A few weeks ago I visited Austin and stopped into some of my favorite beer bars. As I sat at the bar at Easy Tiger, something interesting caught my eye. There was some sort of intriguing looking contraption with a Dogfish Head sticker that said, “Randall the Enamel Animal.” But what really caused me to…
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
Crafting a Nation: Post Production Kickstarter Campaign
“Crafting A Nation is a feature length documentary and new media project about how the American craft brewers are rebuilding the economy one beer at a time.” (from http://www.craftinganation.com) Crafting a Nation is now in post-production, and the wonderful folks who have worked so hard on it have a Kickstarter campaign with 23 days remaining to…
American Homebrewers Association: Trust me, you want a membership
In the spring I started thinking about this year’s Great American Beer Festival. I knew I wanted tickets to the Saturday afternoon members-only session, so I pulled up the American Homebrewers Association web page for some information. An individual membership costs $38 for one year; to me it was worth it to pay that amount just…
21st Amendment Turns 79!
Happy Repeal Day! On this day, in 1933, the 21st Amendment passed, whereby repealing the 18th Amendment which had banned alcoholic beverages. And look how far the beer, wine, and spirits industry has come! I am extremely grateful and plan to celebrate with good beer, good company, and good music. “When the glass is full,…
Blue Moon: They actually brew good beer?!
I attended the November Crafty Ladies Beer Club, which was held at The Sandlot at Coors Field. So the featured brewery was, of course, Blue Moon. When I got the e-mail my first thought was, “No thanks.” But a couple of things changed my mind. First, a friend asked if I was going, so I…
Caution Brewing Co.: Dangerously Good
I stopped by Caution Brewing Co.‘s booth at GABF to sample some of their beers. I liked what I tasted so I decided to make a trip to the brewery last weekend. When I looked up their hours, I saw an announcement that its owners happened to be getting married that very day, and their…
Austin: Your Suggestions for Craft Beer on Tap
Austin…I love it there (not so much when the temperature hits triple digits though). Lately I’ve really been wanting to get back there; one of my favorite things is hanging out with my brother, hitting up all my favorite bars and indulging in all those wonderful Texas beers of which I’m deprived here in Colorado….
Our Mutual Friend: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Back in March I attended a play on Larimer at a little theatre called the Paragon. A couple of months ago I tried to look them up to see what was on the playbill, and I couldn’t find any information. After a bit of digging I learned it had closed its doors. I was a…
Happy Stout Day! Drink These Colorado Stouts
The stout. My second favorite style of beer. Happy International Stout Day! If you’re in Colorado and want to stop by a tap room today, take a look at my list of excellent stouts. Or if you’re not here but still want to consume one of our state’s tastiest beverages, there are some bottled/canned ones on…
Black Shirt Brewing: FINALLY!
I first heard about Black Shirt Brewing Co. a LONG time ago. I really have no idea just how long ago—it’s been that long. I drive by their place every day on my way to work. And each time I would think, “I wonder when I’ll get to go drink a beer there.” Well, I…
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