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 →
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 →
Wildly Tart Farmhouse Saison Blended with D'Anjou Pears Call To Arms is a brewery on the ever growing Tennyson street in the Berkeley neighborhood on the north west boundary of Denver. The brewery is traditional yet fun and the beers are much the same, rooted in tradition but not afraid of taking risk. I have... Continue Reading →
Summer and all of its deliciously tangy beers is coming to a close. The only solace for an avid or casual beer drinker? Oktoberfest. This is the time of year when the style of beer changes along with the leaves to something warmer and fit for cool fall evenings. Now I know that it seems... Continue Reading →
The Wynkoop Brewing Company has been in downtown Denver for almost 30 years. You can't live in Denver without making at least one trip. Wynkoop’s Belgorado is a Belgium-style IPA and is one I knew I had to try, being a fan of both IPAs and Belgium-style beers. I am happy to say this beer... Continue Reading →
Every once in a while or more specifically every four beers something happens and when it does it is time to take note. I know what you are thinking... but what I am talking about is Avery's special release, a presidential beer, Ale to the Chief. For some, this might be more exciting than the... Continue Reading →
It was inevitable that this blog would review a beer from Crooked Stave. The artisanal brewery has become a bit of a legend not just in the state but across the country. Their location inside the Source, tucked away from the ever-growing Brighton boulevard has only added to their ambiance and reputation. Sours are what... Continue Reading →
Contributor Review By Meg Tommyknocker Brewery is located in Idaho Spring, right off the Main Street. It's a great place to stop while you're heading up the mountains or even for a fun afternoon. As an award-winning brewery and a Colorado institution, Tommyknocker’s usually gets fairly good reviews. So unfortunately I have to say that... Continue Reading →
From Guest to Contributor - Meg This week, I tried New Belgium's Rampant Imperial IPA. I know this comes right after Alysia's review of New Belgium, it was not intentional, but Fort Collins was on my mind when I was deciding what to review next. New Belgium has been a favorite of mine since college... Continue Reading →
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