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Event Preview | Oskar Blues Southern Hemisphere Hop Fest
February 4, 2016 | Cecelia Kathleen
Want to Win Tickets to Saturday’s Southern Hemisphere Hop Fest? – scroll to bottom for details.
Ah, February. When the air is warm, the days are long, … Read More
Event Recap | 5 Best Quotes from the Pelican Pub and Brewery’s Brewer’s Dinner
February 4, 2016 | Jan Wanot 2
Last week, our staff was able to attend the Pelican Pub and Brewery Brewer’s Dinner. To say that we were blown away by the food, beer and hospitality is … Read More
Cooking with Beer | Dragon’s Chili
February 4, 2016 | Chelsea Mitchell 1
It’s the NFL Super Bowl – aka time to get your chili game strong. Check out this recipe for New Holland Brewery’s Dragon’s Milk infused pork green chili. You won’t be disappointed, even if your team loses.
Two Beers Brewing Co. | Cold Brew Coffee Brown Ale
February 4, 2016 | Katelyn Pelak
ABV: 5.2% | IBU: 18
Though all of us Seattle Porchdrinkers like to think that great beer is Seattle’s most popular exported beverage, there is one Seattle drink that may beat even beer in terms of reputation and recognition, and that drink is coffee. As the home of Starbucks, Tully’s and many other roasters, Seattle’s coffee industry rivals its beer industry for options, quality and appreciation. In acknowledgment of the popularity and similarity of the two industries, Two Beers Brewing Co. created the Cold Brew Coffee Brown Ale. Read More
Ultimate 6er | Making A Murderer
February 3, 2016 | Lindsay KrumelMaking A Murderer mania – it’s sweeping the nation. Despite being released almost two months ago, the American public is still clamoring for anything and everything regarding the case. My Facebook feed is filled with articles reviewing the facts, and two new specials, Dateline on NBC and Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty on Investigation Discovery, aired this past weekend. So to add to the fervor, I bring you a Making A Murderer Ultimate 6er, filled with beers from The Badger State representing some of the biggest players in the series. Read More
Event Preview | Lost in the Woods 2016
February 3, 2016 | Brady Akers
New Belgium Brewing Company’s annual event celebrating the releases of La Folie and TranksAtlantique Kriek is back and this year, Lost in the Woods is providing a magical sour beer experience for fans across the country. While they’re best known to most people for their flagship hoppy amber ale Fat Tire, New Belgium has advanced their barrel aging program to one of the industry’s most revered by both peers and customers. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 3rd, 2016
February 3, 2016 | Cory Pelc
We pulled together some of the many Super Bowl 50 watching parties & events happening around town. You can find those events here.
On top of that, there is an ishload of other stuff going down. Including sour tap takeovers, stout month in full effect, a grand opening at Holidaily Brewing Co., anniversaries from Backcountry, and Verboten, some dope special tappings and firkins , some serious AF bottle releases from Funkwerks, TRVE, Copper Kettle, & OMF, a beer dinner with Rogue and Euclid Hall, beer & girl scout cookie pairings and even a cider & chocolate pairing.
**Ticket Reminder: Get your tickets for Collaboration Fest and be on the lookout for the link for Avery Brewing’s 14th Annual Strong Ale Fest which go on sale on Feb 5th!
Southern Tier Brewing Co. | Crème Brûlée
February 3, 2016 | Kristin HubbardABV: 9.5%
One of the best aspects of a bottle share is bountiful sampling of new flavors, sharing reviews and basking in memories with friends, while also drinking an insane amount of delicious beers leading to that rewarding, almost necessary hangover the next morning.
Another bonus, especially if you host such an event, is the left over bottles that didn’t get to be enjoyed. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Odyssey Beerwerks
February 2, 2016 | Holly Priestley
Although it can be tricky to find on your first voyage, Odyssey Beerwerks (not to be confused with beertwerks) is well worth the journey. Read More
Uinta Brewing | Labyrinth Barrel Aged Quadruple Black Ale
February 2, 2016 | Colin Clancy
13.2% ABV
Last weekend was not a craft beer lover’s dream for me. I was charged with bringing liquor to the Burbot Bash, a nighttime ice fishing derby on Flaming Gorge, on the Utah/Wyoming border. My buddy and derby teammate brought the beer. He went with Coors Lite. Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
February 1, 2016 | Chelsea Mitchell
Sam Adams brewers lose a bet, Short’s announces expanded distribution, and Fort Collins Brewery has a new image. These are just a few of the latest stories in the craft brewniverse. Keep reading to find out more in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
14 Valentine’s Day Beers To Try This FeBREWary
February 1, 2016 | Victoria Pratt 1
Valentines Day sneaks up on everyone. You’ve just finished recovering from the holiday season and now you’re scrambling to find a gift for your Valentine. There are the standard gifts that are often bought: last minute flowers and a cheesy chocolate box from a CVS. To avoid getting that eye roll from your craft beer-lovin’ special someone, check out our 14 Valentine’s Day Beers To Try This FeBREWary. Read More
Inside the Tank | Off Color Brewing’s John Laffler
February 1, 2016 | Mike Zoller
You’ve probably seen Off Color Brewing beer in your local beer store. The bottles stand out with their unique artwork featuring a little grain mouse. Off Color doesn’t brew your typical beer. They don’t have an IPA, instead opting to brew Sahtis, smoked beers and anything else outside the norm that head brewer and co-founder John Laffler can dream up. I sat down with John for the latest installment of Inside the Tank to get into the head of the man behind Off Color Brewing in Chicago.
Steel String Brewery | Der Schneid Berliner Weisse
February 1, 2016 | Christopher Hilliard
ABV: 3.8% | IBU: 4.6
Carrboro’s Steel String Brewery has grabbed my attention once again. This time, for their Berliner Weisse, Der Schneid. From what I can muster, “der … Read More
Public House Brewing Celebrates 5th Anniversary
January 29, 2016 | Jordan Palmer
In 2010, Josh & Beth Stacy and Josh & Trisha Goodridge — longtime friends — opened Rolla’s first brewpub. But it was a long, long time in the works. Like any business, there were big ups … Read More
Crooked Stave Finally Begins Brewing In-House
January 29, 2016 | Tristan Chan 1
Chad Yakobson is restless. If you were in his boots, you would be too. It’s been almost five years since Yakobson first opened Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and yet it wasn’t until January 4, … Read More
Epic Brewing Company | Sour IPA Utah Session Series
January 29, 2016 | Chris & Sylvia Hollands
We live in a state known for our curious alcohol laws. Laws we would say have inadvertently given strength to the Utah beer industry. Local breweries have been forced to brew beer at the low-alcohol 4% abv in order to serve on draft or be available in grocery or convenience stores. How can this possibly be a good thing you ask? It means: Utah-based breweries perfected the art of the ‘Session’ beer long before ‘Session’ became a thing for breweries (outside of the Beehive state) who looked for ways to avoid knocking out their consumers with huge alcohol content. In a land surrounded by high elevation, we’ve been keeping it low for years. Read More
First Draft Taproom’s 2016 Sour Month Lineup
January 28, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Well folks, it’s finally happened, after we predicted this trend two some years ago, it’s safe to say sours are the new black… err IPA. Our friends over at … Read More
2016 SAVOR Announces Participating Breweries
January 28, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Earlier this week, The Brewers Association, which produces SAVOR, The American Craft Beer and Food Experience, announced their list of participating breweries. Each of these 75 American breweries will … Read More
Win Tickets to New Belgium’s Denver Lost in the Woods
January 28, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Each February New Belgium hosts a unique party celebrating the annual release of La Folie and Transatlantique Kriek. La Folie, their award winning sour brown, that helped kick off their sour … Read More
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