STL Brewers Heritage Festival to Debute Exclusive Beers

We’re counting down the days till St. Louis’ biggest local beer festival. With as many as 100 styles of beer from over 40+ STL-based breweries, the event seems like it couldn’t get any … Read More

Event Preview | Innovation in the Beer Industry Panel Discussion

Aside from mergers, buyouts, expansions, and satellite facilities, craft beer is also evolving naturally due to the growing influence of technology and innovation. As such we decided to host a … Read More

Event Preview | Funk & Farm Beer Fest

At first blush, Nighthawk Brewing is an odd setting for a festival celebrating farmhouse beers.

The Broomfield brewery, which opened in January 2015, is housed in a metal warehouse on … Read More

Event Recap | Chicago Craft Beer Week’s Beer Under Glass

If it’s the clothes that make the man, then it can also be said that it’s the weather that makes the beer festival. For the first time in at least a few years, Beer Under Glass (BUG), the event that opens up Chicago Craft Beer Week, had perfect weather.

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Chicago Craft Beer Week: Miskatonic Brewing Co. | Mystery Infusion Contest

Would you like to play a game?

If so, Darien’s Miskatonic Brewing Company has a Chicago Craft Beer Week (CCBW) challenge for you. They explain, “We are infusing three Miskatonic beers with interesting ingredients. Order a flight and get a scorecard, for every beer and infusion ingredient you guess correctly, you get a raffle ticket for great prizes! Come out and test your palate!” If you fancy yourself a true beer aficionado and think you’re adept at judging and describing beer on Untappd or similar sites, this is the event for you. The party starts at 3 pm on Friday, May 27th at the Miskatonic Brewing taproom. Read More

PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | May 25th, 2016

Firkins galore, plus a Pliny tapping, we host an event that bridges media and beer, our homie Dustin at the Brewtography Project continues to promote his Kickstarter (it’s already funded; … Read More

Festival Recap | Fort Love Brewer’s Jamboree 2016

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If you’re a fan of delicious craft beer, sunshine, and no lines to get a limitless supply of said delicious craft beer whilst you stand in the sunshine, then look no further than the Fort Love Brewer’s Jamboree. This was the second year for the Northern Colorado festival, and they delivered some of the area’s finest. There were 17 breweries from Fort Collins and Loveland represented, each bringing a little dose of liquid magic: sour, barrel aged, hop filled magic. Read More

*BREAKING* 2016 GABF Ticket Sale Dates Announced

The Brewers Association announced this morning that tickets for the 2016 Great American Beer Festival will go on sale August 2, 2016 and August 3, 2016. This year’s event celebrates … Read More

Event Recap | Quad Cities Beer Fest Nails Local Charm

If there’s one problem with your average craft beer festival, it’s how the organizers shoot for the moon and often miss even the nearest star. The festival grounds are too expansive – too spread out or there are too many breweries in attendance. The lines are long, the music is too loud, there aren’t enough rinse stations – the list of gripes or miscues goes on.

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Event Recap | 3rd Annual Upslope Get Down Fest (Boulder)

Funky tunes and flagship brews took over Upslope’s Flatiron brewing location this past Saturday! After hosting parties and specialty tappings for the five straight days, one of Boulder’s breweries capped … Read More

Event Recap | Sun Drenched Music Fest

If there’s one thing us Colorado residents are used to, it’s a weather forecast that changes quickly. So despite the abundance of clouds on Saturday, the crowds came out in force to dance to bluegrass and celebrate with Denver Beer Co. at their Sun Drenched Music Fest.

DBC transformed the parking lot of their Sunnyside canning facility into a summer oasis. There were half a dozen food trucks parking around the perimeter, a sand volleyball court, local businesses selling hats and sunglasses and a few strategically placed hammocks for sitting back and enjoying the day. Read More

Chicago Craft Beer Week | Navy Pier Beer Cruise: Brewers of the Western Suburbs

Chicago and its suburbs have been turning out quality beers left and right, North and South, East and West. Now it’s your opportunity to experience what the best of the Western suburbs have to offer with this one of a kind beer cruise. Read More

Chicago Craft Beer Week | Nevin’s Brewing Co. 21 Beer Salute

Chicago Craft Beer Week
Nevin’s Brewing Co: 4th Annual 21 Beer Salute
12337 South Rt. 59, Plainfield, Illinois
Sat, 5/21: 6 – 10pm
Fee: $1 per sample (4 oz), $8 cover after 8pm.
Music: 9:30pm: Keith Semple
Food: $10.99 unlimited wings

Craft brewers love to be innovative. So, naturally, Chicago Craft Beer Week (CCBW) involves an event where one brewer provides patrons with a celebration of experimentation. Indeed, Marc Wilson, brewmaster at Nevin’s Brewing Co. in Plainfield, explained, “I wanted to play with some styles/techniques that I’m a little less familiar.” And he’ll leave it up to you to be the judge, explaining, “I give our guests scorecards that they can return to me at the end of the evening so I can see what went well and what bombed.” Read More

Chicago Craft Beer Week | Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company

Chicago Craft Beer Week Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company Small Batch Ale Release (Collaboration) Fri, May 20, 4pm – 9pm Chain O’ Lakes Brewery Taproom 3425 Pearl St, McHenry, IL 60050 … Read More

Event Recap | Pike Brewing Company’s Women in Beer

For me, a perfect evening includes a few, key things. Good company is, of course, a top priority. This is followed by great food – preferably cheese, though I am … Read More

Event Preview: Delilah’s Sour Fest

Pucker up and give us some sugar sours. Delilah’s is hosting their annual Lambic and Sour event on Saturday, May 21st from 12pm-5pm during Chicago Craft Beer Week. For beginners and enthusiasts, this event will be one not to miss.

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Event Preview | 2016 Fort Love Brewer’s Jamboree

When: Saturday, May 21st 2016, 12:00-5:00p Where: Legacy Park, Fort Collins CO How: Tickets available now.

In 2015, the Fort Love Brewer’s Jamboree began its annual festival under humble beginnings. … Read More

Event Recap | de Garde Brewing 3rd Anniversary

PorchDrinking made it to de Garde Brewing’s 3rd Anniversary to celebrate another year of world class wild beers, beautiful days amongst wild Oregon farmland, and the fantastic people that make it all happen. Read on to find out what was old, new, borrowed, and blue.

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Event Preview | Lagunitas’ Beggin’ for Brews, Barkin’ for Bubbles for CCBW

Back by popular demand this year is Lagunitas’ Beggin’ for Brews, Barkin’ for Bubbles Chicago Craft Beer Week event! Lagunitas will be throwing their 420th annual dog-themed fest where finally … Read More

Event Preview | Sun Drenched Music Fest

It’s about that time to start brainstorming your weekend plans. We highly recommend you take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend by grabbing a ticket to Denver Beer Co.‘s Sun Drenched Music Fest!

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