Cochon 555

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Signs You’re A Little Too Into Craft Beer

If you haven’t been able to notice by now, we’re pretty into craft beer here at PorchDrinking. We totally geek out for rare beer tappings, crazy pour lists at festivals, and getting that call from your buddy asking how much Heady Topper you want sent your way.

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The 13th Beer – Denver Broncos Beers

Most of the PorchDrinking staff is comprised of Colorado residents and we’re #UnitedinOrange for the big game. While Brad may be cheering on his Seahawks with 13 beers, we’ve got … Read More

Roundtable Discussion: AIM Screen Names

If you haven’t realized it already, I’ve got a tech/life spoiler alert for you. Google has taken over the world. Never has this been more apparent than last week when … Read More

YOLO Brewing Company

BeerStreetJournal recently reported the upcoming opening of YOLO Brewing Company slated for a spring launch Sacramento, CA. Based on all accounts from the brewery’s Facebook page (it’s only appropriate to cite a brewery’s social media page if it’s inspired by a hashtag), this is a real brewery that is inspired by the social media movement. This excerpt was taken from said Facebook page:

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2014 Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Recap

All photos provided by Will Dozier and Lynn Thayer

I distinctly remembered leaving last year’s Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Festival feeling like I had done something illegal, as if I had snuck into first class mid-flight, or was mistaken for a movie star and gotten into a private party. See when I left VBBB last year I had just encountered one of the greatest collections of rare/phenomenal beers assembled in one place.

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2014 Summer Music Festival Lineups

This morning, three of the summer’s largest music festivals released their initial lineups. Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, AL, Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE and The Governor’s Ball in New York NY all released their star-studded lineups. Coachella released their lineup last week and The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest posted theirs yesterday!

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PorchDrinking Playlist: The Hangover Playlist

We’ve all had those mornings where we’ve crawled out of bed cursing the day we allow another drop of alcohol to poison our lips.  Those days are usually wrought with lying around in bed, double digit cups of coffee, Paula Dean levels of lard laden food and a mix of chill but purposeful tunes to inspire and wrench us out of the drudgery.  Here is a hangover playlist of beautifully laid back songs for just those occasions.  So kick back, take a deep breath and begin to recoup from New Years, Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines or just that random bender you had this past weekend

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How Is That Legal?! Legalizing Marijuana

*Now that purchasing marijuana has officially become legalized in Colorado we thought we’d re-visit one of our favorite posts from last year with a few extra additions. With all the hubbub about legalizing marijuana we looked at a few other things that are legal that probably shouldn’t be.*

Please let it be known that we intentionally tend to avoid discussing politics on PorchDrinking unless it involves parody, humor or, more commonly, drinking games. And this election season has certainly provided many such opportunities.

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PorchDrinking.com 2014 Golden Globes Live Blog

Every year we get amped up for awards season by bringing out the wit, snark, and hilarious commentary during the Golden Globes. Join us at 8 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. mountain for this year’s 2014 Golden Globes Live Blog with  your favorite PorchDrinking Pop Culture writers.

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Renegade Brewing Company | Black Gold Peanut Butter Cup Milk Stout

Renegade Brewing Company

925 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO

ABV: 11%

“It tastes so good once it hits your mouth”- Frank “the tank” Picard.  At least thats what I imagine Will Ferrell’s character rambunctiously proclaiming after one taste of Renegade Brewing Company’s Black Gold. Not to bury the lead, Renegade Brewing Company Black Gold is a Peanut Butter Cup Milkstout that tastes every bit as sweet tooth satisfying as it’s namesake lets on.  While the chocolate flavors play second fiddle when compared to the dominant presence of the peanut butter, the symphonic conjuring of childhood candied flavors, are undeniable.

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