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 [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013
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 [...]
Monday, May 6, 2013
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 [...]
Friday, May 3, 2013
I receive an invite to check out the new cocktail menu at the Wazee Supper Club. Summer is coming and a new cocktail menu has been rolled out to welcome it. Last week I was invited in to try out the new menu and a few of the cocktails (and, let’s face it, the beers) [...]
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Everyone’s favorite beer holiday, the Great American Beer Festival, has posted ticket prices for the 2013 sessions today. Briefly - I’d start sewing up the holes in your pockets as prices took a bit of a jump this year over last – $75 per evening session and $65 for AHA members-only session. The festival takes place this year [...]
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Denver recently played host to DStill – a festival of spirits at the McNichols Center. It was a refreshing bite to our otherwise sud-centric city that allowed the craft distillers to show that beer isn’t the only thing that is making a go of it here in Denver. Of course, it is difficult to pay [...]
Monday, April 22, 2013
This year April 20th pretty much became a holiday for Denver. Now that weed is pretty much legal in every circumstance around the state April 20th celebrations have gone from celebratory protests to flat-out flaunting by the more questionable residents of the Denver suburbs. At least, that’s what it seemed like from my weekend perch [...]
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The story of Tingala – a liqueur made from the Ting flowers which has a natural tingling taste, available at Mile High Spirits – is a family affair. Tingala was first crafted here in Colorado using the tingflower, a native flower to the Amazon River basin of Brazil and Peru that has a natural tingling [...]
Monday, April 8, 2013
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 [...]
Sunday, April 7, 2013
First off: Today is National Beer Day. Celebrate appropriately. Post a photo to Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #nationalbeerday and #denverwagon to show off how you’re celebrating this coveted holiday. As I write this it is gorgeous and sunny outside. Concrete patios are warming up, beer ads are moving copy from “great” to [...]
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The deal was: $5 mojitos at Zengo on Mondays. They’ve got your typical mojito – mint, mango – and more brazen ones using elixirs one does not dare describe as anything other than exotic. Right out of the gate: I’m not a cocktail man. I can’t make a decent one to save the life of [...]
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Today is not St. Patricks day, but it seems like a good a time as any to venture out to a brewery for the first time in two months. Given the holiday, there is that off-hand conflict I get being an American with Irish blood who was reluctantly raised Catholic. Further conflict coming from someone [...]
Friday, March 15, 2013
5280’s Top of the Town 2013 ballot is now open and we need your vote. We are asking you, our loyal readers, to vote for us as the your favorite blog (you have to fill in a box on page 2. Archaic, I know.). Our goal has always been to bring you important beer news and insights [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
It’s less than one month into the new year and already one potential beer trend for 2013 has been confirmed – the continued popularity of the collaboration brew. Two of Denver’s best neighborhood breweries, Renegade Brewing Company and Wit’s End Brewing Company, have teamed up on what promises to be an eagerly anticipated release later [...]
Monday, January 28, 2013
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 [...]
Thursday, January 3, 2013
We’ve all had that feeling like we’re at the end of our rope. If you’re Scott Witsoe of Wit’s End Brewing Company you take a swig of Dale’s Pale Ale, let the familiar bite refresh your soul, and transform your anxious sentiment into a haven for those in the same boat. The cure for what [...]
Monday, December 31, 2012
Highlights of 2012 Big Beers, Belgians and Barley wines Festival – Vail, Colorado This was an utterly awesome event to attend. The reasons for this feeling are so great, that if I had to sum it up, it would come down to my top three reasons why any Coloradoan (or other ‘oan’ should attend). 1. [...]
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Congratulations, you’ve survived yet another year of boozin’ on the good stuff. If you know what is good for you, you will head out on Monday night to celebrate the induction of a new year. We have a few ideas of where you can spend your evening, and you can always visit our friends over [...]
Sunday, December 30, 2012
While I may have only been on board with Denver Off The Wagon in an official capacity since the end of October, I have had numerous experiences with beer in this town that are worth recalling. Lots of new beers, breweries, events, and products, I figured it is only right for us to reflect upon [...]
Sunday, December 30, 2012
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 [...]
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