Tuesday night at Star Bar was the Beer Cocktail Melee, an event for American Craft Beer Week. I had been curious about beer cocktails for a few months, yet I hadn’t had the opportunity to try one. When I heard about this, there was no way I was going to miss it. First, all the cocktails…
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American Craft Beer Week!
Happy American Craft Beer Week to All! Honestly, every day is craft beer day for me. However, it’s great that there are so many fun events happening all across the nation this week. I actually kicked off the week yesterday by having happy hour on my own balcony with Great Divide’s Titan IPA and Ska’s…
The 1 Up: Great games, fun times, & craft beer!
The 1 Up bar & video game arcade in Denver has been open for a little over a year. It’s such a fun time, and lots of people know it. Located a block away from Coors Field, it is packed on game days and has an impressive line of folks waiting to get in on…
Austin: 5 days, 20 different craft beers
I just returned from Austin where I spent 5 days packed full of music, friends, family, good food and, of course, great beer. I made this trip specifically for a 3-day music festival–Austin Psych Fest– featuring over 60 bands, some of which are my favorites. Plus I have young nieces I intended to visit. So…
An Evening with the Guys of Upslope
I thoroughly enjoy attending the Crafty Ladies Beer Club monthly events at Highland Tap & Burger (or HTB). For April, the featured brewery was Upslope Brewery from Boulder. And they brought some wonderful surprises with them for all the ladies. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a can of Craft Lager as an appetizer. While…
Gettin’ Crafty With Renegade Brewing
Denver Off the Wagon posted my write-up on the March Crafty Ladies Beer Club event, with Denver’s Renegade Brewing. ‘Twas a fun & delicious evening…take a look! http://www.denveroffthewagon.com/2012/04/05/gettin-crafty-with-renegade-brewing/
Cooking with Beer
I’ve always loved mac & cheese, and over the past couple of years this has become my go-to recipe. I use my favorite Colorado beer in it every time: Ska’s Modus Hoperandi. Beer Mac and Cheese 2 c. macaroni, cooked according to pkg. directions, and drained 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 8 ounces whole milk 8 ounces…
Beer & Cheese Pairing at Copper Kettle
Copper Kettle Brewing hosts a beer & cheese pairing on the second Thursday of every month. Cheeses from The Truffle Cheese Shop (2906 E. 6th Avenue Denver) are paired with Copper Kettle’s brews. $20 gets you four pairings. I attended my first one last night, and I must say I was not disappointed. When I…
Last chance to catch stout month!!!
Check out this link to Denver Off the Wagon in which I, Colorado Beer Girl, team up with Josh Rapp to review several of the excellent stouts at Vine Street Pub. You officially have TWO more days to catch Stout Month, thanks to Leap Year for the added day in 2012. http://www.denveroffthewagon.com/2012/02/27/last-chance-for-stout-month-recap-featuring-the-colorado-beer-girl/ If you haven’t…
River North Brewery: Belgian Beer (now in pint glasses!)
I was so excited about the opening of River North Brewery, just 2 blocks from my loft. I stopped by over the weekend to check it out during their grand opening. The taproom is quite small, with around 6-8 barstools and about 5-6 tables. It’s a nice little space but was overly crowded. I’m not…
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