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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 10th, 2016
February 10, 2016 | Cory Pelc
You did it!
You survived Monday’s hangover from that BRONCOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN! And you survived the massive Bronco’s Country Parade and its subsequent traffic.
So, what better way to ease you way back into the week than some craft beer events news?!
Ultimate 6er | Craft Beer Infused Chocolate Truffles
February 10, 2016 | Cecelia Kathleen
Cover image courtesy of Piece, Love & Chocolate
February – the dark, short month filled with Groundhog’s Day, Mardi Gras, that much-needed President’s Day Weekend and every four trips around the sun, the elusive Leap Year. Wait, am I forgetting something? Oh right, VALENTINE’S DAY. To commemorate Valentine’s Day, the divisive love-it or loath-it Hallmark holiday, here are six beer-infused Colorado and Oregon chocolate creations that, like a special Valentine, will always be there when you need them. Read More
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Otra Vez
February 10, 2016 | Kara Loo and Kelissa Hieber
ABV: 4.5%
We’d been searching for Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s newest release Otra Vez since we first saw it advertised on Beer Advocate. A Gose with prickly pear and grapefruit sounded like an amazing way to break up the past few months of winter warmers. After contacting liquor stores for weeks we finally were able to track a six pack down. Read More
Fort Collins Brewery & Tavern Announces Rebrand and Canning Line
February 9, 2016 | Holly Gerard
Fort Collins Brewery & Tavern has recently announced that they will soon begin canning and plan to release new recipe batches. Along with this news came another announcement about a … Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
February 9, 2016 | Chelsea Mitchell 2
The Weekly Growler Fill is moving to Tuesdays… just kidding. The real story is that the Super Bowl, and many beers, got the best of me. Living in Denver ain’t too shabby right about now, although today seemed unnecessarily long. Hence, you’re getting the Growler a day late. To all of my concerned fans that flooded my inbox – do not fret. We still have tons of groundbreaking craft beer news coming your way. This week, I’m bringing you stories of beer releases, expanded distribution and trailblazing grocery store chains. Keep reading for the details of these headlines and more in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Beer Showcase | Mardi Gras Beers
February 9, 2016 | Kezia Ibarra
Louisianans sure know how to party! Beads, Bourbon and Beer take over the lovely days during Mardi Gras season.
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, refers to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the last hurrah before the start of the Lenten season. This means no more indulging yourself with rich food, delectable-colorful King Cake and alcoholic beverages for most. Though not everyone practices the religious tradition of this “fasting” season, it is a celebration that happens worldwide. Exotic festival colors fill this time with hues of bright green, purple and gold. Everyone joins in this celebration but no one has quite perfected it than those from my Louisiana neighbors. Festivities include parades with custom-built lavish floats, costumed performers and filled with copious amounts of booze. To kick off the Fat Tuesday festivities, I present two Mardi Gras beers for your Fat Tuesday celebrations.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company | 2016 Collaboration Adventure Pack
February 8, 2016 | Scott Johnson
Photo Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Company
If you were to ask any Virginia Beer Connoisseur what brewery represents the state’s rise in the industry, Devils Backbone Brewing Company would be one of the first that comes to mind. They’ve provided wonderful beers all across the state of Virginia for eight years and have expanded in all directions to Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and DC.
Event Preview | BeerShop Pairs Chocolate and Beer for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2016 | Mike Zoller
While chocolate is easily the most associated food and drink item with Valentine’s Day, the BeerShop has found a way to bring craft beer into the celebration.
Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales | Mach-Limit Tempranillo
February 8, 2016 | Chris Wallner
ABV: 8.8%
The marriage of wine and beer has increased in popularity over the last few years as barrel aging continues to explore new territory. Breweries are finding all sorts of ways to brew with the grape juice and must used to make wine, as well as the barrels these very ingredients are aged in. While many beer/wine hybrids have hints of wine, Mach-Limit Tempranillo from Black Project is not one of them. The combination of a neutral sherry barrel, sour golden ale, grape juice and must together blurs the line of beer and wine in a magnificent marriage of ingredients.
25 Super Bowl Beers | Colorado vs Carolina
February 5, 2016 | Jess Baker 1
Super Bowl 50 pits the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers in a historic matchup replete with many storylines. Will the grizzled veteran in Peyton Manning, back on the field … Read More
2016 Super Bowl 50 Bingo Boards
February 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan
It’s time once again for PorchDrinking’s 2016 Super Bowl 50 Bingo Boards. As a way to make your Super Bowl watch party a little more interactive aside from seeing who can inhale the most combinations of cheese dips in one sitting, we’ve created bingo boards for your party-goers’ participation. Each square should be crossed off as they occur. And sure since this is PorchDrinking, take a drink each time you cross off a square. And for added measure down your entire beer when Anheuser-Busch does air this year’s iteration attacking peach pumpkin pale ales because we know it’s gonna happen anyway. Go Broncos! Read More
2016 Where to Find Pliny the Younger in Colorado
February 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan 4
Pliny the Younger, Russian River Brewing‘s highly sought after Triple IPA, will return once again in limited availability beginning the week of February 20th. Elite Brands, which distributes Russian River … Read More
Lawson’s Finest Liquids & Otter Creek Brewing Co. | Double or Nothing
February 5, 2016 | Tim Daily
Collaboration has been a vital part of countless creative endeavors throughout history. The idea that multiple unique approaches can come together and produce something unique to individual intent and execution has allowed us to imagine and re-imagine countless approaches to art, music, news and just about every other facet of life. Thankfully, beer has been no exception, a perfect example being the Double or Nothing from Lawson’s Finest Liquids and Otter Creek Brewing Company.
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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 Krumel
Making 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!
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