Hello! As you can see, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted. Once COVID hit…and continued…and continued, and events were postponed and canceled, I kind of lost my steam. I had been maintaining a pretty active blog here for over eight years when March 2020 rolled around. At the time I figured things would pick back up shortly, and I’d be back at beer festivals in no time. The longer it dragged on, I started realizing I’d somewhat lost my passion for blogging. My passion for beer is still strong, and always will be. I just don’t write about it any more. I drink craft beer daily and visit brew ..read more

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Christmas is just one month away! But never fear—I’ve been doing some shopping of my own and have created a collection of fantastic gift ideas for you and the special people on your list. And all (except the local deals at the end of the post) can be ordered online, so you can just click and buy! Tavour Beer Gift Box Set  This holiday season, send a box of beer from Tavour! What is Tavour? Tavour gets you amazing beer from around the world. Based in Seattle, they get fresh, unique craft beers from Independent breweries to discerning fans a ..read more

  I’ll be frank: 2020 has been rough. In a year in which everything is uncertain and basically all events have been canceled, I have a spot of bright news: the Vail Craft Beer Classic is ON! But beer festivals are crowded, so how is this possible in the era of COVID-19? Let me introduce the concept of the socially distant beer fest. Safe Sips – How it Works: Masks will be required in some areas of the festival when mingling and chatting with brewers. Collect samples from the breweries on your tray and take your beers back to your area to remove your mask and drink your samples with ..read more

  Father’s Day is getting close. Just three weeks to find the perfect gift. It goes without saying that the last few months have been a difficult and challenging time for everyone. So what I’m thinking is: Dad could use a drink! Is he a beer drinker? Does he enjoy wine? Either way, you should start by browsing the numerous options offered by MonthlyClubs.com. There are actually six different clubs (each with its own sub-groups) available to gift: beer, wine, cheese, chocolate, cigar, and flower, and you can even a design your own. I would be super excited to rece ..read more

  The Mugnum $29.99 Hey everyone! What can I say? It’s been a crazy few months, to put it mildly. Everything has been canceled: work, school, shopping, concerts, travel, ceremonies of all kind. Raise your hand if you, or someone you know, had to postpone a wedding due to shelter-in-place orders. My view seems to be obstructed, but I suspect there are a lot of hands in the air. Raise your other hand if you’re excited about getting your big day back on track and celebrating with family and friends. At this point you’re probably still spending quite a bit of time at home, so what better ..read more

This photo was during a wonderful day at Kline’s Beer Hall, which has closed permanently due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Hey, everybody! How you doing?! I haven’t posted in a while, and I wanted to take a moment to say HELLO and see how you’re all doing in the midst of this incredibly unique, challenging time. I’ve been fortunate enough to keep working (mostly from home) for the last several weeks. I am incredibly thankful to have my job, as I’m aware that many folks have been laid off, some perhaps indefinitely. Since I currently have an income, I’ve been doing my best to support loca ..read more

The 2020 Mile High Beer Festival is near, and tickets are on sale now! Already got yours? Great! Haven’t purchased yet? Even better, because I have a special discount code to save 15% off the regular price! AND here is your chance to score a pair of free tickets to the event! First, let’s start with the basics of the festival: Legendary, local and always sold out, the Mile High Beer Festival is back in a new downtown location for unlimited sampling of the best beers in Colorado. Competing against each other for Best Beer, some of the best breweries in the Centennial State will be there for an ..read more

2020 BYO Boot Camp Denver, Colorado: March 26-28 Brew Your Own Boot Camp is coming to Denver! From March 26-28, join a team of brewing experts (along with over 300 attendees from the US and Canada) at the Embassy Suites in downtown Denver for multitude of in-depth, full-day small-class homebrewing seminars. Want to brush up on yeast or grain techniques? Always wanted to learn how to make cheese? Interested in starting your own brewery? Want the insider tour of Denver-area breweries? Then Brew Your Own Boot Camp is for you! Here is a sampling of what you can look forward to: Participate in Cla ..read more

Get ready, Denver. One of the most delicious beer festivals is coming up on Saturday, February 15th: Mile High Grilled Cheese and Beer Fest! Tickets are on sale now, but here is your chance to enter to win a pair of General Admission tickets to the event! Let’s start with all of the yummy details: Cheese is EVERYTHING, and when you grill it, the world is a measurably better place to be in. Welcome to the festival that brings you the best gourmet grilled cheese anywhere for an event that is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied. Sample grilled cheese bites made by local chefs and partic ..read more

NewAir 126 Can Freestanding Beverage Fridge in Onyx Black with Adjustable ShelvesMerry Christmas to me! For the past month I’ve been testing out (and thoroughly enjoying) my brand new beer fridge: the NewAir 126 Can Freestanding Beverage Fridge in Black*. This is my first-ever beverage fridge, and I am so happy to finally have more space in my full-size refrigerator. Since I cook a lot, my normal fridge is always packed with food, leaving me to hunt for space to chill my numerous cans and bottles of beer. So I’m very pleased with this new addition to my home. I love this NewAir fridge, and her ..read more