It’s not often I am able to travel outside of Colorado. It seems that vacation time and money are always in short supply. But I definitely enjoy it when I get the chance to visit another city and fully immerse myself in their craft beer scene. I recently returned from a short (2.5 day) trip…
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
Beer and Bacon Festival & Dinner
Like bacon and beer? Then mark your calendars (and get your tickets) for a couple of fantastic events in Denver the weekend of November 15-16. Saturday, November 15th at The Lobby (6-9 p.m.) is the Bacon and Beer Chef and Brewer Dinner. The dinner will feature a five course meal prepared by five different local…
Hopdoddy Burger Bar Arrives in Denver
Brugers, fries, milkshakes, BEER! Hopdoddy is here! Hopdoddy Burger Bar is an Austin-based restaurant specializing in burgers and craft beer. Their newest location opened yesterday, October 27th, next to Union Station in Denver. I am personally very excited about Hopdoddy; not only is their food delicious, but they have 12 local craft beers on tap….
GABF 2014: Best In Show
I’ve been to the Great American Beer Festival for the past several years. Normally I don’t run into too much of a problem paring down my list of favorites…but this year is proving to be the most challenging yet. Perhaps it’s that, with all the beer drinking I do on a regular basis, my palate…
GABF Media Luncheon 2014
I’ve attended the Great American Beer Festival for several years and, for the past couple, have provided coverage on my blog. But this year was definitely different in that I was granted a media pass for the very first time, thereby giving me the privilege of being part of the GABF Media Briefing and Luncheon….
The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Happy Hour
Author John Schlimm has a new cookbook, The Ultimate Beer Lovers Happy Hour. And he’s celebrating with the Ultimate Beer Lover’s Oktoberfest Blog Tour. You could win The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Oktoberfest Party Pack (US & Canada only) by entering a Rafflecopter giveaway. The contest has already begun and runs through November 7th. Check out some of these…
Get Home Safe With UBER: GABF Code for First-Time Riders
It’s time for the Great American Beer Festival! There’s nothing quite like 4+ hours of sampling dozens (hundreds?) of beers from all over the country. It is such a unique, fun experience. But when it comes time to leave, there is nothing fun about driving under the influence. There are plenty of ways to avoid…
Hungry for Beer? Downtown Denver Restaurants Have You Covered!
Attending the Great American Beer Festival? Or simply enjoying some of the many other fantastic beer events downtown Denver this week? If so, why not stop into one of these great local establishments for some tasty food made with beer from some of Colorado’s finest breweries?! All of these Denver restaurants are within walking distance…
Raise a Glass for GABF!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glass is Life for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. As the Great American Beer Festival approaches, my thoughts turn to hundreds of different beers that will be poured at the fest. And as I sit here thinking about it, I sip on my favorite beer…
Best in Show: The Standouts of GABF 2013
Originally posted on Colorado Beer Girl:
This year I entered the hall of the Great American Beer Festival at approximately 5:45, ready to try as many of the beers/breweries on my list as I possibly could before 10 p.m. It’s always a fun challenge, and I did stop by a majority of the booths I’d…
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