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 →
Let's Talk About The Radler The Radler pairs well with our style of the month, the Pilsner, because without a Pilsner the Radler would not be possible. The Radler is a special beer however, it's a style without truly being it's own style. A traditional Radler (sometimes called a Shandy) is the combination of a... Continue Reading →
What is a Pilsner? A pilsner is a pale lager. It's called a pilsner because it originated in the town of Pilsen in Germany. The pilsner is also often called a blonde style beer. Like all lagers it is brewed with a particular type of yeast that is known as a bottom fermenter and is... Continue Reading →
Here Are Our Favorite Shots From The Month of March Photo Tip of the Month: Use different props at the brewery or wherever you are drinking and taking a picture of your beer. It could be as simple as a coaster or you can dig through holiday decorations to create a full scene. This is... Continue Reading →
Beer Events Around Denver | April 21-23 In and around Denver there is always something good going on when it comes to beer but every once and while there is a spectacular weekend. We felt like we should be doing a better job keeping our followers informed of the myriad of events around town. Moving... Continue Reading →
Wood & Beer A Brewer's Guide The first couple of months of the year we selected books that focused on the basics of beer. The basics of style, brewing and general beer debauchery. As we move along we will continue to suggest books that keep the perspective of beer on a higher / fun level... Continue Reading →
Kolsch - Left Hand Brewing Company When the weather warms up the beers get lighter. Inspired by my upcoming trip to the mountains I decided to do this latest beer review on something light and sessionable. Of course, the fact that it's a travelin' beer may have also played a part. I believe that drinking... Continue Reading →
Peach Climacteric - Weldwerks Brewing Company Barrel Aged Sour The Event On April 8, 2017 Weldwerks Brewing Company released their first sour just weeks after celebrating their 2nd anniversary. In those two years Weldwerks has built a reputation with their Hazy IPA, Juicy Bits, and multiple barrel aged beers such as their barrel aged Mexican... 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 →
Hard 12 Brews 