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 →
I can admit when I make a mistake and I certainly made a mistake when I estimated how much time and effort it would take to bottle my beer. How hard could it possibly be I thought? How long could it possibly take? I should be done in less than an hour. Wrong, wrong, wrong... 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 →
20th Annual Brewers Rendezvous - Salida, CO It was a rendezvous to remember in Salida, Colorado. There is no limit to the number of Colorado Craft Beer festivals in the summer. You can find one almost every weekend and each of them has their own vibe but there is something special going on in Salida.... Continue Reading →
The Debate: Something interesting happened when I made the decision to take my beer from a primary to a secondary fermenter. This is the one step in the process where I got the most conflicting feedback. Even at Brewhut when I bought this kit, taking it to secondary did not have a consensus. The instructions... 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 →
Admittedly I haven't spent a lot of time in Fort Collins, one of the best towns for beer in the state, the excuses are easy, I am a Boulder girl. Part of this exploration isn't just about the craft beers in Colorado but the places that brew them. Let's be honest you can't talk Colorado... Continue Reading →
Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co - Lafayette, CO I am going to be honest, my original plan to visit Lafayette was not built around visiting this particular brewery. I had heard great things about the place, especially the Peanut Butter Porter, which by the way did not disappoint, but it wasn't beer I was after. I... Continue Reading →
A person gets some interesting looks when they walk into a beer supply store to make their first purchase before noon on a weekday. I planned it that way, I knew I was going to need more than a little bit of assistance. The two guys at Brew Hut were great but it became clear... Continue Reading →
Guest Beer Review By Meg - Resident IPA Aficionado Upslope Brewing's Thai Style White IPA is a limited release brewed in Boulder, Colorado. As a Boulder native, Upslope has a special place in my heart (and tastebuds), so I decided it would be the perfect first IPA to review. This beer started as a collaboration... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 