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CANvitational hosted by Sun King
September 26, 2014 | Andrew JohnsonThis is the second annual CANvitational hosted by Sun King Brewing Co in Indianapolis IN. As the name might suggest, a festival that celebrates canned beer throughout the craft community. This … Read More
Event Preview | Denver Brew at the Zoo
September 4, 2014 | Tristan ChanOver the past few years, its become a bit hard to break through the clutter of beer festivals that have dotted our event calendars. And while this summer has proven … Read More
Porch Swing Editorials | Pumpkin Beers Arms Race
September 2, 2014 | Tristan ChanWe built this site based on the premise that positivity is the best way to promote the craft beer industry. However, I also feel it is our responsibility to constructively address some of the alarming issues, trends, or behaviors within the craft beer community. This recurring post won’t always take a negative stance on things, but rather I’d like for this to help start the conversation, and I’d love to hear your views in the comments section below. So have a seat with me on the Porch Swing and lets dive into some of the bigger ideas swirling around the craft beer world at the moment. Read More
DryHop Brewers Berliner Weiss Release
August 29, 2014 | Sarah HargisThe Berliner Weiss is an old German style whose origins are somewhat mysterious. Some say it is a derivative of an old wheat and barley ale brewed in Halberstadt, while others say it was brought to Berlin by the Protestant French Huguenots in the late 17th century. Still others cite relics that prove it was first invented in Berlin in 1572. Whatever the story, Berliner Weisse beers are delicious. They are tart, sour, and bright, with champagne-like carbonation, and are generally offered with a choice of fruit flavorings.
BrewHaHa Showcases DC’s Deliciousness
August 28, 2014 | Stacey GoersIt was the food. The beer was fantastic — we knew it would be — but it was the food that seemed to wow the crowd at Friday night’s BrewHaHa … Read More
Denver Event Preview | Colorado Rockies Brew Fest
August 28, 2014 | Tristan ChanCoors Field was recently ranked 14th in MLB Stadiums across the U.S. based on craft beer selection by the Washington Post. However this Saturday the stadium will place host to … Read More
Event Preview | Tiki Tiki Tiki Denver
August 27, 2014 | Tristan ChanHold it right there. Stop packing away your swim trunks, dust off those wayfarers, and pop open another one of those mini umbrellas to add to your coconut drink summer … Read More
Event Recap| Chive Fest Denver
August 26, 2014 | AdminKiller music, more tank tops than Justin Bieber’s wardrobe, Chivettes, KCCO Beers, and Blow up dolls, that pretty much sums up Chive Fest Denver. Our preview of the event was astonishingly accurate save for the prediction of the aforementioned blowup dolls but hey we’re all inclined to oversight once and a while.
Event Preview | 2014 Lexington Fest of Ales
August 22, 2014 | Shelley CooperWhen: Friday, August 29, 2014 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 5/3 Pavillion in Cheapside Park Lexington, KY
With a beer list too long to even think about detailing here, the Lexington Festival of Ales is the city’s longest running and most successful beer festival. Read More
Drink Locally. Be Pretentious Globally: My Interview with Adam Cayton-Holland
August 21, 2014 | Brady AkersAdam Cayton-Holland, one third of Denver’s the World’s best comedy show The Grawlix, has been on one hell of a run. After performing on Conan and The Pete Holmes Show, Adam followed it up with an appearance on @midnight and throwing the first pitch out at a Colorado Rockies game. Adam has been creating his own path to success by staying in his hometown, the beer mecca of Denver, instead of following the traditional path for entertainers: moving to either New York or LA.
Adam took some time out of his busy schedule writing, podcasting, and planning the upcoming High Plains Comedy Festival (starring T.J. Miller, Kumail Nanjiani, Pete Holmes and dozens more) to discuss the beer scene in Denver, brew options on the road and much more.
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The Brooklyn-Stockholm Connection | New Carnegie Brewery
August 20, 2014 | Stacey Goers 1“It’s like I was given a new puppy,” my husband says, as he sips his beer, “and then someone takes it away from me.”
The new puppy was a beer … Read More
*UPDATED* | Southern Tier Pumking and Warlock in Colorado
August 20, 2014 | Tristan Chan 3
Summer isn’t quite over yet, and it’s still the tail end of August, but pumpkin beers already began appearing in stores as early as the middle July. I’ll be expounding more … Read More
Oak Park Micro Brew Review
August 19, 2014 | Sarah HargisOak Park Micro Brew Review
Downtown Oak Park, Illinois is a perfect place to host a beer festival. The quaint, shady brick streets are lined with sidewalk cafés, pubs, and specialty shops, and the area is easily accessible by several public transportation routes. In fact, the train station acts as the geographical center of the festival. Started in 2008, the Oak Park Micro Brew Review is the largest zero-waste craft beer festival in the Midwest. Read More
Wynkoop United Tastes of Belgium Video
August 18, 2014 | Tristan ChanLast month we attended Wynkoop Brewing’s United Tastes of Belgium event and had a healthy dose of Belgian and Belgian style beers. We got a chance to chat with several of … Read More
Save The Ales | A Toast to the Environment
August 14, 2014 | Kara Loo and Kelissa Hieber 1Do you ever catch yourself at breweries gazing up at the towering steel brew tanks and wondering about water conservation? When a beer you love is released in cans, do you get a little giddy thinking about the outdoor adventures it can now safely accompany you on? Does a farmhouse ale taste the slightest bit more refreshing when you find that the ingredients came from a nearby farm? We could keep going with the questions on sustainability awareness in the craft beer industry, but we’ll stop for time’s sake.
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Festival Recap | Fermentation Festival 2014
August 13, 2014 | Chris DayFermentation is defined as “the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.” Sure, that might sound a little bit unappealing, but without the process of fermentation, we wouldn’t have beer, wine, spirits, cheese, vinegar, pickles, chocolate, and so many other foods and drinks we love dearly. As a fan of nearly all fermented treasures – I’m still trying to cultivate a taste for Natto – I was very excited to attend the second annual Fermentation Festival held last weekend.
Festival Recap | Sesh Fest 2014
August 7, 2014 | Chris DayBy this point in the summer, it seems like there are at least a couple beer festivals happening every weekend in or around Denver. Sure, they’re great and we all love them, but even the thirstiest craft beer drinker can feel a bit fatigued after one too many afternoons spent drinking Belgian Strong Ales, double IPAs, and Russian Imperial Stouts. Plus, they’re usually a bit pricey, so good luck convincing your friends who aren’t quite so beer-obsessed to come with you. Sometimes you just want something a little lighter and more refreshing. Thankfully, Imbibe and the Colorado Brewers Guild rewarded Denver with Sesh Fest 2014, an event dedicated to session beers and the perfect antidote to excessive, expensive beer festivals.
Canadian Roadtrip: Day 1 | Dieu di Ciel
August 5, 2014 | Andrew SharpCanada: our neighbor to the north. Most of the beer stereotypes about Canada involve strength over weaker American macros. While this may hold when comparing Bud Light to Molson Canadian or Labatt Blue, the craft market busts these stereotypes wide open. Those of us who have had 1 or 2 Hog Heavens then stood up can attest to this. Read More
Festival Recap | Springs Beer Fest 2014
August 4, 2014 | Cory PelcA sold out beer fest is a good thing for craft beer, right?! Well, we aren’t 100% sure but we take a closer look with Springs Beer Fest 2014.
This past weekend, we were thrust into a myriad of emotions in relation to a sold out festival at the 8th Annual Springs Beer Fest at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs. The festival ran from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (11am entry for VIP) with a cost of $25 for General (advance), $30 at Gate, $50 VIP. The promoters promised a fun-filled day of bottomless, fresh, craft beer samplings from over 45 notable Craft Brewers.
2014 GABF Breweries in Attendance and Missing
July 29, 2014 | Tristan Chan 3692 Breweries. 4 Sessions. 3 Days. Over 3,000 beers. Denver, CO. And so the stage has been set. Earlier this week, The Brewers Association released the lineup of breweries who … Read More
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