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Venue Preview | Avanti Food & Beverage
July 10, 2015 | Tristan Chan
3200 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211
Welcome to Avanti Food & Beverage. It has a sort of John Hammond, Jurassic Park ring to it, doesn’t it? Well, that’s for good reason. Denver’s newest dining concept is a hybrid of one part restaurant incubator, housing seven developmental eateries operating out of repurposed shipping containers all under one roof, meets another part Sam Calagione’s western Dogfish Head outpost, and a final element of the most amazing view of the city of Denver. For those of you Jurassic World fans, this is the Indominus Rex of restaurants/beer halls.
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Q & A | Rhinegeist Brewery 2nd Anniversary
June 26, 2015 | Hannah Carlson
All Photos Provided By Rhinegeist Brewery
For years, Cincinnati was the epicenter of a rich and thriving brewing culture fueled by the city’s strong German background. At it’s height … Read More
State of the Porch Address | PorchDrinking 3 Year Anniversary
June 25, 2015 | Tristan Chan 1
Well hello there fellow PorchDrinkers! Let me start by saying a big thank you to everyone for supporting the website over the past three years. For those of you … Read More
Must-Have Craft Beer Apps
June 22, 2015 | Anne Foy 3
The craft beer boom is showing no signs of slowing down, with research by Mintel indicating that the segment is predicted to grow to an impressive $18 billion by 2017. Even in the toughest years of the recession, craft beer continued to defy recessionary trends, steering clear of overall beer market trends and carving a market niche, especially among drinkers aged 25 to 34.
Evil Twin Spat Represents Everything Wrong With Craft Beer
June 17, 2015 | Tristan Chan 8Firstly I must preface that as an organization, PorchDrinking still maintains the policy of promoting the craft beer industry in a positive manner. However, that being said, it’s important to … Read More
Melbourne’s Good Beer Week | Drinking in Style Down Under
June 4, 2015 | Lindsay SnyderWhat Melbourne, Australia lacks in flip flop weather and surfable waves, it makes up for in a revolving door of cultural stimulation. Living in Melbourne means access to month-long comedy … Read More
*UPDATE* Denver Passport Giveaway
June 4, 2015 | Tristan ChanIt’s back folks! That’s right we’re talking about Imbibe’s The Denver Passport! It’s a physical book that houses all of the best slammin deals for your summer of BoGo drinks! … Read More
Chicago’s Favorite Beer Styles By Neighborhood
June 4, 2015 | Tristan Chan 1
Chicago Craft Beer week just wrapped recently on May 24, so it’s only appropriate that we take a look at the breakdown of Chicago’s favorite beer styles by neighborhood. … Read More
8 Reasons ‘Charlotte’s Got A Lot’ for Craft Beer Lovers
June 1, 2015 | Jess Baker 2North Carolina, land of mountains, fresh air and the beer-friendly laws that allow small breweries to thrive, and at the same time, attract larger West Coast breweries to set up new homes.
But if you’re only making trips to Asheville, you’re missing out. Charlotte’s slogan “Charlotte’s Got a Lot,” is no joke, particularly if you’re a craft beer explorer. Fresh off 40 hours in Charlotte, here are 8 reasons you’ll dig the #cltbeer scene.
Pass the Beer, It’s Time to Paint
May 27, 2015 | Mike Zoller 1Simply forgetting his paints one night led Chicago-painter Kyle Bice to discover a whole new medium of art.
Living the Dream | Making a Beer Store a Reality
May 22, 2015 | Stacey GoersBeer lovers daydream of quitting their day jobs, changing their careers and getting started in the brewing world. Become a brewer or a bar owner or a distributor — anything where you taste, sip and enjoy beer all day long.
Beth Helle and Julie Drews are doing it.
Yes, be jealous. Well, sort of (no surprise, it’s a lot of work).
Beth chatted with PorchDrinking.com about the new beer, wine and homebrew store she and Julie are opening in Alrington, Va. After hours of consideration, months of saving and piles of research, The Brew Shop will open this fall with a heavy focus on all things locally sourced. Read More
The Brewtography Project | Oskar Blues Brewery
May 22, 2015 | Tristan ChanThis week’s installment of The Brewtography features Dustin Hall’s original photos from a recent shoot at Oskar Blues Brewery. Dustin’s Brewtography Project aims to capture the essence of the craft beer industry by … Read More
Have Beer Festivals Jumped the Shark?
May 21, 2015 | Tristan Chan 8I used to relish summers. As a child, we lived for those three fleeting months of freedom from homework, exams and responsibility. Summer was the stuff of legend, building towering forts in the woods, cannonballs, s’mores, catching fireflies, shagging fly balls and bolting recklessly into streets at the flat echoes of an ice cream truck jingle. Sure, things have changed a bit as an adult, but I haven’t entirely allowed myself to lose summer’s sense wonderment, instead trading t-ball for 14er hikes, neighborhood flashlight tag for booze-y sessions of jazz in the park and weekends getting burnt crisp at the pool for weekends getting burnt crisp a beer festivals.
Kickstarter Provides New Way to Bike with Beer
May 15, 2015 | Mike ZollerYou’re about to head out to a BYOB restaurant or maybe your friends place for the evening and you’re bringing beer or wine. You decide to bike and you need an easy way to tote your alcohol. Chicago-native Craig Koszewski has come up with a solution to solve your problem and is looking for backers for his Kickstarter campaign for his product called the Roo.
The Brewtography Project | Sanitas Brewing Co.
May 8, 2015 | Amber DunlapThis is the second edition of a new PorchDrinking weekly series featuring some of Dustin Hall’s original photos from his tremendous endeavor, The Brewtography Project. Dustin’s project aims to capture the … Read More
The Brewtography Project | Renegade Brewing Company
May 1, 2015 | Amber DunlapWelcome to the latest and greatest PorchDrinking series! Weekly, we will be featuring some of Dustin Hall’s original photos from his tremendous endeavor, The Brewtography Project. Dustin’s project aims to capture … Read More
10 Creative Ways Craft Beer Is Improving Its Environmental Friendliness
April 22, 2015 | Brian Phipps
Happy Earth Day! Founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, the movement has spread internationally. Earth Day was first used as a message to advocate protecting the environment as 20 million people participated in rallies that resulted in the formation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Today, Earth Day conducts international initiatives like in 2012 when one million trees were planted across the planet. In addition advocation for the plant mostly focuses on climate change. Everyone is encouraged today to do something nice for the Earth and make a difference. Read More
Craft Beer Welcomes You to South Carolina
April 15, 2015 | Johnathan Pylant
Admittedly, the Palmetto State has not always been the first place to come to mind when someone asked me where to find superb craft breweries. Prior to living here, I might have listed off California, Colorado, Oregon and New England. This is partly because the east coast, especially the southeast, has been slow to embrace the industry’s explosive expansion. I’ve lived in South Carolina since 2007, a time when there were merely 5 breweries in the state. Today, there are 21 breweries and 12 brewpubs. The state has really brought home the idea of being fashionably late. Approximately 57% of the current breweries were established in or after 2013. That is a huge explosion that has resulted in amazing beer and a sprawling community of craft brewers and enthusiasts.
Proposed Laws Could Change Craft Beer In Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas
March 23, 2015 | Jess Baker 2If you’re reading PorchDrinking.com, then you’re likely well aware the craft beer industry is killing it in the U.S. The Brewers Association says the industry hit $19.6 Billion in retail and took hold of 11 percent of the volume share in 2014 — the first double digit share ever.
While the success stories are widely reported and cheered, including West Virginia’s legislature passing a law earlier this month to allow state breweries to offer samples, lawmakers in several states are right now debating proposals that could significantly impact how beer-loving residents and visitors legally consume and buy craft beer. While there are smaller legal issues around the nation, the heated debates in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas are the ones we’re watching very closely right now. Here’s why.
Right Proper Brewing | Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne
February 16, 2015 | Stacey Goers 1
A beer inspired by an electronic synthpunk musical duo? The concept is not a complete surprise, as it comes from Right Proper Brewing Company‘s Nathan Zeender and the growing establishment‘s experimental brewing program. But the beer; Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne; is definitely a surprise to the palate, as it comes during the East Coast’s single-digit February temperatures. Why was Zeender inspired by Suicide? Why did Right Proper brew the crisp wheat beer?
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