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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
February 26, 2014 | Cory Pelc
Welcome to this week’s Denver Beer Beat. I know you were waiting with breath bated. Like, is it Wednesday yet? Is that bloke going to post the events for Denver yet, or not?! GAH! Well, here it is. This week’s theme in Denver must have been ‘Let’s release a beer about it.’ Seriously, e’erybody be releasing them beers. Also, we throw you a reminder to buy you’re Telluride Blue and Brews tickets this Saturday, we urge you to come have some New Belgium fun with their new #SNAPSHOT release and many more events.
Ultimate 6er | The Big Move
February 26, 2014 | Sarah Hargis 1
Moving sucks. It usually takes place starting at an ungodly hour of the morning, it involves hard physical labor, scratches and bruises, and at least one or two arguments. It also takes FOREVER. Being the loving and caring people we are, we usually invite our friends to share in this very special misery, bribing them with grand promises of delicious pizza and delectable beers. I’m going to be moving at the end of the month, so here are the beers I would bribe you with, if you were to help me. *HINT* *HINT* Read More
Mosaic Black Bitter — La Brasserie du Mont Salève
February 26, 2014 | Kate Robinson
La Brasserie du Mont Salève wears its name well: nestled at the foot of Mont Salève near the Swiss border, this French brewery has been turning out some of France’s most interesting beers since 2010. Head brewer Mickaël Novo likes to experiment with strong flavors, but don’t assume that means strong beers. The Mosaic Black Bitter is an intensely hoppy beer that surprises at a mere 3.5% ABV.
Odell Brewing | Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout
February 25, 2014 | Lauren_Hoff 2
ABV: 8.5%
I am not sure which is more exciting, Odell Brewing Company‘s chocolate milk stout known as Lugene or the story behind its name. It is no secret that Fort Collins produces a lot of spent grain in order to make beer, and it all has to go somewhere. For the past decade, the spent grain from Odell’s has been picked up by local farmer, Lugene Sas to feed his dairy cows at Taft Hill Dairy. That’s an entire two truckloads a day! The staff at Odell even made a fun photo editorial of the process to show how it is used. Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
February 24, 2014 | Kristen Grace
It’s Monday. I’m sure plenty has happened over the weekend—things you remember, things you don’t—but the internet never sleeps. So I’ve rounded up all the beer-related content that you didn’t even know you were missing to help keep your weekend buzz going. I don’t know about you, but I’m craving some Thin Mints right about now.
Beer and Food | The Basics
February 24, 2014 | Alewise
Why Beer and Food… Why Not?
If you’ve ever asked yourself why you should pair a nice craft beer with your next meal, the question you should be asking yourself … Read More
Perennial Artisan Ales and Penrose Brewing | Hereafter
February 24, 2014 | Kristin Hubbard
ABV – 9.30%
Perennial Artisan Ales
Oh fruit beers. Whether it be over sweetened shandys or adding an orange Blue Moon, for a while fruit and beer combos got a … Read More
The Dogfather | Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
February 21, 2014 | Josh Buchanan
Laughing Dog Brewery, Sandpoint, ID
10 % ABV; 60 IBU
Bow Wow Wow Yippy Yo Yippy Yeah, it’s all about Stouts and Team USA!
It has certainly been an exciting time for Olympic Hockey enthusiasts. From the variations to rules and regulations, to the anticipation and build up of certain storylines and the actual matches themselves, there hasn’t been much to complain about…except maybe the early mornings during group play. But what better way to start the day then with the All-American Laughing Dog Dogfather. Nothing barks hair of the dog like this Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout at 7:30 AM. Who needs coffee anyway? Read More
Signs You’re A Little Too Into Craft Beer
February 20, 2014 | Tristan Chan 8
If you haven’t been able to notice by now, we’re pretty into craft beer here at PorchDrinking. We totally geek out for rare beer tappings, crazy pour lists at festivals, and getting that call from your buddy asking how much Heady Topper you want sent your way.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
February 19, 2014 | Cory Pelc
Welcome to this week’s Denver Beer Beat. In true fashion, we have a handful of fun events we think you may enjoy. So enjoy this weather and pull some brewskies on the patio-scene. For’real.
Ultimate 6er | In Honor of Our Presidents
February 19, 2014 | Jason Behler
President’s Day is a National Holiday because it is important to remember from whence we came. (Even though we went to school as a makeup snow day, but I am not bitter, no no, I am not bitter.) The link between leader and his lager goes back to the founding of this country, as Presidents needed their beer to deal with the pressures of office. Washington and Jefferson were home brewers (at least according to the tours of their estates). Madison encouraged citizens in all states to produce their own brew and even floated the idea of a National Brewery. More recently, President Obama made headlines brewing brewing a batch of White House Honey Ale. This Ultimate 6er is for our Heads of State. Read More
The Brewer’s Art – Ozzy Belgian Strong Pale Ale
February 19, 2014 | Erin Petrey
ABV: 7.25%
IBU: Unavailable
I have been on a serious Belgian kick recently. Perhaps it is the winter months drawing me away from the ultra-hoppy double and imperial IPAs I usually drink, or maybe it’s my palate craving something a bit different. Incidentally, Belgians were what drew me into craft beer in the first place. Something about their very approachable yet very different flavor is what reigned me in, and well, now I’m here at PorchDrinking. Read More
Yuengling Traditional Lager
February 18, 2014 | Andrew Sharp 3
ABV: 4.4%
Everyone has a hard day at work every once in a while. You know, the one where you come home and want to do nothing but turn on the TV and watch Tosh.0 until your brain turns into jelly. And you’re thirsty – very thirsty. You need a drink that will let you take your mind off of everything. I love a quality geuze or a big Belgian quad, but sometimes I need to give my palate a bit of a break. Sitting down to a copy of Ulysses can be a rewarding challenge, but sometimes I just want to read The Hunger Games. So I crack a Yuengling Lager and zone out.
Winter Warmer by The Brew Kettle (TBK)
February 17, 2014 | Kyle Buchanan
The Brew Kettle – Strongsville, Ohio
Winter Warmer – Spiced Christmas Ale
8% ABV – 24 IBUs
For us Ohioans, it is pretty obvious that this whole “Winter Wonderland” is going nowhere fast. It is February, but our good friend Phil the groundhog decided to bless us with 6 more weeks of cold and snow. Luckily, my good friend Mr. Wolf decided to take matters into his own hands and end this madness. Read More
Deschutes and Goose Island – Class of 88
February 14, 2014 | Adam Solarz
Belgian Style Ale
IBU: 7 / 17
ABV: 10.9% / 11.2%
Beer brings people together. That was true 25 years ago, when Gary Fish (Deschutes) and John Hall (Goose Island) were starting their breweries and that was certainly true last week at the Pintley release party for the new Deschutes/Goose collaboration, Class of 88 Belgian Style Ale. I’m new to both Los Angeles and PorchDrinking, so an opportunity to meet some fellow craft beer enthusiasts and to try a brand new beer was too much to pass up. Read More
Awesomesauce- The Olympics
February 13, 2014 | Laura Mego
I may be a bit biased with this one, because I’m OBSESSED with the Olympics. I mean, hum along to the Olympic Fanfare every time they play it on the … Read More
I’m Feeling Thirsty Today | House of Cards Drinking Game
February 13, 2014 | Erin Petrey 2
The geniuses at Netflix knew exactly what all of our empty hearts desired on Valentine’s Day: a brand new season of intrigue, backstabbing, and scandal on House of Cards. So if you decided to spend V-Day the right way this year – watching Netflix and drinking – we have a few tips to maximize your House of Cards experience with a House of Cards drinking game. Bundle up, PorchDrinkers, it’s going to be a cold one in Washington.
The UPDATED House of Cards Drinking Game!
DC Event Preview: Drink the District President’s Day Beer Festival!
February 13, 2014 | Erin Petrey
Ah three-day weekends – our answer to the usual gripe that the weekend is just not long enough. Well this President’s Day weekend is upon us and some of us … Read More
Rhinegeist Ink – Imperial Russian Stout
February 13, 2014 | Spencer Mapes 1
Rhinegeist Ink – Imperial Russian Stout ABV – 10%
Ink. A dark black thick liquid substance that many of us associate with printing and feathery pens. Ink is everywhere. In … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
February 12, 2014 | Cory Pelc
Hey there PorchDrinkers! Native to the city and looking for events to tide you over for the week? New to the city and looking for the best place to find tasty suds? Visiting and looking for events to hit while you are in town? Check out this week’s Denver Beer Beat . . . did we miss any events in this week’s? Let us know.
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