The Great American Beer Festival is big, it's amazing, and if we're going to be honest with each other, it can be overwhelming. To maximize your day or if you are lucky enough, days, you have to plan. I am not saying that you need to layout every minute but don't wing it. My Two... Continue Reading →
There are many great things that come with the leaves turning but perhaps my favorite is the return of Oktoberfest beers. A beer that is rich in malt that balances hop bitterness and finishes cleanly. The malts are medium and the hops are noble - the beer is perfect for any festival. We are lucky... Continue Reading →
It's the moment of truth, did we learn anything from the first brew? Optimism was running high when I popped the top and it was beautifully carbonated, something we struggled with on the first attempt. Optimism turned to questions and reflection - Something went wrong. Visual: Gold with deep red hues, almost copper. Predominantly clear... Continue Reading →
Brace yourself, all of the beers are coming, and I am not just talking about the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Once a year, one of the top beer cities in the country becomes the beer capital of the world. The week is capped off by the Great American Beer Festival but you are doing... Continue Reading →
The second time you go through something like homebrewing you find that there is a certain way you like to do things. I thought I had the siphon and bottling process all figured out and even requested the extra assistance from Meg since I nearly lost the first batch trying to do it all myself.... Continue Reading →
Location: Divide, Colorado - First time visit for this Colorado Native The Scene: Unlike any other brewery I have visited. The vibe due largely to the pristine and unimpeded views of the mountains including the back of Pike's Peak cannot be replicated. On top of this hill is a haven for Barrel-Aged American Sour Feral... Continue Reading →
Today is the big day - who's beer gets to brag at all of the tailgates? Winner - The winner of the Rocky Mountain Beer Showdown 2016 is Boulder - Go CU! We couldn't leave you without a full breakdown of all the beer: First up - Fort Collins: Reviews By Meg New Belgium Belgo ... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hard 12 Brews 