Amber Ale - Homebrewed Expectations were not high but we were optimistic for the first five gallon homebrew. There were a lot of unknowns when it came to temperature control for the boil, cooling down the wort and bottling that much beer. In the end it was the best beer when it came to carbonation,... Continue Reading →
East Coast vs. West Coast When it comes to the world of IPAs there are two very distinct groups. First there are those that are traditionalist and support the West coast IPA style. Then there are those who believe in brewing exploration and are always on the hunt for the ever-expanding East coast (Hazy) or... Continue Reading →
Collaboration Fest 2017 Colorado Craft Beer Week starts on Saturday and there is no shortage of awesome beer-centric events you can attend in and around Denver. We will be out and about at a few of them ourselves so feel free to join us. Keep an eye on Instagram: Hard 12 Brews The culminating event... Continue Reading →
American IPA - Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Everyone has their take on the IPA style and what it should or shouldn't be - this is a beer that can help you explore what it means to you. With it's low ABV it felt like the perfect opportunity to discover new subtleties within the hazy IPA... Continue Reading →
Beer Style of the Month: IPA Taste (A Different Approach Than Style Profile): Most IPAs can considered a medium style beer but have a direct style profile. They can be bitter, burst with citrus or pine, while backed with malt in their flavoring. This type of beer requires strong flavors in the food to make... Continue Reading →
Bottle Selection: Brewing your own beer takes quite a bit of hard work and effort in general but bottling day is by far the most labor intensive day. In an attempt to make the day a bit easier we went with 22 ounce bomber bottles instead of traditional 12 ounce bottles, which changed the number... Continue Reading →
What is an IPA? India Pale Ales (IPAs) were developed by the British in the 1700s during their long sea voyages to India. They discovered that the strong-hopped beer would be able to survive long sea voyages because more hops equaled stronger, longer lasting beer. As soldiers and sailors returned Great Britain from India, they... Continue Reading →
What is a Certified Beer Server? The Certified Beer Server certificate is step one on the road to becoming a cicerone. It is an online test, 60 multiple choice questions, covering what you might consider to be the basics of beer. It is designed to be the starting point for any person interested in knowing... Continue Reading →
Here are our favorite Beer Shots from the month of February: Photo Tip of the Month: If you are looking for an easy and incredibly affordable way (this is free) to upgrade the photos you share on Facebook, Instagram etc. download the Adobe Photoshop Express app. You can make collages, create your own looks... Continue Reading →
For this month's feature on proper glassware we are doing something a bit different. Instead of picking a particular beer style we are going to focus on a particular glass and the beer styles that are maximized by its use. The Glass: The Snifter. Beer Style Recommendations: Barley Wine Imperial Stout Quad Wee Heavy Tripel... Continue Reading →
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