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Red Hare Brewing Company | Berry Belgian Waffle
January 10, 2017 | Jose Minaya
Berry Belgian Waffle is a truly unique beer that pushes forward the possibilities of beer and brewing style. We can all appreciate breweries that focus on hitting style profiles to the letter. These breweries strive to make classic examples of beer – those efforts often resulting in successful campaigns at the Great American Beer Festival. Berry Belgian Waffle may not be the next GABF medal winning beer out of the booming Georgia brewing scene; What it is, instead, is a fun example of a small brewery, Red Hare Brewing Company, having fun and pushing what is acceptable and expected from American beer.
Founders Brewing Company To Release Frootwood
January 9, 2017 | Dan Bortz
As Founders Brewing Company enters its 20th year of brewing, they have announced the release of the first beer from their 2017 Barrel-Aged Series. Frootwood is a cherry ale aged … Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
January 9, 2017 | Chelsea Mitchell
Rick Astley is trying out craft brewing, PicoBrew is coming to restaurants, and Burial Beer Co. halts distribution to South Carolina. Take a break from your mundane Monday and catch up on some good ol’ craft beer news. Keep reading to catch the details in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Colorado Added 42 Craft Breweries in 2016
January 9, 2017 | Brian Phipps
The Colorado craft brewery industry continued its success in 2016 as 42 craft breweries opened. Some regions of the state got their first breweries, some breweries opened second locations, and some … Read More
2 Days, 2 Nights | Tampa’s Craft Beer Scene
January 9, 2017 | PorchDrinking.com Staff
By Devin Caster and Jose Minaya
Tampa, unlike many cities around the country, is a sprawling city filled with small communities. You’ve likely seen the adverts for Busch Gardens, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buccaneers and the beaches lining the Gulf. PorchDrinking would like to take you further into the city to see what more it has to offer in beer, community and culture. We have two PorchDrinkers native to Tampa who have made it their mission to provide you a quality experience filled with delicious food, great beer and fun entertainment. Read More
Free Will Brewing Company | The Kragle IPA
January 9, 2017 | Dan Bortz
ABV: 6.6% | IBU: 90
There is a beer that I walk past almost every day. Since it comes from a local brewery, I see it in bottle shops and grocery stores ALL the time. There is no particular reason that I had never tried it. I never read a bad review, heard bad word-of-mouth, or disliked a different beer from the same brewery. I just never reached out and grabbed one. When building a mixed six-pack today, I rectified that error. The last spot in my six-pack carrier was filled with The Kragle IPA from Free Will Brewing Company. Read More
What We’re Drinking | January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Welcome to 2017. This is a brand new year with brand new potential for the consumption of fine craft brews. Your New Year’s Resolution should definitely include trying new things. Expand your horizons and try new styles. Go outside your comfort zone. You might even like it! As usual, the PorchDrinking staff has provided you with a few great beers to start with. Grab a yellow legal pad and a fresh ball point. You’re about to discover What We’re Drinking.
Pliny the Younger is back February 3-16
January 6, 2017 | Danele Bova
Featured Image Photo Credit: Russian River Brewing Co. Facebook Page
Pliny the Younger is making its 14th annual debut at Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, CA.
Inside the Tank | Aquanaut Brewing Company
January 6, 2017 | Mike Zoller
Situated on the north side of Chicago, Aquanaut Brewing Company features a small line of year-round beers, but has plans to launch more seasonal and one-off beers as well as opening up a taproom in the future.
Streetside Brewery | Raspberry Beret
January 6, 2017 | Kristen Ballinger
ABV: 4.2%
What a year 2016 has been! Cincinnati has welcomed multiple new breweries all throughout the Queen City. While I haven’t been able to make it to them all, … Read More
Colorado Brewery Openings for January, February & March 2017
January 5, 2017 | Brian Phipps 1
Are you in need of some different New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps something more fun and tasty than the typical goal. Well here is a fun one that you and all your friends should share: We will visit at least five of the 20 new brewery openings in the Centennial State this January, February and March. New batches of deliciousness are being concocted across Colorado and who knows from which brewery your new favorite may come?
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First U.S. Location of Delirium Café Coming to Leesburg, Virginia
January 5, 2017 | Dan Bortz
Photo Credit for featured image: Facebook / Delirium Café USA
According to a recent article in the Loudoun Times Mirror, the United States is about to have its very first … Read More
How Craft Beer Gave Back In 2016
January 5, 2017 | Brian Phipps 3
Photo courtesy of the Huffington Post.
Breweries are increasingly becoming integral centers of our communities by routinely providing fun, flavor, and festivities. In addition, they often serve as hosts for discussions of local issues and serve as a place to share information about local charities. Occasionally, breweries go above and beyond the call of duty by providing aid or money. Here are a select few of the many ways craft breweries gave back in 2016.
Event Preview | Cloudburst Brewing’s First Ever Anniversary Party
January 5, 2017 | Hannah Carlson
Photo courtesy of Cloudburst Brewing
Have plans this Friday? No? Well, now you do. You’ll be coming down to Cloudburst Brewing to celebrate their one year anniversary. The brewery’s ‘First Ever Anniversary Party’ will be a time to celebrate and reminisce on Cloudburst’s biggest learnings and accomplishments. Oh, and to drink really good beer, of course.
Great Notion Brewing | Juice Jr.
January 5, 2017 | Hannah Carlson
Photo Courtesy of Great Notion Brewing
One of the best perks about living in Seattle is being a hop, skip and a jump from Portland, Oregon – a city overflowing with places to fill your pint glasses. And during my last trip south, there was one spot in particular at the tippy top of my list: Great Notion Brewing.
Denver’s Pussy Riot Beer Series Set to Make Statement Inauguration Day 2017
January 4, 2017 | Kara Loo and Kelissa Hieber
Above: Brewers and supporters gather on January 2nd, 2017, to brew the 3rd installment of “Makin Noise: A Pussy Riot Beer”. From the left: Shel, project supporter, Bess Dougherty of The Grateful Gnome Brewery, Jax, project supporter, Kim of The Guardian Brewing Company, Kate, Betsy and Jen, all from Lady Justice Brewing Company. Read More
Sam Adams Spring Beer 2017 News: Fresh as Helles & Hopscape
January 4, 2017 | Mathew Powers
Pull up a chair, turn on the Weather Channel and relax, because Sam Adams has two beers ready to match anything Mother Nature can throw at ya! Samuel Adams, no stranger to seasonal releases, is introducing drinkers to two new seasonal beers: Samuel Adams Hopscape and Fresh as Helles. Ashley Leduc, Sr. Communications Specialist at Sam’s, explained the reason for two seasonal releases in a press release, “The brewers felt that these two brews capture the essence of the ever-changing season across the country from January through April.”
Rick Astley (Yes, That Guy) Launching His Own Beer
January 4, 2017 | Drew Troller
There’s a new name in the world of beer: Rick Astley.
Yes, Rick Astley. The “Never Gonna Give You Up” guy. The Rickrolling dude. He’s gonna make his own beer. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 4, 2017
January 4, 2017 | Jeremiah Cornelius
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
Go to the Calendar now
Anniversaries – None this week.
Beer Dinners/Brunch – Bluegrass Brunch and Elevation Beer Dinner.
Beer Education – None this week, ya nerds.
Bottle/Can Releases – None this week, but stay tuned next week for some awesome new releases.
Festivals – Big Beer, Belgians, and Barleywines Festival.
Firkins/Casks/Special Tappings – Winter IPA, Genius Wizard, Smc3.14, and Blueberry Heff.
Grand Openings – None this week; guess you’ll have to drink at one of the other hundred breweries along the front range.
Pairings – Feed Thy Neighbor.
Tap Takeovers – Firestone Walker and Melvin and Casey.
The Bruery & Bruery Terreux Announce Changes to their 2017 Beer Lineup
January 4, 2017 | Hannah Carlson
It seems that 2017 is already looking up. Case-in-point: The Bruery and Bruery’s Terreux’s new changes to this year’s line-up.
That’s right, The Bruery and Bruery Terreux have announced their overhaul for 2017 beer releases – which will be distributed across 29 states. Just try not to get excited for brand new year-round beers, seasonals from Bruery Terreux, (multiple!) barrel-aged beers that have never hit shelves, and a new beer series.
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