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 [...]
Friday, May 24, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Guess what beer is pictured below. It’s a brewery that is on tap at at least one of the Illegal Pete’s locations. Send your answer and your mailing address to contest@denveroffthewagon.com. The first 10 people to respond correctly will receive in the mail a voucher for a free pint at any of the 5 Illegal Pete’s [...]
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 [...]
Friday, May 17, 2013 by David Pennington
Post has been edited to include New Belgium’s first TV commercial from 2005, “Tinkerer” You may have noticed something familiar as you settled up to watch the series finale of The Office last night or while you were catching up on The Morning After on Hulu today – New Belgium Brewing has a series [...]
Friday, May 17, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Guess what beer is pictured below. It’s a brewery that is on tap at at least one of the Illegal Pete’s locations. Send your answer and your mailing address to contest@denveroffthewagon.com. The first 10 people to respond correctly will receive in the mail a voucher for a free pint at any of the 5 Illegal Pete’s [...]
Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Shea Suski
When thinking of whiskey barrel aged beers, styles such as stouts, barleywines, and perhaps a scotch ale or quad come to mind. But how about a whiskey barrel aged black IPA? Well don’t ponder that question for long, as that’s exactly what River North just crafted using their popular Hello, Darkness Black IPA. The virgin [...]
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
She was “the rock of the family,” “tiny yet strong, smart and loving.” Evelyn, a woman, rather a legend, who owned a general store in Westcliffe, CO is Branden and Chad Miller’s (Black Shirt Brewing) grandmother. Doing what these two brothers do best, they brewed a red ale to “honor and celebrate” this beloved lady. [...]
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by David Pennington
“I only smoke when I drink.” “I’m a social smoker.” “I go through, like, maybe a pack a week. No big deal.” Hell, even I had a phase where I thought smoking suited me (Lucky Strike, unfiltered. I had been watching a ton of Band of Brothers during that time). It was, at the very [...]
Monday, May 13, 2013 by Max Koepke
Don’t be afraid! Yes, sulfites are in your red, white, and rose wine. However, they have been given a bad wrap. Sulfites have played the role of scapegoat since the 1980’s and have been falsely accused of inducing countless headaches and other adverse conditions. At Il Posto, I often hear the exclamation, “I can’t drink [...]
Saturday, May 11, 2013 by David Pennington
American Craft Beer Week is upon us. Started in 2006 as a way to give Craft Beer fans (and noobs) more chances in more places to savor the brews that have kept this country chugging along (well, maybe not single handedly, but it’s a nice thought). There are numerous events going on across the state [...]
Saturday, May 11, 2013 by Chris Bruns
I suppose it’s understood that, when you claim Denver’s a great beer city, you really mean to include the whole metro-area; while some of America’s finest ales and lagers are produced within the Mile High City’s limits, one would be remiss to omit Dry Dock Brewing Co., Lone Tree Brewing Company, Big Choice Brewing, and [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Guess what beer is pictured below. It’s a brewery that is on tap at at least one of the Illegal Pete’s locations. Send your answer and your mailing address to contest@denveroffthewagon.com. The first 10 people to respond correctly will receive in the mail a voucher for a free pint at any of the 5 Illegal Pete’s [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Mother’s Day is Sunday. You’re welcome. Get outside this weekend. There’s a half dozen parties and festivals in the streets, and it looks like winter is taking a nap. We’re sorry we won’t see you at TRVE Slaughter. Unless you bought tickets like a smart person [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013 by David Pennington
Epic Brewing, based out of Utah, is setting up shop here in Denver slightly off Larimer’s beaten path at 3001 Walnut street. Their 20 barrel, twin kettle system has been delivered (from Oregon!) and they invited us press folks out to take a look at the place before the dust settled. If you frequent the [...]
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 Ben Macaluso
The “Cinco de Drinko” bar crawl is perhaps the only socially acceptable occasion for both men and women to sport mustaches. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo a day early, nearly 900 people attended the festivities put on by Living Social. Participants split into four groups and visited five bars in downtown Denver. The day drinking began [...]
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 [...]
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