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Finkel & Garf Brewing Company | Dry Hopped Amber

June 29, 2015 |

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes

IBU: 50

ABV: 5.2%

When you think of a Colorado amber, Fat Tire is normally the beer that comes to mind. However, since opening in … Read More

Q & A | Rhinegeist Brewery 2nd Anniversary

June 26, 2015 |

All Photos Provided By Rhinegeist Brewery

For years, Cincinnati was the epicenter of a rich and thriving brewing culture fueled by the city’s strong German background. At it’s height … Read More

The Brewtography Project | Upslope Brewing Company

June 26, 2015 |

We continue The Brewtography Project sneak previews with a feature of Dustin Hall’s amazing photo captures of Upslope Brewing Company. Dustin’s 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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Strange Craft Beer Company | Cherry Bomb Stout

June 26, 2015 |

IBU: N/A

ABV: 5.2%

Somehow, the year is already about half over and the official start of summer is only about a week away. Despite that fact, this may … Read More

State of the Porch Address | PorchDrinking 3 Year Anniversary

June 25, 2015 | 1

Well hello there fellow PorchDrinkers! Let me start by saying a big thank you to everyone for supporting the website over the past three years. For those of you … Read More

Event Recap | Inaugural Chicago Ale Fest

June 25, 2015 |

In a summer that has been plagued by cold temperatures and constant rain, Saturday’s 80 degree and sunny day was perfect timing for the inaugural Chicago Ale Fest.

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Brasserie Dieu du Ciel | Rigor Mortis

June 25, 2015 |

Summer time is here, and aside from the scorching heat and long anticipated summer nights, I sometimes crave a darker style beer to balance the light lagers and pale ales that have come to be the norm. On this particular day I was in the mood for a beer I’ve had my eye on for awhile, the Rigor Mortis from Dieu du Ciel out of Canada. One thing I know is that everything I’ve had from this brewery rocks my socks, and I couldn’t help but be drawn toward their Abbey-style brown ale. Read More

Ultimate 6er | Bottle Share Shakedown

June 24, 2015 |

It’s always a good start to the weekend getting a group text from your friend: “Hey, I brought back a different beer from each of the countries I’ve visited in Europe and I’d like to host a bottle share.” Granted, this friend would be flying back that morning! So, round up the troops, snag a couple of brews from our stash and head on down the way.

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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat

June 24, 2015 |

It’s time for the Denver Beer Beat. Check out the events calendar to plan your week and see all of the events on our Calendar; you can search by a few different filters and you can even export the calendar to Google Calendar or iCal! This weekend is not unlike last where we are fighting for air, bobbing in a sea of beer events. Our raft is still afloat but just barely. But, it’s time to batten down the hatches and set sail for another weekend at sea! Ahoy ma(l)teys!

The weekly PorchDrinking Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, anniversaries, tap takeovers, cigar things, whiskey stuffs, etc. each and every week.

Are you native to the city and looking for events to tide you over for the week? Or are you new to the city and just looking for the best place to find tasty suds and get uncled? Visiting and looking for events to hit while you are in town? Check out this week’s Denver Beer Beat and return each week to find out where all things #craftbeer are happening in the Denver Metro Area.

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Good People Brewing Co. | Brown Ale

June 24, 2015 |

Birmingham, Alabama’s Good People Brewing Company is growing, but the brewery is firmly rooted in the best of its past. The Brown Ale has been pouring from Good People’s cans and draft lines since the brewery opened in 2008, offering a sweeter take on this classic style.
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Platform Beer Co. | Speed Merchant White IPA

June 23, 2015 |

6.6% ABV
60 IBU

Good day to all you fine folk. It is I, one of PD’s Cleveland beer reviewers, with another local beer for you to try if you ever make it to the Buckeye State, or NE Ohio. Platform Beer Co., one of the newcomers to the Cleveland beer scene with its one-year anniversary on July 4, has another wonderful summer brew for all the thirsty folk in town: Speed Merchant White IPA.

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Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup

June 22, 2015 |

Today I’ll be serving up a helping of world news, financial news, and event news. A Chinese county held a controversial beer festival, Jim Koch is unloading massive amounts of Boston Beer Company stock, and Denver Rare Beer Tasting breweries have been released.  Get your head in the game with a big dose of craft beer related stories in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.

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Must-Have Craft Beer Apps

June 22, 2015 | 3

The craft beer boom is showing no signs of slowing down, with research by Mintel indicating that the segment is predicted to grow to an impressive $18 billion by 2017. Even in the toughest years of the recession, craft beer continued to defy recessionary trends, steering clear of overall beer market trends and carving a market niche, especially among drinkers aged 25 to 34.

 
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Odell Brewing | Myrcenario

June 22, 2015 |

On our far-too-few trips to the Centennial State, we continuously find more reasons to want to stay. From your endless walking trails linking the bustling city life to the eternal wonder of the great outdoors, we are left feeling like we are visiting our true home. We are truly lucky knowing we are a mere short flight or a beautiful drive through your mountains. The people have been friendly, the weather mostly sunny and housing the most amazing craft beer scene. Read More

The Brewtography Project | Diebolt Brewing

June 19, 2015 |

We continue The Brewtography Project sneak previews with a feature of Dustin Hall’s amazing photo captures of Diebolt Brewing. Dustin’s 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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O’Fallon Brewery | 5 Day IPA

June 19, 2015 |


ABV: 6.1%
IBU: 66

O’Fallon Brewery somehow manages to fly under my radar which is odd considering how tasty their beers are, including this 5 Day IPA. I’ve been on an IPA kick lately and have been getting rather snooty in my inspection of the labels to make sure it’s super fresh. This is extra ridiculous since I don’t recall what the bottled on date for this batch was. But I do recall that it was pretty damn good. Read More

Moab Brewery | Squeaky Bike Nut Brown Ale

June 18, 2015 |


4% ABV

Halfway through today’s 16-mile mountain bike ride in the 95 degree heat of the Moab desert, I looked down to check my water bottles; things were definitely half empty. I looked in vain for a tree or rock that might offer a bit of shade for a short rest, and I told my friends, Charlie and Stacia, “I $%&#ing hate mountain biking.” Read More

Evil Twin Spat Represents Everything Wrong With Craft Beer

June 17, 2015 | 8

Firstly I must preface that as an organization, PorchDrinking still maintains the policy of promoting the craft beer industry in a positive manner. However, that being said, it’s important to … Read More

PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat

June 17, 2015 |

Good morning, Denver Metro. It’s time for the Denver Beer Beat. Check out the events calendar to plan your week and see all of the events on a Clean Calendar; you can search by a few different filters and you can even export the calendar to Google Calendar or iCal! You may want to do that for Saturday. There are, like, 15 fucking awesome beer’y events going down. Just saying.

The weekly PorchDrinking Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, anniversaries, tap takeovers, cigar things, whiskey stuffs, etc. each and every week.

Are you native to the city and looking for events to tide you over for the week? Or are you new to the city and just looking for the best place to find tasty suds and get uncled? Visiting and looking for events to hit while you are in town? Check out this week’s Denver Beer Beat and return each week to find out where all things #craftbeer are happening in the Denver Metro Area.

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The Hourglass Brewery | Schizandra

June 17, 2015 |

The Hourglass Brewery (Longwood, FL) debuted their limited bottle selection May 16 with the brewery’s first bottle release of Schizandra. This is the first beer bottled by Sky Conley and Brett Mason’s brewery. Hourglass Brewery has been open and operating at capacity since they started in 2012. This year marks another milestone for Conley, Mason and the rest of the brewery family with this and many other changes at the brewery.  Read More