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2016 Dark Lord Day Ticket Information Released

February 27, 2016 |

Details for 3 Floyds’ 2016 Dark Lord Day have now been released on the event’s official website. There are some big changes to the event as it’s now going to be modeled similarly to Cigar City’s Hunahpu’s Day.

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Brasserie Saint James Opens in San Francisco’s Mission Neighborhood

February 26, 2016 |

Brasserie Saint James San Francisco – The Mission

Location:

742 Valencia Street

San Francisco, CA 94117

Caller ID is a great tool. One that I use daily and enjoy … Read More

Event Preview | 14th Annual Avery Strong Ale Festival Lineup

February 26, 2016 |

 

Local fans of Avery Brewing Company can relate that over the past 14 years, Avery has been on the forefront of throwing niche mid-sized beer festivals with a mega … Read More

The PorchCast | Ep 15 Anthony Martuscello of WestFax Brewing

February 26, 2016 |

Episode 15 of the PorchCast features guest Anthony Martuscello, founder of WestFax Brewing, which opens it’s doors on March 4th next to Casa Bonita just off of West Colfax.

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Zipline Brewing | BA Chocolate Double Stout

February 26, 2016 | 2

Photo Courtesy of Zipline Brewing Co.

ABV: 11.5%

When Zipline Brewing Co. first opened its doors a few short years ago, I instantly became a fan. From the get-go, they were turning out solid beer in a number of styles, with many featuring a creative twist that made them unique and especially interesting for craft beer lovers. Like the sense of fun and adventure the brewery’s name suggests, these guys love to push the envelope without being reckless. The result? Some damn good beer from a place you wouldn’t expect—Lincoln, NE.

While I’m now a Denver resident surrounded by some of the country’s premiere breweries, it was still critical that I showcased the quality beer coming out of Zipline. I chose one of their latest creations, the Barrel-Aged Chocolate Double Stout, because, well, it’s amazing. Read More

How to Host The Muppets at a Beer Tasting

February 25, 2016 | 2

I, like so many of you, grew up watching “The Muppets.” The various shows and movies are among my most beloved childhood memories – right up there with juice boxes, … Read More

Inside the Tank | Pipeworks’ Gerrit Lewis

February 25, 2016 | 2

If you’ve walked into any beer store in Chicago, and now Colorado or New York, you’ve probably seen a Pipeworks beer. Known for their unique artwork and clever names, their beers have become well-known in the city and are sought after by craft beer fans in other states. From big IPAs to a barrel-aged program that is gaining notoriety quickly, Pipeworks Brewing Company is one of the best-known breweries in Chicago. They just moved into a massive new facility recently, so I went out there to talk with Co-Founder and Brewer Gerrit Lewis.

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Weyerbacher Brewing Co. | Sunday Morning Stout 2016

February 25, 2016 |

ABV: 11.3%

What does Lionel Richie’s song “Easy” have in common with Weyerbacher? Lionel is “Easy Like Sunday Morning” and Weyerbacher’s Sunday Morning Stout is so smooth, that it’s just as … Read More

Event Preview | Naperville Winter Ale Fest

February 24, 2016 |

Typically the Naperville Winter Ale Fest is about drinking craft beer from around the country and braving the winter elements. With a forecasted high temperature of 52 degrees this Saturday, at least the craft beer will be constant in the third year of this festival.

Naperville Winter Ale Fest
Photo Courtesy of Lou Dog Events.

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Ultimate 6er | St. Louis 6er

February 24, 2016 |

We’re excited to announce that we partnered with Drink 314 and DrinkMoBeer.com to bring you this week’s St. Louis-themed Ultimate 6er! If you’ve been to St. Louis you know them as the home of the arch, mouth-watering BBQ, the loop, and – of course – the Cardinals. But this city is home to something else as well: Amazing beer that you need to try.

If you like what you see on this week’s 6er, we suggest visiting DrinkMoBeer’s on Facebook and Twitter pages, and checking out Drink 314 for their great content on all things St. Louis beer. Read More

Brewery Showcase | Service Brewing Co. (Savannah, Georgia)

February 24, 2016 |

Here’s a little-known tidbit about veteran-founded Service Brewing Co. in Savannah, Georgia: They weren’t profitable their first year, but the brewery still managed to donate more than $20,000 to charities that support service. That’s because service is more than a name here — it’s a mission.

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First Draft Taproom & Kitchen Joins PorchDrinking Family

February 24, 2016 |

Location: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO 80205

When it comes to partnerships, we don’t work with just anyone. A few examples, Creed once offered to sponsor the intro of our podcast and pay us $50,000 to use it, we politely declined. We once had Donald Trump approach us about writing a sponsored post on the merits of building a wall around our breweries to keep big beer away from further acquisition, we considered it for a hot second but eventually had to pass as well.

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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 24th, 2016

February 24, 2016 |

Goodbye Stout Month, hello March Madness. Lots of great events coming your way. We recommend you stop by EACH AND EVERY event (jk, that would be crazy) but if you have to choose, we hope you choose accordingly and that you have a most excellent time drinking it all in!

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Defiance Brewing Co. | Thrasher Session IPA

February 24, 2016 |

 

ABV 4.5% | IBU 44

Mid-winter is an interesting time for beer. When February temperatures are reaching near 70 degrees each day in Denver I never seem to know what I am in the mood to drink. Not yet warm enough for summer styles, yet too warm for dark heavy winter styles. Recent travels to Kansas concluded with my husband and I taking a large box of Kansas beer home across state lines back to Colorado. Thrasher Session IPA was one of these beers (well, really a whole 6 pack of them) and it seemed like the perfect beer to showcase for an early Springtime sipper! Read More

Event Preview | St. Louis Centennial Beer Festival @ Lafayette Square

February 23, 2016 |

What’s better than enjoying amazing craft beer?

Enjoying that amazing beer while talking about it with the men or women who actually made it. That’s the basic idea … Read More

Brewery Showcase | Cypress Brewing

February 23, 2016 |

Address

30 Nixon Lane 1E
Edison, NJ 08837

Tasting Room Hours

Monday – Friday
2pm – 10pm
Saturday
12pm – 10pm
Sunday
2pm – 9pm

Assuming a beer is “handcrafted” could be a mistake that your taste buds will never forgive you for. There are fully automated home brew systems out there that let you set and forget, and many big-box breweries use systems so dialed-in that human hands rarely come anywhere near the raw ingredients of the beer. Cypress Brewing in Edison, New Jersey is redefining just how hands-on handcrafted can be. Read More

Beer & Yoga: Bringing the Flavors of Life Together

February 23, 2016 |

“The flavors of life.” Four words that, when expressed, leave one feeling a bit more fulfilled. But for most of us, keeping those flavors handy is a daily struggle. … Read More

Red Rock Brewery | Rêve

February 23, 2016 |

ABV 10.3%

Although Valentine’s day is over for another year, it’s good to continue reflecting on things we love. When a highly anticipated seasonal release of a favorite local offering just so happens to land during the same week of warm weather in the middle of winter, the combination deserves reflection. Because, 1) Warm weather means summer really is coming back, and 2) Exclusive beer releases with limited bottles really are ‘all the hype’ and you’ll feel damn lucky to have your hands on the prize. When both happen to mingle, it feels like a celebration. Read More

Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup

February 22, 2016 |

Deschutes gets charitable, Victory merges with Southern Tier, and Cascade heads to the UK. These are the latest and greatest stories in the craft beer world. Keep reading for the details in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.

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Brewery Showcase | The Pelican Pub & Brewery (Pacific City, OR)

February 22, 2016 | 1

Photo Courtesy of Paul Erlandson

Pacific City is picturesque.

Located two hours west of Portland, Pacific City is one of the quaintest towns that you’ll find in Oregon coast. … Read More