Session style beers: lower alcohol content (5% or less), yet still full of flavor. They are the perfect accompaniment to summer, when the days are longer and people are spending more time participating in their favorite activities, celebrating life, or simply hanging out with friends and family enjoying each other’s company. For the last few years, Two…
Author: coloradobeergirl
“If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.” ~Charles Bukowski
Summer at Rock Bottom: Honey Ale plus Beer & Food Pairings
Summer is here! It’s time to explore this year’s summer beers. Rock Bottom recently introduced its latest seasonal: Summer Honey Ale. I enjoyed one at the downtown Denver brewery, but this beer isn’t location-specific; it’s available at Rock Bottoms throughout the country. Aside from being a tasty, refreshing summer ale, the brewers at each location…
Brews & Bites 2016
The third annual Brews and Bites was held on Saturday, June 25th at the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion. Brews and Bites is a fundraising event to benefit the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund, and it was an absolutely wonderful time. Brews and Bites was held outdoors, and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Combine…
July Beer Events
July Beer Events list is up! Featuring events with: Black Shirt Great Divide Strange Craft Beer Company Fiction Beer Company Boulder Beer Breckenridge Brewery BRU The POST Brewing Renegade Brewing Ska Brewing Factotum Brewhouse Twisted Pine And festivals! Summer Brew Fest Breck Summer Beer Fest Breckenridge Brewery’s Hootenanny Denver’s Biergarten Festival Colorado Brewers Rendezvous…
Not Your Father’s Vanilla Cream Ale
When I was a kid, my favorite beverage was cream soda; I drank it all the time. But as I got older I drank it less and less. As an adult, I don’t even remember the last time I had cream soda. In fact, I kind of forgot about it. And then…I heard about Not Your…
Do At the Zoo 2016: Recap
On Thursday, June 17, I attended Do At the Zoo, the Denver Zoo’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds from this event help support the Zoo and all of its daily operations, including the care and feeding of nearly 4,000 animals. I spent the evening wandering around the zoo looking at animals, sampling bites from over 60 local restaurants,…
World’s Largest Tap Takeover at Old Chicago with Sam Adams
What: World’s Largest Tap Takeover! When: Saturday, July 9th Where: Participating Old Chicago locations nationwide The Details: July 9 is Old Chicago’s official 40th birthday, and they are partnering with Samuel Adams to host the World’s Largest Tap Takeover in 95 restaurants across the country, featuring rare finds such as the coveted Longshot series. Invite your…
Great Divide Celebrates 22 Years
On Saturday, June 11, Great Divide celebrated its 22nd anniversary with an awesome event at the brewery. I’ve been to several Great Divide anniversaries over the years, both at the original Ballpark brewery as well as the new RiNo location. But I have to say this year’s party was the best yet. Note: please forgive…
Breck Summer Beer Festival
Get ready for the 11th Annual Breck Summer Beer Fest, coming up on Saturday, July 9th in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado! This event features approximately 50 breweries from Colorado and beyond; check out the full list here. In addition to all the great beer, there will be three live bands, plus food and retail vendors. This…
Brews and Bites at the Boettcher Mansion
Next Saturday, June 25, is the 3rd Annual Brews and Bites Pairing at the Colorado Governor’s Residence. Attendees will enjoy over 15 beer & food pairings and live music while supporting the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund. Tickets are on sale now! See below for more information. Tap into history at the 2016 Brews and Bites…
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