Many people along the Front Range are familiar with the Monument, Colorado brewery named for one of the most visited mountains in the world (at least, so the tourism board claims), but not familiar enough it seems. This week, Pikes Peak Brewing Company unveiled a complete re-vamp of their logo, merchandise, beer labels, and brand as a whole. Why [...]
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 by Nikki Minette
Olde Town Arvada is a really great place to hang out, walk around, check out the cool shops, and maybe grab a pint at the Arvada Beer Company. While you are in the neighborhood, you may want to investigate newly redone Archive Room, literally across the street from Arvada Beer Co. If you have been [...]
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 by Nikki Minette
We all love our mommas. The woman who raised you, loved you, or otherwise had some important role in your life. You know, your mom. And that annual tradition of showing this special lady just how much we appreciate her is once again at hand. This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12th. And Mother’s Day [...]
Monday, May 6, 2013 by Nikki Minette
We in Colorado are incredibly lucky to have a fantastic beer culture that supports fantastic microbreweries. However, these paragons of deliciousness tend to spring up in the more urban areas. While understandable, this leaves many a suburban dweller with a long haul to their nearest brewery. This summer, at least one suburb will shake that [...]
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Nikki Minette
I unabashedly love Adrift, the Tiki bar at 218 South Broadway. A primer for those who have never been to a Tiki bar: based around a too-good-to-be-true Polynesian or more generic ‘island’ theme, these places were most popular in the 1930s and 40s. They developed their own culture and cocktails during their heyday. As the [...]
Monday, April 8, 2013 by Nikki Minette
If you like pizza, beer and live in the Greenwood Village area, there is a new joint for you to check out. The popular New York-styled restaurant, Parry’s Pizza, has opened a fourth location to provide beer and food to your face without having to drive across town. I was lucky enough to be invited [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 by Nikki Minette
We’ve all been there. You get to the bar and order up a pint. And when it comes to you, instead of a pint full of amazing beer, it’s a dirty glass. There are tiny little bubbles on the walls of the glass, the head collapses within a matter of minutes, and it tastes like [...]
Monday, January 7, 2013 by Nikki Minette
Come one, come all! Drink excellent beer to benefit one of Denver’s own at the Strange Days Beer Festival at Rackhouse Pub. For those of you who may not have moved from under their own personal rock recently, a quick recap of what has been happening: the well loved, widely respected, and medal winning Strange Brewing [...]
Thursday, December 20, 2012 by Nikki Minette
Congratulations! You have survived through yet another day of labor and it’s time to hit that happy little spot between work life and home life – the happy hour! Why not reward yourself for putting up with your co-workers for another day’s work with a delicious brew? And where better to get said brews than [...]
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by Nikki Minette
When one lives in Capitol Hill, two things are inevitable: you like to drink and you are likely broke. While I appreciate good booze, I lack the independent wealth and/or sugar-daddy partner with a wallet fat enough to cover my tastes. As a result, one of my many valued skills is being able to sniff [...]
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