Beer Events
WeldWerks Brewing Celebrates Six Years The Willy Wonka Way
March 23, 2021 | Jaclyn MenendezIf you are like me–obsessed with pop culture and generationally saddled somewhere between an X’er and a Millennial–then you likely grew up mesmerized by Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory. The dazzling candy forest, the mind-blowing snozzberry wallpaper, the questionable lifestyle of Grandpa Joe: it’s all forever cemented in my memory as a true bastion of childhood wonder. This Friday, March 26, 2021, WeldWerks Brewing Co. is bottling some of that magic for us–or should I say, canning it.
CO Beer News | The Jailhouse Re-Opening, Call to Arms Distro, Odell Sloan’s Lake
March 22, 2021 | Tristan ChanAs things begin re-opening across Colorado, the craft beer scene is showing signs of new life. To help sort through all of the recent craft beer news that has emerged … Read More
Takeaways From Craft Malt Con (Online) 2021
February 19, 2021 | Jereme ZimmermanThe fourth annual Craft Malt Conference was held February 10-12, 2021 as Craft Malt Con Online. Originally scheduled to be held in Portland, ME, it went fully virtual this year due to COVID-19. Although members of the tightly knit craft malt community missed the opportunity to gather in-person, this format opened up the opportunity for a wider audience to participate.
Craft Brewers Conference Announces Moves to Denver in September
January 12, 2021 | Tristan ChanIn an attempt to salvage the ability to move forward with an in-person conference, the Brewers Association has announced this morning that they will be moving this year’s Craft Brewers Conference. This year’s conference was originally scheduled to take place in San Diego, March 29 through April 1, 2021, and will now move to September 9-12, 2021 in Denver, CO.
Big Beers Belgians & Barleywines | A Look Back on Your Favorite Memories
January 9, 2021 | Tristan ChanTo the uninitiated, Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines might have appeared indistinguishable from the sea of thousands of beer festivals that proliferated the country prior to the pandemic. But those … Read More
Brewery Vivant celebrates 10-year anniversary with release of J’aison Ale
December 20, 2020 | Jessica SpenglerSunday, December 20, marks the 10-year anniversary for one of Grand Rapids, Michigan’s most celebrated breweries: Brewery Vivant. The brewery is the world’s first LEED certified commercial microbrewery and a Certified B Corporation. It is beloved among Michigan’s beer loving community for their Belgium-style brews, as well as their commitment to the local community. To celebrate 10 years, on December 17 the brewery released J’aison, a Petite Saison brewed with orange peel and Tellicherry black peppercorns. It is currently available on draft and in cans for sale at the brewpub.
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Santa’s Cookies & Milk Stout Release from The Open Bottle & Hailstorm Brewing
November 26, 2020 | Mathew PowersForget golden rings. On the fifth year of holiday collaboration, The Open Bottle and Hailstorm Brewing gave to us, Santa’s Cookies & Milk Stout. And, it’s adorned in gold labeling, with a special glass to match. The stout is decadent, creamy, full-bodied and somehow still crushable; a real holiday treat. Yet, the real gift goes to Tinley Wish because a portion of sales aids the south-suburban Chicago organization that gives aid to needy families.
Cheers, Yinz! A Beer Fest That Gives Back to Breweries
November 13, 2020 | Aaron GoreThe culture of craft beer has always had a strong connection to the communities in which it thrives. For many of us, our neighborhood brewery is far more than merely a place that produces the things we enjoy drinking–it is a community center, a gathering place, and an intrinsic part of our daily lives, not to mention a foundational element for hobbies, relationships, and fostering a sense of place. Enter Cheers, Yinz!, a beer festival built to help beloved local breweries weather the economic (and emotional) effects of decreased sales and temporary closures.
Veteran or Current Military? Locavore Beer Works Wants to Buy You a Beer
November 5, 2020 | Bryant Vander WeerdIf you ask, most veterans are willing to share at least some details of their military service with you. However, Locavore Beer Works co-owner Jason Reinhardt isn’t allowed to say very much.
Celebrate Untappd’s 10th Anniversary Party with PorchDrinking’s Founder
October 23, 2020 | Tristan ChanIt’s been a busy recent few years for the team at Untappd who announced the acquisition of the iconic publication and message board, Beer Advocate earlier this February, and in … Read More
Beers With(out) Beards Festival 2020
October 20, 2020 | Emma WargoletSometimes it can be extremely difficult to look at the silver lining of 2020, particularly for those working in the craft beer industry. Being able to experience the Beers With(out) Beards festival helped me see at least one silver lining: Craft beer festivals have never been more accessible than right at this moment. Living in the Midwest, I would not have been able to make it to the Beers With(out) Beards festival in-person, so being able to join this festival of incredible women and non-binary people working in craft beer was a dream.
Colorado Breweries Who Won Big at the 2020 GABF Competition
October 16, 2020 | Tristan ChanColorado has long held a reputation for strong showings at the Great American Beer Festival, and while this year was no different, Colorado breweries had a slightly down year earning … Read More
2020 GABF Awards Results | Who Won Big at This Year’s Competition
October 16, 2020 | Tristan ChanMuch like the rest of 2020, this year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF) has been anything but the norm. Without a week filled with rare beer releases, mini-festivals drawing hype … Read More
Breweries with the Most GABF Medals and More Competition Trends
October 15, 2020 | Tristan ChanTomorrow night marks the 34th iteration of the competition portion of the Great American Beer Festival. And while this GABF week looks and feels unlike any other, tomorrow night’s awards … Read More
Colorado Breweries Launch Campaigns to Promote Voter Turnout
October 13, 2020 | Tristan ChanFor years, PorchDrinking has documented the innumerable variety of ways that craft breweries have utilized their platform within local communities to support and promote noteworthy causes. Now during one of … Read More
Roundup | GABF Passport Offers Exclusive Beer Release Opportunities
October 9, 2020 | Tristan ChanAs 2020 continues to shift all of our favorite events to digital platforms, this year’s Great American Beer Festival has introduced a digital brewery passport in an effort to give … Read More
Cerebral Brewing All the Stops Can Jam | Release Lineup
October 7, 2020 | Tristan ChanTypically by this point in the year, Colorado beer fans are already knees deep in big-time hype beer releases from breweries that aren’t typically available in the state. However, with GABF going digital, and the entire industry in a state of unknown due to the on-going pandemic, it’s been generally uncertain whether the typical treasure trove of special releases would be hitting the market.
Humble Sea Brewing Company | Rare Beer Auction for Santa Cruz Wildfire Victims
October 3, 2020 | Robert FrenchWildfires have devastated much of California this year and Humble Sea Brewing Company has responded by calling on brewery friends to help Santa Cruz wildfire victims. The impressive group of breweries has donated bottles to a wildfire relief auction benefiting the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Fire Relief Fund. The Rare Beer Auction for Santa Cruz went live on Friday and ends at noon on Monday, October 5.
Reimagined 2020 FoBAB | Awards and Fundraiser Featuring 6-Packs To-Go and More
October 1, 2020 | Mathew PowersWith the 2019-20 global pandemic still at-hand, The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild has announced details for a re-imagined 18th annual Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (FoBAB). Brewers from all over the nation have submitted beers for judging, and this year people can purchase 6 packs to-go, with 100% of the funds going to the host of FoBAB, the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. The money will ultimately support the broader Illinois craft-beer community.
The PorchCast Ep 70 | Drew Watson – Hops & Pie 10th Anniversary
September 28, 2020 | Tristan ChanIn episode 70 of the PorchCast, we welcomed Drew Watson, co-founder of Hops & Pie and Berkeley Donuts in Denver to talk a little about how the iconic beer bar … Read More
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