Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 23, 2009, 7:58 am
Here's news of another returning seasonal beer coming from the Steamworks Brewing Company of Durango, Colorado. Look for this beer wherever Steamworks beers are sold. Spruce Goose returns as hol...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 22, 2009, 10:38 am
April 2010 Colorado Beer Festivals Here is a list of the upcoming Colorado beer festivals, beer dinners, tapping parties, seminars and related events that are known or planned for the month of April ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 22, 2009, 9:51 am
March 2010 Colorado Beer Festivals Here is a list of the upcoming Colorado beer festivals, beer dinners, tapping parties, seminars and related events that are known or planned for the month of March ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 20, 2009, 1:12 pm
I found a new Colorado beer related book this week while surfing around on the Internet. I've been looking for some kind of Colorado brewpub reference guide and now there's finally one that...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 20, 2009, 9:00 am
Here is a beer I wish I had tried years ago but had always hesitated to until now. I am a self confessed imperial stout lover and I normally jump at the chance to try an imperial stout that I've n...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 19, 2009, 8:15 am
Do you think there's room enough for another brewery in Colorado? According to the owners of Colorado's latest brewery they believe the answer is YES. The official opening ceremony for the new...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 18, 2009, 5:42 pm
Fresh off the heals of releasing their Northstar Imperial Porter, Twisted Pine Brewing Company of Boulder, Colorado is announcing the tapping of their latest brew: Meteor Shower Porter. Could it be c...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 17, 2009, 8:25 pm
Who says there aren't any decent beer events in November? If you're looking for an inexpensive event that's got food, 4 live bands, a summer party atmosphere and plenty of cold fresh brewe...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 16, 2009, 1:46 pm
How quickly things can change. Just a few months ago a new brewery was announced that was going to make Fort Collins Colorado it's home. They spent a lot of time and effort getting their business ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 16, 2009, 9:21 am
Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in attending the Baker Street Pub & Grill Beer Dinner set for tomorrow, November 17th at 6pm to 8pm at 1729 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado. I received around...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 15, 2009, 8:06 am
Every so often I receive word of a new video that was put out by one of our local breweries and today I found a beauty. Oskar Blues from Lyons, Colorado has been known for not only it's beer but ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 11, 2009, 8:57 am
Hey Loveland, Colorado! Get ready for a new brewery coming to your town! The rumor mill has been buzzing lately and now official word has come down about a new brewery being planned for next year (201...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 10, 2009, 5:37 pm
Thanksgiving Welcomes Woodcut No. 3 Fort Collins, Colo. – On November 16, 2009, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Odell Brewing will release Woodcut No. 3, Oak Aged Crimson Ale, the th...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 9, 2009, 10:50 pm
This bit of news got my taste buds watering. Avery Brewing Company of Boulder, Colorado is putting the finishing touches on their third in a series of barrel aged limited edition series beers. Comin...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 9, 2009, 6:06 pm
Here's a contest for my local Colorado readers or for anyone who just happens to be in Colorado on November 17, 2009. How would you like to get two FREE passes to a 4-course beer dinner in Boulde...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 9, 2009, 1:59 pm
Are you a pumpkin head? Or at least a fan of great pumpkin beer? Then you'll be interested in heading to the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 5pm for t...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 9, 2009, 1:22 pm
FCB's new building. Click to enlarge. New Building Plans Announced Out with the old and in with the new brew! The Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) of Ft. Collins, Colorado will soon be packing up it&#...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 8, 2009, 8:33 am
I recently had the opportunity to taste some beer that was provided to me in a promotional pack. The brewers over at the AC Golden Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado wanted me to try one of their win...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 6, 2009, 8:34 pm
Looking for a real tasty Colorado winter brew? One thing about the Colorado end of year time is that you never know what the season is going to be like. But one things for sure, this time of year brin...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 6, 2009, 10:53 am
Construction Zone There is plenty of racket going on over at Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado these days. If you haven't visited the brewery for the last several months you might n...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2009, 8:36 pm
No, it's not Christmas yet, but the brewers and owners at Dry Dock Brewing Company aren't waiting for Santa to pull off another winter / holiday beer. This time, they need your help in choosi...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Nov 1, 2009, 8:19 pm
Has it been a year already? One of Colorado's youngest breweries is celebrating it's 1st birthday this week. Upslope Brewing Company of Boulder, Colorado will be opening it's doors for a ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 30, 2009, 8:22 am
As the number of daylight hours continue to shrink heading towards Winter Solstice it becomes the time to announce the return of a classic smoked porter from our neighbor to the far northwest. Novembe...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 29, 2009, 6:13 pm
Once of my favorite holiday season beers is returning to beer shelves just in time for the colder weather. I've learned that you've got to stock up on this as it tends to disappear off the she...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 27, 2009, 10:09 pm
February 2010 Colorado Beer Festivals Here is a list of the upcoming Colorado beer festivals, beer dinners, tapping parties, seminars and related events that are known or planned for the month of Feb...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 27, 2009, 3:10 pm
Out with the old and in with the new. Odell Brewing has just recently updated it's old web site and has replaced it with a new more modern site complete with a blog, store and flashier graphics. ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 25, 2009, 11:45 am
The good folks down at Twisted Pine Brewing Company in Boulder Colorado passed along some news about an upcoming special tasting event at their brewery on November 5th, 2009. Fans of their Northstar I...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 25, 2009, 10:52 am
Here are the beer tweets from Colorado breweries on Twitter from Saturday, October 24, 2009. This list was made possible by the new Lists feature now in Beta on Twitter. (Click image to enlarge) Rela...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 24, 2009, 5:26 pm
If you've ever had the inclination to make your own home brewed beer but always wanted someone with expertise to show you how - here's your big chance. Homebrewers, here's your chance to ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 23, 2009, 7:29 pm
The clocks are changing soon as the US heads back into Standard Time the first week of November and one Colorado brewery is releasing a special brew to celebrate the occasion. Odell Brewing Company of...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 21, 2009, 1:07 pm
There's news coming from up north here in Greeley, Colorado about a new beer release. Crabtree Brewing has announced that their new Chunkin Pumpkin Ale will be pouring this Friday, October 23rd at...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 20, 2009, 9:17 am
Brewers say: "Good things come in small batches" and Breckenridge Brewery of Denver, Colorado has been busy making several beers in small batches these days. One fairly recent addition to Breckenridge...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 18, 2009, 4:24 pm
For those of you who've never been to the Liquid Center at the New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado and wondered how popular one of the top 5 craft breweries in the USA is becomin...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 16, 2009, 10:04 am
Are you a fan of the dark side? Ever get the urge for a beer with something extra? Do you want something thick and creamy and loaded with flavor? Then you are probably a fan of Imperial Stouts. Impe...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 15, 2009, 3:04 pm
The following post came to me from an email from Chris, the owner of Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Colorado. A big celebration of the hop harvest will be held this weekend. Head on down to LoDo ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 12, 2009, 12:56 pm
It was but a dream just a couple years ago but has since grown into a passion. This week marks the second anniversary of Fermentedly Challenged the blog. In that short two year span, I've written ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 11, 2009, 6:43 pm
The other day I was looking through the singles section at a local beer store when I spied a few bottles of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout (2008) sitting there. I was surprised that this store eve...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 10, 2009, 9:22 pm
An imperial brown ale? Breckenridge Brewery of Denver came out with a couple more beers in their Small Batch series earlier this year and I couldn't help but want to try their Mighty Brown, an imp...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 8, 2009, 7:16 pm
This post is part 2 of a series of posts revolving around my session as a volunteer at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The previous post offered up a music video of the day's act...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 8, 2009, 1:21 pm
I'm finally getting around to processing the hours and hours of footage and images I took during the 2009 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). This is part 1 of a two part post. I've gone thro...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 7, 2009, 1:26 pm
Fresh off the Oskar Blues web site comes news that their brand new Longmont restaurant will open next week. This looks to be a great new spot to sample not only Oskar Blues brews and music but also ma...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 6, 2009, 2:35 pm
January 2010 Here is a list of the upcoming Colorado beer festivals, beer dinners, tapping parties, seminars and related events that are known or planned for the month of January 2010. These listings...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 6, 2009, 2:34 pm
2010 Event Listings Coming Soon! This is the placeholder for the upcoming 2010 Colorado beer festival and event calendar. As of now, only a few events for January 2010 exist. More events and months w...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 6, 2009, 1:36 pm
More details keep coming out on the upcoming 10th anniversary Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival (BBBBF) being planned in Vail Colorado for January 2010. The following press release offers clu...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 4, 2009, 11:05 pm
I've only recently started aging beers in my basement for a little over a year now. To be successful in cellaring beers I figure I would have to adopt a personal strategy or two. These old sayings...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 3, 2009, 11:49 am
... Dog warehouse. Along the way, I couldn't help but pass by the Falling Rock. The crowd outside had completely filled the patio and most of the parking lot ... dozens of other beers availabl...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 3, 2009, 5:00 am
The week of the 2009 Great American Beer Festival was a very busy one. The lower downtown area of Denver was bustling with parties, special beer tastings, Rockies games and beer dinners. One special e...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 2, 2009, 3:20 pm
Left Hand Brewing of Longmont Colorado is done; done with the holiday spiced beer business that is. And after their reserves of Snow Bound Spiced Strong Ale are gone they won't be making any more....
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Oct 1, 2009, 7:50 pm
New Belgium picked a busy time of year to put out a new Lips of Faith series beer. On September 8th, 2009, New Belgium Brewing Company of Fort Collins, Colorado let it slip on Twitter that they would ...
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Chipper Dave posted an article on Fermentedly Challenged - Sep 30, 2009, 4:27 pm
It may still be 2009 but already plans for some of 2010's beer festivals are already being released. Here is a press release dated September 30, 2009 headlining plans for the upcoming Big Beers & ...
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