Lone Tree Brewing Company: Micro-Canning Success in Colorado
When John Winter opened his Lone Tree Brewing Company in late 2011 (in the brewery’s namesake hometown south of Denver, Colorado), his goal was to open a brewery and tasting room that would stand out in a crowded beer culture. “Colorado has over 300 breweries now,” Winter says, “so for us it’s about creating a […]
Brew At Home – Buster Nut Brown Ale – Ska Brewing
***Every month we will showcase a beer brewed by a Colorado brewery with a scaled down recipe so you can brew on your home system. We will feature all sorts of recipes from popular go-to beers to the one time tasting room successes you wish you could have just one more time. Brew a batch and […]
Joyride’s Gobsmackin’ English IPA
Although I’ve never been to England (in fact, I’ve never left North America, something I intend to change soon), I’ve wanted to brew an English IPA for some time. I’ve always been a fan of English hops, especially East Kent Goldings, and the delicate and delicious flavors they provide. My favorite English example of the […]
Behind The Label – Boulder Beer – Dragonhösen Imperial Oktoberfest
Dragonhösen Imperial Oktoberfest: By 2013 there were more than 2,500 breweries in the U.S., which means probably more than 20,000 beer names! Internet search engines became members of the beer naming team of any brewery that wanted to go past the chalkboard stage. Our head brewer brought an Imperial Lager to the table and said […]