It's not as though I have no idea how the process of brewing beer works but the details are definitely foggy at best. In theory the process can't be that hard, they have been brewing beer for thousands of years and if people without technology could do it the process at it's most basic level... Continue Reading →
Beer Cellar? Beer Cellar.
I was mindlessly wandering through my Facebook feed when I came across Dry Dock's new beer release. Today at 5pm they released the first batch of their Barrel-Age Funk and Sour Series. To quote their website Dry Dock says, "Complex fruity and earthy aromas suggest hints of funk and give way to rich malty flavors... Continue Reading →
Steamworks 3rd Eye Pale Ale – Beer Review
For the fourth beer of June I went for 3rd Eye, a pale ale, brewed in Durango, Colorado. I am going to be completely honest and admit I was drawn to the can more than anything when I picked up this beer. I have only had a few things from Steamworks in the past so... Continue Reading →
Tasting Parker – Brewery Review and First 3 Beers of June
Hall Brewing Company- Parker, Colorado I don't live far from Parker, being based in southeast Aurora, but to me it's like another world. It's a slower pace, more family oriented and has a bit of country flair. The country theme is embodied in Hall Brewing Company. All of their beer is brewed on a farm... Continue Reading →
A Time To Brew
When I tell most people that I've never attempted to brew a single beer, those who know me are shocked. The assumptions is that any beer lover, snob, appreciator etc. has at least tried. I must admit it makes me feel like a bit of a fraud. How can I claim to know good if... Continue Reading →
Our First Beer
Hello and welcome to Hard 12 Brews, a blog dedicated to the exploration of the Colorado craft beer scene. For those of you not familiar with blackjack the title of the blog might not make sense. When playing if you decide to double your bet on a hard 12 which would be a ten and... Continue Reading →

