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Brewery Showcase | LowDown Brewery + Kitchen
September 10, 2015 | Brady Akers
Header photo by: Desiree Duzich
800 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
(720) 524-8065
Capacity: 7 Barrel Brewhouse
Open Date: February, 2014
Hours of Operation:
- Sunday-Thursday 11am-11pm
- Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
*There is free parking just north side of the building.
Event Preview | One Holy Toast (Washington D.C)
September 10, 2015 | Stacey Goers
Photo credit: Author’s recent visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
The hype over the visit of Pope Francis to the nation’s Capitol on Sept. 23 … Read More
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. | Athena Berliner Weisse
September 10, 2015 | Johnathan Pylant
ABV: 4.8%
Did you know that you might be drinking that Berliner Weisse all wrong? Well, that does depend on where you are when you ask that question. Here, I take a look at the distinct difference between how Americans and Europeans prefer to drink their favorite Berliner Weisse beers using Creature Comforts Brewing Company’s Athena. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
September 9, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
Well, we said Bye Felicia to wearing white and Labor Day has come and gone. That means it’s pretty much fall. Which I am fucking … Read More
Event Recap | Great Lakes Burning River Fest 2015
September 9, 2015 | John Amantea
Co-authored by Kevin Risner
John’s Recap of Friday, August 28
As I made my way past the sand volleyball pits on Whiskey Island, forged up and down the hills of Wendy Park through clouds of gnats and approaching the Old Coast Guard Station, I could feel a different air to 2015’s version of Burning River Fest. The station’s main tower rises above the line of trees, bearing the projected logo of the festival. A clear evening and setting sun over the lake set the perfect environment for an intimate affair, as droves of locals made their way to partake in local food, enjoy the live music of Brian Johnson, Gretchen Pleuss, The Portersharks (among other acts) and to taste the debut of Great Lake’s newest brew, Steady Rollin’.
Modern Brewery | Green Goliath
September 9, 2015 | Niel Stender
ABV: 9.0%
Modern Brewery is a relatively new face on the St. Louis beer scene, having celebrated their one-year anniversary this year. But their brews are already creating a buzz. I’ve had several local beer lovers tell me about Green Goliath DIPA. A few months ago, I finally got a small taster of it and quickly understood the reason for the excitement. It rocks. So I was stoked that upon filling my first Synek bag a couple weeks later at a local bar, The Gramophone, to see Modern dominating the taps. Instead of a taster, I treated myself to an entire gallon.
BREAKING | Heineken Forms Joint Venture with Lagunitas
September 8, 2015 | Tristan Chan
Well the chips continue to fall in the craft beer land grab today, as this morning it was announced that Heineken will acquire a 50% stake in Lagunitas Brewing Company. … Read More
Festival Recap | Augusta Beerfest 2015
September 8, 2015 | Johnathan Pylant
The 2nd Annual Augusta Beerfest was full of fun and flavor this year. There were dozens of breweries showcasing their most popular beers. Imbibers had over 100 beers to to sample and enjoy throughout each session. A few vendors were present displaying products and explaining their business concepts to the inquisitive passerby. All-in-all, this was a successful festival that remains the only show in town for the second year running.
Bell’s Brewing, Inc. | Neptune – The Mystic
September 8, 2015 | Spencer Mapes
ABV: 9%
We made it. Bell’s Brewing, Inc. has released the final brew from their Planet Series. Neptune, The Mystic, is the last piece in Gustav Holst’s seven movement orchestral suit, The Planets, and by god is this beer mystical.
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
September 7, 2015 | Chelsea Mitchell
Upslope unveiled plans for a new brewpub, the SF Giants get their own craft beer, and New Belgium is changing the recipes for Abbey and Trippel. These are just a few of the stories dropping this week, read on to get all of the details in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
The Lorenzo Lamas of Beer Drinkers: My Interview with Andy Juett
September 7, 2015 | Brady Akers
Andy Juett is a comic renaissance man in Denver, Colorado, focusing on stand-up, acting, writing, producing, and hosting. Andy is one of the creators of the High Plains Comedy Festival, which just celebrated its third successful year, and a partner in the Sexpot Comedy. Andy recently starred in and wrote season one of a short online comedy series, Glenn Has Idea$. Andy will be performing at and hosting Offensively Delicious (our preview here), a craft beer comedy show sponsored by Renegade Brewing on Wednesday, September 23, during the Great American Beer Festival.
I sat down with Andy at Renegade to share a beer and a few laughs.
Ultimate 6er | Harry Potter
September 4, 2015 | Hannah Carlson
In case you muggles missed it, September 1 was a very eventful day.
While you all were going about your typical Tuesdays – going to work, catching the bus, buying your groceries, whathaveyou, James Sirius Potter was starting his first day at Hogwarts.
The Brewtography Project | Former Future Brewing Company
September 4, 2015 | Amber Dunlap
In this week’s Brewtography Project feature, we “embrace good taste.” That’s right, we’re zooming in on Denver’s Former Future Brewing Company through Dustin Hall’s skilled photographer’s eye. 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.
BridgePort Brewing | Conviction Pale Ale
September 4, 2015 | Katelyn Pelak
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 40
Looking for the perfect beer to bring to a Labor Day cookout (or any other Labor Day activity)? I’d like to introduce you to the Conviction Pale Ale from BridgePort Brewing. Read on for a one-minute review in which I quickly make my case for the perfect Labor Day beer.
Event Preview | Samuel Adams’ For the Love of Beer Fest
September 3, 2015 | Mike Zoller
When: Saturday, September 12, 2015
1st Session: 1-4pm | 2nd Session: 5-8pm
Where: Millenium Park, Chicago, IL
As summer winds down and beer festivals begin to head indoors, Chicagoans can take advantage of one of the last outdoor festivals of the season. Chicago will play host to Samuel Adams’ first ever “For the Love of Beer Fest” which will take place Sept. 12th in Millennium Park.
Russian River Brewing Company | Consecration
September 3, 2015 | Victoria Pratt
ABV 10%
Russian River Brewing Company is not only regarded as one of the best breweries in California, but also in the country. The other day I had the great pleasure of visiting their brew pub and the first thing I noticed was the phenomenal selection of beers to choose from. They have everything from sessions to pilsners to stouts to porters and their famous IPA’s and wilds/sours. The demand for all the Russian River Brewing Company beers is high due to their philosophy that it is easier to make better beer than it is to make more beer! I have not had a beer aged in wine-barrels I have enjoyed as much as Consecration. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
September 2, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
I must eat crow about not being very wax poetic on the #DenverBeerBeat this month. There are always lots of amazing events in Denver and … Read More
Reasons to Attend Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Fest
September 2, 2015 | Tristan Chan 1
Admittedly, it might be a tad early to think about buying tickets to a beer festival in January, but not when it’s the Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Festival. I’ve already waxed poetic a number of times on VBBB’s level of awesome.
I’ve also stated before, and I still maintain that this is the best beer festival I have ever attended. In the past, it has also generally been the best kept secret in the beer festival scene, but I have a feeling that title won’t endure much longer (my bad). Luckily for you readers, we’re excited to announce that tickets for the 2016 Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Fest are on sale NOW. The festival takes place during the afternoon of Saturday, January 10th.
Ultimate 6er | Good Brew to All That : New York City Beers
September 2, 2015 | Danny King
Joan Didion wrote “Goodbye to All That” about falling in and out of love with New York after leaving the city. Like most of the works considered essential cannon of literature, I haven’t read it (blame the Strand, suckers will NOT reduce the price of her books one dollar). It’s in fact such essential reading for the New York transplant that it’s spawned its own cottage industry of “leaving New York” personal essays.
I recently (as in like last week) moved back to Detroit after six years in New York. I’m happy to be out of all the craziness and expense of the city, but know that I’ll be missing so much that only New York can offer. With all that wonders of the city no longer mine for the taking, I’d thought I’d share the 6 New York City beers that I’m going to miss the most.
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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
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