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 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 →
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 →
For those of you who followed the story of Hard 12's GABF experience over our two sessions on Instagram (Hard12brews) I want to give you a huge thank you! We had a lot of traffic, great comments, and most importantly a lot of great beers shared. It is nearly impossible to recap just one session... Continue Reading →
With all of the events for GABF in full swing and the seemingly limitless number of out of states beers to be had it is easy to forget about our local breweries. We have a tendency to take them and their delicious brews for granted - not this time. GABF week brings out all of... Continue Reading →
GABF week doesn't have an official start date but it is safe to say that this year it began in the mountains between Vail and Leadville on Saturday (10/1/16). Upslope Brewing Company hosted their second annual backcountry tap room at Ski Cooper / Vance's Cabin, not to be confused with Copper Mountain, just 30 minutes... Continue Reading →
There are going to be 800 breweries and upwards of 3800 beers, if you don't have a plan, you are going to miss out on something. After all in a single session, barring any huge lines, if you managed to try 10 beers (1 oz. pours) per hour for a total of 40, you are... Continue Reading →
Today's Special Contributors: Sasha: Akita- Malinois Jackson: Rat Terrier - Pug Coco - Boston Terrier - Pug Sunday Funday shouldn't just be about people enjoying good beers, man's best friend deserves their chance. There are non-alcoholic beers created especially for dogs, so naturally my dogs gave it their review. Porky Pug Porter - Visual: Golden... Continue Reading →
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