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Further Information and Thoughts on Steamworks/SEAR

By Jeff

This post was updated with additional information after it was published. Please see the bottom of the post of updates. Yesterday I posted a press release put out by Steamworks Brewing Co. about the reopening of their old Bayfield location to be operated by SEAR Beer Holdings, who will be contract brewing beer for Steamworks... »

Silverton Brewery Brings Home Some Awards

By Jeff

Silverton, CO is an old silver mining town, but recently Silverton Brewery struck gold. Silverton Brewery brought home two gold medals from the US Beer Championship competition recently. One for Bear Ass Brown and another for Ice Pick Ale (I.P.A). Bear Ass Brown is a new release, a lightly hopped English style mild brown ale, it... »

Silverton Brewery, Silverton CO

By Jeff

We took a trip up to the Silverton Brewery a few weeks ago. I called the brewery during the day to see how late they would be open and was told they would stay open until at least 7pm and stay later if busy enough. We weren’t able to leave Durango until about 5:30,... »

Fourth of July Beer Happenings in The Four Corners

By Jeff

The big highlight of the weekend for me is happening at Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange on Friday night. Greg Koch, CEO and founder of Stone Brewing Co. will be in town for Stone Night at Lady Falc’s. According to Beer at 6512 they’ll be tapping a keg of the 2009 Imperial Russian Stout as... »

2009 North American Beer Awards, Local Breweries Walk Away Winners

By Jeff

The North American Beer Awards, a North American Brewer’s Association sanctioned event was held this past week, and our local breweries walked away with some awards. Silverton Brewery up in Silverton, CO won a gold metal for their Ice Pick Ale in the (Extra Special) Strong Bitter ESB. I haven’t gotten to try this one... »

Silverton Brewery, Silverton Colorado

By Jeff

I haven’t made it up to the Silverton Brewery yet, but hope to soon. This Friday, May 29th (that’s tomorrow) they’re having a beer and cheese pairing at the brewery in Silverton, 1333 Greene St. I unfortunately have plans and won’t be there, but they’ll be pairing cheese with their IPA. The cheese will be... »