About- 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.BREAKING | Colorado Breweries Reunify Under Colorado Brewers Guild
November 9, 2016 | Tristan Chan
While the rest of America cast their votes yesterday for two divisive Presidential candidates, Colorado’s craft breweries made a high impact decision of their own. The Colorado Brewers Guild today announced … Read More
2016 Election Night Drinking Game
November 8, 2016 | Tristan Chan 2
Well folks it’s finally here: National Drink Until This Mess is Over Day! Oh you thought I was referring to the election? Well, that too. After what seems like two straight years of political ads, debates, annoying mailers and robot calls we have finally reached the end of the proverbial tunnel. But to emerge through this last, most treacherous stretch, you’re going to need a good sense of humor and an even greater supply of alcohol. To help ease this traverse we bring you the 2016 Election Night Drinking Game. Please drink responsibly.
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Event Recap | 2016 Bacon and Beer Fest
November 7, 2016 | Tristan Chan
The 2016 Bacon and Beer festival once again showcased some of the more inventive applications of bacon in the culinary realm paired with standout Colorado craft beers. This year’s event taking place at the Glitterdome located off Brighton Boulevard in the River North District, included a healthy mix of impressive new restaurants, as well as a balanced representation from new and old Colorado breweries.
How Is That Legal?! Legalizing Marijuana Volume II
November 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Please let it be known that we intentionally tend to avoid discussing politics and or marijuana on PorchDrinking unless it involves parody, humor, or more commonly drinking games and the occasional 4/20 weed and beer pairing. But this election cycle has certainly been anything but ordinary.
The PorchCast | Ep 27 Mockery Brewing
November 4, 2016 | Tristan Chan
In celebrating Mockery Brewing’s 2nd year anniversary, we met up with co-founder Zach Rabun for Episode 27 of the PorchCast. Tristan and Jesse were also joined by the newest co-host, Hunter Grondin. The trio also touched on the flurry of beer news that has dropped since our last episode, including a recap of our highs and lows during GABF, Anheuser-Busch’s continued aggression in the craft beer world, Todd Haug’s departure from Surly, and Dick Yuengling’s support of Trump.
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to Speak at New Belgium Brewing
November 3, 2016 | Tristan Chan
It was announced earlier today via The Coloradoan, that former U.S. President Bill Clinton will speak at a rally at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins on behalf of his wife and Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.
The 42nd President of the United States will address crowd goers at the country’s fourth largest craft brewery Friday afternoon from 4-6pm. Doors open at 2:30pm on Friday and those looking to attend the event can RVSP via the Clinton campaign website.
Event Preview | Upslope Brewing’s 8th Anniversary Party
November 2, 2016 | Tristan Chan
What: Upslope Brewing’s 8th Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2 – 8 p.m.
Where: 1898 S. Flatiron Court Boulder, Colorado 80301
Over the past eight years many beer lovers have come to identify Upslope Brewing Company with their ability to excel in core styles, like Craft Lager and Brown Ale. While those stylistically proficient mainstays continue to hold up several years later, what’s made Upslope truly shine in recent years can be seen through their seasonal offerings such as their Thai White IPA and Blood Orange Saison.
Event Preview | 2016 Bacon and Beer Fest
November 1, 2016 | Tristan Chan
What: 2016 Bacon and Beer Fest
When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Glitter Dome 3600 Wynkoop St | Denver, CO 80216
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New Belgium CEO Christine Perich Steps Down After Big Year of Accomplishments
October 27, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Christine Perich, the long time New Belgium Brewing employee who was elevated to the role of CEO last year, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlists | Songs White People Love Volume III
October 25, 2016 | Tristan Chan
With racial tensions higher than ever, and an election cycle that exacerbated those riffs to an even greater degree, it’s time to bring us back down to Earth and just laugh a little, sing a little, awkwardly dance a lot. That’s right white folks, Songs White People Love is back for Volume III, and it’s more awkward than ever.
Hop Harvest at Anheuser Busch’s Elk Mountain Farm
October 24, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Sprawling across 1,700 acres in Idaho’s northern most region lies the world’s largest contiguous hop farm. Elk Mountain Farms, located in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, just 10 miles from the Canadian border, produces a majority of the hops used by Anheuser Busch InBev’s (ABI) High End Brands Division.
2016 GABF Fantasy Brewery Results
October 18, 2016 | Tristan Chan
We here at PorchDrinking believe beer should be fun. So three years ago we set out to add a different take on the Great American Beer Festival by inviting a mix of national and local writers to participate in our GABF Fantasy Brewery Draft. Each year we draft breweries based on how we believe they’ll finish during GABF awards ceremony and earn points based on those finishes.
What the Funk!? Invitational: Best Beer Festival You Probably Didn’t Attend
October 14, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Last Tuesday’s What the Funk!? Invitational once again flexed its might as one of the greatest collection of barrel-aged, funky/wild, and sour beers in the game. Taking place in a week already teeming with elite-level beer events including Rare Beers, Beers Made By Walking, Curiosity Ball, a wealth of special tappings, releases, beer dinners and not to mention–the main event–GABF, WTF!? still managed to stand tall among the rest.
2016 GABF Route Preview | Fruit Beers Route
October 7, 2016 | Tristan Chan
For the past month and a half our staff has been reaching out to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival to try to preview what they’ll be bringing to the fest. As part of that research, we’ve sifted through that list of beers to bring you a series of themed routes to help you plan for your GABF based on various styles and flavors.
2016 GABF Route Preview | Odd / Unique Beers Route
October 6, 2016 | Tristan Chan
For the past month and a half our staff has been reaching out to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival to try to preview what they’ll be bringing to the fest. As part of that research, we’ve sifted through that list of beers to bring you a series of themed routes to help you plan for your GABF based on various styles and flavors.
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2016 GABF Route Preview | Hoppy Beers Route
October 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan 2
For the past month and a half our staff has been reaching out to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival to try to preview what they’ll be bringing to the fest. As part of that research, we’ve sifted through that list of beers to bring you a series of themed routes to help you plan for your GABF based on various styles and flavors.
2016 GABF Route Preview | Funk, Sours, and Wilds
October 4, 2016 | Tristan Chan
For the past month and a half our staff has been reaching out to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival to try to preview what they’ll be bringing to the fest. As part of that research, we’ve sifted through that list of beers to bring you a series of themed routes to help you plan for your GABF based on various styles and flavors.
2016 GABF Fantasy Brewery Draft Picks
October 3, 2016 | Tristan Chan
The results of this year’s 2016 GABF Fantasy Brewery Draft Picks:
We here at PorchDrinking believe beer should be fun. So three years ago we set out to add a different take on the Great American Beer Festival by inviting a mix of national and local writers to participate in our GABF Fantasy Brewery Draft. Each year we draft breweries based on how we believe they’ll finish during GABF awards ceremony and earn points based on those finishes.
Craft Beer Cellar Fort Collins Offers GABF Week Gems
October 3, 2016 | Tristan Chan
This is a sponsored post
Heading into town for GABF? There’s a ton to consider, special tappings, beer dinners, mini-festivals, meet the brewer opportunities, and of course the festival itself. But one thing you WON’T want to miss out on is the opportunity to stock your beer cellar with two empty suitcases worth of specialty bottles and cans.
2016 GABF Route Preview | Big Beers Route
October 3, 2016 | Tristan Chan
For the past month and a half our staff has been reaching out to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival to try to preview what they’ll be bringing to the fest. As part of that research, we’ve sifted through that list of beers to bring you a series of themed routes to help you plan for your GABF based on various styles and flavors.
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