Anybody who doubts Denver beer geeks are among the most devoted of all brew lovers wasn’t at last Saturday’s Chipotle Mexican Grill-sponsored Cultivate Festival. Who, besides we burly, mile-high suds-guzzlers would endure hours of sub-freezing temperatures in City Park simply to get our frozen fingers on a sample of local beer? Who else would wrap [...]
Thursday, October 11, 2012
A couple of months ago I told you cats about a secret I had been keeping regarding a Colorado collaboration of epic proportions. With the arrival of GABF it is time to share with you all of the (not so) gory details. It all started with an invite from Mr. Moose of Peach Street Distillers [...]
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
When I heard Osteria Marco was hosting a pig and beer dinner, the southerner in me almost came out of m’boots. A bonafide roasted pig and beer? Shoot, I knew GABFers and pig & beer lovers alike would be clambering for a seat at this dinner. We’re talking 5-courses prepared by Chef Burton Koelliker paired [...]
Thursday, August 23, 2012
What’s the highpoint of a brewer’s career? Winning a medal at Great American Beer Festival? Maybe. But what about winning a medal at Great American Beer festival and receiving a free congratulatory beer? Thanks to Breckenridge Brewery, the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), and CBG member breweries, the best of the best at this year’s GABF [...]
Monday, August 6, 2012
Alright kids, I’ve been keeping a secret. An epic Colorado collaboration has been stewing for months now. Back in April, I was lucky enough to bear witness to the 3-day beginnings of this project. Involved parties include Freshcraft, Peach St. Distillers and Ska Brewing. The final product will be released the week of the Great American [...]
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Drinkin’ booze and ridin’ trains through rural America—no, it’s not the Hobo Convention, it’s the Rails & Ales Brewfest (sponsored by the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad) in Alamosa/La Veta, wherein the general public can enjoy the tramp lifestyle, drink finely-crafted local beer, enjoy the musical stylings of Chuck Pyle and The Rifters, and do it all in [...]
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tonight. 6-10pm. Star Bar. Stop by the Stah Bah tonight for a special night featuring Peach Street Distillers’ products, including Jackalope Gin, Jack & Jenny Gin, Goat Vodka, Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Peach Brandy, and DAgave. There will be classic cocktails, redux interpretations, mixed shots, and beer cocktails featuring Ska Brewing. All drinks are only $5, [...]
Monday, March 26, 2012
Ska Brewing Announces 4th Annual GABF Pro-Am Homebrew Competition: Enter between April 23 and May 9, 2012 to be considered for Ska Brewing’s “Local Series” this Fall and the Pro-Am category of the 2012 GABF in Denver. DURANGO, CO (March 2012) —If you are one of the dozen or so remaining homebrewers who have not yet started [...]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
In honor of the late Danny Williams, five Colorado breweries (Funkwerks, Crooked Stave, New Belgium, Odell Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing) have united to brew ‘Danny’s Gold Mine Ale’. The beer gets it’s name from Danny’s 8 acre mine just outside of Boulder, Colorado where he stored and aged over 2,500 beers. If you aren’t familiar [...]
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Toasters are coming to town on their 30th Anniversary tour. That tour essentially started in Durango last September. Ska Brewing Company and the Toasters celebrated with a combined anniversary party, and brewed a beer together. Ska Toasters / Shebeen is a Black India Pale Ale. There will be a reunion of sorts this Thursday [...]
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
On January 28th, we had the opportunity to attend the Denver Winter Brew Fest. I have been a few times over the years and it’s always a good time, for a good cause. I started going to the Fest when it was held at the Oriental Theater over on 44th. It has since moved [...]
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
[Press release] 2011 Was An Incredible Year, According To Our Notes Ska Brewing has had an incredible year, full of important milestones and proud accomplishments—at least according to notes taken by the brewery’s management team throughout the year. “I’m glad we wrote this stuff down. It all seems so hazy now,” admitted Ska President and [...]
Thursday, December 1, 2011
It’s that time of year again where every brewery near and far has a seasonal release. Winter is jam packed with special beers, more so than any other season. While winter warmer is far from my favorite style, there are so many offerings that even I find quite a few that I get all gooogly [...]
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Last night I arrived home shortly after midnight, and like any good beer geek decided to celebrate #StoutDay the best way I know how: by making stout infused cupcakes. For these guys I decided to stay local in both the beer and the booze for the frosting by using Ska Steel Toe Stout from Durango and Dancing Pines [...]
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Every October, Falling Rock and Deschutes throw an awesome fresh hop party in the parking lot. About a dozen breweries show up, as well as a homebrew shop and some bands. $25 gets you in and unlimited tastings, and you get to vote on your favorite beer of the day. There’s a raffle, awards, and [...]
Friday, October 7, 2011
Great American Beer Festival is no stranger to beer events a’plenty, just as Denver Off The Wagon writers (and readers) are no strangers to drinking beer a’plenty. Combine the two, along with a kick-ass Denver event called Ignite Denver, and you’ve got yourself a bomber (or 5) of a good time. As part of GABF [...]
Friday, September 23, 2011
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Denver Beer Week starts today, ushering in GABF and a host of other activities. It’s also Oktoberfest season. And, well, it’s Denver, so there’s a ton going on anyway. The weather is beautiful, so get out there and enjoy it! Here’s a few ideas for your [...]
Friday, August 26, 2011
As promised, Ignite Denver Off the Wagon Tickets are on sale now. Visit http://ignitedenver10.eventbrite.com/ to pick some up. $5 gets you in. $10 gets you in AND two beers. Beer tickets will be available at the event for $5 each. We’ll have Great Divide, Ska, Renegade, and we’ve just also added Odell to the mix! We’ll [...]
Friday, July 15, 2011
YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST* Friday, July 15th Isolated Thunderstorms High: 87˚ – Low: 66˚ Precip: 30% Saturday, July 16th Isolated Thunderstorms High: 92˚ – Low: 68˚ Precip: 30% Sunday, July 17th Sunny High: 82˚ – Low: 68˚ Precip: 0% * This is Denver. Bring a swimsuit and ski jacket at all times. And with the recent [...]
Monday, June 6, 2011
[Source: BeerNews.org] (Durango, CO) – Judging has been completed in the 2011 Ska Brewing GABF Pro-Am Homebrew Competition, and Ska announced that Seth Townsend has won the “Best In Show” gold medal with his Organic Dubbel. Townsend’s Dubbel was entered in the Belgian Strong Ale category, where it also took top honors. Winning the overall gold earns [...]
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