Craft Beer News
PorchDrinking brings you the breaking in craft beer news.
BREAKING | Saint Archer Brewing Acquired by MillerCoors
September 10, 2015 | Johnathan Pylant
It’s becoming hard to keep up with all the pieces on the chess board as more and more pawns succumb to the bigger players. It was just announced that Tenth … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
September 9, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
Well, we said Bye Felicia to wearing white and Labor Day has come and gone. That means it’s pretty much fall. Which I am fucking … Read More
BREAKING | Heineken Forms Joint Venture with Lagunitas
September 8, 2015 | Tristan Chan
Well the chips continue to fall in the craft beer land grab today, as this morning it was announced that Heineken will acquire a 50% stake in Lagunitas Brewing Company. … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
September 2, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
I must eat crow about not being very wax poetic on the #DenverBeerBeat this month. There are always lots of amazing events in Denver and … Read More
Cicerone Certification Program Releases New Test Guidelines
September 1, 2015 | Jess Baker
Are you studying to be a Certified Cicerone or a Certified Beer Server? Your new test guides are out, and there are some changes you want to pay attention to (for all your flashcard making needs).
Dry Dock Brewing Company Welcomes New Head Brewers
August 31, 2015 | Hannah Carlson
If you haven’t been to Dry Dock Brewing Company, make it a priority.
Going on its tenth year, this Aurora, Colorado based brewery has been mostly known for its … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
August 26, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [2 min]
The #DenverBeerBeat is here. . . Ready. Set. Go!
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Check out these events and many more in the calendar to plan your week accordingly! … Read More
BREAKING | Bell’s Brewery Beers Coming to Colorado for GABF
August 24, 2015 | Tristan Chan
That’s right midwesterners, your wet dream is finally coming true… at least for a few weeks beginning September 21. This morning Kalamazoo based, Bell’s Brewery announced that Crooked Stave Artisan Ales … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
August 19, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [3 min]
Those dog days of summer are back. They weigh heavy on us with rays of gold piercing through the clouds above. Only a few things … Read More
Colorado Brewers Guild Releases Economic Impact Study | What the Numbers Mean for the Beer Drinker
August 18, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [5 min]
The Colorado Brewers Guild’s just released its recent findings, curated by Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder, about the economic impact of Colorado Craft Beer to the State’s Economy. The CBG is a non-profit organization serving craft breweries and brewpubs in Colorado.
So, what do the numbers mean to the Colorado Beer Drinker? We weigh in and find that the results may be shockingly simple but we’ll tell you why it is more important now, more than ever, to support your local brewery.
NEWS | Almanac Beer Co. Begins Chicago Distribution
August 17, 2015 | Mike Zoller
As of today, California-based Almanac Beer Co. will begin distribution in Chicago. The brewery prides itself on its farm to barrel theme, and is known for their addition of fresh local fruit to their beers.
Home Brewing Kits As Mail-Order Subscriptions
August 13, 2015 | Mike Zoller
It seems nowadays you can sign up for just about anything with a mail-order subscription. From razor blades to cosmetics, the convenience of having a product consistently come to your door is one that is catching on fast. Home brewers will soon have the opportunity to join the trend and have their brewing supplies delivered right to their door.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
August 12, 2015 | Cory Pelc
A quick synopsis of the week: Ready. Set. Go!
Beer Releases (Draft and Bottle):
Comedy, Bottle and Draught Release, Pop-Up Nail Shop, awesome food trucks. . . Ratio … Read More
New Belgium President Christine Perich Becomes CEO
August 10, 2015 | Tristan Chan
Just announced today, New Belgium Brewing‘s current President and Chief Operating Officer has been named CEO as Co-Founder Kim Jordan moves solely into the role of Executive Chair of … Read More
Why Anheuser-Busch’s Distribution Moves Are A Concern
August 6, 2015 | Tristan Chan 1
Wars don’t just spring up over night. They develop slowly through polarizing perspectives, tension and aggression, subtle maneuvers, and eventually the cacophonous opening shots signaling all out warfare.
To many, Anheuser-Busch’s series … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
August 5, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [1 minute]
It’s been a wild week so far and it’s about to get more wild and whacky! The Denver Beer Beat brings news of bottle releases, … Read More
Virginia’s Portner Brewhouse Lands Location
August 4, 2015 | Stacey Goers
It’s been more than four years in the making — well, more like 99 years, if you look at it literally. Portner Brewhouse announced its location in Alexandria, Virginia this month and plans to open its doors in June 2016.
A pair of sisters, Catherine (Cat) and Margaret Portner, will resurrect a piece of family and local brewing history when they open their brewery, restaurant and craft beer test kitchen next summer. Read More
Event Preview | Utah Beer Festival
July 29, 2015 | Chris & Sylvia Hollands
What: The 6th Annual Utah Beer Festival
When: Saturday August 15, 2015 from 3 to 8 PM
Where: 200 E & Library Square (Downtown, Salt Lake City)
Price(s):
General Admission – … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat
July 29, 2015 | Cory Pelc
Average Reading Time: [1 minute]
GABF TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY!!!!! Also, there are a handful of dinners and a bunch of new beer out there, Denver. We all wanted … Read More
Great Divide’s Barrel Bar Opens Friday
July 27, 2015 | Tristan Chan 1
Address: 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
If you haven’t noticed the smell of malted grains emanating from Brighton Boulevard yet, you will soon, very soon. Great Divide has … Read More
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