Have you ever wanted to do something generous and good but your overwhelming need for a tasty craft beer gets in your way? Yes? Friends, today you are in luck! Tomorrow beginning at 6:00 PM, head on over to Star Bar for a fundraiser supporting the Can Do MS foundation. A mere $6.00 gets you [...]
Saturday, January 19, 2013 by Michelle Simons
Matt Brynildson – Firestone Walker One of my favorite aspects of any beer festival is the beards. I love the beards. While everyone was busy drinking amazing beer, I was drinking amazing beer and stalking some bearded prey. With that, I give you the Big Beards of the Vail Big Beer Festival. Also, I wrote [...]
Friday, January 18, 2013 by Michelle Simons
Have you ever wanted to drink with bartenders? Receive access to exclusive, booze-y parties? Have fun? The answer to all these questions is, YES! Come join the Colorado Bartenders Guild for a membership drive and current member appreciation party, Jan. 21, 7:00 at Punch Bowl Social. The cost is only $10 and includes two free [...]
Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Michelle Simons
The much anticipated opening of Hugo’s Colorado Beer and Spirits took place last week and we here at the Wagon could not be happier. Hugo’s is located at t 1205 E. 13th Ave (13th and Downing) and it’s focus will be on Colorado brews and Colorado distilleries. One stop shopping for all the great offerings [...]
Monday, October 8, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Update: We’ve received a statement from Frank Bonanno. “I think it’s always unfortunate when someone loses a business. It’s very sad. I wish her [Becky Conda - Lancer Lounge Owner] all the best, and I hope she has a great send-off tonight.” An insider of the Bonanno camp says that Frank has been supportive of Becky for many [...]
Monday, October 8, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Worried you don’t have enough beer options this week? Tonight, get some Strange with this highly economical and delicious sounding beer pairing dinner at Strange Brewing. Presented in cahoots with the yummy Worldwide Vittles food truck, a staple at Strange, $40 gets you a four course dinner complete with beer pairings, and live music from Fourth [...]
Thursday, October 4, 2012 by Michelle Simons
It’s 10pm. GABF is over. A tubby and annoyed security guard just calmly pushed your drunken ass out into the street. You are starving. What are you going to do? Well, first and foremost, remain calm. Remember that you have a smart phone device and have saved this handy dandy list I have prepared for [...]
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Do you like your art mixed with cocktails? Perhaps your cocktails mixed with art? And a dose of oddness? Well then, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver has just the thing for you. For $5 after 5 pm, Black Sheep Fridays at the MCA features great happy hour drinking from 5-7 pm and a special [...]
Monday, September 24, 2012 by Michelle Simons
You haven’t seen Olympics until you’ve seen the Brewer’s Olympics. Track and field? What is that? Screw synchronized swimming, and screw Michael Phelps…no really, I would like to screw Michael Phelps. Where was I? Oh yeah, Brewer’s Olympics! For the second year in a row, Vine Street Pub hosted a veritable shit-show of a field [...]
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Last weekend I found myself at Wynkoop Brewing’s United Tastes of Belgium, a beer tasting featuring over fifty Belgium or Belgium-style beers. Little did I know it was also Belgium Independence Day. Personally, I can think of no better way to celebrate gaining independence from the Nederlands than throwing a beer festival to celebrate. The [...]
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Brian Aucone, Vice President for Animal Collections at the Denver Zoo, and I grew up drinking shitty beer together. Many a Mickey’s, Schaefers, and Keystone Light were had before we figured out there was more in the world of beer. Once we had that worked out, away we went! Brian recently enjoyed his 1,000th unique [...]
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Me to all my friends: “Hey, who wants to get up at 6:00 am and go wait in front of TRVE Brewing for the growler sales. You know, we can recreate camping out for concert tickets before there was an internet. It will be super fun!” All of my friends: “No. Also, there was always [...]
Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Michelle Simons
This past Saturday, Avery Brewing celebrated Colorado Beer Week by throwing a pub crawl – on bikes! 25 brave and bundled up people thumbed their noses at the rain and came out for good beer, much fun, and a chance to win swag and a coveted VIP tour of the Avery brewery. For those of [...]
Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Wednesday, June 6, Bistro Vendome will host a beer pairing dinner featuring food from Bistro Vendôme’s Chef de Cuisine Dana Rodriguez and the finest beers that Belgium can craft. Tickets are almost sold out, so you are encouraged to purchase now if you would like to join. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6th $57 per person [...]
Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Michelle Simons
As anyone who knows me can attest to, I love my birthday. Like really, really love my birthday. However, after a series of unfortunate events, including a birthday-spirit-crushing bout of pneumonia, I was pretty much over it. Right up until the point when the wonderful folks over at Stranahan’s Whiskey invited me over to experience [...]
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Michelle Simons
In Colorado, Organic Beer Month really means one thing – a visit to Asher Brewing in Boulder. As the only certified organic brewing company in Colorado and one of only a few dozen in the country, the folks over at Asher are making quite a name for themselves. Last week, I sat down with owner Chris [...]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Michelle Simons
It seems like damn near daily I have reasons to feel lucky about living in Denver. Last week when I sat down with Joe-Michael Wright, owner of the new Hugo’s Colorado Beer & Spirits, I had another reason to add to the list. Hugo’s is a new beer/liquor store opening at 1205 E. 13th Ave [...]
Friday, March 16, 2012 by Michelle Simons
St. Patrick’s Day can be challenging for many. It’s arguably the biggest amateur night for drinkers, even beyond New Year’s Eve. It’s a fine line between giant, annoying frat party and one hell of a good time. We here at the Wagon would like to help your St. Patrick’s Day be a bit less frat [...]
Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Michelle Simons
For doing the impossible and making St. Patrick’s Day even MORE kick-ass for me by creating a Limerick Slam (or should I say, the start of an ANNUAL Limerick Slam), winners of the Ride With The Wagon contest are Terry Cabeen and Rick Ramos. You guys totally made my day. Please contact me at shellieshel@gmail.com and I [...]
Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Michelle Simons
Holy shenanigans and shamrocks! Denver off the Wagon and Star Bar are havin’ themselves a St. Patrick’s Day party throw-down! Join the Wagon & Star Bar crew starting at 8AM this Saturday to partake in my favorite Irish Breakfast, a stout and a shot of Jameson. Or support your local craft booze makers with a [...]
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