About- Tristan Chan
Tristan Chan
Tristan is a craft beer fanatic who originally hails from Kentucky, which used to be a veritable wasteland for craft beer. Since moving to Colorado, he discovered a passion for hops, malts, brett strains, tinctures, nitros, and all things craft brew. He created this blog as a means for his friends across the country to a virtual porch drink and he hopes that you’ll join the revolution.Two Iconic GABF Week Events Won’t Be Returning This Year
August 10, 2018 | Tristan Chan
As the Great American Beer Festival continues to grow in size, and popularity throughout the years, so has the week surrounding it. For those familiar to the country’s largest beer festival, often times the external events happening outside of the festival have drawn equal, if not greater interest, due to the quality of breweries lined up, and/or the unique approaches taken by organizers.
Hop Culture’s ‘Beers With(out) Beards’ Aims to Promote Inclusivity for Women in Beer
August 7, 2018 | Tristan Chan 2
The craft beer industry was founded on the pillars of community, collaboration and inclusiveness. However, in an industry so historically dominated by men, those ideals haven’t always (and sometimes still) don’t apply so openly to women. Even today, we see examples of misogyny, sexual harassment and unequal treatment in the workplace lingering from the “old boy’s club” mentality that so rampantly pervaded those who previously ran America’s beer establishment.
Behind the Label | A Closer Look at 4 Noses Brewing’s New Can Label Designs
August 3, 2018 | Tristan Chan
In just over four years of operation, Broomfield’s 4 Noses Brewing has grown to become one of Colorado’s fastest rising young breweries, and last year announced full distribution throughout the state through distributor Elite Brands. The family-run brewery has already undergone a series of more subtle branding updates, but are now embarking on their most significant brand refresh to-date. We caught up with Marketing Manager Stacey McMahan to discuss what went into the updated can label designs.
Denver’s Dos Luces Brewery Opens Today Reviving Chicha and Pulque Beers
July 27, 2018 | Tristan Chan
In a time when much of the industry seems so narrowly focused on chasing the hottest new trend, the most innovative new style, the brightest and shinest new gimmick in beer, Denver’s newest brewery is actually looking backward, way back in time, to focus on historic styles.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018 | Tristan Chan 1
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
Cellar West Artisan Ales Planning Expansion & Move to Lafayette
July 23, 2018 | Tristan Chan
It’s been a busy summer of change across the Colorado craft beer landscape with multiple closures, even more openings, and several breweries announcing significant expansion news. This fall, Boulder’s Cellar West Artisan Ales will join the handful of young Colorado breweries looking to scale up within the evolving beer landscape, as they move their taproom to Lafayette to accommodate the addition of a dedicated on-site brewhouse. Read More
New Belgium’s Tour de Fat Returns to Denver, Featuring Jamestown Revival
July 23, 2018 | Tristan Chan
After a year hiatus, New Belgium’s Tour de Fat has been revived and refreshed for a return to Denver, CO. The 19-year-old celebration of biking, beers, music and philanthropy returns to the Mile High City after a year of tinkering and will take place August 25 from 12-5pm in Denver’s Sculpture Park.
BREAKING | Bell’s Brewery Announces Colorado Distribution Beginning Fall 2018
July 19, 2018 | Tristan Chan 1
It was only a matter of time before Bell’s Brewery came to Colorado, and it seems that time has finally arrived for the Centennial State. Kalamazoo, MI-based Bell’s announced today … Read More
Shelton Brothers’ The Festival Initial Brewery List & Tickets On Sale Friday
July 18, 2018 | Tristan Chan
Over the past 19 years, Shelton Brothers has grown to become one of the country’s most prestigious importers of international beer, as well as one of the more recognizable distributors in the U.S. Gaining recognition for carrying elite level brands like Cantillon, Blaugies, Fantôme and more, the MA-based wholesalers have also laid claim to one of the most elite-level beer festivals in the country. The Festival, which rotates cities each year showcases not only the Shelton Brothers catalog but also some of the country’s best and brightest up-and-coming breweries.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018 | Tristan Chan
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
BREAKING | Three Weavers Brewing Joins Oskar Blues’ CANarchy Collective
July 17, 2018 | Tristan Chan
Los Angeles-based Three Weavers Brewing has announced today that it will be joining Oskar Blues Brewing Company under the Fireman Capital-backed Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective. Today’s news comes less than a week after the announcement that Dallas-based Deep Ellum Brewing would also be joining the CANarchy family.
CraftBeer.com & PorchDrinking.com Had a Baby!
July 17, 2018 | Tristan Chan 3
In most any celebration, raising a beer is an appropriate practice. This is especially true in the case of welcoming a new life to the world and the subsequent bonding … Read More
Inaugural Red Rocks Beer Festival Announces Brewery List
July 16, 2018 | Tristan Chan
From music-themed breweries, to brew day playlists, music inspired beer names, and live-in-taproom performances, to band collaboration beers, the alignment between music and beer have run deep in a variety of different ways. This summer, music and beer fanatics will have the best of both worlds at the inaugural Red Rocks Beer Festival, taking place Sunday, August 19 at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
The PorchCast | Ep 52 – 14er Brewing Acquires Former Beryl’s Beer Co. Space
July 12, 2018 | Tristan Chan
In a very special edition of the PorchCast, Tristan was joined by Andrew Kaczmarek and Nato Francescato, founders of Denver’s 14er Brewing to announce their acquisition of the former Beryl’s Beer Co. facility. That news, combined with their recent announcement of opening a taproom in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver, makes for one massive month for 14er Brewing.
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First Look | Novel Strand Brewing Opens Today in Denver’s Baker Neighborhood
July 12, 2018 | Tristan Chan
Tamir Danon isn’t concerned about your Instagram photos, he isn’t interested in your Untappd reviews, and you won’t be sampling a flight at his brewery any time soon. He just wants you to relax, step aside from all of the distractions and just enjoy the beer. Danon, along with his wife Chantel Columna, and college friend Ayana Coker are the co-founders of Denver’s newest brewery, Novel Strand Brewing. Opening today at 1st and Cherokee in Denver’s Baker District at 3 pm, Novel Strand will focus predominantly on lower ABV hoppy, sour and funky/wild beers, but will also open with a 4.3% oatmeal stout as well.
Wynkoop Brewing Adds Foeders to Ever-Growing Barrel-Aging Program
July 10, 2018 | Tristan Chan
Sometimes in order to take two steps forward, you’ve got to take one giant leap back. Such was the case two years ago when Wynkoop Brewing made the difficult decision to end the packaging and distribution of its beers to outside bars, restaurants and liquor stores. However, the decision to shift focus solely toward on-premise sales has also allowed the Wynkoop team to re-invest in innovation and grow a stronger overall beer program.
Avery Brewing 25th Anniversary Pour List Captures Avery Old & New
July 6, 2018 | Tristan Chan
Allow me to doff my journalist cap for a moment because as important as it is to report on this industry without bias or influence, it’s just as important occasionally to share a few stories and remember that we’re still just writing about beer.
Inaugural WeldWerks Invitational Joins Country’s Elite Beer Festival Experiences
June 25, 2018 | Tristan Chan
My eyes have seen the glory and I have tasted the nectar of the gods. Sidebar, if you’ve consistently read my posts through the years, you’ll know that I have a tendency to deal in hyperbole when it comes to great beer. That said, all exaggeration aside, this weekend’s inaugural WeldWerks Invitational Festival was the complete package and contends for the title of the best new beer festival in the country.
PorchDrinking & Denver Media Share Their Picks for The WeldWerks Invitational
June 22, 2018 | Tristan Chan
When it comes to a festival that boasts a tap list so completely stacked from top to bottom, it’s important to arrive with a game plan. While most of tomorrow’s attendees are seasoned experts and have likely already scouted their own routes, we thought we’d reach out to a few beer media folk, as well as our own staff, to get a sense of their game plan for tomorrow’s fest.
2018 Denver Rare Beer Tasting Announces Initial Brewery List, Tickets On-Sale Sunday
June 15, 2018 | Tristan Chan
As we’ve articulated a few times, GABF week’s multitude of events have lately grown to the point of overshadowing the event itself. And while many of these periphery activities … Read More
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