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About- Tristan Chan

Tristan Chan

Tristan Chan

Tristan is a craft beer fanatic who originally hails from Kentucky, which used to be a veritable wasteland for craft beer. Since moving to Colorado, he discovered a passion for hops, malts, brett strains, tinctures, nitros, and all things craft brew. He created this blog as a means for his friends across the country to a virtual porch drink and he hopes that you’ll join the revolution.

Posts By Tristan Chan

The Secret Bottle Share

May 8, 2014 |

Every 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 | 3

The 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 |

Earlier 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 |

Admittedly 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 |

IBU: 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 |

Spoiler 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 |

Truly 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 |

Today 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 | 1

In 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!

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2014 New Kids on the Block Party | Breweries Announced

March 25, 2014 |

It’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 |

“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 | 2

Every 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 |

South 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 |

It’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 |

There 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 | 1

Join 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 |

Denverites 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.

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Harpoon The Long Thaw

February 28, 2014 |

ABV: 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 |

It’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.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Dreaming Playlist

February 25, 2014 |

February 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