PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 3rd, 2016

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!

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Southern Tier Brewing Co. | Crème Brûlée

ABV: 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

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

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

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.

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14 Valentine’s Day Beers To Try This FeBREWary

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

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.

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Steel String Brewery | Der Schneid Berliner Weisse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red Brick Brewing | Southern Roots Sweet Potato Brown

A.B.V: 6.0% | I.B.U: 30

Pour: A copper-like, light brown hue with a solid, foamy head.

If you’ve ever wondered what a sweet potato or yam tastes like in … Read More

Event Preview | Pelican Pub & Brewery’s Brewer’s Dinner

If you are anywhere near Pacific City, Oregon this Saturday, we are begging you to clear your calendar. You won’t regret it.

If you haven’t already heard, the decorated … Read More

Ultimate 6er | Famous Seattle Characters

The gloom of Seattle leaves many of its inhabitants searching for sunshine in interesting places. A couple of those places happen to be their local specialty craft shop, or a friends cellar. Read on to discover the favorite beers of 6 Seattle characters.

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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 27th, 2016

Beer and food pairings, firkins, beer dinners and brunches, bottle releases, brewery openings and brewery anniversaries, etc and so forth. Anyway, events are happening. You are going to want … Read More

Blank Slate Brewing Co. | Opera Cream Stout

ABV: 5.5%

A new year means new resolutions! For most people, it’s to eat better, drink less, etc. etc. I say this is the year to try more beer … Read More

Mountain Sun’s 2016 Stout Month Lineup

Let’s be real for a second, just you and me. That resolution you made to quit drinking beer, was pretty cute for a while. But it’s nearly February and … Read More