What is a Certified Beer Server? The Certified Beer Server certificate is step one on the road to becoming a cicerone. It is an online test, 60 multiple choice questions, covering what you might consider to be the basics of beer. It is designed to be the starting point for any person interested in knowing... Continue Reading →
Here are our favorite Beer Shots from the month of February: Photo Tip of the Month: If you are looking for an easy and incredibly affordable way (this is free) to upgrade the photos you share on Facebook, Instagram etc. download the Adobe Photoshop Express app. You can make collages, create your own looks... Continue Reading →
For this month's feature on proper glassware we are doing something a bit different. Instead of picking a particular beer style we are going to focus on a particular glass and the beer styles that are maximized by its use. The Glass: The Snifter. Beer Style Recommendations: Barley Wine Imperial Stout Quad Wee Heavy Tripel... Continue Reading →
IPA - Left Hand Brewing Company Are you an introvert or an extrovert? With Left Hand Brewing's Introvert Session IPA and Extrovert American IPA you don't have to choose. If you're feeling "opinionated and hopped-up" a nice session Introvert IPA is exactly what you need. Feeling bold? Then the "assertive, fruit-forward hops" of the Extrovert... Continue Reading →
What do you do in Longmont? You drink beer. What do you do in Longmont? You drink great lagers. Great lagers can be found just off Main Street in Longmont at Wibby Brewing. Their building has a unique story, in a past life it was the truck depot for the old Butterball factory but you... Continue Reading →
The words winter (and spring) and beer festivals don’t often go together, particularly in Colorado where the weather can be 60 degrees one day and two feet of snow the next, but you are missing out on some great experiences if you are waiting for the warmer months. There are several great events going on... Continue Reading →
The Breakdown This past weekend as many of you know (if you aren’t following our Instagram you are missing out) we brewed our first 5 gallon batch of beer. In last week’s post we talked a lot about the potential concerns for brewing this larger batch. There was one issue that we didn’t even consider... Continue Reading →
Last month we focused on the essentials when it came to beer books. We recommended books that would tell you all you need to know about styles, their history and offer in most cases the proper food to pair with each. This month the book we are going to recommend takes a look at beer... Continue Reading →
Sour Ale - New Belgium Brewing Company Today is Superbowl Sunday and I was feeling decidedly bitter about the game since my beloved Broncos did not even make the playoffs. So when I went to the store today to pick up some snacks for the big game I was hoping to find a beer to... Continue Reading →
What is a Saison? Saisons which can also be called farmhouse ales are a style that until recently was in danger of going extinct. Generally, it is brewed in the winter months to be drank in spring to early summer. There is no one definition - expect high carbonation, tarty or spicy and for it... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 