Chocolaty, spicy, cinnamon-y, and boozy all describe this Mexican Chocolate Stout Ice Cream. This ice cream left a little heat on the back of the throat from the Mexican chili peppers in the stout. The kick just kept me wanting more. To get pictures for this post, I totally HAD to eat ice … [Read more...]
Elevation
June 25, 2013 by
Many of you "know" me well enough by now that you can figure that even though I was away hiking for a while I was still tasting local beers :D Elevation Beer Company is a mountain brewery in Poncha Springs which is only about a 30 minute drive from Buena Vista and 10 minutes from Salida. It … [Read more...]
Great Divide Turns 19
June 19, 2013 by
It is funny I am publishing this today because in fact, it is my birthday but I am not turning 19 this time :) This past weekend there was another great beer event! Can an event be anything short of amazing when craft beer, gorgeous weather, and the Yeti are involved?! Great Divide Brewing … [Read more...]
On an Adventure
June 17, 2013 by
Many apologies for going MIA for a couple weeks. I have been "busy" with fun summer activities and have desired the outdoors more than sitting in front of my computer :) I also had a week long hiking adventure where I was up early to climb mountains and to bed early at night. For some of you that … [Read more...]
Caribbean Beer Dinner
May 28, 2013 by
Last week I got to experience my first beer dinner. It was a delicious experience with beer provided by Great Divide and food by Highland Tap & Burger. The dinner was Caribbean influenced and was a Bon Voyage to Tannea Musselman from Great Divide who will be their first representative outside … [Read more...]
Cheese and Sweets with Beer
May 23, 2013 by
Typically my blogging for the Crafty Ladies Beer Club remains on their blog but last month's event was a great representation of pairing food with beer. We had the pleasure of having Goose Island share their beer and suggested food pairings. It was a great event that stimulated the senses to provide … [Read more...]
