The Seal of Approval It's no surprise with the overwhelming response by craft beer drinkers to the seemingly endless run of buyouts that the local breweries would make a stand. After Wicked Weed was acquired by InBev most took to their social media to state their beliefs and establish their positions moving forward. While we... Continue Reading →
Pale Ale Homebrew The Breakdown For those of you who aren't following us on Instagram (it's Hard12Brews - so if you're not going ahead and make that change), we want to let you know that the latest brew happened this past Sunday. This is the first major attempt at brewing a 5-gallon beer in the... Continue Reading →
Denver Beer Company - Maui Express IPA Denver Beer Company's newest offing is the Maui Express IPA. With hints of coconut, this is the perfect summer IPA to transport you from the mountains to the beach. Visual: Clear, amber, with a small head Aroma: Hoppy, hint of something tropical Taste: Lightly hoppy, hint of coconut... Continue Reading →
Location: Boulder, Colorado The Scene: This was just different and I mean it in the most perfect way. This is at the same time a Boulder brewery and a place you would not at all expect in Boulder. There was an obvious space theme throughout but the music on my visit was older Cantina/Mexican style, the... Continue Reading →
What is The Braggot? The braggot, while not often seen until recently, can actually trace its heritage to the late 1300s. At its most basic level, the braggot combines herbs, spices, mead (boozy drink of fermented honey and water) and beer. This tends to be a stronger drink that brings together flavors that you wouldn't... Continue Reading →
The Manitou Incline For those of you who don't know, and until the last couple of years I could count myself among you, there is an insane hiking trail in Manitou Springs. While technically it's called an extreme trail - I believe that insane is a better description. The hike itself is not that long,... Continue Reading →
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