Many delicious stout variations from peppermint and coconut to bourbon barrel aged beers with bourbon barrel aged coffee were present at the 4th Annual Black House Black Friday Event at Modern Times in San Diego, California. This event was a treat! They took a few of their dark and delicious beers … [Read more...]
The Denver Central Market
The Denver Central Market opened just a couple months ago in Denver's River North (RiNo) neighborhood. It's a central place for gathering to get a bite to eat and drink with a friend or a baked good and coffee on the way to work. There are also meat and fish markets and a produce stand. The Denver … [Read more...]
A Delicious Duo from Bootstrap Brewing
Insane Rush has been one of my frequent go-to IPAs for a while. I am always in the mood for it, it is easy to drink, and it never disappoints. Insane Rush is from Bootstrap Brewing in Niwot, CO. On my first visit to Bootstrap I tried multiple tasters, yet when they started canning I stuck with just … [Read more...]
Candied Bacon with Java Stout Beer
The Bacon and Beer Festival got me thinking about bacon, of course, and inspired me to finally make Beer Candied Bacon. This idea is not new but it was my first time trying it and now it is going to become a more common occurrence. It was both delicious and easy to do! For all the football parties … [Read more...]
Denver Bacon and Beer 2016: A Recap
This past weekend was the 2016 Denver Bacon and Beer Festival! This event brings bacon bites created by various Denver restaurants and beer from local breweries together. Each bite incorporates bacon and often times beer too! Breweries bring some of their regulars as well as crafty creations … [Read more...]