40 miles west of Denver January 5, 1859 George A. Jackson stumbled through the mountains and pines in a nameless place that would one day be called Idaho Springs, digging around a nameless stream that would one day be called Clear Creek. He had been drawn to the area by rising clouds of steam, a… [Read More]
Craft Beer
Old World Tradition Meets New World Innovation: A Night at Brewery Vivant
Grand Rapids, Michigan I’d have been hard pressed to find myself in a more eclectic taproom. Sitting across from Jonathan Ward, Brewery Vivant’s very own “Experience Warden” I got the building’s colorful history. “You’re sitting in what used to be the chapel of an old funeral home.” he said, gazing out across the room. “Pews… [Read More]
Tools of the Trade: Samplin’ Sours at Toolbox Brewing Company
Vista, California The colors were bright and vibrant. Looking down the row of tasting glasses the hues ranged from tangerine oranges and blood reds to airy greens and dark violets. Not the typical appearance of beer in your average brewery. But this was no average brewery, and the glasses in front of me contained no… [Read More]
Czig Meister Brewing Company: A Family Sigil For Everyone
Hackettstown, New Jersey Swinging open the door to the Czig Meister Brewery in downtown Hackettstown my expectations were shattered. Having gone to college in the New England craft beer haven of Vermont and now currently living in the microbrew mecca of Colorado I consider myself a beer snob. In the industry New Jersey has often… [Read More]
Denver Beer Company: Queens of the Barrel Age
Denver, Colorado “What can I get for you?” asked the beard clad man behind the bar. “I heard you guys won gold at the Great America Beer Festival?” I asked. “Thats right.” he nodded his head gesturing back over my shoulder. I turned my head and followed his gaze towards the far wall. I was… [Read More]
Joining Society: An Afternoon at Societe Brewing Co.
San Diego, California Moving past a welcome sign out of the bright California sunshine I ducked inside Societe Brewing Co. and let my eyes adjust. The taproom was small. Lots of open floor space with a few tables and benches. The bar extended the length of the far wall and the limited space in the… [Read More]
BBQ, Wedding Bells, and Ugly Sweaters: A Friday Night at Avery Brewing Co.
Boulder, Colorado “Is it always this busy?” I asked the guy manning the tap as I squeezed my way up to the bar. He glanced around the room, seemingly noticing the enormous crowd for the first time. “Yeah” he said with a laugh. “Doesn’t matter the day of the week, as long as it’s warm… [Read More]
Hopped up on Beer – The Heartbeat of the Great American Beer Festival
Denver, Colorado As I entered with the throngs and masses the energy in the air was palpable. Like that of a sports championship, a one time rock concert reunion, a final Olympic rivalry showdown. I streamed along with the crowds through gated doors, past the security and checkpoints and into the massive heart of Denver’s… [Read More]
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