Mind Haze IPA series, Mind Haze Rage Turbo Radler—a hazy beer-meets-lemonade hybrid that exists purely to confuse beer purists and refresh the rest of us. It’s big flavor, low bitterness, and exactly what you want after pretending to be productive all day.

So whether you’re here for the haze, the juice, or just the excuse to crack another one open, Mind Haze has your back. Find it at your favorite beer spot—or if you can’t find it, maybe rethink your life choices.

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers, for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

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