About- Tristan Chan
The Secret Bottle Share
May 8, 2014 | Tristan ChanEvery now and then world opens up a window into something special, something almost transcendent. When that happens, my advice is to just sit back and take it all in.
As … Read More
Kentucky Derby Beers
May 1, 2014 | Tristan Chan 3The Kentucky Derby may be all about mint juleps and bourbon, but there’s room for beer as well. In honor of this weekend’s run for the roses we wanted to highlight a few Kentucky Derby Beers worthy of consumption during race day. These beers are a showcase of the tremendous growth of craft beer in my home state of Kentucky. If you’re in the Bluegrass state for the Derby, be sure to drop in to one of these talented breweries or pick some up from your local liquor store. Read More
2014 World Beer Cup Medal Results
April 12, 2014 | Tristan ChanEarlier tonight, the Brewers Association announced the 2014 World Beer Cup results, held this year in Denver, CO in conjunction to the culmination of the 2014 Craft Brewers Conference. This … Read More
Pop Culture Week In Review 4/5-4/11 | Colbert, The Office Time Machine, Nirvana, Garden State 2
April 11, 2014 | Tristan ChanAdmittedly the only thing happening in my life this week revolves around the Craft Brewers Conference, but amid the secret bottle shares, What the Funk, and other nasty beer fart … Read More
Upland Brewing Company | Raspberry Lambic
April 7, 2014 | Tristan ChanIBU: 10
I first fell in love with Upland Brewing Company two years ago at the Avery Sour Ale Festival in Boulder, CO.
While, Upland is based in Bloomington, IN … Read More
HIMYM Series Finale Recap
April 1, 2014 | Tristan ChanSpoiler Alert! Do not read this post if you haven’t watched the HIMYM series finale.
I just don’t know what to think. I came in with just two things in … Read More
How I Met Your Mother Series Finale | What to Expect Tonight
March 31, 2014 | Tristan ChanTruly transcendent sitcoms are rare. The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, The Brady Bunch, Cheers, The Cosby Show, Seinfeld, Friends, Scrubs, Whitney and Two Broke Girls are a few … Read More
Brewers Association Releases 2013 Top Breweries By Volume
March 31, 2014 | Tristan ChanToday the Brewers Association released its annual list of top 50 craft breweries and overall breweries in the U.S., based on beer sales by volume. Some quick notables from the … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | 80’s Night Playlist
March 26, 2014 | Tristan Chan 1In honor of this Thursday’s “New Kids on the Block Party” that PorchDrinking will be hosting with Imbibe and Denver Off the Wagon, we put together the ultimate 80’s night playlist to get you pumped for the best dance party/brew fest you’ll ever encounter. Just a reminder to buy your tickets for Thursday’s 80’s party before they run out!
2014 New Kids on the Block Party | Breweries Announced
March 25, 2014 | Tristan ChanIt’s back folks! Dust off those neon jumpsuits, buy batteries for your walkmans, it’s time once again for the New Kids on the Block 80’s/Craft Beer Party! We’re teaming up … Read More
Cochon 555
March 24, 2014 | Tristan Chan“Since moving to Colorado from Kentucky, which is often referred to as a ‘border state’, but is still decidedly southern, like others before me, I’ve experienced noticeable lifestyle changes. Moving … Read More
2014 Mascot Madness
March 20, 2014 | Tristan Chan 2Every year we like to have a little fun with the whole madness surrounding bracket picking. Last year Drew brought us Mascot Madness, where he picked the tournament field based … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | 2014 SXSW Recap
March 18, 2014 | Tristan ChanSouth By Southwest among many things is overwhelming, exhilarating, exhausting, and after the tragic events that unfurled during this year’s festival, some may say that it’s become a bit too … Read More
2014 New Kids on the Block Party | 80’s Party + Craft Beer = Radtubular
March 18, 2014 | Tristan ChanIt’s back folks! Dust off those neon jumpsuits, buy batteries for your walkmans, it’s time once again for the New Kids on the Block 80’s/Craft Beer Party! We’re teaming up … Read More
Infinite Monkey Theorem | Barrel Aged Citra Dry Hopped Pear Cider
March 11, 2014 | Tristan ChanThere are moments in your life that become firmly imprinted for the rest of your existence. The first time you ride a bike, the first time you see your team … Read More
PorchDrinking.com Academy Awards Live Blog
March 2, 2014 | Tristan Chan 1Join us this Sunday, March 2, at 6:45 pm EST, 4:45 pm MST for our second annual PorchDrinking.com Academy Awards Live Blog. Our team of wise-ass pop culture writers will … Read More
New Belgium Snapshot Wheat Release Party | Denver, CO
February 28, 2014 | Tristan ChanDenverites unite! It’s already been a few months since New Belgium Brewing’s new unfiltered wheat, Snapshot debuted on store shelves, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to throw down in celebration of it’s official release. PorchDrinking will be on hand at Galvanize, located at 1062 Delaware St., to support our great friends at Artifact Uprising who have partnered with New Belgium Brewing and Imbibe Denver for Saturday night’s release party.
Harpoon The Long Thaw
February 28, 2014 | Tristan ChanABV: 6.2%
IBU: 45
Harpoon Brewery
Since starting PorchDrinking people have on numerous occasions asked me what my favorite beer was. Like most people who have had their share of … Read More
Cult Beers Part 1
February 27, 2014 | Tristan ChanIt’s the time of season when the masses begin waiting for hours to pay an exorbitant amount of money for a single glass or bottle of cult beers. But trust me, it’s worth it. Today we start a two part series on beers with a cult following. These beers don’t necessarily have to be extremely rare, though most are, the only qualifier is that they have transcended just being a great beer, but more so, one that people go crazy about.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Dreaming Playlist
February 25, 2014 | Tristan ChanFebruary while the most diminutive in comparison to the other 12 months, always seems to drag on the longest. It could be attributed to the inconsistent weather shifts, the lows … Read More
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