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Big Grizz Barleywine and Other Seasonals at Carver Brewing Co.
I stopped by Carver Brewing Co. last week to try the Big Grizz Barleywine and see what other beers have come on tap recently. Big Grizz Barleywine Style Ale is back and it’s good. I was told this year it’s a little stronger, around 11% ABV. It’s very smooth, slightly sweet and not overpowering. Big... »
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... »
Ska Brewing Collaboration: Formulating a Belgian-American IPA Recipe
As I previously mentioned, Ska Brewing Co. has invited myself and Beer at 6512 blogger Soggy Coaster to each brew a 10 gallon batch of beer on their pilot system at Ska. A couple weeks ago I met with Soggy Coaster, Ska President and Co-Founder Dave Thibodeau and Ska Head Brewer Thomas Larsen to set... »
Steamworks to Cease Most Wholesale Distribution
According to a press release sent out yesterday by Steamworks Brewing Co., they have announced that the Bayfield Beer Factory will close on December 31st. Steamworks announced about a month ago that they would be closing the Bayfield Beer Factory soon, but did not disclose a date. This brought up many questions regarding the... »
Collabeeration: Ska Brewing Co. To Team up With Beer N Bikes and Beer at 6512
That’s right, Ska Brewing Co. President Dave Thibodeau recently reached out to myself and Soggy Coaster of Beer at 6512 and asked if we’d each like to brew a batch of beer with Ska Head Brewer Thomas Larsen. Both the Soggy Coaster and myself will work independently with Larsen to pick a style, formulate a... »
Winter Seasonals in Durango
Seasonal beers are big business in the craft beer industry. According to Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association, seasonal beers passed pale ales as the top growing segment in the craft beer industry. “’What can I try that I haven’t tried before?’ is really driving a lot of the sales in the category,”... »
Like a Kid in a Candy Store
Is how you could describe me in a good liquor store. I make a trip to Star Liquors every couple of weeks and spend more time than I should checking all the coolers for new beers I want to try and spending more money than I probably should. When I go out of town I... »
Durango Brewing Co. Winter Ale Release Party
This Monday, November 23rd, the Durango Brewing Company is hosting a release party for their Winter Ale at their taproom on North Main Ave. They’ll tap the keg at 5pm and pints are only $1 until that first keg runs out. After that it’s $3 pints of Winter Ale for the rest of the... »
Changes at Steamworks Brewing Co.
It was hard to miss the front page article in the Durango Herald this morning titled Steamworks Cuts Back – Brewer to Shut Bayfield plant, restaurant in phases. The article says that the Steamworks Brewing Co. Bayfield Beer Factory will be downsizing, that they’ve laid off three brewery related employees and that the restaurant... »
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