Thread: the BEER THREAD!!!

Originally Posted by SR

It was really different. Smells of red wine and really boozy for a 6.5% beer. Pours with a purple tint. Sweet.

so maybe not worth it?

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Ill put it on my calendar. I might be able to coordinate a family trip with that time frame. My wife's father has been having health problems. I wouldn't be surprised if we take a trip soon.

sounds good, let me know what you figure out man

Originally Posted by weazel

so maybe not worth it?

It's certainly worth a try. It was really refreshing. Probably not something I would get often at $12 for a four pack but I'm glad I tried it.

Patrons can now avoid the wait for a bartender at First Draft, Denver's first self-service bar and kitchen concept, which opened last week in the RiNo neighborhood at 26th and Larimer streets.

First Draft uses iPourIt technology, with taps controlled by tablet computers, allowing patrons to pour beer by the ounce.

The 2,500-square-foot taproom offers 32 craft beers, four wines and two ciders on draft.

"It's definitely an experience. Our staff is very knowledgeable. We have a cicerone on staff," First Draft bar owner Mark Slattery said, referring to beer industry equivalent of the wine industry's sommelier. "First Draft allows you to choose your own adventure, so to speak. You can mix flavors and decide for yourself before committing to a larger pour."

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/business/c...bar-opens-rino

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/business/c...bar-opens-rino

That's pretty cool.

Only 11 Brewers Produce 90 Percent of American Beer
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/dri...an-beer/072815

Craft beer may be big, but out of 3,400 breweries in the United States, 11 large companies control the majority of beer output

The 11 companies producing almost all of the beer Americans drink, in order of volume produced, are Anheuser-Busch InBev (Budweiser, Beck’s, Goose Island, Shock Top), MillerCoors (Coors, Miller, Blue Moon, Cristal), Constellation Brands (Corona), Heineken USA, Pabst (PBR), Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard), North American Breweries (Genesee, Imperial), Diageo North America (Guinness, Red Stripe), Craft Brew Alliance (Widmer Brothers and Redhook), Gambrinus (Shiner, BridgePort), and Duvel Moortgat USA (Ommegang, Firestone Walker).

Originally Posted by elsid13

Only 11 Brewers Produce 90 Percent of American Beer
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/dri...an-beer/072815

Craft beer may be big, but out of 3,400 breweries in the United States, 11 large companies control the majority of beer output

The 11 companies producing almost all of the beer Americans drink, in order of volume produced, are Anheuser-Busch InBev (Budweiser, Beck’s, Goose Island, Shock Top), MillerCoors (Coors, Miller, Blue Moon, Cristal), Constellation Brands (Corona), Heineken USA, Pabst (PBR), Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard), North American Breweries (Genesee, Imperial), Diageo North America (Guinness, Red Stripe), Craft Brew Alliance (Widmer Brothers and Redhook), Gambrinus (Shiner, BridgePort), and Duvel Moortgat USA (Ommegang, Firestone Walker).

that's a far cry from where it used to be. Bud was 50%, Miller-Coors was 48% and the rest shared the other 2%

My beer isn't on that list.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

My beer isn't on that list.

What's your beer?

Originally Posted by elsid13

What's your beer?

Boulevard, specifically the wheat.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Boulevard, specifically the wheat.

I haven't had a wheat beer this year. I think I'll grab one tonight.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Boulevard, specifically the wheat.

They are owned by Duvel Moortgat Brewery. So you made the list.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I haven't had a wheat beer this year. I think I'll grab one tonight.

I tried one from New Belgium the other day. It reminded me why I don't drink wheat beer.

Originally Posted by SR

I tried one from New Belgium the other day. It reminded me why I don't drink wheat beer.

Ha, there's a reason I only drink it once a year.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Ha, there's a reason I only drink it once a year.

I think that was the first wheat beer I've had in about six years.