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About- Tristan Chan

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.

Posts By Tristan Chan

Beer Olympics … the Beginning of the End

August 14, 2012 |

Beer Olympics Logo Created By Erin Horn

I never thought that I’d participate in another Beer Olympics after graduating college. But then again I never thought I’d ever actually graduate … Read More

High Gravity Brewing On Its Way!

August 13, 2012 |

Lately trying to keep track of new breweries has been kinda like trying to keep track of FroYo stores, they keep popping up and I completely OK with that. The latest in Denver’s Craft Beer Renaissance period is Craig Rothgery’s High Gravity Brewing which is hoping to open it’s doors by late December or early January, a perfect way to start the new year.
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Roundtable Discussion: Meat vs. Beer

August 8, 2012 |

Last weekend during a porch drinking session, a few of our writers debated if they had to give up one thing whether it would be worse to have to … Read More

Avery 19th Anniversary Party

August 7, 2012 |

I’ve often described the beer industry as a community, but when it comes to the people who work at these establishments, it’s often more fitting to call it a … Read More

GABF Tickets on Sale TODAY!

August 2, 2012 |

Just a reminder that GABF general public tickets go on sale TODAY at 10 a.m. MDT, noon on the east coast. Be sure to buy your tickets ASAP as … Read More

Two One Minute Beer Reviews

August 2, 2012 |

Mexican Chocolate Stout – Copper Kettle Brewing Company, Denver, CO

ABV: 7%

IBU: 50

I had been told numerous times over the past year that getting to Copper Kettle was … Read More

Olympic Observation Not So Roundtable

August 1, 2012 |

Typically at around 2pm on Wednesdays we have a roundtable discussion about something or another, whether it be whether the 90’s housed the most prolific run of children’s tv shows … Read More

GABF Ticketmaster Snafu Fixed

July 31, 2012 |

Brewer’s Association Members who were looking to purchase Great American Beer Fest tickets this morning, ran into a bit of a holdup. Apparently Ticketmaster had complications with it’s terms … Read More

Virginia Opens It’s Taps to Craft Beer

July 31, 2012 |

The state of Virginia has finally joined the tap room movement. Recently passed Senate Bill 604 now allows draft beer to be served in breweries without the requirement of an … Read More

2012 Summer Brew Fest Recap

July 31, 2012 |

While Ryan Lochte, Lolo Jones, and Anthony Davis were kicking off the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.  The PorchDrinking crew was kicking off our own opening ceremonies of sorts.  Friday night, part … Read More

Beer News Recap

July 27, 2012 |

It’s hard to believe that two days ago marked the 1 month anniversary of PorchDrinking.com’s existence. During that time we have built a great community of readers, established a recurring … Read More

Great Divide – Grand Cru

July 26, 2012 |

Grand Cru – Great Divide Brewery, Denver, CO

ABV: 11%

When it comes to beer, Great Divide’s Grand Cru translates perfectly to the case of a classic tragic romance. It … Read More

Roundtable Discussion: The Summer Olympics

July 25, 2012 |

 

Tristan: I love the Olympics, not as much as my friend Jessica from high school… she LOVES the Olympics, so much so that she and her roommate Hannah … Read More

State of the PorchDrinking.com Address

July 23, 2012 |

Hi folks, we just wanted to update our PorchDrinking community real quick about some of the amazing things that have been going on around the PorchDrinking mother ship. First of … Read More

PorchDrinking Sports Week in Review

July 23, 2012 |

Typically Monday mornings are reserved for our sports week in review. I’ll cover that briefly below, but check back in later this morning for another recap of what’s been happening … Read More

Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to Aurora

July 20, 2012 |

PorchDrinking extends our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the Aurora shooting. As many of you know many of our staff are based in Denver and we were … Read More

Roundtable Discussion: Children’s Television

July 18, 2012 |

Most of the PorchDrinking staff ranges in the 24-26 years age range.  As Fun.’s lead singer Nate Ruess so eloquently put it, we are young.   Our roundtable discussion this … Read More

An Actual PorchDrink with Chase and Tristan

July 18, 2012 |

Let it be known that the impetus for this post came after the realization that we had absolutely zero content ready to go up on the site tomorrow. Also … Read More

One Minute Beer Review: Widmer Brothers-Barrel Aged Brrrbon 11′

July 18, 2012 |

Barrel Aged Brrrbon 11’ – Widmer Brothers Brewing, Portland, OR

ABV: 9.5%

IBU: 40

As part of our late night porch drinking session, Chase and I decided to crack open … Read More

Brewery Showcase | Country Boy Brewing (Lexington, KY)

July 16, 2012 |

Country Boy Brewing | Lexington, KY

This is a brewery that Tim the Tool Man Taylor would go to after palling around with Al Borland on the … Read More