My first brew experience was a learning experience. It started off as an adventure and just kept going that way. After reading the instruction booklet and multiple "how-to-brew" guides online I was finally ready to get everything set up. It was just around that time that I realized the pot I wanted to use was... Continue Reading →
Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co - Lafayette, CO I am going to be honest, my original plan to visit Lafayette was not built around visiting this particular brewery. I had heard great things about the place, especially the Peanut Butter Porter, which by the way did not disappoint, but it wasn't beer I was after. I... Continue Reading →
Second Guest Beer Review - Meg the Pale Ale Aficionado is back Declaration Brewing's Purloined Pearl Pale Ale does Make a Statement (edit: this is their motto, haha). Brewed in Denver, Colorado I chose this beer because I have not tried anything from Declaration yet and the can caught my eye. Visual: Clear amber Aroma:... Continue Reading →
A person gets some interesting looks when they walk into a beer supply store to make their first purchase before noon on a weekday. I planned it that way, I knew I was going to need more than a little bit of assistance. The two guys at Brew Hut were great but it became clear... Continue Reading →
Guest Beer Review By Meg - Resident IPA Aficionado Upslope Brewing's Thai Style White IPA is a limited release brewed in Boulder, Colorado. As a Boulder native, Upslope has a special place in my heart (and tastebuds), so I decided it would be the perfect first IPA to review. This beer started as a collaboration... Continue Reading →
What's that you say? Special Beers? Yes please. New Belgium recently released a twelve pack where they collaborated with a number of different breweries for one-time beers. A lot of people will say that collaborations take away from the integrity of the beer because the brewers have to compromise. I do not agree. I enjoy... Continue Reading →
Festival: 6th Annual Lake Dillon Brew Festival - Marina Park Benefiting the Colorado Brewers Guild When I breezed through Eisenhower tunnel and found out closer to 35 breweries than the expected 25 came together for this four-hour event on the shores of Lake Dillon, I knew it was my lucky day. The festival is wide... Continue Reading →
Before I make the final journey to the store it was necessary to take a deeper look at the basic ingredients. You can taste each one of them in every single sip and if you focus you can smell them. Every delicious drink comes from someone taking the time to place this particular combination together.... Continue Reading →
Location: Denver, Colorado (River North AKA RiNo) The Scene: Walking in the door the vibe felt modern and young but in the couple of hours we spent there on a Friday night we watched newly 21 year-olds, young families and the freshly retired enjoy their beers. It gave off the feel of your local neighborhood... Continue Reading →
There is something different about you. The way your flavor dances upon my tongue after that first sip. The fruit, the freedom, the fun - almost as intoxicating as you. The beads of sweat remind me not to linger but enjoy. There is something special about you, Summer Beer
Hard 12 Brews 