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Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
March 3, 2014 | Kristen GraceSo are we drinking cheap beer again or not? While American sales might be down, distributors are backing off of the craft beer craze and pushing “cheap beer” ad campaigns further. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. But it’s okay, because we still have Sam Calagione to show us how we’ve been drinking our beers wrong all along anyway.
New Belgium Snapshot Wheat Release Party | Denver, CO
February 28, 2014 | Tristan ChanDenverites unite! It’s already been a few months since New Belgium Brewing’s new unfiltered wheat, Snapshot debuted on store shelves, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to throw down in celebration of it’s official release. PorchDrinking will be on hand at Galvanize, located at 1062 Delaware St., to support our great friends at Artifact Uprising who have partnered with New Belgium Brewing and Imbibe Denver for Saturday night’s release party.
A Dream Deferred: Reflections from the UK Craft Beer Writing Symposium
February 27, 2014 | Jason BehlerFourteen and a half years ago, spending an entire Saturday in a lecture hall fell somewhere between being set on fire and being water-boarded on the “things I want to do” list. Fourteen and a half years ago, paying ten dollars for beer was fine, as long as I got at least eighteen of them. Fourteen and a half years ago, a super-sized value meal from the closest fast food chain equated to a “good meal.” Fourteen and a half years ago, sitting in the Center Theatre at the University of Kentucky for my Freshman Orientation, bored and self-assured, I knew exactly who I was and what I wanted to do. Confident in my abilities and sure of the direction of my life. I wanted to be a writer, journalist actually.
Cult Beers Part 1
February 27, 2014 | Tristan ChanIt’s the time of season when the masses begin waiting for hours to pay an exorbitant amount of money for a single glass or bottle of cult beers. But trust me, it’s worth it. Today we start a two part series on beers with a cult following. These beers don’t necessarily have to be extremely rare, though most are, the only qualifier is that they have transcended just being a great beer, but more so, one that people go crazy about.
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
February 24, 2014 | Kristen GraceIt’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 | AlewiseWhy 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
Signs You’re A Little Too Into Craft Beer
February 20, 2014 | Tristan Chan 8If 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.
Awesomesauce- The Olympics
February 13, 2014 | Laura MegoI 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 2The 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 PetreyAh 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
Masters of the Brewniverse – Beer Festival and Brewery Pageant
February 11, 2014 | Cory PelcWho will be the first Master of the Brewniverse? The inaugural Masters of the Brewniverse Beer Festival and Brewery Pageant, presented by Wynkoop Brewing Company and Imbibe, will take place on Feb. 13 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at The Oriental Theater (4335 W 44th Ave, Denver CO 80212).
The Reasons to Love County Boy Brewing are “Simple”
February 7, 2014 | Jason Behler 1No matter day or night, as the door closes behind you in the Country Boy Brewing taproom, natural light disappears. Darkness descends. The taproom is lit by dim bulbs, warm in color … Read More
The 13th Beer – Denver Broncos Beers
February 2, 2014 | Tristan ChanMost of the PorchDrinking staff is comprised of Colorado residents and we’re #UnitedinOrange for the big game. While Brad may be cheering on his Seahawks with 13 beers, we’ve got … Read More
The 13th Beer – A Salute to the Seattle Seahawks
February 2, 2014 | Brad Hartsock 3Before we get into this homage to the Seahawks and the city I love, Seattle, there’s something I need to confess: the Seahawks are honestly my second favorite team. See, … Read More
Awesomesauce- Early 2014 Movie Picks
January 30, 2014 | Laura MegoOk, so this is more of a future-Awesomesauce (is that a thing?) I’m a huge movie fan, but they can be somewhat (ok, totally) expensive; have you SEEN the cost of movie popcorn these days?! I have a mortgage to pay!
2014 Mountain Sun Stout Month Lineup
January 28, 2014 | Admin*Updated as of 2/3/2014*
Photos provided by Will Dozier
If there’s one positive to come from the nation’s recent exposure to polar vortexes and schizophrenic weather shifts, it’s that as a society, we can all truly rally behind the rich, roast-y, sometime chocolate-y, stouts to warm our chilly bones. If you can’t already tell, I’m not the biggest fan of winter. However, winter’s one saving grace always coincides with the beginning of February in the form of Mountain Sun Brewing’s Stout Month. Last year we detailed a bit of history behind this time honored month long celebration of all beers of the stout variety in the state of Colorado. And this year we’re back with the full 2014 Mountain Sun Stout Month Lineup.
Reuben’s Brews – Roggenbier
January 28, 2014 | Brad HartsockABV: 5.3% IBU: 19
PorchDrinking.com recently had a round table discussion about what beer best suits our personalities. I found myself unable to come up with an answer that I thought really encompassed the various traits I have. Sometimes I can be slow and sweet (stout), occasionally aggressive and powerful (Imperial IPA), sometimes delicate and light (Pilsner). Ok I’m reading that last line and maybe I misunderstood the assignment. Read More
YOLO Brewing Company
January 23, 2014 | Tristan Chan 1BeerStreetJournal recently reported the upcoming opening of YOLO Brewing Company slated for a spring launch Sacramento, CA. Based on all accounts from the brewery’s Facebook page (it’s only appropriate to cite a brewery’s social media page if it’s inspired by a hashtag), this is a real brewery that is inspired by the social media movement. This excerpt was taken from said Facebook page:
2014 Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Recap
January 20, 2014 | Tristan ChanAll photos provided by Will Dozier and Lynn Thayer
I distinctly remembered leaving last year’s Vail Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Festival feeling like I had done something illegal, as if I had snuck into first class mid-flight, or was mistaken for a movie star and gotten into a private party. See when I left VBBB last year I had just encountered one of the greatest collections of rare/phenomenal beers assembled in one place.
PorchDrinking.com’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
January 15, 2014 | Cory PelcWelcome to this week’s Denver Beer Beat. We are still clearing some of the cobwebs out from our weekend up at Vail Big Beers, Beligans and Barleywines Festival. The Denver Metro area was representing pretty well up there and it is great to see so many breweries cranking out the party each week. Here are this week’s happenings. Did we miss an event; let us know.
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