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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

Signs You’re A Little Too Into Craft Beer

February 20, 2014 | 8

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

February 2, 2014 |

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

January 29, 2014 |

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

January 23, 2014 | 1

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

January 20, 2014 |

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

January 15, 2014 | 1

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

January 14, 2014 |

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

January 13, 2014 | 3

*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

January 12, 2014 |

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

December 31, 2013 | 1

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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12 Beers of Christmas | Day 11 Prairie Artisan Ales The Beer That Saved Christmas

December 24, 2013 |

Prairie Artisan Ales The Beer That Saved Christmas

ABV: 10%

Something special is happening in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prairie Artisan Ales, which was opened by brothers Chase and Colin Healy in 2012, has been quietly making some of the best farmhouse and barrel-aged beers in the country. Their mission, as stated on their Facebook page, “Is to create beers that go beyond the middle of the country to reach people around the world.” And they’ve clearly succeeded.

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Last Minute Holiday Beer Gifts

December 23, 2013 |

Sure it’s the week of Christmas, but just because you haven’t found the perfect gift yet doesn’t mean it’s too late. We’ve got a list of last minute holiday beer gifts for the beer fanatic in your life.

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PorchDrinking Playlist: Snow Songs

December 17, 2013 |

As children, we’d pull out all the stops when it came to the potential of a snow day. I often think back to countless nights I spent donning pj’s that had been flipped inside out huddled around the window scoping out those first flakes as they caught the glimmer of the street light outside of my house. Because seeing those flittering white flecks meant the sure possibility that we’d be granted a much needed reprieve from school the next day. What followed often resulted in a tribal dance channeled directly to the snow gods to bring the proverbial frozen rain. This playlist of snow songs is devoted to the inner child in us in hopes of a safe and snowy December.

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12 Beers of Christmas | Day 1: Upslope’s Christmas Ale

December 14, 2013 | 2

You know the feeling you get while barreling down the stairs on Christmas morning as a kid, and you find a twinkling tree replete with packages, that have been neatly wrapped, waiting to be clawed apart? Well that’s kind of the feeling you might get when you see the red shimmering packaging for Upslope’s debut Christmas Ale.

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PorchDrinking Playlist- Shredding Mix

December 10, 2013 | 2

Yo bro you hittin that gondi for some gnar pow pow?  Ok seriously never talk like that… ever please.  But post Thanksgiving in Colorado generally ushers in the official start of skiing and snowboarding season.  So while you’re carving on the mountain, we created a list of tunes to help make your experience just a bit more epic.  Just remember safety first!

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Our Mutual Friend Malt and Brew 1 Year Anniversary

December 6, 2013 |

It’s been talked about often here on PorchDrinking about the transformation that has taken place in the RiNo district of Denver, CO in regards to the craft beer revolution. Our Mutual Friend Malt and Brew is one of those leading the charge and this weekend they celebrate their 1 year anniversary. Cheers to you OMF, may you have many more celebrations to come.  We’ll be on hand to help OMF celebrate and we’d love for you to join us both tonight, and Saturday night! Here’s what’s going down…

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2013 Parade of Darks Preview

December 4, 2013 |

Just when it was looking like Colorado would get treated to a mild season, father winter decided to remind us of his cold, bitter sense of humor. 60 degrees on Sunday, 9 degrees on Wednesday means more than just flannel sheets and cranking up the butt warmers in cars. It’s also time to transition into stouts, porters and all beers dark.  Luckily for Denverites, this weekend, Wynkoop Brewery once again plays host to the Parade of Darks, ushering in a flood of those roasty, chocolatey favorites.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Thanksgiving Edition

November 27, 2013 |

We here at PorchDrinking are thankful for many things. But mostly we’re thankful that you have been along with us on this incredible journey for the past year and a half. For today’s PorchDrinking Playlist I decided to research as many songs about giving thanks and mostly having the words thanks and thank you in their title. Oh, and of course a little Charlie Brown and Adam Sandler were necessary. So have a wonderful holiday with your friends and family and we thank you for joining our family for the past several months!

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The Ultimate 6er Guide to Thanksgiving

November 27, 2013 |

Thanksgiving falls short to only Amurrrcuhhh Day as my favorite holiday because it’s basically the O.G. (original gangsta) of Amurrrcuhhh Days. And there is nothing better about Thanksgiving than the gluttonous consumption of turkey, taters, OFGBC (old fashioned green bean casserole), stuffing, gravy and, of course, beer. This year PorchDrinking wanted to ensure that you had the perfect sixer for your Thanksgiving meal. So, without further ado, your Thanksgiving edition of the Ultimate 6er.

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Stone Brewing Southern Charred

November 26, 2013 |

Stone Brewing Company- Southern Charred

IBU: 95

ABV: 12.5%

Stone Brewing Southern Charred reminds me of my childhood for a number of peculiar reasons. First, it should be noted that I originally hail from the great state of Kentucky. As a result, I’ve developed a natural affinity toward all beers Bourbon-barreled, and Southern Charred just so happens to fall into that category.

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