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2017 Guide to Finding Pliny the Younger in Colorado
January 31, 2017 | Tristan Chan
In an age when cult beers have grown to become more and more plentiful. The standard bearer that still moves the needle when it comes to the zenith of release hype begins and ends with Russian River’s Russian River Brewing‘s Pliny the Younger.
Bell’s Brewery Announces Distribution of Hopslam in Colorado
January 30, 2017 | Tristan Chan 2
Colorado has been the beneficiary of receiving both limited or, in some cases, wide distribution of nationally acclaimed cult following beers over the years, from Pliny the Elder, to Abraxas, Hill Farmstead’s Dorothy to Goose Island’s BCBS variants.
Mountain Sun Breweries Announce 2017 Stout Month Lineup
January 27, 2017 | Tristan Chan
I think it’s safe for us all to agree, that it’s been quite a peculiar past few months. But if there’s one constant in our lives that we can all rally … Read More
Odell Brewing is Coming To Chicago | Several Events to Celebrate its Arrival
January 26, 2017 | Mathew Powers
Original skyline photo taken by Daniel Schwen – modified for the purposes of this story.
My first excursion to the Odell Brewing taproom occurred nearly fifteen years ago while on a trip to Colorado. Impressed would be an understatement. However, I, like many Chicagoans, had to rely on bottle hauls for a chance to enjoy Odell creations.
But not anymore.
Odell Brewing is bringing its beer from the Rocky Mountains to the city of Big Shoulders and to kick off the eastward expansion, Odell will take over the taps at three bottle shop & tasting rooms — Bitter Pops, The Cellar, and The Open Bottle.
(Edit: Other events have been added since this was first published. Those items have been added at the end of this piece.)
BREAKING | Oskar Blues CANspiracy Membership Program Announced with 2017 Lineup
January 26, 2017 | Tristan Chan
Oskar Blues Brewery has proven they know a thing or two about rare beer releases. From bourbon barrel-aged Ten FIDY, to this year’s releases of rum barrel-aged Death by Coconut … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017 | Jeremiah Cornelius
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc. Read More
Oskar Blues’ CHUBurger Opens in Denver’s River North Arts District
January 19, 2017 | Kara Loo and Kelissa Hieber
Oskar Blues Brewery, founded in 1997 in Lyons, CO, has long served as a pioneer in Colorado craft beer. Since canning Dale’s Pale Ale in 2002, the brand has seen a meteoric rise, and now distributes its beer in all 50 states, with additional production brewery locations in Austin, TX, Brevard, NC and Longmont, CO. Oskar Blues made headlines in recent years for major brewery buyouts including Perrin Brewing out of Grand Rapids, MI in 2015 and most recently, Cigar City Brewing out of Tampa, FL just last year.
Event Preview | LowDown Barrel-Aged Beer Festival
January 18, 2017 | Brady Akers
If you have attended LowDown Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Beer Festival in the past, you remember the laid back, line-free day of great rare beers. This year’s event is bound to be twice as good; mainly because it’s twice as long with more than double the barrel aged beers. LowDown will again host the event at their brewery this weekend, January 21 and 22.
The PorchCast | Ep 30 Recapping Beer in 2016 & Predictions for 2017
January 18, 2017 | Tristan Chan
The PorchCast team of Tristan Chan, Jesse Brookstein and Hunter Grondin are back at it in the new year. In this first episode of 2017 the trio take a look back at some of their favorite beers, breweries, and festivals from the past year. They also dive deeper into Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Fest while discussing on Tristan’s cardboard celebrity at the fest.
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PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 18, 2017
January 18, 2017 | Jeremiah Cornelius
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc. Read More
Upslope Brewing Citra Pale Ale Joins Year-Round Lineup
January 16, 2017 | Tristan Chan
Upslope Brewing’s year-round flagship lineup will be receiving a facelift this year, by replacing their longstanding Pale Ale with a Citra Pale Ale. The Boulder-based brewery announced today that Pale Ale, … Read More
Event Recap | Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines 2017
January 13, 2017 | Cecelia Kathleen 1
This piece was written and composed by PorchDrinking.com staff K.C. Cunilio, Chris Day, Kelissa Heiber, Kara Loo and Holly Gerard, with photo contributions from Holly Gerard of Persika Photography.
Last weekend … Read More
Great Divide Brewing Co. Announce Changes to their 2017 Beer Lineup
January 12, 2017 | Cory Pelc
Founded in Denver in 1994, Great Divide is one of the most decorated breweries in America.
And while holding down the proverbial fort for two plus decades require consistency and continuity in product, branding and ethos, that doesn’t mean a brewery doesn’t enjoy putting things on the back burner and brewing up something new. Great Divide has announced their overhaul for 2017 beer releases, and sure, some things will take a hiatus, other gems will get a chance to shine. We’re talking brand new year-round beers, changes to barrel-aged beers, new packaging options and new brews headed to cans!
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017 | Jeremiah Cornelius
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc. Read More
Avery Brewing Announces Expansion to Nevada: Vegas & Reno Events Forthcoming
January 11, 2017 | Mathew Powers
Bugsy. Rat Pack. Elvis. The Sands. Avery Brewing. That’s right – it’s Vegas, baby!
Avery Brewing announced it’s expanding to Nevada, and special events planned for Reno and Vegas will kick-off this desert adventure
Colorado Added 42 Craft Breweries in 2016
January 9, 2017 | Brian Phipps
The Colorado craft brewery industry continued its success in 2016 as 42 craft breweries opened. Some regions of the state got their first breweries, some breweries opened second locations, and some … Read More
Colorado Brewery Openings for January, February & March 2017
January 5, 2017 | Brian Phipps 1
Are you in need of some different New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps something more fun and tasty than the typical goal. Well here is a fun one that you and all your friends should share: We will visit at least five of the 20 new brewery openings in the Centennial State this January, February and March. New batches of deliciousness are being concocted across Colorado and who knows from which brewery your new favorite may come?
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Denver’s Pussy Riot Beer Series Set to Make Statement Inauguration Day 2017
January 4, 2017 | Kara Loo and Kelissa Hieber
Above: Brewers and supporters gather on January 2nd, 2017, to brew the 3rd installment of “Makin Noise: A Pussy Riot Beer”. From the left: Shel, project supporter, Bess Dougherty of The Grateful Gnome Brewery, Jax, project supporter, Kim of The Guardian Brewing Company, Kate, Betsy and Jen, all from Lady Justice Brewing Company. Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | January 4, 2017
January 4, 2017 | Jeremiah Cornelius
The Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
Go to the Calendar now
Anniversaries – None this week.
Beer Dinners/Brunch – Bluegrass Brunch and Elevation Beer Dinner.
Beer Education – None this week, ya nerds.
Bottle/Can Releases – None this week, but stay tuned next week for some awesome new releases.
Festivals – Big Beer, Belgians, and Barleywines Festival.
Firkins/Casks/Special Tappings – Winter IPA, Genius Wizard, Smc3.14, and Blueberry Heff.
Grand Openings – None this week; guess you’ll have to drink at one of the other hundred breweries along the front range.
Pairings – Feed Thy Neighbor.
Tap Takeovers – Firestone Walker and Melvin and Casey.
Event Preview | 2017 Big Beers Belgians & Barleywines
January 3, 2017 | Chris Day
January marks the return of one of our favorite Colorado beer events, the (formerly Vail) Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines festival. With activities ranging from brewing seminars and sensory panels to the drool-worthy commercial tasting session featuring an epic beer list from more than 150 breweries from around the world, this fest offers a unique experience attendees are unlikely to forget. Besides dropping Vail from the name, what changes will 2017 bring?
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