Denver is Beer Country
While stumbling around the internets, I came across an article by Joel Stein writing for Time that coined Denver the best place for brewery-touring. In the article, he explores the growing craft beer phenomenon by touring a few larger breweries in the Denver-metro area. He argues that Denver is better than Portland, Oregon (which has [...]
The Local Brew
I have only been “blogging” for a few months now, but I’ve come across several great sites and people who share my passion for fine craft beer. Recently, I connected with Jared Cotton, co-creator of The Local Brew. It is a new show that is showcasing the art of craft brewing and putting on display [...]
The Fort Collins Brewery’s Double Chocolate Stout
Stouts are somewhat of a mixed bag for me. Especially chocolate stouts. There are some that are like drinking motor oil, while others almost taste flat and bland to me. The Double Chocolate Stout from the Fort Collins Brewery (Fort Collins, CO) is what I think of when I am in the mood for a [...]
Left Hand Brewing Co. Chainsaw Ale
Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Double Sawtooth Chainsaw Ale is part of their seasonal Big Mo Series. The presentation on this beer is great. And for $11.99 a bottle, it should be. It is bottle conditioned in a 750ml caged cork silkscreened champagne bottle. The cork on my bottle was a little tough, but at least [...]
Great Divide Brewing’s Old Ruffian Barley Wine
Spectacular! That’s the word that comes to mind when tasting the Old Ruffian Barley Wine from Great Divide Brewing Co. (Denver, CO). I picked up a 22-oz. bomber bottle from my local liquor store and boy was this one a doozy. This beer poured dark amber in color with an off-white frothy head. The aroma [...]
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