Gose Salted Sour Wheat - Verboten Brewing Before GABF week I wandered into a liquor store on the other side of Denver from me. Mondo Vino, more than one person had suggested it and I was not disappointed, the Colorado Craft Beer selection was on point. I gravitated towards a Verboten bomber since I had... 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 →
Location: Denver, Colorado (near Colorado BLVD and Colfax Ave) The Scene: Their tagline is "A Scientific Approach to Beer" and you feel it when you walk in the door. However, the vibe is anything but static. Crisp, clean lines and the occasional skeleton welcome a predominantly younger crew but the families were out before the... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week we reviewed the best local Oktoberfest beers, Docktoberfest from Dry Dock was our pick and their last batch was just canned. Now it's time to look at the best Oktoberfest celebrations. There is no shortage of options and each one has something different to offer. People and breweries have been celebrating all... Continue Reading →
The Great American Beer Festival is big, it's amazing, and if we're going to be honest with each other, it can be overwhelming. To maximize your day or if you are lucky enough, days, you have to plan. I am not saying that you need to layout every minute but don't wing it. My Two... Continue Reading →
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 →
It's the moment of truth, did we learn anything from the first brew? Optimism was running high when I popped the top and it was beautifully carbonated, something we struggled with on the first attempt. Optimism turned to questions and reflection - Something went wrong. Visual: Gold with deep red hues, almost copper. Predominantly clear... Continue Reading →
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