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Station 26 Brewing | Single Hop Citra IPA
September 2, 2015 | Tristan Chan
ABV: 6.8%
I can still vividly remember the unseasonably warm December day when Station 26 first opened its doors two and a half years ago in Park Hill. As … Read More
Cicerone Certification Program Releases New Test Guidelines
September 1, 2015 | Jess Baker
Are you studying to be a Certified Cicerone or a Certified Beer Server? Your new test guides are out, and there are some changes you want to pay attention to (for all your flashcard making needs).
Brewery Showcase | Station 26 Brewing Co.
September 1, 2015 | Holly Gerard
Address:
7045 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80207
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 2-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 1-11pm
Sunday: 1-9 pm
Food Trucks:
Their Food Truck schedule changes weekly but is posted on their Facebook page every week.
The recent proliferation of neighborhood breweries has on the whole been positive. It’s these neighborhood breweries that have help fuel the recent boon in beer consumption, exposing blue collar Americans to a wide array of exciting new styles and flavors. According to the Brewers’ Association, craft beer market share grew from 9.44 to 11.05 last year and small neighborhood breweries make up a decent percentage of that.
However, one alarmingly negative trend that continues to plague these micro and nanobreweries, is a lack of focus on the quality of beer being produced, as well as the decision to open up shop before they’re actually ready. Over the past year, a growing number of these operations have opened their doors only to run out of beer within a matter of days, and in some cases within a matter of hours. Even worse is the practice of flat out serving beer that isn’t ready to be served.
Luckily, Station 26 Brewing Company wasn’t one of those breweries. In fact, from the moment it opened its doors, it began renewing our faith in these neighborhood brewing operations. Why? Because they’ve done it the right way.
Station 26 Brewing Co. is one of those breweries that definitely stands out in your mind, not only because they have great beers but because their location is rather unique. Located in a former Denver Firehouse, Station 26 owns their surroundings, turning the historical building into a modern and inviting tap room even down to the red firehoses that form the lining for wall behind their bar. Their south facing patio also connects directly with a set of sliding garage doors giving the interior the feel of, well a communal porch.
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Three Taverns Brewery | Inceptus Wild Ale
September 1, 2015 | Jess Baker
ABV: 6%
Inceptus, a wild ale from Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, Georgia, is on the short list of good things to come out of a rather ugly situation in Atlanta last winter.
Event Preview | CSA Tap Takeover & Oktoberfest at First Draft
August 31, 2015 | Tristan Chan
Location: 1309 26th Street, Denver, CO
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015
Two weeks ago we announced that Bells Brewery would be taking Colorado by storm for a brief GABF stint … Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
August 31, 2015 | Chelsea Mitchell
Craft beer is doing some great things lately — like teaming up with the Denver Public Library and raising money for local schools and charities (way to go Deschutes). On top of that, there will be more craft beer throughout Pennsylvania thanks to New Belgium, and throughout Colorado thanks to FATE Brewing. Want to find out more? Keep reading to get the details on the latest craft beer news in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Event Preview | Offensively Delicious: A Craft Beer Comedy Show presented by Renegade Brewing Company and Sexpot Comedy
August 31, 2015 | Brady Akers
When: Wednesday, September 23, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Oriental Theatre (Denver, CO)
For the second year in a row, Renegade and Sexpot Comedy are joining forces to kick off Great American Beer Festival with the unique and incredibly fun Offensively Delicious Craft Beer Comedy Show. Combining some of the best local and national comics with an elite 10 brewery mini beer fest, the show gets you ready for the U.S.’s premier beer event that starts the following day.
Dry Dock Brewing Company Welcomes New Head Brewers
August 31, 2015 | Hannah Carlson
If you haven’t been to Dry Dock Brewing Company, make it a priority.
Going on its tenth year, this Aurora, Colorado based brewery has been mostly known for its … Read More
Founders Brewing Co. | Rübæus
August 31, 2015 | Holly Gerard
ABV: 5.7% IBU: 15
Founders Brewing Co is one of those breweries that have a national following, and for good reason. They make incredible beer. When visiting Michigan for a … Read More
Hops & Pie Tease GABF Week Rare Beer Events
August 28, 2015 | Chris Day
Veterans of the Great American Beer Festival know the festivities that week aren’t limited to three days at the Colorado Convention Center. Exotic beers seem to magically appear in every nook and cranny of Denver and surrounding areas. After receiving a sneak peek at some of what Berkeley’s Hops & Pie has planned, we suggest making time in your schedule for a field trip.
Oskar Blues Brewery | Oskar Blues IPA
August 28, 2015 | Tristan Chan
ABV: 6.43%
The craft beer landscape has evolved drastically since we first started PorchDrinking a little over three years ago. Styles like Goses, Kentucky Commons and Berliner Weisses certainly existed, … Read More
The Brewtography Project | Bonfire Brewing Company
August 28, 2015 | Amber Dunlap
We continue this week’s edition of Dustin Hall’s The Brewtography Project with a selection of his stunning photography of Bonfire Brewing Company. The Brewtography Project aims to capture the essence of the craft beer industry by visual storytelling, which is why we are so drawn to his work. Each week we’ll take you through some of his pieces but for more of what Dustin is working on visit The Brewtography Project.
Oskar Blues Brewery | Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy
August 27, 2015 | Kristin Hubbard
ABV: 10 fidy-ish
Brewery jobs are tough. I’ve been working at Oskar Blues for almost six months now and it is by far the most intense physical job I’ve ever … Read More
Ultimate 6er | The 6 Stages of Cleveland Browns Fandom
August 26, 2015 | John Amantea
As summer comes to a close and we make our way into fall, one thing becomes more imminent than anything: FOOTBALL. And what better way to celebrate the advent of a new season than with some brews? As a native Clevelander and lifelong Browns fan, I know the football season brings with it a roller coaster of experiences spanning across a wide spectrum. So, in anticipation of another grueling season, I present to you the 6 Stages of Cleveland Browns Fandom, as described by beer.
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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
August 26, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
The #DenverBeerBeat is here. . . Ready. Set. Go!
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Check out these events and many more in the calendar to plan your week accordingly! … Read More
Metropolitan Brewing Co | Afterburner Oktoberfest
August 26, 2015 | Mike Wronski
ABV: 6.1% | IBU: 30
I’ve been a lager lover ever since my college study abroad semester in Germany. Those minimalist, four-ingredient beers served as my first introduction to good beer and opened the door to the rabbit hole of beer that I’ve been falling down ever since (Vielen Dank, Rothaus!).
After coming back to the U.S. though, it was difficult to find any American lagers on par with what Germany was churning out. And imports just never held up after the international travel. Plus, with the American craft ale boom starting to really ramp up, it was easy to get taken with the tide. So my lager love was cellared until I could return to Germany again.
Except there’s been a steadily growing American craft lager movement, and I’m definitely late to the party (thanks for distracting me, sour beers!). So it’s time to bust out my cellared lager passion and shout my lager praises Zicke Zacke style, for Metropolitan Brewing’s Afterburner Oktoberfest. Read More
Alabama’s Back Forty Beer Company Embraces Ambitious Expansion
August 25, 2015 | Jess Baker
Deep Southern roots and big dreams. Those are additives you’ll find inside each beer from Alabama’s Back Forty Beer Company.
BREAKING | Bell’s Brewery Beers Coming to Colorado for GABF
August 24, 2015 | Tristan Chan
That’s right midwesterners, your wet dream is finally coming true… at least for a few weeks beginning September 21. This morning Kalamazoo based, Bell’s Brewery announced that Crooked Stave Artisan Ales … Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
August 24, 2015 | Chelsea Mitchell
Cannabidiol and pop-tart beers, more rights for New Jersey brewers, and a craft brew made especially for your dog. Some of these ideas may sound far fetched but they are most definitely true and all included in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill. Read on to get PorchDrinking’s summary of this week’s craft beer news.
Festival Recap | Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2015
August 24, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [7 min]
With a year under our belt, Chris Day and myself ventured back up to Broomfield for our second Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival over the weekend. We recruited our old friends Will Dozier and Lynn Thayer to help us celebrate festivities and help out with photography. We’ll recap our travels and triumphs here and would love to hear everyone else’s feedback as well.
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