So here's the thing, this blog is dedicated to the Colorado craft beer scene, but every once in a while it is good to get out of your comfort zone. If you're following our Instagram or Facebook (if not, get on it) you saw our Adventures in California over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The most surprising... Continue Reading →
The Process: During the last update we reviewed what I considered to be an extremely successful brew day. It was only the third brew but it felt like I was getting comfortable with the process. The fermentation went well and the transfer to the secondary fermenter was seamless. This is also the first time we... Continue Reading →
Location: Idaho Springs, Colorado (approximately 45 minutes from Denver) The Scene: I will admit, the point of my trip up to Idaho Springs was not to visit a brewery, I was craving the special kind of breakfast that you can only get at Marion’s of the Rockies. If you haven’t been, trust me you have... Continue Reading →
The first half of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) ends tonight at midnight, wherever you might find yourself. This means each writer should be 25,000 words into their story. I am happy to announce I have just flown by 26,000. Often, it's the midway point of the month where writers find the most adversity along... Continue Reading →
This election, no matter where you stand on the issues or the candidates has been stressful, never-ending, and at times out of control. Tonight, it all finally comes to an end, let's just hope it isn't THE end. There is not going to be a lot of agreement when it comes to the issues or... Continue Reading →
The first full week of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is in the books. Totals by the end of the day should be cracking the 10k mark. I said should be because I am playing a bit of catch up. With that being said the first Sunday feels just right for the first release of... Continue Reading →
In our last homebrewing post I was wavering between brewing a Porter or a Stout, ultimately the Porter won. I went this direction for two reasons, both of which may have nothing to do with the actual outcome of the beer. One, I have heard from other homebrewers that this is a fairly easy style... Continue Reading →
Pale Ale - Renegade Brewing Company I have yet to visit Renegade's taproom, but having seen several of their delicious looking beers at the store, I decided it was high time to try one. I picked their Consilium Pale Ale flavored with orange peel. It was originally brewed as a small batch, but was so... Continue Reading →
Location: RiNo (River North - Denver) The Scene: If you aren't looking for it as you drive down Blake, you might not see the brewery pushed back a bit from the main road. It's almost like walking into a secret beer garden, at night with the patio lit up that vibe is kicked up. Inside... Continue Reading →
Beer and writing are almost synonymous and just happen to be two of my favorite things. November is the one month of the year when the two come together gloriously. November brings out the deliciously dark beers - Porters, Stouts, English Style Old Ale to name a few. Beers meant to keep you warm in... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 