Burnt Hickory Brewery Releases 2015 Noggin Knocker

Photo courtesy of The Burnt Hickory Brewery

When you think big Christmas beers you don’t often think about Georgia, but maybe you should.

Kennesaw’s Burnt Hickory Brewery celebrated the release of its 2015 limited edition holiday Noggin Knocker on Black Friday with a tour, a sample and an opportunity to wax and seal your own bottle.

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Drink While You Holiday Shop at Denver Flea

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Lets get real for a moment. You’ve officially got 25 days till Christmas, and unless your Mom, Dad, girl/boyfriend, boss and Grandma … Read More

21st Amendment | Toaster Pastry

ABV: 7.6% | IBU: 74

Happy Days are Beer again!  The 21st Amendment of the United States Constitution was ratified on December 5, 1933, ending prohibition. Fast forward to the year 2000 and this famous Amendment inspired a new brewery in San Francisco. 21st Amendment Brewery was founded by Nico Freccio and Shaun O’Sullivan and they opened the doors to their brewpub in the famous South Park neighborhood, a few blocks from the San Francisco Giants ballpark. Some of the fan favorites include: Brew Free or Die IPA, Hell or High Watermelon, Back in Black, Fireside Chat. The fan favorites need to watch their back because there is a new kid on the block and their name is Toaster Pastry.

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Brewery Showcase | Stoup Brewing (Seattle, WA)

Images Courtesy of Stoup Brewing

Location:

1108 NW 52nd Street, Seattle, WA, 98107

Hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 03:00 PM — 09:00 PM
• Wednesday: 03:00 PM — 09:00 PM
• Thursday: 03:00 … Read More

Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup

Dogfish Head makes the hoppiest beer of all time, Breakside Brewery is opening a new location, and Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project is coming to an end. On top of that, I’ve got a list of winter beer releases so you can warm up appropriately in the upcoming weeks. Read on to get the details of these stories and more in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.

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Brewing Down Under: Definite Guide for Australian Craft Beers

While craft beer is still a small part of the overall beer market in Australia, it is growing rapidly and combines a dedication to the quality of … Read More

Event Recap | Terrapin Beer Co. Hop Harvest

The 2015 Hop Harvest at Terrapin Beer Company was fantastic. The festival was full of splendid brews, wonderful local merchants, delicious food and a whole lot of friends from Terrapin!  Read More

Schlafly Beer | Tasmanian IPA

ABV: 7.2% | IBU: 65

Schlafly Bottleworks’ Tasmanian IPA (TIPA) is part of the brewery’s Special Release series, and is  available only from October to February. Per the Schlafly website “Our Special Release Series represents a seasonal lineup showcasing bigger beers… with a focus on unique process and huge flavor …” TIPA certainly fits that bill.

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Event Recap | 2015 Day of Darks

Once upon a time, the Wynkoop Brewery threw an event called the “Parade of Darks” — a festival of sorts that celebrated those delicious nectars of winter that we … Read More

PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | Nov 25, 2015

Well, hump day is like a Friday for a lot of us folks in Denver this week. Time to saddle up in the Subaru to go visit your families. Others head to the high country to shred that hyper fierce gnar-gnar. I, personally, will probably just shred through some cellar beers and smoke some cigars. For those of you who stick around town, we have a Thanksgiving-basket-load of events to tide you over and make you very thankful to live in the Mile High City. Also, don’t forget to check our post on where to find BCBS before you going spending any of your hard earned money on stupid TVs and dehydrators.

So, check out our Calendar and plan accordingly, Denver!

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Event Recap | Alpine Dog Brewing Co. One Year Anniversary Bash

Gardiner Hammond head brewer and owner of Alpine Dog Brewing Co. served the patrons of the Capitol Hill brewery on Saturday night, and has now been doing so for a full year.

Hammond and his taproom crew celebrated this fact by brewing an experimental bourbon barrel-aged peach pale ale that was available on tap and in limited release 750ml bottles.

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Ultimate 6er | Beers to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Meal

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Ah, Thanksgiving. That time of year we kick off the holiday season with family, friends and lots of food. It only seems fitting to pair all of that food with appropriate beers though, right? Well, be sure to take some notes and get your beer shopping on, these pairings won’t disappoint. I had a great time whipping up these dishes to pair with some very stellar beers.

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MadTree Brewing Co. | Bourbon Barrel Aged Axis Mundi

Russian Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels

ABV: 10.5% | IBU: 71

My favorite season for beer is finally upon us. Who am I kidding, every season is my favorite season for beer! However, this season is especially great, because there are fresh hop IPAs and strong stouts being released at the same time. Today, I would like to take a minute and share with you the latter of the two styles, and in this case it is MadTree Brewing‘s Bourbon Barrel Aged Axis Mundi. Read More

Colorado Ski Season Brewery Guide | Summit County

Believe it or not, most Colorado ski resorts have already opened, or are entering their final countdowns toward opening day, meaning it’s a safe bet that many of you … Read More

3rd Annual Collaboration Fest Returns March 19th

Representing the most creative minds in the craft beer industry, the third annual Collaboration Fest will bring brewers from around the world together to brew one-time-only beers. Collaboration Fest will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High (1701 Bryant St. Denver CO 80204), and serves as the official  kick-off to Colorado Craft Beer Week.

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Brasserie Cantillon | Iris

Style: Unblended Lambic | ABV: 5.0%

Most people have a favorite flower, and mine just happens to be the iris. The iris flower is also the symbol of the Belgian city Brussels. This magnificent European metropolis was built on marshes and swamps, where fields of yellow irises grew in abundance. The yellow iris flower is even on the city’s flag. Brasserie Cantillon, founded in 1900, is located in Brussels, the Belgian capital.

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Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup

Sierra Nevada adds a new beer to their lineup, South Korea embraces craft beer, basketball players discuss homebrew, and one of the biggest and baddest beers (no, I’m not talking about Bourbon County Stout) returns to the market. Read all this and more in the Weekly Growler Fill! Read More

Event Recap | 2015 Mmmixer: Craft Cocktail + Culinary Pairing Event

Defining the collaboration of mixology & the culinary arts in Colorado.

The MMMixer: craft cocktail + culinary pairing event featured more than 30 expert mixologists & top chefs from the best local eateries collaborating on unique pairings. Teasing and pleasing the prowess of your epicurean senses, the first gala event in this series featured paired cocktails made with the finest Colorado small batch whiskies/whiskys/whiskeys. The MMMixer took place at Mile High Station on Friday, November 20th from 6pm–9pm.

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Event Recap | 2015 Festival of Barrel Aged Beers (FoBAB)

While the weather outside the UIC Forum was frightful, the beer being poured inside for the 2015 Festival of Barrel Aged Beers was quite delightful.

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Funky Buddha Brewery | Sweet Potato Casserole Strong Ale

ABV: 7.9% | IBU: 30

I am so happy to bring to you a VERY seasonally appropriate beer showcase thanks, in no small part, to Funky Buddha Brewery out of Oakland Park, FL, but mostly to our very own Jess Baker who brought enough home to share! I introduce to you, Funky Buddha’s highly celebrated Sweet Potato Casserole Strong Ale. Read More