Drink

What to do when there’s ‘nothing’ to do? Homebrew!

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You’ve been sheltering in place, locked down from the rest of the world, and your thumbs are sore from scrolling through endless Facebook rants....

New in brew: Payette Brewing Company

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There’s a new gunslinger in town: Payette Brewing Company — Idaho’s biggest brewer, according to Bob Hubler of Boise Beer Culture — and its...

Tour de brew: James Peak Brewery & Smokehouse

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Named after the nearby 13,000-foot mountain — the second tallest peak in the surrounding wilderness — the James Peak Brewery & Smokehouse has elevation...

Know your Brew: Russian Imperial Stout

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It’s another February afternoon in Boulder. The crisp winter air nips at your lips while the sun slips behind the snow-dotted Flatirons. Not exactly...

Tour de brew: Boulder Beer redux

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It’s been a little over a year since we started this tour of Boulder County breweries. Back then, 51 breweries and brewpubs dotted the...

What to drink with what you eat, Christmas edition

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Though the carols, decorations, and gift-giving might appear standard on the surface, no holiday feast on the calendar is as varied as what makes...

Fade to black

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Though it’s the shortest month of the year, February in Colorado can be a long and lonely affair. Luckily, Mountain Sun Pubs and Breweries have an...

Hello, happy place

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Five minutes into my visit to Our Mutual Friend, the bartender takes the needle off the record and switches the stereo input to his Mac laptop. The first hi-hat clicks and falsetto wails of “A Life of Possibilities” come out, and I love this bar...

Avery’s tequila barrel concoction

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In the mood for something different, I grabbed one of the latest releases from Avery Brewing Co.’s barrel-aged series, the Fiel al Estilo, a...

Local distillers produce whiskeys that highlight the breadth of the spirit

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St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and if you participate in any festivities on the day, chances are you’ll find yourself staring into...

In with the old

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At a recent wine tasting in Boulder, there was a rarity being poured. We were all assured of it. The wine was made from 100 percent bobal grapes, a red varietal that is rarely seen in the U.S. on its own and is often used in blends. It’s mostly grown in Spain, where ...

Drink of the Week: Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Nitro Imperial Stout

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Left Hand is Boulder County’s purveyors of nitro beers, and its latest valentine, Galactic Cowboy Imperial Stout, is a winner. Jet black in the...