American Blonde Ale with Lactose & Coffee - Wiley Roots Brewing Company Things I enjoy in the heat of the summer? Iced coffee. When I found out that Wiley Roots was releasing a blonde ale that featured cold steeped coffee it had to be mine. Add in the noble hops, lactose and the fact that... Continue Reading →
Thirsty Thursday | Beer Review | Japance Off
Saison - Denver Beer Company Lately, if you haven't noticed, I have been on a Stout and Sour kick. If not those two beer styles than I am definitely getting into some Hazy IPAs - it's a rut but in a way the best kind of rut. I wanted to do something different though for... Continue Reading →
Maui Express | Beer Review
Denver Beer Company - Maui Express IPA Denver Beer Company's newest offing is the Maui Express IPA. With hints of coconut, this is the perfect summer IPA to transport you from the mountains to the beach. Visual: Clear, amber, with a small head Aroma: Hoppy, hint of something tropical Taste: Lightly hoppy, hint of coconut... Continue Reading →
Tart Noire | Beer Review
Farmhouse Ale - Paradox Beer Company I am getting ready to head back down to destination Divide this weekend and realized I need more room in my beer cellar. Naturally - I decided to crack open one of my favorites from my last visit down that way, the Tart Noire. Tagline: Every grape is a... Continue Reading →
Fugli | Beer Review
Fruit IPA - Oskar Blues Brewery Oskar Blues has always had a solid lineup. Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils and Old Chub are OG craft beers that take many of us back to our college days. Anytime a new beer is rolled out, it becomes a must try - Fugli is no exception,... Continue Reading →
HAWKBILL | Beer Review
India Pale Ale (IPA) - Burial Beer Company This is a beer blog dedicated to the Colorado Craft Beer scene but what you might not know is that Burial Beer Company has made a cameo. TRVE Brewing has not only partnered in collaborations with Burial (based in Asheville, NC) but was kind enough to the... Continue Reading →
Our First Beer
Hello and welcome to Hard 12 Brews, a blog dedicated to the exploration of the Colorado craft beer scene. For those of you not familiar with blackjack the title of the blog might not make sense. When playing if you decide to double your bet on a hard 12 which would be a ten and... Continue Reading →