We were very lucky to be spoiled over the holidays when it came to brewing equipment. We picked up a second one gallon kit and our first five gallon brew kit. We have plans - special plans that involve fruit for the one gallon kit but that's for another day. Today we are talking about... Continue Reading →
Each month we are going to bring you a couple of different things when it comes to photography and beer. It will be both serious and fun, whatever you want to do. Our goal is to help you take better photographs for your personal social media or if you are more serious help you hone... Continue Reading →
Beer is everyone's drink, everyone has a favorite, everyone has one they hate and everyone has a way to drink it. There isn't a right or wrong way just like there isn't one beer that all people can agree on, this is what makes beer culture so great. On that note, another monthly feature we... Continue Reading →
Strawberry Wit - Fiction Beer Company Donut Panic is Fiction Beer Company's third collaboration with Glazed and Confused. Like all of their beers this has a literary back-story, it is inspired by Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The story is out of this world and looking at the label for this special... Continue Reading →
The drive to Boulder is beautiful, nestled at the base of the freshly snow-capped Flatirons, there isn’t a bad view to be found. I lived in Boulder for four years while I attended the University of Colorado and go back frequently to visit old haunts and try new beers. The small town is expanding, as... Continue Reading →
What is a Cicerone? The textbook response - It is a program that certifies and educates beer professionals in order to elevate the beer experience for customers. The real world response - Beer Sommelier, it is a set of certificates that covers everything from the ingredients and process to storing, serving and the pairing of... Continue Reading →
India Pale Ale - Odd13 Brewing My first visit to Odd13 in Lafayette was not even a month ago and I was hooked. Yesterday, I just happened to be up north for another beer project, and it set up perfectly for me to stop by and pick up their taproom only release of Hop Hackin'... Continue Reading →
Beer Style of the Month: Stout Taste (Different Approach Than Style Profile): Stouts tend to be a drier beer - often they have a coffee or chocolate-like finish. The Stout is a beer rich in flavor and if the beer is barrel-aged other predominant flavors such as rum or whiskey will change the pairings suggested.... Continue Reading →
How many different styles of beer are there? What is the difference between a lager and an ale? What type of food pairs well with this beer? What do you mean there is a different temperature other than just cold for maximizing the taste of a beer? The number of questions is endless when... Continue Reading →
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado The Scene: Set a few blocks off campus, Black Bottle Brewery is right by the intersection of College and Prospect (for those of you that know your Fort Collins geography). Tucked in the corner, they have a large patio, however I opted for the indoor seating this time of year. Walking... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 