I wanted the last beer festival of my 20s to be a good one, and the Big Beers Fest in Breckenridge, CO did not disappoint! My last post, The 2018 Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival Experience, detailed my foray into the high altitude fest weekend, but this one will dig into the tasty tidbits […]
The 2018 Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival Experience
What better way to begin the new year than with a beer festival at 9,600 feet of elevation? I skipped the typical resolutions and drove straight up to the ski town of Breckenridge, CO to participate in the 18th anniversary of the Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival held the very first weekend of 2018. […]
A Very Vertical Christmas
The holidays are an excellent time to reconnect with family, friends, and your cellared beer! Perhaps you’ve been setting aside bottles of Bigfoot Barleywine for the past few years. Or maybe you’ve been saving some Anchor Christmas Ale. Some beers – typically high ABV – can be perfect for stashing away in your basement to […]
Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner
The time has come to stuff your face, drink beer, and give thanks for the bounty on your table and the full belly you’ll soon find yourself with when all has been properly devoured. For those who are unsure about just what type of brew to crack when the time comes, fear not! I have […]
The Great American Beer Festival Experience 2017
There’s a certain caution that accompanies first time experiences. For me, it means making mental and physical lists, checking them multiple times, and assessing my success as I progress. It keeps me honest with myself and focused toward whatever goals I may have. My goals last year at my very first Great American Beer Festival […]
Fresh for Fall
Fall is one of my favorite times of year – when the hot summer days give way to the chill of the approaching winter season, and the crisp light beers of summer are overtaken by the richer flavors of colder days. Creatures begin to slow their paces as temperatures drop, and we all take comfort […]