Here Are Our Favorite Shots From The Month of June Breweries Featured Denver Beer Company New Image Brewing Paradox Beer Company Casey Brewing and Blending WeldWerks Brewing Company Outer Range Brewing Company Powder Keg Brewing Company
Craft Breweries Get Their Seal | Craft Beer Update
The Seal of Approval It's no surprise with the overwhelming response by craft beer drinkers to the seemingly endless run of buyouts that the local breweries would make a stand. After Wicked Weed was acquired by InBev most took to their social media to state their beliefs and establish their positions moving forward. While we... Continue Reading →
Pale Ale 5 Gallon Homebrew | Update
Pale Ale Homebrew The Breakdown For those of you who aren't following us on Instagram (it's Hard12Brews - so if you're not going ahead and make that change), we want to let you know that the latest brew happened this past Sunday. This is the first major attempt at brewing a 5-gallon beer in the... 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 →
VisionQuest Brewery | Brewery Review
Location: Boulder, Colorado The Scene: This was just different and I mean it in the most perfect way. This is at the same time a Boulder brewery and a place you would not at all expect in Boulder. There was an obvious space theme throughout but the music on my visit was older Cantina/Mexican style, the... Continue Reading →
June – The Braggot | Beer Style Exploration
What is The Braggot? The braggot, while not often seen until recently, can actually trace its heritage to the late 1300s. At its most basic level, the braggot combines herbs, spices, mead (boozy drink of fermented honey and water) and beer. This tends to be a stronger drink that brings together flavors that you wouldn't... Continue Reading →
Distinctly Colorado | Manitou Incline Beers
The Manitou Incline For those of you who don't know, and until the last couple of years I could count myself among you, there is an insane hiking trail in Manitou Springs. While technically it's called an extreme trail - I believe that insane is a better description. The hike itself is not that long,... 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 →
Beertography | Best Shots in May
Here Are Our Favorite Shots From The Month of May Photo Tip of the Month: Lighting. You can never spend too much time focusing on the lighting surrounding the beer you are taking. Whenever possible - use naturally light, it's the best and is the easiest when it comes to reflections. If it's an... 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 →

