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
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, April 26, 2013
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Water levels are back up to normal. Temperatures are spring-esque. Festival season approaches. Themed race season approaches. And today is Arbor Day! Celebrate! The new RTD W line opens this weekend, with various parties and free rides. What are some of your favorite spots along the [...]
Friday, March 22, 2013
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Have you been out celebrating for Colorado Craft Beer Week? It’s like a mini-GABF out there. Go get some. Two events you might like, mainly because we’re involved: Legends & Rarities tonight at Star Bar, and New Kids on the Block tomorrow night at The Lobby. [...]
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, February 20, 2013
We know you all love to drink, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this blog. A few weeks ago we announced our birthday celebration festivities. We have decided to change things up a bit and dedicate Thursday to a small little preview of the weekend. Thursday’s wine pairing dinner is now a booze preview dinner. This [...]
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Max’s article a while back about decanting wine got me thinking. I have seen a lot of weird sediment in wines over the years. Only some of it was backwash from swigging out of the bottle. There seems to be a number of distinct morphologies when it comes to junk floating around in a wine [...]
Friday, February 8, 2013
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday Chocolate. That is the theme for the weekend. You can’t throw a beer without hitting some chocolate. Also, don’t throw beer. This weekend is full of chocolate, winter carnivals, and Mardi Gras. Design After Dark is tonight at the McNichols building. Victor Wooten is at Cervantes [...]
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Recently, Kendra Anderson, aka @SwirlGirlDenver, was the subject of some intriguing news released to the Front Range oenophile community. The woman with ‘Denver’ as part of her personal brand is bringing her sommelier skills to Boulder as the new Wine Director for Pasta Vino. Over the last few years, Kendra has built an immense amount [...]
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The myths, fallacies, and improper methods of decanting wine abound. When should I decant? What should I decant? How should I decant? There is no shortage of wine experts who agree that decanting a wine provides beneficial effects. However, those who hold the opposite opinion are anything but rare. Both camps have solid arguments. Why [...]
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The X Games are gearing up for its 12th consecutive year in Aspen, Colo., from Jan. 24 through Jan. 27, and the big question isn’t who will win the SuperPipe or Big Air – its where to eat and drink if you’re heading up for the festivities. Eating and drinking around Aspen will never be cheap, but [...]
Friday, December 14, 2012
Weekend off the Wagon in your inbox, every Friday The Denver Only Beer Festivus is tomorrow. Ya, it sold out. But you should probably just bribe your friend who thought ahead and steal their tickets. Or, just come to the Festivus after party with Greensky Bluegrass! It’s open to everyone (until it sells out), we’ll [...]
Monday, December 10, 2012
When: Wednesday, January 16th at 7 pm Where: DiFranco’s Cost $40 We’re sure your mom makes great spaghetti. No really. It’s got to be delicious if you’ve been eating it for years. But we’d like you to join us for a spaghetti dinner that’s just a little different than what your mother’s been serving you for [...]
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
After a pint of Cherry Kriek at the Strange Brewing tap room, I head east three blocks to a warehouse on 12th Avenue. At the top of the stairs, I swipe my card through the card reader at the door. Across the tasting room is another door, which leads into a chilly 5,000 sq. ft. [...]
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Ah yes, the winter holiday season is upon us. There is the fresh smell of cookies and pies, turkeys and hams, and the most festive of music. The stores are filled with gorgeous holiday decorations ranging from giant blow-up turkeys in pilgrim hats to a motorcycle Santa. People rush about with a joyous smile, a [...]
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Lightnin’ Ivories! Did anyone get the license plate on that truck? It’s been a heckuva week here at the Wagon, and several national holidays based around free-based consumption sure doesn’t help. We had several scoops from our fervent contributors about what you can bring to the Thanksgiving table, including wine and cocktails. Definitely worth bookmarking [...]
Monday, November 19, 2012
On a crisp November evening sixty people entered the side door at Highland Tap and Burger marked “Do Not Enter”. What waited for them behind that door? This year’s Beer Vs. Wine competition – a throw down to see which libation pairs best with this year’s secret ingredient: chocolate. Chocolatiers from Hi*Rise, Ziva Chocolates, Lioni [...]
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Howdy, sud-hounds. Yet another week has come and gone here at the Wagon. Already the seasons are turning and we are staring down the barrel of the holiday season. If you’re just turning in, here’s what you missed: - Denver inventor takes to the drawing board for a new style of bottle opener, and kills [...]
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The purpose of the Populist Party was to be progressive, a movement for the people. It also happens to be exactly what Jonathan Power and Noah Price (of Crema) have created on 32nd and Larimer, in the RiNo District. These talented, bearded fellas developed the perfect approach of aligning the neighborhood’s culture, affordability, and infrastructure [...]
Monday, November 12, 2012
The reCyclery, Capitol Hill’s newest bicycle shop, has only been open a few weeks and are already primed and damn near ready to open their extension– reCyclery Bicycle Cafe. Located on the northwest corner of 14th and Ogden, the reCyclery Bicycle Cafe will not only offer cyclists and Cap Hillers breakfast, lunch, and dinner bierocks, [...]
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