Denver & Colorado Sanity Thread

I've been sick for eight days, and haven't had much beer. I've opted for sipping throat sanitizer. It works.

 

Thanks! I've been lucky and haven't had it so bad, but it is still a kick in the ass.

 

Sounds like an flavor. I always taste off flavors with TRVE's "clean" beers. Because of this I stick with their sours. I was really excited to try "Cold" but damn I struggled to get through a can. Too flabby for me.

 

Sorry to hear that. Scorn definitely does have wheat in it. We ATP test all tanks before and after CIP (same with all processes including canning and kegging lines) and also monitor beer parameters on a lot of fronts (including a Cbox with pierce tester to also measure CO2 and DO levels in package...along with regular yeast monitoring and, of course, sensory). Nothing leaves the door without passing all of these things. If you could message me directly with more specifics, I’d be happy to address this further.

 

I've been whittling through my Casey supply and picking up crowlers and cans here and there.
So far I've picked up 3 from Comrade (Superpower, Spectre, and BA RedCon) and 3 from Station 26 (Oak IPA, Schwarzbier, and "Another Hazy"). Dry Dock's next on my list and luckily I can buy their cans at my local King Soopers along with Chambers and the taprooms.
I have a stockpile of Dale's and Old Chub as well.

With Bierstadt rolling cans out pretty soon, that'll definitely be in the cards. A fresh Munich-caliber helles is something I need in my life. Especially one that doesn't require me to get on I70!

 

Right now Dry Dock has crowlers of helles (2016 GABF silver), Wee Heavy (2013 GABF gold), and 3 different classic BA beers available. Not to mention their normal cans, bottles of Bligh's, etc. Everything is pre-packaged so you can get in and out quickly, too.

Unrelated, I really like the Peach Juicy Banger. The peach flavor comes off like Nehi Peach soda. While not super legit fruity tasting, it's still delicious.

 

Could be a preference thing. I'm not an expert, but I do drink a lot beer, mostly lager, and for whatever reason TRVE's clean beers don't sit right on my palate. I'm not trying to say that that their beers are by fact flawed, I'm just expressing my own personal opinion. I give their cleans a try every time, but I don't know, like I said, they just don't work for me. I know that when I have visitors from out of town, I always take them to TRVE: the taproom has a great vibe, friendly bartenders, and the sours are on point.

 

Cans?! Where is there news on this? Also, if you haven't had The Bruery's Ruekeller Helles, it's really good! A little pricey, in my opinion, but it's high caliber and doesn't throw in any unnecessary ingredient curveballs.

 

Also very interested in this news. If Slow Pour Pils is available in cans, the game is changed.

 

Today, I had a new beer and an old standard -- but they're not what you might think.

The "new" beer was Weihenstephaner 1516 kellerbier. My first time trying it, but I really enjoyed it. A later that's light in color but with a bit of an amber hue and richer maltier taste, kind of reminded me of a weisn style beer. Thought it was a nice drinkable addition to this cold and socially isolated day.

And the old standard? A beer that has become a fixture in my fridge of late: Good River's Fu Fighter belgian strong golden ale. A dangerously drinkable big belgian beer that's smooth but with a lively estery body. Make sure to check it out!

 

First, I find out Funkwerks is canning

Next, I find out Bierstadt is canning.

Then, I realize I am no longer in Colorado and don't have access.

I do know what I will be buying next time I am up in Denver though, whenever that may be.

 

They have been posting on FB about it, including can art. Initially they were hoping to release them this coming week, but it sounds like the mobile canning service they were going to use has been delayed due to shelter in place.

 

I hit burly last night and grabbed crowlers of the WCIPA, NEIPA, and pils. Had the west coast last night. It was ok, nothing to write home about. Looking forward to the hazy boi tonite as their NEIPA game is on point. I'm lucky in that I am essential and can go to work still. I'm still frustrated that I cant find groceries. If anyone is looking for meats hit up Sam's meat market in A town. They have a great amount of product in stock. Yall be safe out there.

 

The Stanley Marketplace has a pretty neat system going on right now. They have sectioned off parts of their parking lot for to-go orders from various businesses. We did some Rolling Smoke (good pork BBQ) and Cheluna Crowlers on Saturday. Pretty neat combo and were were in and out quickly and easily. There's also Misaki sushi, Denver Biscuit Company, Rosenberg's, and even Mr. B's liquor. Miette et Chocolat sells cookies and such through other restaurants, so desserts are available, too. Pretty neat gig if you're anywhere near there. With traffic being pretty light (and me being sick of being at home), driving around is no big deal right now.