Pipeworks Brewing Company | Scarlet Betta

ABV: 9.5%

The latest release in the well-known Pipeworks’ Fish Series, Scarlet Betta is an imperial IPA brewed with honey and raspberry puree. Those that have enjoyed other Fish Series beers like Square Grouper and Spotted Puffer will enjoy the newest fish to the pond.

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PorchDrinking’s 2nd Interview with Adam Cayton-Holland

Almost exactly one year ago, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Cayton-Holland, an up-and-coming Denver comedian on the brink of greatness. In that year, Adam has blown up. Adam’s comedy group, The Grawlix (which includes fellow Denver comedians Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl), was named to Variety’s list of Top 10 comedians to watch. The Grawlix also wrote and star in an original comedy series coming to truTV in a few months. Those Who Can’t hilariously explores the trials and tribulations of immature high school teachers.

Adam is back in Denver for the time being and will headline the upcoming Offensively Delicious Craft Beer Comedy Show also starring Sam Tallent, Andy Juett, and Kyle Kinane on September 23 at Oriental Theater in Denver. He took some time to update me on the exciting developments in his life.

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The Brewtography Project | Eddyline Brewing Company

This week we showcase Dustin Hall’s photography of Eddyline Brewing Company in Buena Vista, Colorado. 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.

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Stone Brewing Co. | 19th Anniversary Thunderstruck IPA

ABV: 8.70% | IBUs: 95

I thought to myself “the only way to drink this beer, is blasting AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’  while drinking from a glass with the god … Read More

2015 GABF Pour List Preview

Updated September 23rd

Every year, beginning in July, we kick off a massive outreach to every brewery attending the Great American Beer Festival in an attempt to get a … Read More

Brewery Showcase | Demented Brewing

Tasting Room Hours
Weekdays: 5pm – 10pm
Weekends: 12pm – 10pm

Having been born and raised in New Jersey, I can tell you with certainty most of what you’ve heard about the Garden State on TV is true. For instance, yes, parts of the state possess what some may call an unfavorable odor. I know at least five guys named Tony, and whether your thing is the Jersey Shore or The Sopranos you know one thing about New Jersey: there’s a pizza parlor on just about every corner. Read More

GABF | 2015 Fantasy Brewery Draft Picks

All graphics created by Erin Horn

We here at PorchDrinking believe beer should be fun. So two years ago we set out to add a different take on the Great … Read More

Ultimate 6er | Beoir: Ireland’s Growing Craft Scene

This week marks the halfway point to St. Patrick’s Day. And since a typical St. Paddy’s Day celebration couldn’t get farther from anything actually Irish, being furthest away from that day is a good time to explore some authentic Irish beer!

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Savannah’s Coastal Empire Beer Co: 2015 Is a Year of Milestones

Savannah, Georgia, known for its ghost tours, historic riverwalk and ruckus St. Patrick’s Day parties, is swiftly attracting yet another type of tourism: craft beer adventurers. And the city’s Coastal Empire Beer Co. is part of the evolution.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Songs About Beer Playlist

Can you feel the energy in the air? Can you smell the malted grains and hops wafting through the city? GABF week is upon us again and in honor of this weekend’s upcoming Great American Beer Festival we compiled a playlist devoted to songs about beer. So start flexing those livers, turn up the jams and get beer-hyped for an insane week of craft beer heaven!

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Brewery Showcase | Wit’s End Brewing Company

Average Reading Time: 5 minutes

Beer geeks welcomed!

Wit’s End Brewing Co 2505 W 2nd Ave #13, Denver, CO 80219 (303) 459-4379

Capacity:

7 Barrel Brewhouse, 1 Barrel pilot system

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Brewery Showcase | Blue Mountain Brewing

Afton, Va., is nearly 140 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., sitting among the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. But the town’s Blue Mountain Brewery’s beers are creeping north into the Beltway, slowly expanding into the region. Read More

Colorado’s Pumpkin Beer Season Release

Whether you like it or not, summer is coming to an end in Colorado. You can feel the impending change of season in the cool breeze, and may even … Read More

Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup 9/14

A brewery and a cider company sell out to Big Beer, Bell’s turns 30, and Baltimore gets its very first craft beer festival. These are ground breaking stories and you need to get in the know. Keep reading for details of the craft beer news in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
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2 Row Brewing | Random IPA

Average 2 minute reading time

8.5% ABV

New beer. Two words ranked amongst favorites: Barrel-aged, happy hour, beer festival, free beer! It’s fun walking into your local bottle shop to scour the shelves for that new label, but what’s better – is visiting a brand new location where the entire selection is new! Read More

LIVE CHAT | 2015 Fantasy Brewery Draft

We here at PorchDrinking believe beer should be fun. So two years ago we set out to add a different take on the Great American Beer Festival by inviting a mix of national and local writers to participate in our GABF Fantasy Brewery Draft. Each year we draft breweries based on how we believe they’ll finish during GABF awards ceremony and earn points based on those finishes.

During the inaugural year, PorchDrinking took home the gold, last year Brewtally Insane took first narrowly edging out Mike Snider of USA Today, who also did a wonderful write up of our draft. But this year the field is out for blood. We had a few of the previous year’s participants come and go, but we also added a new host of new talent to join our familiar friends. Here’s how the field shook out.
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Roundtable Discussion | Worst Craft Brewery Acquisition Scenarios

It seems that almost every month we’re reading of a new craft brewery bought by a third party. In January, Anheuser-Busch InBev agreed to buy Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Co. Angry drinkers protested on the brewery’s Facebook page.

Tristan asked the staff, what craft brewery would you be most disappointed to see sold to a third party and why? Also would it matter if it were sold to another craft centric brand, one of the big three, or a private equity group?

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The Brewtography Project | Black Sky Brewery

In this week’s Brewtography Project feature, we’re sharing Dustin Hall’s incredible photography of Black Sky Brewery in Denver. 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.

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Hill Farmstead Brewery | George (American Brown Ale)

Vermont in the summer is something out of a dream. In between the rolling Green Mountains lie breathtaking backdrops, acres of farmland, and pleasant, wonderful people enjoying everything the mountain landscape has to offer. It’s so surreal that it can be hard for visitors to believe they’re experiencing reality.
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BREAKING | Saint Archer Brewing Acquired by MillerCoors

It’s becoming hard to keep up with all the pieces on the chess board as more and more pawns succumb to the bigger players. It was just announced that Tenth … Read More