Up north – just off of the main drag in Greeley there is a brewery that you need to visit. And before you say it – hell, before you think it – I want you to know it’s not that one. I am talking about Wiley Roots Brewing Company. The quiet powerhouse. The brewery bringing... Continue Reading →
There is a certain period in your life when you can expect a theme party - it's a little time and place we call college. Not only is acceptable to throw theme parties in college, it's a requirement. I hosted a few epic shindigs in my day - my favorite was probably the Rock Star party... Continue Reading →
Wild Ale Fermented in Oak with Second-use Raspberries & Blueberries - Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project Once upon a time, I was quite the wine drinker - I dabbled in white, red and anything that included bubbles. About four years ago that all ended. Don't get me wrong I still very much love a good... Continue Reading →
We want to start this piece by thanking the wonderful team at Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales for giving us the chance to talk beer and visit the new secondary facility. As a beer nerd who frequents the brewery, it was also an amazing personal experience. We don’t like to get too sentimental but... Continue Reading →
Here Are Our Best Shots From The Month of September This was a special month since it features beers from our first (but not last trip) to Belgium
Location: Denver (less than 5 minutes from Five Points and RiNo) The Scene: I had seen beers, posts and crowler pictures from all sorts of people as soon as this place opened downtown. The back of the bar looked awesome and people were raving about the beers. I finally found a time to get down... Continue Reading →
What is The Kriek? The Kriek is a Belgian style of beer that is made by adding/fermenting cherries (sour) to a Lambic. Which of course doesn't mean much unless you know what it means to be a lambic beer. A Lambic beer, which has been around for hundreds of years, is a typically sour and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hard 12 Brews 