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November 15, 2015 | Tristan Chan
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Let’s be honest, it’s a tremendous time to be alive. Anything we could possibly want is … Read More
KelSo Beer Co. | Nut Brown Lager
November 13, 2015 | Carly Mento
ABV: 5.75% | IBU: 19
We already know KelSo Beer Co. as a do-good brewery in Brooklyn with an expert brewer backing the name. What hasn’t been vicariously delivered from my words to your tastebuds however, is the incredibly simple but flavor-packed lineup that KelSo has to offer year round. I’m coming back to this favorited brewery of my PorchDrinking’s past with another promising must-try recommendation: Nut Brown Lager.
Event Recap | Bacon & Beer Festival 2015
November 12, 2015 | Brady Akers 1
If bacon is good and more bacon is better, then even more bacon with lots of incredible craft beer is the absolute best. The Bacon and Beer Festival returned to Denver on Sunday, October 8… and it was glorious. Bacon is an extremely versatile ingredient and this festival was a platform for some of Denver’s top chefs to show us its versatility. It was also a great opportunity for local breweries to show how their beers can pair with diverse swine dishes. Like last year, proceeds from the event benefited Metro CareRing and Project Angel Heart.
Event Preview | Upslope Brewing’s 7th Anniversary Party
November 12, 2015 | Tristan Chan
What: Upslope Brewing’s 7th Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, November 14, 2014 from 2 – 8 p.m.
Where: 1898 S. Flatiron Court Boulder, CO 80301
Upslope Brewing Company has come a long way from its humble beginnings 7 years ago. Most Coloradoans have become familiar with their core lineup of cans as solid pack-in pack-out refreshment options. The Boulder brewery has been able to prove that it’s not a one-trick pony in recent years with a slew of inventive seasonal releases such as their Pumpkin, Christmas, White Thai IPA, and this year’s standout Blood Orange Saison. However, perhaps the greatest display of what Upslope is truly capable will be on display this Saturday during their 7th Anniversary Party. Read More
Event Recap | Big Boss Brewing’s Tavern Ale Release
November 12, 2015 | Christopher Hilliard
On a dark and stormy November 9th night, Raleigh’s own Big Boss Brewing premiered their Tavern Ale as part of their regular seasonal line-up. Read More
Red Hare Brewing Co. Saison Rouge | The Team Behind the Beer
November 12, 2015 | Jess Baker
Beer geeks. We know lots about beer: style, ingredients, which temperatures are best to store lagers versus quads. We know beer laws in different states and the exact release days for Hunahpu and Hopslam and Dark Lord.
But when was the last time you actually (for real) knew the guy who came up with the recipe for the beer you ordered last night at the bar? Read More
Ultimate 6er | Smoked Beers
November 11, 2015 | Mike Wronski
Smoky flavors in food and drink have a long history. When the only method of cooking was using an open fire, you could pretty much expect smoke to impart a scent or flavor into whatever you were putting over it. Beer was no different. In fact, up to the 1700s, pretty much every beer was a smoke beer since the only method to dry the malt would be over an open flame. It wasn’t until after kilning methods were developed that pulled the smoke away from the malt that beer started tasting the way we know today. And smoke beers began their fast decline quickly thereafter. Read More
Event Recap | 2015 Denver Bacon and Beer: Brewer’s Dinner
November 11, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [4 minutes]
Imbibe Events and The Lobby hosted an intimate evening featuring five breweries and restaurants from the Denver Bacon and Beer Festival. The Denver Bacon and Beer Brewer’s Dinner paired five chefs and five breweries for a meat filled evening that didn’t not disappoint. The Denver Bacon and Beer Brewer’s Dinner benefited Metro Caring and Project Angel Heart. Participating restaurants and breweries included Block & Larder, Euclid Hall, Second Home Kitchen + Bar, The Lobby, Max’s Wine Dive, Great Divide Brewing Company, Wit’s End Brewing Company, Call To Arms Brewing Company, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Spangalang Brewery and The Post Brewing Co.
Event Recap | Sanitas Brewing Company’s Inaugural Sour Day
November 11, 2015 | Cecelia Kathleen
This past Saturday afternoon I spent a couple of hours at Sanitas Brewing Company’s taproom where all 12 of their draft lines were flowing with sour, wild and barrel-aged beers.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | Nov 11, 2015
November 11, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [5 minutes]
We had a blast this last weekend with the Denver Bacon and Beer Festival and the accompanying Brewer’s Dinner. If you didn’t get a chance to go or just want to reminisce about all of that deliciousness, check out our recaps.
Showcasing the Entire 2015 Bourbon County Brand Stout Lineup
November 11, 2015 | Mike Zoller
On a busy Friday afternoon at the Goose Island Taproom, Goose Island’s Sr. Communications Specialist Megan Lagesse meets me in a corner table and pulls out six bottles of the most coveted beers among the craft community.
The Story Behind 2015 Goose Island BCBS Rare
November 10, 2015 | Mike Zoller 5
Goose Island’s first Bourbon County Brand Stout Rare beer was released in 2010 and was aged in 23-year old Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels. It was a beer that would never be replicated again. Making such a refined beer was hard enough, but trying to find barrels from such a sought after vintage of bourbon would be nearly impossible. Even the brewers at Goose Island didn’t think they would ever undertake a project of that magnitude again – that all changed when Heaven Hill Distillery called two years ago.
Brewery Showcase | Scorched Earth Brewing Company (Chicago)
November 10, 2015 | Mike Zoller
It’s easy to get caught up with all of the great craft breweries located in the city of Chicago. However, the number of small breweries popping up in the surrounding suburbs is growing at an incredible rate. I decided to head west and try Scorched Earth in Chicago’s western suburbs. Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
November 9, 2015 | Chelsea Mitchell
SweetWater sets its sights on a westward expansion, Call of Duty has a beer, and the supply of cans is getting tight. We’ve got some great craft beer news this week so put on your thinking cap, grab a beer, and read the details in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Event Recap | Mockery Brewing’s 1st Anniversary Block Party
November 9, 2015 | Holly Gerard
Mockery Brewing rocked the block this past weekend with their 1st Anniversary Party!
It was a beautiful November afternoon for food trucks, a photo bus, live music and, of … Read More
Attendees Guide to Goose Island BCBS Rare Day
November 9, 2015 | Mike Zoller 9
Location:
Bottle Pickup at the Goose Island Tap Room 1800 W. Fulton St; Barrel House Event at the Goose Island Barrel House 603 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Times:
Session A: Bottle pickup 11am-2pm Barrel House event 1pm-4pm
Session B: Bottle pickup 4pm-7pm Barrel House event 6pm-9pm
Goose Island knew they couldn’t do just any normal release for Bourbon County Stout Rare. To celebrate the launch of such a unique beer, Friday Nov. 13th Goose Island is having an all-day event to officially kick-off Rare. I sat down with Mike Smith, Associate Brand Manager for Bourbon County Stout, to get all the details on Rare Day. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Grandma’s House Brewery (Denver, CO)
November 9, 2015 | Holly Priestley
Location:
1710 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Monday: Thursday 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Event Preview | BAJA BEER CRAFT 2015
November 7, 2015 | Desiree Duzich
Average Reading Time: [5 minutes]
When: Friday, November 13th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Mingei International Museum – Balboa Park 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Hola, PorchDrinkers! If someone were to … Read More
Event Preview | Untapped Dallas
November 6, 2015 | Kezia Ibarra
When: Saturday, November 7th from 2:30 – 10:30PM (VIP, Doors Open 1:30PM)
Where: Fair Park Dallas
North Texas Beer Week is officially upon us. What could be a better way to celebrate than to kick-off the celebration at Untapped Dallas. Over 400+ beers have been announced for the 2015 festival where festival goers can sample beers from 100 participating breweries. New for this year is a super VIP “Stout Package” that gives access to the Untapped Clubhouse, exclusive stage viewing area and for the first time, an open bar featuring beer, wine and spirits plus food from some of Dallas’ best spots that include Luck, Scardello Artisan Cheese, Meddlesome Moth, East Hampton Sandwich Co., Glazed Donut Works and much more. Read More
Brewpub Showcase | The Lucky Monk (Barrington, IL)
November 6, 2015 | Mike Zoller
The Lucky Monk
Address: 105 Hollywood Blvd, Barrington, IL 60010
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am-1am
Food: Full kitchen
Tours: Not available
System: 10 … Read More
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