Grapes Vs. Grains

Friday wrapped up Harvest Week with Eat Denver restaurants and Imbibe Denver. There were six days of feasting with different themes like Praise the Lard Barn Dance Brunch and Platte River Luau and Pig Roast. I was fortunate enough to get to attend the Rocky Mountain Showdown- Grapes Vs. Grains. … [Read more...]

Bomber Friday: Imperial Pumpkin

It's Friday, so grab your favorite six-pack on the way home from work or enjoy a new beer. Bombers are 22 fl oz bottles of beer that often contain a brewery's elite or unique concoction. Like a good bottle of wine, they are great for sharing and sipping :) Stay tuned for periodic blasts of bomber … [Read more...]

Highland Tap and Burger

Highland Tap & Burger (HTB) is a great local joint to grab a gourmet burger and craft beer with a comfortable atmosphere for families, friendly gatherings, and football watching. Gourmet burger is not something you come across often at your local pub but HTB cleverly planned the pub atmosphere … [Read more...]

A Big Beer for a Big Hike

This past weekend I got to hike Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado. The weather was definitely of some concern. Even though Leadville is about 3 hours away, with everything going on down here we thought we might run into some weather up there but it was absolutely perfect. We could not have … [Read more...]

Chocolate Stout Cake

This chocolaty, perfectly moist, decadent stout cake does anything but disappoint. Cake is not usually my number one dessert choice but this recipe makes me feel differently. It was surprisingly not too rich which made each bite easier than the last :D The first cake was made for a party and it … [Read more...]

Bomber Friday: Roots Revival

It's Friday, so grab your favorite six-pack on the way home from work or enjoy a new beer. Bombers are 22 fl oz bottles of beer that often contain a brewery's elite or unique concoction. Like a good bottle of wine, they are great for sharing and sipping :) Stay tuned for periodic blasts of bomber … [Read more...]