About- Tristan Chan
PorchDrinking’s Actual 1 Year Anniversary
June 25, 2013 | Tristan ChanIt’s been a while since my last sappy retrospective post, but given that TODAY is the actual 1 year anniversary of our existence, I hope that you can indulge me once more.
Factotum Brewhouse Kickstarter
June 24, 2013 | Tristan ChanHomebrewing has been an American staple dating back as far as our founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson homebrewed, Barack Obama’s administration recently “homebrewed”, and many of you probably do too. But imagine the opportunity to brew on a commercial system and actually sell YOUR own beer to the masses, all without the hassle of opening up your own brewery. Read More
Mountain Sun Brewery Collaboration Porch Pounder Release
June 21, 2013 | Tristan Chan 5In honor of our “first year of being a real thing”, we decided to brew a collaboration anniversary beer with Mountain Sun Brewery. John and Jeff were kind enough to … Read More
PorchDrinking.com’s 1 Year Anniversary Party
June 19, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1It’s crazy what can happen in a year. What began as a fun project with myself and a handful of misfit friends is now approaching a year of existence. In honor of our 1st year of existence we’re throwing PorchDrinking.com 1 Year Anniversary Party bottle share on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m.
PorchDrinking Playlist Songs for Every Month
June 18, 2013 | Tristan ChanAdmittedly this playlist has absolutely nothing to do with Father’s Day or summer or anything for that matter. But instead of trying to make some far fetched correlation to how the summer months move too quickly and how the seasons change blah blah blah, just enjoy a playlist with songs for every month. And yes, March’s song is by the Ides of March… deal with it.
Copper Kettle Mexican Chocolate Stout Bottle Release
June 17, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1We’re living in a truly beautiful period of time. It’s an age of abundantly wonderful beer sprouting around every corner. The reason these neighborhood breweries have become so popular is … Read More
PD Playlist: What You Should Be Listening To – Summer 2013
June 11, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1I tend to approach music as I do with beer in that I love dissecting, collecting and consuming it by the loads. Luckily when I awake hazily from that dual mass consumption my musical journey affords me the perfect chill tunes to help nurse my hangover. But my approach to music is also similar to that with beer in that I don’t consider myself a snob but rather a fan who loves sharing the joys of discovering great new finds. So please don’t misconstrue this the title of this playlist as snobbery. However here’s what you should be listening to during the summer of 2013.
Avery Sour Ale Festival Preview
June 6, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1Avery Brewing Company has released their lineup for this Saturday’s sold out Sour Ale Festival. All profits from this year’s fest will go to the family of Kyra Hilden who … Read More
Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero
May 30, 2013 | Tristan ChanClown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero Mexican Style Chocolate Stout
9% ABV
Hola Clown Shoes, welcome to Colorado. The brewery itself is an enigma, based out of Massachusetts, brewed out of Mercury … Read More
This Is Not Magic Hat #thisisnotmagichat
May 23, 2013 | Tristan Chan 3We found out earlier this week that there has been quite a bit of confusion over the interpretation of some of Magic Hat Brewing Company’s products. Willie’s in Lexington, Kentucky decided to don their good samaritain cap and ensure that there were no further confusions over product branding. Thanks to Facebook user Collin Wallace for posting this picture.
Elevation Beer Company 1 Year Anniversary
May 22, 2013 | Tristan ChanTucked away in an unassuming warehouse at the foothills of towering 14ers, in the small town of Poncha Springs, lies Elevation Beer Company.
Editorial: Magic Hat Brewing Company Versus West Sixth Brewery
May 22, 2013 | Tristan Chan 6I originally intended to write an editorial in response to Slate’s post earlier this week about how hoppy beers are ruining craft beer. They made some valid observations but on the whole their argument boils down to taste. Hops aren’t ruining craft beer, beer is ruining craft beer, namely people in the industry who don’t abide by beer culture.
PorchDrinking Playlist: Summer Road Trip Playlist
May 21, 2013 | Tristan ChanNothing is better than rolling down the back roads with the windows rolled down discovering new locations and taking in the sights and sounds of nature while enjoying the ride to your destination. This summer road trip playlist goes out to those relaxed trips. Hopefully this will serve as the perfect soundtrack to your next adventure on the open road.
Texas Beer Bills Close to a Reality
May 21, 2013 | Tristan Chan 2The Texas House passed a set of five beer laws yesterday and now sit for review by Governor Rick Perry. The Governor has until June 16th to decide on the bills but assuming they pass, beer distribution in Texas is about to undergo some major changes.
Crafting a Nation Private Screening Recap
May 14, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1UPDATE: Crafting a Nation will celebrate it’s Coloardo premieres THIS Thursday, May 16 in Denver and Friday, May 17 in Boulder as part of American Craft Beer Week. Denver’s screening will take place at the Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton, appropriately home to 32 taps of craft deliciousness. For tickets visit Alamo Drafthouse’s page. Boulder’s Premiere will take place in Upslope Brewing’s new location. Below is our write up of Crafting a Nation during their private screening last month.
Cult Beers Part 2
May 6, 2013 | Tristan ChanA few months ago we brought you part one of cult beers. In today’s installment we touch on Dogfish Head, Yuengling, and a couple sours that’ll make you beer drool while packing a pucker.
New Belgium Brewing Company – Blue Paddle
May 6, 2013 | Tristan ChanBlue Paddle – New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO
ABV: 4.6%
IBU: 33
Available: WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, AZ, CO, NM, TX, KS, NE, SD, ND, … Read More
Great American Beer Festival Ticket Sales Announced
May 2, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1The 2013-2014 year is going to be HUGE for craft beer in the state of Colorado. This year Denver will play host to the Craft Brewer’s Conference, the World Beer … Read More
Roundtable Discussion: Derby Horse Names
May 1, 2013 | Tristan ChanAs Drew cleverly noted on Monday, sometimes Derby horse names can be downright ridiculous… that and indie band names. So this week we asked our staff members if they had the chance to name their own Kentucky Derby horses, what that name would be. As per usual hilarity ensued… oh and apologize to any card carrying members of PETA.
PorchDrinking Playlist: Kentucky Derby Playlist
April 30, 2013 | Tristan ChanThe first Saturday in May is one of my favorite days of the year. The pageantry, the roses, the horses, the bourbon. Coming from the heart of horse country, the Derby has alway had a special place in my heart. So to help commemorate the 139th run for the roses I decided to put together a Kentucky Derby Playlist paying homage to my home state. And they’re OFF!
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