The drive to Boulder is beautiful, nestled at the base of the freshly snow-capped Flatirons, there isn’t a bad view to be found. I lived in Boulder for four years while I attended the University of Colorado and go back frequently to visit old haunts and try new beers. The small town is expanding, as... Continue Reading →
What is a Cicerone? The textbook response - It is a program that certifies and educates beer professionals in order to elevate the beer experience for customers. The real world response - Beer Sommelier, it is a set of certificates that covers everything from the ingredients and process to storing, serving and the pairing of... Continue Reading →
India Pale Ale - Odd13 Brewing My first visit to Odd13 in Lafayette was not even a month ago and I was hooked. Yesterday, I just happened to be up north for another beer project, and it set up perfectly for me to stop by and pick up their taproom only release of Hop Hackin'... Continue Reading →
Beer Style of the Month: Stout Taste (Different Approach Than Style Profile): Stouts tend to be a drier beer - often they have a coffee or chocolate-like finish. The Stout is a beer rich in flavor and if the beer is barrel-aged other predominant flavors such as rum or whiskey will change the pairings suggested.... Continue Reading →
How many different styles of beer are there? What is the difference between a lager and an ale? What type of food pairs well with this beer? What do you mean there is a different temperature other than just cold for maximizing the taste of a beer? The number of questions is endless when... Continue Reading →
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado The Scene: Set a few blocks off campus, Black Bottle Brewery is right by the intersection of College and Prospect (for those of you that know your Fort Collins geography). Tucked in the corner, they have a large patio, however I opted for the indoor seating this time of year. Walking... Continue Reading →
Oatmeal Stout - Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Coffee & Chocolate - Copper Kettle Brewing Company This beer was an adventure for me in a couple of different ways. First, when it was released I was out of town and then spent the next two weeks bouncing from liquor store to liquor to snag... Continue Reading →
What is a Stout Style Beer? There are a number of great definitions but all of them will include the terms dark and toasty, they are also what is considered to be a warm-fermented ale. What does that mean to you? The Stout is brewed with malt that has been roasted for far longer than... Continue Reading →
It's only fitting that we would release our final thoughts on the Colorado Craft Beer on the very last day of 2016. This was a year, unlike any other, and if I am going to be honest I think it is only going to continue. There is so much to be excited about and as... Continue Reading →
Location: Lafayette, CO The Scene: Tucked away in Old Town Lafayette, it’s hard to believe you would find this brewery in this building. The only thing that gives you a hint of what’s behind the doors is their sign. As you make your way inside you feel like you are walking into your best friend’s... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 