CU vs. CSU The showdown isn't just happening on the football field this Friday. Beer Bragging Rights are on the line. Three beers from Boulder breweries have been selected by CU alum Alysia Three Beers from Fort Collins breweries have been selected by CSU alum Meg It will be up to you, our beer friends,... Continue Reading →
AHA (American Homebrewers Association) Some things have to be seen in person to truly understand them. My first AHA rally at my local brewery, Dry Dock, this past weekend was one of those things. I am not sure I can put into words what I expected but the reality was even better. The beer vibe... Continue Reading →
Equinox IPA continued - I received much appreciated feedback from friends and followers on my first brew. A lot of people told me the secondary fermentation process wasn't needed, you can keep it in first and the batch will even go quicker. Quicker beer? Generally speaking, I would jump right on that but since this... Continue Reading →
Wildly Tart Farmhouse Saison Blended with D'Anjou Pears Call To Arms is a brewery on the ever growing Tennyson street in the Berkeley neighborhood on the north west boundary of Denver. The brewery is traditional yet fun and the beers are much the same, rooted in tradition but not afraid of taking risk. I have... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog is to take a deeper look at the breweries, the beers and the process of brewing in order to provide that knowledge to our readers. In almost three months of existence I think we have done a good job working towards this purpose. Like any venture there is certainly room... Continue Reading →
Today's Special Contributors: Sasha: Akita- Malinois Jackson: Rat Terrier - Pug Coco - Boston Terrier - Pug Sunday Funday shouldn't just be about people enjoying good beers, man's best friend deserves their chance. There are non-alcoholic beers created especially for dogs, so naturally my dogs gave it their review. Porky Pug Porter - Visual: Golden... Continue Reading →
Location: Denver, Colorado ( River North AKA RiNo) The Scene: Our Mutual Friend wraps you in exploratory art and decor when you walk in the door. Then you are hit with classic rock, in this case ACDC (on vinyl) as you make your way to the bar. It is abstract but you feel like anyone... Continue Reading →
Summer and all of its deliciously tangy beers is coming to a close. The only solace for an avid or casual beer drinker? Oktoberfest. This is the time of year when the style of beer changes along with the leaves to something warmer and fit for cool fall evenings. Now I know that it seems... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews is hosting a baby shower. Much to everyone's surprise, or not, it will be at a local Denver brewery. The brewery of choice for this event is Little Machine Beer. Like any good baby shower, snacks will be provided and in this case they will enhance the beer. Pretzels, chex mix, trail... Continue Reading →
The first brew experience was a bit stressful, a lot of fun, and I have to admit made me want to do it again. People talk about it getting to you and I was a skeptic but now as I dive into this one with ideas for the one after I have to admit they... Continue Reading →
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