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West Sixth Brewing Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Ahead of 10 Year Anniversary
March 25, 2022 | Jereme Zimmerman
Lexington, Kentucky’s West Sixth Brewing turns 10 this month. Not only have they managed to thrive within a market that has seen significant increases in competition over the past ten years, but they have done so while donating six percent of all proceeds to local nonprofits and charities. In an event held on March 23, they announced that they had vastly surpassed their funding goal.
Craft Women Connect & Reformation Brewery Release Venus II
March 25, 2022 | Ruvani de Silva
Craft Women Connect was founded by Jen Price (@AtlBeerBoutique), Michelle Turner (@ExcitedtoFeast), Chris Hughes (@TheeCraftbeerconnoisseur), and Britne Dionne, and Caitlin Bradfield (@beersagogo) back in January 2019 as a response to the lack of spaces for and visibility of women of color in the Atlanta beer scene.
Odell Brewing Co. Five Points Brewhouse | Meanderin’ Orange IPA
March 25, 2022 | Dane Skousen
It is not groundbreaking to say that Odell Brewing Company produces a wide variety of solid beers. That same Fort Collins tradition extended into the Five Points neighborhood in Denver in 2018. The 10-barrel brewhouse spans two floors, with 16 taps providing patrons with exclusive beers from Five Points and Odell standards from its Fort Collins brewery. While there are seven IPAs on tap in the Five Points brewhouse, its Meanderin’ Orange IPA is an outlier we recommend you try.
Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 3/24
March 24, 2022 | Mackenzie Helms
Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.
It’s officially spring time in the Rockies, and we’re coming up on the perfect weekend for some patio beers at all of your favorite breweries. As you enjoy some cold beer this weekend, keep an eye out for some special releases coming out the weekend of April 2, as Collaboration Fest returns at the Fillmore Auditorium! If you’re interested in attending Collaboration Fest, be sure to snag some tickets while you still can.
Fire Maker Brewing Co. | Second Annual Grand-iversary Party
March 24, 2022 | Jason Murphy
Beer, Live Band and a Baby… Oh My! Atlanta-based Fire Maker Brewing invites you to come out and help them celebrate their Second Annual Anniversary dubbed “GRAND-IVERSARY” on Saturday, March 26, with doors opening at noon.
Boys Are From Märzen Podcast | Leah Rainis
March 24, 2022 | Kindsey Bernhard
In Episode 66 of the “Boys Are From Märzen” podcast, Kindsey Bernhard is joined by Leah Rainis.
Walter Station Brewery | Hazing Arizona Triple Dry Hopped IPA
March 24, 2022 | Dave Drury 1
Walter Station Brewery sits on the east side of Phoenix, AZ right near the city’s airport. Located in a former fire station, the brewery makes killer Mediterranean pizzas and ideal for sporting events and live music. And it’s definitely worth the stop for a beer or two, especially for the Hazing Arizona. Read More
Ultimate 6er | The 94th Academy Awards
March 23, 2022 | Scott Johnson
As the world of cinema returned to normalcy, the buzz and attention centered on the Academy Awards remained debatable as ever! Though if there’s one lesson the industry learned from the last few years, it’s that putting the biggest award hopefuls on all the streaming services is the best way to keep the attention of the people! This year’s Academy Awards is a very diverse selection of films with some clear favorites, some unexpected surprises, and schismatic choices depending on which passionate film critic you talk to.
Thankfully at PorchDrinking, we don’t neglect all the choices available. We want to enshrine these films with incredible experiences! So kick back and engage in the visual and brewing arts!
Over 175 Breweries Participating in April 6 Colorado Pint Glass Day
March 22, 2022 | Brian Phipps
The return of Colorado Pint Day will occur on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The annual fundraiser takes $1 from each pint glass sold going to the Colorado Brewers Guild. Excitingly, over 175 brewery locations across Colorado will be selling these collectible pint glasses.
WeldWerks Brewing Permanently Halts Colorado Springs Location
March 22, 2022 | Tristan Chan
Despite a steady period of explosive growth for one Colorado’s most successful rising breweries, WeldWerks Brewing announced a significant setback today after making the difficult decision to permanently end construction … Read More
Fifty West Brewing Co. | Maibock
March 22, 2022 | Jereme Zimmerman
It’s Bock season! Just as Oktoberfest celebrates the transition from summer to the colder months, German brewers also feel the need to brew celebratory beers for the period when the daytime begins to warm up, but the evenings and mornings are still chilly. Maibock, from Cincinnati’s Fifty West Brewing Company is the perfect beer to fit the bill.
It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay | Coping with Anxiety in Craft Beer
March 21, 2022 | David Nilsen
I was standing in the middle of a wide, crowded aisle at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival in Denver when I felt a familiar fog begin to close in inside my head. My thoughts got fuzzy and abstract, my eyes became fixed on the middle distance as the edges blurred, and my jaw felt wired shut. I was a silent observer inside a robot body.
Well Crafted Beer Company | Colonel Forbin
March 21, 2022 | Kurt Bevilacqua
India Pale Ale is a style that is constantly morphing and adapting. There is plenty to be said, though, that the West Coast IPAs, like Colonel Forbin, can still be found on shelves at local stores.
For those in the Philadelphia region, there are some great IPA options worthy of having, including one from Well Crafted Beer Company. That would be the Colonel Forbin, and it brings true refreshment and plenty of hoppy flavors to the table.
Grand Opening | New Image Opens in Wheat Ridge
March 18, 2022 | Britt Antley
Another Denver area brewery will be expanding their local footprint when New Image Brewing opens their Wheat Ridge taproom. The grand opening celebration will occur this Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Expect an impressive draft list and delicious Neapolitan pizza from this six-year-old brewery opening a second taproom in their existing production facility.
Do-It-4-MDOG Aims Big in 2nd Annual Fundraiser
March 16, 2022 | Brian Phipps
For the second year in a row, Jack’s Bottle Shop of Rochester, Minnesota is putting together its Do-It-4-MDOG fundraiser. This year the beneficiary is Children’s Minnesota, a place Jack’s Bottle Shop owner Jack Lester is very close to.
Denver Beer Co. Announces Fourth Brewery & Taproom Location in Lowry
March 15, 2022 | Brian Phipps
Denver Beer Co. announced today that they are moving forward with a new location in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood with construction beginning next month. The new site is at the Boulevard One development near South Quebec Street and East 1st Avenue and marks the brewery’s fourth location.
Events Recap | Brewmaster Dinner Series at The Eddy
March 15, 2022 | Zoe Lanterman
Walking into The Eddy, I’m greeted by the wagging tail of the adorable four-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, Aspen. The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, which opened in Golden, CO in 2021, offers an atmosphere bustling with furry friends, vibrant local beers on tap and great conversation with friends old and new. The Eddy also hosts a variety of unique experiences, from wine tastings to Meat Smoking 101 classes. And for the beer lovers out there, they have recently launched a Brewmaster Dinner Series. This four-course beer dinner and reception is hosted by Eddy Executive Chef Ben Shapiro and partners with a rotating cast of local brewing legends.
Old Bust Head Brewing’s Sustainability Drive is Inspired by Daughter’s Mission
March 15, 2022 | Brian Phipps
In Northern Virginia, resides Old Bust Head Brewing a 7,000 barrel producing brewery focused on making good beer and sustainability. Since its conception, owners Ike and Julie Broaddus envisioned their brewery to exemplify sustainability and make a richer community. When the brewery opened in 2014, they had already installed a geothermal system and renovated an old building.
Urban South Celebrates Mardi Gras With Three Special Themed Releases
March 14, 2022 | Ruvani de Silva
As seasonal and event-focused beers grow in popularity, Mardi Gras beers are now becoming a trend around the country, tying in with local celebrations or referencing NOLA traditions. For New Orleans’ largest brewery by volume, Urban South, this is the time of year for curated innovation as they update their annual triple-release of brews to celebrate the city’s biggest party.
Boys Are From Märzen Podcast | Emree Woods Rightside Brewing
March 11, 2022 | Kindsey Bernhard
In Episode 65 of the “Boys Are From Märzen” podcast, Kindsey Bernhard is joined by Emree Woods, founder of Rightside Brewing in Atlanta.
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