5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States – The Denver Post

5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States – The Denver Post

When River North Brewery founder Matt Hess first discovered amburana wood, he immediately wanted to use it in a recipe. The wood, which comes from trees native to South America, offers a distinct profile with spicy notes of cinnamon. Hess thought it would aptly complement one of the brewery’s signature high-alcohol beers. After receiving some … Read more

Colorado breweries win 38 medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship 2024

Colorado breweries win 38 medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship 2024

Colorado breweries raked in the hardware at this year’s U.S. Open Beer Championship, collecting 38 medals in style categories from American-style pilsener to imperial porter. The winners, announced during a live stream Monday night, were selected from a pool of more than 9,000 entries, competition organizers said. In all, Colorado beer makers scored nine gold … Read more

Is this the strongest Colorado beer ever brewed?

Is this the strongest Colorado beer ever brewed?

Coors Light measures in at 4.2% alcohol by volume. That’s about standard when it comes to standard beers, from the ales poured a English pubs to the lagers that are mass-produced around the world. It’s a little on the low end for craft beers, though. New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, for instance comes in at … Read more

Six picks for enjoying Stout Month in February

Six picks for enjoying Stout Month in February

Like most agricultural products, beer is seasonal, and historically, people have liked to drink dark stouts and porters during the cold winter months. Rich and malty, these beers are warming and comforting when there is a chill — or snow — in the air. That’s why Boulder’s Mountain Sun Pub started Stout Month some 30 … Read more