How quickly things can change. Just a few months ago a new brewery was announced that was going to make Fort Collins Colorado it's home. They spent a lot of time and effort getting their business ready to open only to find out just recently that the name they chose for their business was conflicting with another local brewery's trademarked beer name. So sadly, the new brewery had to find another name or face possible litigation.The soon to be formerly Horsetooth Brewing Company decided to th... Read Full Story

Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in attending the Baker Street Pub & Grill Beer Dinner set for tomorrow, November 17th at 6pm to 8pm at 1729 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado. I received around 35 valid entries for this event. Many of the contestants completed multiple criteria and qualified for additional entries into this contest. All entries names were put into a hat and one entry was drawn with the names of the 2 people who would win this competition.I am happy to announce that Em... Read Full Story

Every so often I receive word of a new video that was put out by one of our local breweries and today I found a beauty. Oskar Blues from Lyons, Colorado has been known for not only it's beer but also for it's fine music. Today's video mixes a bit of both as one of their regular performers stops by to help brew up one of their local tap only beers.While the name may seem a bit odd, the result is not. Take a peek as a local Elvis impersonator, Jonny Barber, shows you how to brew up a velvety... Read Full Story

Hey Loveland, Colorado! Get ready for a new brewery coming to your town! The rumor mill has been buzzing lately and now official word has come down about a new brewery being planned for next year (2010). Two local homebrewers are planning to open the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and specialize in German-style lagers and ales.According to an article in the Loveland Reporter-Herald on November 10, 2009, two friends Don Chapman and Aaron Heaton are planning to take their love of German beer and open... Read Full Story

Thanksgiving Welcomes Woodcut No. 3 Fort Collins, Colo. – On November 16, 2009, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Odell Brewing will release Woodcut No. 3, Oak Aged Crimson Ale, the third offering in the brewery’s Woodcut series of beers.Each Woodcut offering is a limited-edition beer crafted with select hops and malted barley. After primary fermentation, the beer is chilled and then transferred to virgin American oak barrels for aging. As the beer ages, the wood imparts uniqu... Read Full Story

This bit of news got my taste buds watering. Avery Brewing Company of Boulder, Colorado is putting the finishing touches on their third in a series of barrel aged limited edition series beers. Coming in January 2010, Avery will release Black Tot, a barrel aged imperial oatmeal stout.This hefty brew will weigh in at just over 10% ABV. Only 396 cases of these 12oz bottles will be made and will most likely sold out just like the previous two incarnations - Brabant (No. 1) and Sui Generis (2).... Read Full Story

Here's a contest for my local Colorado readers or for anyone who just happens to be in Colorado on November 17, 2009. How would you like to get two FREE passes to a 4-course beer dinner in Boulder, Colorado? If you're a fan of good craft beer and love to pair them with great food then here's your chance.The Baker Street Pub & Grill of Boulder, Colorado is getting together with the Boulder Beer Company, Alaskan Brewing Company and the AC Golden Brewing Company to put on a tempting dinne... Read Full Story

Are you a pumpkin head? Or at least a fan of great pumpkin beer? Then you'll be interested in heading to the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 5pm for the Elysian Pumpkinfest '09. Here are the details of the event from today's newsletter from Chris, the owner of Falling Rock Tap House.Elysian Pumpkinfest '09Come on out & try out 5 different pumpkin beers from the Masters of the Orange Gourd, Elysian Brewing Company of Seattle Washington. We will... Read Full Story

FCB's new building. Click to enlarge.New Building Plans AnnouncedOut with the old and in with the new brew! The Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) of Ft. Collins, Colorado will soon be packing up it's old building and moving to a much bigger and brand new facility.In a recent statement dated November 9, 2009, here is what FCB is saying about the new building and brewing facility:"The new location is on the corner of Lincoln and Lemay just a few buildings East of Odell. We couldn't be happier about be... Read Full Story

I recently had the opportunity to taste some beer that was provided to me in a promotional pack. The brewers over at the AC Golden Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado wanted me to try one of their winter seasonal beers. In this case it was a beer that I hadn't seen in a long time but is now coming out again only from a slightly different brewery. I'm talking about AC Golden's Winterfest. For those of you who live in Colorado, you may be saying, "Winterfest? Isn't that the old Coors brew?". ... Read Full Story