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Event Recap | 2016 SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
June 10, 2016 | Jenn Specketer
PorchDrinking.com has been fortunate to attend SAVOR the past few years, an event presented by the Brewers Association in Washington, D.C. where over 4,000 craft beer lovers have an opportunity to taste brews from 76 emerging and independent breweries from all over the country. In addition to the craft beer being poured, small bites and appetizers are perfectly paired with each of the brews to provide the ultimate culinary experience. I dare say this year, the ninth year for this premier craft beer and food pairing event held at the National Building Museum, may have been its best yet. Now I know that’s a bold statement with this year being my first year attending, but based on feedback received from attendees and breweries alike, this year truly stood out as one of the best yet. Read More
Event Preview | Untapped Fort Worth
June 10, 2016 | Kezia Ibarra
When: Saturday, June 11th from 3:30 – 10:30PM (VIP/Stout Ticket Holders, Doors Open 2:30PM)
Where: Panther Island Pavilion
Happy Birthday to me! Untapped is back and furious than ever hosting five events through out Texas returning to Fort Worth for its fourth year this upcoming Saturday. Lucky for me, this date falls exactly on my birthday so you know a full, blown celebration is ahead. Featuring 80 breweries and over 300 beers to choose from plus a stellar lineup of musical guests. Eight bands are scheduled to appear such as Built to Spill, David Ramirez, Rayland Baxter, The Hendersons, Hayes Carll, Grupo Fantasma, White Reaper and Bummer Vacation. For more information on the lineup visit here.
Event Preview | Microbrew Mile Makes Quad Cities Thirsty
June 10, 2016 | Nick Ostdick
Take a look around the craft beer world today and you’ll find a pairing almost as common as a big IPA and juicy pub burger; beer and running. The connection seems incongruous given the usual clientele for craft beer–the “neckbearded,” the slightly paunchy, those predisposed to excess–but you can’t deny the sheer number of beer mile events and or beer-related distance running races that have begun to pop-up in cities across the country.
Silver City Brewery | Copper Mountain Maibock
June 10, 2016 | Hannah Carlson
I’m not one to hide it. I am a huge, huge fan of Silver City Brewery.
Ode to the Shower Beer
June 9, 2016 | Ross Larwood 2
Scenario 1
It’s a hot summer Saturday evening and you just got home from that co-ed softball tournament that you’re way too into. You’re covered in dried sweat and dirt from your unnecessary slide into second base, and you need to clean up.
Scenario 2
You sit in traffic for an hour and a half after a long day at work where you endured constant yelling from both your clients and your boss. The worst part of all? It’s only Tuesday.
Scenario 3
You’ve just finished moving into the house that’s made you a first time home owner. Your hands are blistered and exhausted from hauling sharp-edged furniture and slippery boxes all day. To go to sleep victoriously in your new bedroom right away would be nice, but it’s not what you need.
The solution to all these scenarios and more? Shower beer.
Event Recap | Terrapin Beer Co. 14th AnniversaryFest
June 9, 2016 | Johnathan Pylant
Another year is in the books for Terrapin Beer Co. as the brewery continues to play a large role in southeastern beer. This brewery has a lot to celebrate after a year of brewery/beer awards, expansions, continued high demand in their current areas and a new car! If there is any brewery in the southeast that knows how to throw a party, it is Terrapin Beer Co. Read More
Event Recap | CCBW: Chain O’Lakes Brewing Route 31 Series Collaboration
June 9, 2016 | Mathew Powers
Three distinct breweries, one community. Three distinct beers, one collaboration.
Scorched Earth Brewing, Chain O’Lakes Brewing, and Crystal Lake Brewing are three breweries found along Route 31 in Chicago’s distant … Read More
Scorched Earth Brewing | Hickster
June 9, 2016 | Mike Wronski
ABV: 4.8% | IBU: 14
After pinballing through Chicago Craft Beer Week, my liver was in need of some time off. I obliged for about a week before the amazing weather we’ve been having eroded my willpower. However, I compromised, and vowed to drink only beers that were less than 5% ABV. It’s more fitting for 80 degree weather anyway and, frankly, I’m a little worn out on 7%+ IPAs. Thankfully, CCBW reintroduced all the beer styles I haven’t visited in awhile, which granted me plenty of options. One of these stuck out, and I’m pretty sure it will be a consistent 6-pack in my fridge this summer — Scorched Earth’s Hickster.
Ultimate 6er | Welcome to My House
June 8, 2016 | Stacey Goers
My husband and I recently moved from a tiny 2-bedroom basement apartment on Capitol Hill to a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on a wooded lot in Virginia. It’s been a whirlwind of changes and we’re blissfully happy learning the nuances of a compost pile and how to repair a pool vacuum.
Homebrewing Tips | Cleaning is Sexy
June 8, 2016 | Scott Davidson
Image from Eckraus.com.
She looks at him and raises the bottle to her lips. After taking a sip, she slowly lowers the beer in disbelief.
“You brewed this?” she asks.
“I did.” he replies with a grin. She sets the beer down and moves closer to him. He grabs her by the waist and they embrace in a passionate kiss.
“Shit!” I exclaim as the water overflows and my daydreaming fades away.
I sanitize the last bottle and place it on my bottling tree to dry. I’m almost ready to bottle two cases. I have already spent an hour preparing everything. My back hurts, my fingers are pruned, and I smell. Cleaning sucks. It’s not sexy, or romantic, or even mildly entertaining. It’s work. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | June 8th, 2016
June 8, 2016 | Cory Pelc
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
Today is National Name Your Poison Day. We think everyday should be a pick your poison type of day. So, pick your poison all week long and figure out where you want to snag a barleypop because there are a lot of beer tappings and bottle releases happening!
Great Lakes Brewing Company | Steady Rollin’ Session IPA
June 8, 2016 | Kevin Risner
Image courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing Company. Label artwork by Darren Booth.
I fell in love with a beer last summer. It was during Burning River Fest; Great Lakes Brewing Company had just released a new brew to the attendees of the festival. I enjoyed that beer immensely back then, and I waited patiently for it to make its inevitable return the following year. That following year is now, and make a return that beer did: Steady Rollin’ Session IPA has now been on the market this spring in sampler packs and hopefully can sneak into your cooler for retreats out on the water or at the park this summer.
Boulder’s Under the Sun Eatery Couples Great Beer & Cuisine
June 7, 2016 | Dan Rabin
Under the Sun Eatery and Pizzeria opened in South Boulder in 2013 as the first of two non-brewing eateries in the Mountain Sun family of pubs. Its sibling brewpubs – Mountain Sun and Southern Sun in Boulder, and Vine Street in Denver – have thrived with a polished formula incorporating a laid-back vibe, exemplary service, an extensive selection of house beers and a menu of well-prepared affordable pub fare.
Brewery Showcase | Banded Oak Brewing Company (Denver, CO)
June 7, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Special thanks to Stephen Adams, The Colorado Beer Geek for assistance in research for this post.
Great ideas are often born from great beer, such was the case with South … Read More
Bier Factory | XXA IPA
June 7, 2016 | Niel Stender
ABV: 6.7% | EBU: 65
I took four years of French in high school. I was an AP student, as in Advanced Placement. Oh yeah, really serious about it. So serious that 15 years later, I remember how to say hello, goodbye and count to 10. The fact that I’m living in the French-speaking part of Switzerland is in fact clearing out some deeply recessed cobwebs of learning in my brain. But judging by the label text, this tasty XXA IPA from Bier Factory is brewed in the GERMAN-speaking side of Switzerland. Damn. Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
June 6, 2016 | Chelsea Mitchell
Although there wasn’t an abundance of beer news this week, the stories that came out of the press were quite meaningful. John Kasich removed the cap on alcohol content of beer in Ohio, Buffalo Wild Wings is considering a beer to-go option, and the breweries for Denver Rare Beer Tasting have been announced. Perk up your Monday with the highlights of recent beer news in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Brewery Showcase | River Dog Brewing Co.
June 6, 2016 | Danele Bova
Sometimes when you travel off the beaten path, you are rewarded by the sweetest of treasures. This is what you’ll find when you reach River Dog Brewing Co.
Event Preview | Great Divide 22 Anniversary Party
June 6, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Great Divide may be one of the original gangsters of Denver’s craft beer scene, but in a lot of ways, it’s still evolving. 2016 will mark the first anniversary of Great Divide’s Barrel Bar, their second production facility located on Brighton Boulevard, and the 22nd anniversary of the brewery’s existence. Last year, anniversary goers got a sneak peek in the first phase build out of The Barrel Bar, and this year’s Great Divide 22 Anniversary Party celebration, will feature all the bells and whistles. Read More
Black Raven Brewing Co. | Raven de Garde
June 6, 2016 | Brad Hartsock
Belgian Style Pale Ale 2014 and 2015 Vintages 7.4% ABV
In spite of, or maybe because of, the number of great beers available in Washington, I usually don’t know until … Read More
Chicago Craft Brew Cruises | Brewers of the Western Suburbs
June 3, 2016 | Alex Chavez
“The true history of the World is the history of great conversations in elegant rooms.” —Tyrion Lannister.
Similarly, the true history of craft beer is conversation, but in any room. Chicago Craft Beer week was a prime example, keeping me jabbing for 10 days straight. One stand-out event was the Brewers of the Western Suburbs Cruise hosted by BrewFest Partners, aboard the Mystic Blue.
It was a perfect spring day when we set sail from Navy Pier for a 3-hour long journey along beautiful Lake Michigan. With the renown Chicago skyline as our backdrop, we were catered delicious finger food, and served refreshing beer by Banging Gavel, Blue Nose, BuckleDown, Church Street, Exit Strategy, Flesk, Hopvine, Miskatonic, Nevins, Noon Whistle, Solemn Oath, and Spent Grain Society (homebrew club).
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