“This is a beer I could sip on for hours,” George tells me. Outside of this, I don’t really know who George is. He’s holding the small, four or five ounce syrupy pour of the Barrel Aged Yeti Stout, poured directly from the Stranahan’s barrel it had been aged in. He’s right, like most aged [...]
Monday, June 17, 2013 by Chris Bruns
Music, beer, summertime; the three were made for each other! What better way to experience this trifecta of awesomeness than at Boulder Beer where, on Saturday, July 20th, Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident fame will serenade the crowd with his tunes and serve up craft beer from over 30 breweries? Check the press release [...]
Friday, June 14, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Great Divide’s 19th Anniversary Party is tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, from 2-6pm. And it’s sold out. And we have a pair of tickets to give away. It’s super easy. No tricks, gimmicks, or silly faces this time. We’ll pick winners around 4pm today. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Friday, June 14, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Yet another big weekend of events in Denver. One of my favorite festivals in the state is this weekend: The Frisco BBQ Challenge. Streets filled with meat and beer, nestled in the mountains? Yes. Yes, I’d like two please. However, I won’t be there this year, [...]
Thursday, June 13, 2013 by Joni Klippert
Authentic Spanish tapas? Check. Perfectly paired wines? Check. Passionate wine staff? Check. If you’re looking for the perfect happy hour, I recommend you check out al LADO in Riverfront Park. The wine bar, brought to Denver residents by renowned Chef Richard Sandoval, offers cozy seating, a stunning menu and truly fabulous wines indigenous to Spain. [...]
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
On Saturday 400 lucky beer nerds puckered up for Avery Brewing Co.’s 4th Annual Boulder SourFest, sampling as many of the 54 draft and 27 bottled wild and sour ales as possible. Despite the many angry beer nerds who couldn’t garner access to this Boulder shindig, the event was stellar and other festivals can learn [...]
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 by Bianca Violante
Despite living in Colorado for three years now, I went to (gasp) my first wine festival in this fine state this past weekend. I know, I know; what have I been doing all this time? Well, to be honest, I’ve been buying wine from other states and countries (please forgive me). But thanks to the [...]
Friday, June 7, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday This weekend marks the end of Colorado Wine Week, and the Colorado Urban Wine Fest is the closing event. Check it out! If you feel like getting outside the city this weekend, there’s the Taste of Fort Collins, SourFest, Carbondale Bread & Brew Fest, and the [...]
Friday, June 7, 2013 by LeVar Battle
Colorado Urban Winefest returns 1 p.m.-6 p.m. June 8, 2013, to Denver at Infinity Park, 4599 E Tennessee Ave. It will be the centerpiece event of the third annual Colorado Wine Week, offering a celebration of Colorado wine and food. Top Denver restaurants will be alongside many of Colorado’s top wineries in creating the ultimate in [...]
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by Joni Klippert
Haven’t made it to any of the Colorado Wine Week events just yet? Tomorrow’s Craft Colorado Throwdown is not to be missed. The location: Root 25 Taphouse and Kitchen, Hyatt Regency DTC The objective: Settle once and for all which Colorado beverage (Beer, Wine, Spirits) pairs best with food. The menu: Attendees will enjoy food [...]
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 by Allie Geppert
“Guest bartender.” It has a nice little ring to it. To be honest, it can be challenging to get behind an unfamiliar bar, but if you’re with the right people, it’s a crazy rush and unbelievably fun. If you aren’t a bartender, it’s not really one of those things you ever think you’ll get to [...]
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 by David Pennington
At Bohn Park this past partly-cloudy Saturday the air was filled with the sound of several thousand crack-pop of canned craft beer being opened and shared to the attendees of the 2013 Burning Can festival. This is, truly, a festival for the ages. While it may not hold the notoriety of the similarly named “Burning [...]
Friday, May 31, 2013 by LeVar Battle
In a state known for its plethora of microbreweries, for many libation debauchees, it comes as a surprise that there are over 100 wineries bringing viticulture to prominence across the Rocky Mountains. And on Sunday, June 2, 2013, vintners, aficionados and wine enthusiasts alike will kick off the 3rd Annual Colorado Wine Week. In 2011, Governor John [...]
Friday, May 31, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday June is here! Do you know what that means? It’s almost Rex Manning Day! I’m sorry, I lied. Rex Manning Day is April 8. But one can dream. It is time for some swell events, however. June 1, Imbibe celebrates one year of existence with a [...]
Friday, May 24, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. The official signal that chance of snow is down to a mere 50%, and that chance of an outdoor festival around every corner is up to 100%. If you’re looking to get out of town this weekend, Vail and Beaver [...]
Thursday, May 23, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Have you been to Galvanize and Gather yet? Galvanize is the startup community space focused on helping entrepreneurs and innovators the right environment to grow. Gather is the coffee shop and bar at the entrance to Galvanize, open to the public and full of great local beer, spirits, and delicious coffee and bagels. Among other goodies. And there are [...]
Thursday, May 23, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
This Sunday, May 26, marks the third annual Big Eat. Presented by EatDenver, Big Eat is an opportunity to taste small bites from independent Denver restaurants. And breweries. And wineries. And distilleries. The $40 admission grants you unlimited tastes – don’t be greedy though, try one of everything! – and two drinks, as well as [...]
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Denver’s food and beverage scene is growing and maturing with every passing day. New restaurant concepts, speakeasies, and even a James Beard Award are helping to mold this city’s offerings into something unique and magical. But what does it take to make the best food and drink under one roof? What spots in this town [...]
Friday, May 17, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
“Brettanomyces is not a dinosaur,” but when it comes to the extent of research it might as well be. This genus of yeast, found naturally in wood, has various strains and adds a distinctive “barnyard” or “horse blanket” aroma and flavor to beer. To those not going for this effect, brett is a nightmare. But [...]
Friday, May 17, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday What the hell, Denver? The sun comes out and you decide “Oh, let’s have 138 parties”? Do you know how long it takes to put all of these events in one place? C’mon, buy a guy a beer or something! What I mean to say is [...]
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