About- Tristan Chan
Stem Ciders Celebrates 5 Years with $5 Ciders, Release & RiNo Party
January 15, 2019 | Tristan ChanWhen it comes to Colorado’s craft beverage scene, the main headline almost always focuses squarely on the meteoric rise of craft breweries. But for anyone following closely, one of the more significant success stories to emerge from the Rocky Mountain region in recent years actually comes from Colorado’s Cider industry in Denver’s Stem Ciders.
2019 Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines External Events Roundup
January 8, 2019 | Tristan ChanThroughout the years, the 2019 Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines festival has grown to extend beyond the walls of the Commercial Tasting event, much like what happens each year with GABF. … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Best in Beer 2018 | Mountain Region
January 8, 2019 | Tristan Chan 1It was another monster year for beer in Colorado. And while it would be nearly impossible to break down the best beers from 2018, we looked back on some of … Read More
2019 Big Beers Belgians & Barleywines Pour List Once Again Brings Heat
January 2, 2019 | Tristan ChanThroughout my years of visiting breweries, attending beer festivals and covering the industry, one thing has become abundantly clear, Coloradoans are spoiled when it comes to beer. This assertion is … Read More
Here’s Where to Find Founders Brewing CBS & KBS in Colorado
December 14, 2018 | Tristan ChanWhen we first broke the news back in August that Founders Brewing would finally be arriving in Colorado for distribution, the immediate flood of questions we fielded from readers centered … Read More
Pour List | 2018 Denver Festivus Brings Out the Best Holiday Beers
December 13, 2018 | Tristan ChanIn a holiday season littered with White Elephants, tinsel and ugly sweaters, I think it’s safe to say what we really care about is cutting straight to the booze and … Read More
Farm to Glass: Urban Farmer & Intrepid Sojourner’s Cantaloupe Saison
December 12, 2018 | Tristan ChanWhile many breweries nationwide are focused on developing efficiencies as a means for expansive growth, many more have opted to remain true to their microbrewery roots by focusing on locality, … Read More
The Big Reveal Needs Your Nominations for Colorado’s Best IPA
December 11, 2018 | Tristan Chan 1The Colorado Brewers Guild has partnered with PorchDrinking.com to launch the debut of The Big Reveal, taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, during the 2019 Colorado Craft Beer Week. … Read More
Sovos’ Brewers Guide to Compliance Assists Distribution to New Markets
December 11, 2018 | Tristan ChanThis is a sponsored post from ShipCompliant by Sovos
For an emerging brewery, pulling the trigger on expanding distribution to new markets can be a daunting decision. It’s never as simple … Read More
Q/A: Peter Bouckaert On Why He Joined Melvin Brewing’s Board
December 10, 2018 | Tristan ChanLast month industry titan Peter Bouckaert, co-founder of Purpose Brewing and former Brewmaster at New Belgium Brewing, made headlines when Forbes reported that he would be joining the Melvin Brewing … Read More
Great Divide Announces 2019 Beer Release Calendar & New Packaging
December 7, 2018 | Tristan ChanGreat Divide Brewing is planning to make some significant changes not just to their beer lineup in 2019, but also in their branding and the way they will package their … Read More
Resolute Brewing Opening Arvada Taproom and Barrel-Aging Facility
December 7, 2018 | Tristan ChanIt’s been a big year for Centennial’s Resolute Brewing. In January 2018, they announced the addition of Justin Burnsed as Head Brewer, who joined the Resolute team after previously brewing … Read More
WeldWerks Announces Bourbon Brandy & Peanut Butter Medianoche Release
November 29, 2018 | Tristan ChanIn the ever elusive world of beer rarity and hype, one of Colorado’s most heralded breweries has announced the next big release that’s sure to garner instant attention. WeldWerks Brewing, out of Greeley, CO, announced this morning that it will be releasing Bourbon Brandy Medianoche and Peanut Butter Medianoche as the next two installments in their vaunted bourbon barrel-aged stout series.
21st Amendment Brewery Announces Colorado Distribution
November 28, 2018 | Tristan ChanIt’s been a banner year for national breweries expanding their distribution footprint to include the Centennial State. Anchored by household brands like Bell’s and Founders, and recently Brooklyn Brewery, 21st Amendment … Read More
The PorchCast Ep 56 | Novel Strand Brewing
November 21, 2018 | Tristan ChanThe PorchCast team of Tristan, Sam and Sami gathered to bring you a Thanksgiving treat. For episode 56 of the PorchCast, they spoke with Novel Strand Brewing co-founders, Tamir Danon and Chantel Columna, who were sadly without their third co-founder Ayana Coker, to talk about their brewery/coffee shop, their unique approach toward beer and community, as well as some more controversial views on Instagram culture, flight boards and Untappd.
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Colorado Black Friday Beer Releases & Special Tappings
November 21, 2018 | Tristan ChanEach year on Black Friday, millions of Americans shake off their tryptophan-induced comas brought on by the previous evening’s gorge fest, to shop off all their newly acquire calories. For … Read More
Complete Results from the 2018 Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FoBAB)
November 17, 2018 | Tristan ChanOver the past 16 years, Chicago’s Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers has quickly established itself as one of the preeminent showcases of barrel-aged beers in the country. This two-day festival not only … Read More
Founders Brewing Launch Week Events Kick Off Colorado Distribution
November 12, 2018 | Tristan ChanThis is a sponsored post on behalf of Founders Brewing
As we first announced back in August, Founders Brewing is finally primed to add Colorado as the 47th state in its national distribution footprint. The iconic Grand Rapids brewery will kick off their Colorado launch with a week of events beginning today, featuring their core lineup, with a larger drop that will include their barrel-aged beer series later in the month.
Amalgam Brewing’s The Cultural Center Taproom Opens Next Saturday
November 9, 2018 | Tristan ChanOne of Colorado’s most promising rising breweries is finally set to open a taproom. Amalgam Brewing, which spent the first year and a half of their existence embracing the unorthodox practice of brewing through an alternating proprietorship and dropping gypsy beer releases at various liquor stores, is about to become a little more accessible to the public, while still maintaining a bit of unconventional flair.
These Colorado Breweries Are Offering Free Beer & Election Day Deals
November 6, 2018 | Tristan ChanElection Day has finally arrived, and already the US is seeing record-breaking voter turnout for this year’s Midterm Elections. Already 35 million votes have been cast the day prior to the election, which dwarfs the 20 million cast this time four years ago.
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