Festivals
Snowdown 2010
I’ve written a bit about Snowdown (Carver Beard Growing Contest and Ska Brewing Co’s Hyper Fierce Gnar Gnar Hefe), and now that it’s upon us I thought I’d post some of the beer and bike related events. As expected there are more beer related events than bike related events. In fact I’m not sure... »
Ska Brewing Co.’s Snowdown 2010 Beer: Hyper Fierce Gnar Gnar Hefe
Every year Ska Brewing Co. creates a special, limited release, only available in Southwest Colorado beer for Durango’s Snowdown Festival. Snowdown 2010 is no different, and last week Ska release Hyper Fierce Gnar Gnar Hefe, a 5% ABV Hefeweizen with pineapple and toasted coconuts. The thermometer on the wall outside says it’s 10 degrees Fahrenheit... »
2009 Great American Beer Festival Award Winners
Local breweries brought home a few awards from this past weekend’s 2009 Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Durango Brewing Company took the gold metal in the American Style Amber Lager for their fall seasonal Durango Colorfest. At 6.2% ABV and 21 IBU it’s not your typical lager. I drank it for the first time... »
News Tidbits and a Return to Blogging
It’s been quiet around here lately. Unfortunately when things get busy in my professional or personal lives blogging is the first thing to give way, but expect the postings to start back up around here. A lot happened in the past couple of weeks and a lot is coming up in the next few... »
Pagosa Brewing Co. Wins Four Medals at CO State Fair
Pagosa Brewing Co. brought home four awards from the CO State Fair beer competition. Honeymoon Ale brought home a gold metal in the Honey Beer and Mead category and Alpine Abbey got a gold metal in the Strong Belgian category. Both will be on tap later this month at the Great American Beer Festival in... »
11th Annual San Juan Brew Fest
The 11th Annual San Juan Brew Fest took place this past Sunday on Main Ave. in front of Buckley Park in downtown Durango. 18 breweries were on hand and plenty of beer was on tap. I didn’t get the full winners list, but Boulder Beer Company’s Mojo IPA won the “Beer with Balls” category. Steamworks... »
Tour de Fat, not coming to Durango
I’ve never been lucky enough to be living in a city where New Belgium’s Tour de Fat has come through. From what I’ve heard though it’s a big bike celebration and tons of fun, while raising money for charity. Well, I won’t be able to check it out this year in Durango either. Beer... »
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