Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 9, 2012, 11:00 pm
Brewery after brewery in Colorado has been reporting good growth in beer production for 2011 and the Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver Colorado is also chiming in with excellent numbers. Along with recent partnerships with Breckenridge Brewing, the Wynkoop is making strides to get even better. The...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 9, 2012, 8:50 pm
July 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals & Events July brings the heat to Colorado and the peak of the outdoor beer festival season. Vacations are in full swing, brew fests and outdoor music concerts are in abundance and summer ales are in stock. There are always plenty of drink and food events going on at...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 9, 2012, 12:36 pm
... the finest espresso beans roasted by our neighbors at Paris. Swineheitsgebot – they are bucking the German purity law ... lager) aged with coffee and pounds of BACON. Paris’ Neighborhood Roast Coffee Stout – Another brew in collaboration with their friends down at Paris on the Platte. ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 8, 2012, 11:32 am
Today is Laugh and Get Rich Day. Take time out to find some of the more humorous aspects of life today. Even if you don't get rich in money, you can always get rich in the spirit of life! Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Wednesday, February 8th, 2012. If you have some Co...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 7, 2012, 11:48 am
Today is Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbor's Day. Just be careful not to do them one at a time however. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, February 7th, 2012. If you have some Colorado brewery news items you'd like included in the daily Colorado Beer News pos...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 6, 2012, 11:25 am
Today is Lame Duck Day. I suppose that's what Tom Brady and the Patriots are feeling like today, right? Football season has finally come to an end. Onward to more basketball, hockey and the promise of baseball with Spring training. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Monday...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 5, 2012, 11:00 am
... quickly. Pucker up beer lovers - this festival embraces brett, lacto and pedio like ... food ticket and unlimited samples. Live music, great food (brats) and lots of ... .com/classic 23rd Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival June 23-24, 2012 (Saturday ... Ales Brewfest - Alamosa, CO - Summer S...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 4, 2012, 10:24 pm
Cold winter nights were made for rich dark beers. This beer not only goes well during the winter, but can even substitute for coffee as a popular breakfast beverage on weekends. This brew is none other than Twisted Pine Big Shot Espresso Stout. Twisted Pine makes Big Shot Espresso Stout as part of ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 4, 2012, 1:00 pm
May 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals & Events May marks the traditional beginning of the beer festival season in Colorado. School's are closing for the year, and vacation times are about to start. There are always plenty of drink and food events going on at most Colorado breweries and entertainment venu...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 3, 2012, 12:26 pm
Today is Give Kids A Smile Day. And for many kids here in Colorado today they're smiling already - many schools are closed due to bad weather. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Friday, February 3rd, 2012. If you have some Colorado brewery news items you'd like included in...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 2, 2012, 4:49 pm
With over 130 breweries in the state of Colorado, I can see why it would take a long time to visit each one. Despite their closeness, it's taken me until now to finally visit Pateros Creek Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. Pateros Creek Brewing Company announced their intentions to open bac...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 2, 2012, 12:56 pm
The city of Loveland, Colorado is known for Valentine's Day, and will soon be known for a special Valentine's Day beer as well. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse released a statement today about an upcoming beer release that is sure to warms the hearts of beer lovers in Northern Colorado. Grimm Brothers to ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 2, 2012, 12:27 pm
Today is Groundhog Day where we throw out modern meteorology and trust in ancient superstitions to predict our weather for the next 6 weeks. Shadow or no, it's still not Spring until March 20th. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Thursday, February 2nd, 2012. If you have s...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 2, 2012, 12:00 pm
Official word is now out on Avery's next release in their barrel-aged series. And this time we're getting two beers instead of one. Check out their press release dated yesterday for all the details. (Boulder, CO) February 1, 2012 – Avery Brewing Company’s newest additions to its Barrel-Aged Ser...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 1, 2012, 11:36 pm
Here's a blast from the past. This is a beer that I've had on many occasions, but as of yet I had not given it a formal review. I tend to overlook some of our local breweries flagship classics, yet I end up returning to them time and time again. In this example I now formally review Odell 5 Barrel P...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 1, 2012, 12:21 pm
Today is Hula in the Coola Day, a day where everyone is encouraged to stash away their coats, scarves, gloves and thermal wear and put on their shorts, sunglasses and your best summer outfits and pretend you're in the heat of Summer and party! Cranking up the furnace can help with that. Here's what'...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Feb 1, 2012, 8:51 am
Denver has not one, but two craft beer radio programs now. The duo that brought you Colorado Craft Beer Radio has split up and each are now going head-to-head on different radio stations at the very same time to bring you their own unique perspective on the craft beer scene here in Colorado. Gary ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 31, 2012, 11:17 pm
A taproom and keg-only favorite will soon head to 16oz cans and by March 2012 Oskar Blues will deliver their Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's IPA to the masses. I was lucky enough to be sent a hand-canned unlabeled sample of this bold dry-hopped American IPA monster to get a sneak preview of what Deviant ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 31, 2012, 1:36 pm
Even in the middle of Winter, sometimes you get an occasional promise of Spring and that's just what New Belgium is delivering now - their new Spring seasonal beer - Dig. They released official word that locals around Fort Collins have known for about a week: Dig Pale Ale has finally arrived. Read ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 31, 2012, 12:03 pm
Today is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. And since making craft beer is an art onto itself, let's get inspired with a nice pint today. You can always admire the awesome label art from a beer cooler near you as well. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, January 31st...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 31, 2012, 11:57 am
Brewery Makes Footprints with New Single Serve Odell Brewing Releases Footprint RegionAle Fort Collins, CO. – On February 11, 2012, Odell Brewing will release its first single serve brew of the New Year. A uniquely collaborative project, Footprint RegionAle pays tribute to the brewery’s regional...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 30, 2012, 6:09 pm
Twisted Pine to Unleash Canis Lupulus on Feb. 4th Imperial India Black Ale is second Twisted Artisan Ale of 2012 Boulder, Colorado – January 30th 2012 – On January 7th, Twisted Pine Brewing Company debuted the first beer in their popular new Artisan Ale Project to a full house at the brewery in ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 30, 2012, 2:18 pm
Poncha Springs, Colorado - January 30th, 2012 - Elevation Beer Company, an artisan microbrewery focusing on seasonal barrel-aged beers, plans to start brewing the second week of February. Elevation will start brewing in its brand new 15-barrel system 7,400 square foot facility located just outside o...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 30, 2012, 1:15 pm
Today is Curmudgeons Day. It's an annual celebration of the crusty, yet insightful, wags who consistently apply the needle of truth to the balloons of hypocrisy and social norms. Celebrated on the birthday of W.C. Fields, one of America's most beloved curmudgeons. Here's what's happening around the ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 30, 2012, 1:12 pm
Move over Falling Rock - The Mayor of Old Town has taken over as beer tap king and is planning to hold office in Colorado for a very long time. Even though The Mayor of Old Town has only been open for less than a year, the beer bar and restaurant at 632 S. Mason Street in Fort Collins, Colorado has ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 27, 2012, 12:06 pm
Today is Thomas Crapper Day. Don't ask me why - it just is. One of the original folk who no doubt prayed to the porcelain god from time to time and made a few improvements to it as well. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Friday, January 27th, 2012. If you have some Colora...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 27, 2012, 10:26 am
Nearly 1 out of 4 businesses in Greeley who sell alcohol were busted last Saturday for selling booze to minors. Almost 25%!! Are you kidding me? This shocking statistic was a big wake up call to the city of Greeley this weekend. The Greeley Tribune reported today that during a routine sweep of busin...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 26, 2012, 11:25 pm
Are all pilsners the same? Definitely NO! Oskar Blues breaks the mold on pilsner and makes a bold Bohemian-style brew called Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils. This gently hopped (35 IBU) pilsner has been around in cans since early 2009 and dares you to think that this is a common lager. This unc...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 19, 2012, 7:06 pm
Since when do farms start expanding within Denver? When they are brewery tank farms of course. And this week, Breckenridge Brewery of Denver installed several new fermenters and brite tanks that will greatly boost the amount of beer they can make and store at one time. As part of phase 1 of their 20...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 19, 2012, 12:07 pm
Today is Get To Know Your Customers Day. It's a quarterly celebration where businesses are encouraged to spend a little more time learning and understanding their customers better. After all, without them businesses would be nowhere. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Thur...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 18, 2012, 4:34 pm
OSKAR BLUES BREWS FARM RAISED “HGH PART DUH” ALE FOR OLD CHICAGO RESTAURANTS Limited Time Only: Old Chicago Restaurants “I Love Beer” Tour Features Exclusive Oskar Blues Beer LONGMONT, Colo. - January 18, 2012 – Does down-home, hand-planted, home-grown and hand-picked happen anymore? It d...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 18, 2012, 4:18 pm
Upgrades in fermentation, cellaring and packaging promise big year to come Boulder, Colorado – January 18th 2012 – There is a strong buzz surrounding Twisted Pine Brewing Company these days. In recent weeks, a number of developments have given the Twisted staff cause for enthusiasm – and righ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 18, 2012, 11:32 am
Today is Stop SOPA Day. SOPA stands for Stop Online Piracy Act. Help us keep the web open. Contact your representatives and ask for this act to be dropped, otherwise many of your favorite web sites could be shutdown at the governments discretion. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosph...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 17, 2012, 1:49 pm
Getting ready for Stout Month but can't wait for February? No problem! The new Vine Street Pub & Brewery is going to host a preview party. The following are details posted today from Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery. Only a couple weeks until Stout Month! For those of you who can't wait, we're throwing t...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 17, 2012, 11:47 am
Today is Hot Buttered Rum Day. It's just one of those days where you feel like breaking some of your New Year's resolutions and may as well celebrate with something worthy. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. If you have some Colorado brewery ne...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 16, 2012, 6:34 pm
Break out the cans! Another Colorado brewery is making plans to put one of their beers in a 16oz can. Check out the latest breaking news from Renegade Brewing Company of Denver, Colorado. No formal release date has been set yet. They still have to go through TTB approval. They’ll be distributing ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 16, 2012, 4:58 pm
Today is Martin Luther King Day. But what you may not know, it's also Appreciate A Dragon Day and National Nothing Day. So while many of us enjoy a day off of work and give thanks for the memory of a great civil rights leader, take time to watch a good movie that features a dragon and simply do Noth...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Jan 16, 2012, 4:29 pm
Take a trip to Hawaii in a can! That's what I decided to do on a nice long 3-day weekend in the midst of January in Colorado. A dark beer on a cold day was just the thing I was looking for when I spied a nice porter from the Aloha state. This beer review took me back to some familiar waters, so to s...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 2, 2011, 6:02 pm
... Brewing Company to be exact and they are indeed planning to do a ... in eleven markets across the nation. They are large supporters of the craft ... to over 32,000 accounts annually. They will kick off by launching ... s production facility in Edwards, Colorado. They will be doubling the si...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 2, 2011, 1:09 pm
... best stout recipe (amateur brewers only), brew it up and submit it ... batch of his or her brew on the Mountain Sun system. ... or your favorite chair at home and enjoy a rich, roasty ... on Twitter with hashtag #StoutDay. Special brew suggestions for #StoutDay tomorrow: - Steel ... Brewe...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2011, 3:05 pm
Beer by smartphone - there's an app for that. I thought I'd seen just about everything, but AC Golden Brewing has a new way to send your friends a beer for just a buck and its as simple as using an app. The company is offering drinkers the chance to send REAL Colorado Native beer via Facebook and s...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2011, 1:00 pm
Happy November! Today is National Authors Day and it's a Binary Day. A good day to settle down with a good book and a warming ale. It's also No Shave November - a good excuse to "let it grow". Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, November 1st, 2011. If you have som...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2011, 12:00 pm
The votes are finally in and beer bloggers can start planning for next year's 2012 Beer Bloggers Conference. Four cities battled for the rights to host the 3rd US beer blogging convention, but in the end only one could win. In 2012, the Beer Bloggers Conference is heading to Indianapolis, Indiana. ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2011, 9:50 am
... their new winter seasonal beer - Snow Day - and for many Americans, ... year as an rare October snow storm swept through many parts ... . NEW BELGIUM BREWING DECLARES A SNOW DAY Newest seasonal release is ... (www.newbelgium.com) declares a snow day for everyone! This joyful ... relaxation ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 31, 2011, 2:30 pm
Today is Halloween. Be watchful for those little ghouls and goblins as you venture out tonight. What does the ghost of Samuel Adams say? Brooooooo!!! Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Monday, October 31st, 2011. If you have some Colorado brewery news items you'd like in...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 30, 2011, 5:52 pm
... and this was was their Boulevard Dark Truth Stout. Several beers from ... to live up to. Appearance: Dark Truth Stout poured nearly black ... of wonderful roasted chocolate malt and dark fruit aroma. I couldn't ... was immediately followed by a dark roasty texture. The sweetness was ......
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 29, 2011, 2:20 pm
Wishing all of you ghouls and goblins a safe and wonderful Halloween. There are plenty of parties and celebrations going on. Remember to watch for those little ones running around your area. Be sure to enjoy responsibly and don't over do it like these pumpkins did below. Your body will thank you f...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 28, 2011, 3:27 pm
The days grow shorter, but the dark brews grow stronger. Odell Brewing is giving into the Dark Side in November and turning over most of it's taps into dark beer wonders. Every day in November there will be specials, with dark firkins and live music on Wednesdays and tasty brews never seen before t...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 25, 2011, 12:30 pm
Today is Sourest Day and also Punk for a Day Day. So while you're wearing your worst outfit and acting rebellious, grab one of the sourest ales you can find and punk out! Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, October 25th, 2011. If you have some Colorado brewery ne...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 24, 2011, 2:01 pm
Just as we prepare for the upcoming time change, Odell Brewing is releasing their seasonal Mountain Standard Double Black IPA on November 5th. This is a big brew and will only be available in 4-packs. The following is a press release from Odell Brewing released today. It’s Mountain Standard Time...
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