A burger and beer make a great duo. Imagine a sweet and salty topped burger paired with a yummy saison. At the Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver, CO I encountered a burger topped with peanut butter, blue cheese, and bacon. Yes, you heard me right! The creaminess of the peanut butter balances the salty … [Read more...]
A Coffee Coconut Stout Warm Up
The warm 70 degree days were making it hard to drink our collection of stouts. Finally Colorado cooperated with a lovely drop in temperature. Overcast and rainy, this Coffee Coconut Stout made for the perfect "warm up". The Coffee Coconut Stout by Weldwerks is delicious! Coconut is the first … [Read more...]
Fremont Brewery: Lush IPA
Though only February, Colorado has enjoyed many warm spring like days. It is those days precisely that makes going to work tough! I just want to go play outside, hike or chill on a patio with a tasty beer :) On one of these recent warm patio days, Lush IPA satisfied the thirst perfectly. Lush … [Read more...]
This Stout is On Fleek
The On Fleek Imperial Stout is a must sip on a chilly evening. It comes in a colorful 80s retro style can that just screams fun! The On Fleek Imperial Stout pours a thick syrupy black. The thick pour is followed by a thin tan head. I get dark chocolate in the aroma and then a slight burnt dark … [Read more...]
Big Beers Festival 2017: A Recap
Last weekend was the 2017 Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines Festival. It has been held in Vail for the last 16 years and this year Breckenridge welcomed it for the first time. Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center is the new home for hosting Big Beers tasting event, informative beer seminars, and … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Poppers Paired with Habanero Sculpin
These three-cheese, perfectly grilled jalapeno poppers are a great addition to your next football or holiday party! The heat will vary depending on the jalapeno. That is where pairing them with beer comes in! :) India Pale Ales are great for pairing with spicy foods so I would normally just … [Read more...]