Collaboration Fest Breakout Sessions Announced!

It’s almost here! Collaboration Fest is just a few days away and the creators just announced the breakout sessions. Which one are you most excited for? I will definitely be heading over to the Sour Beers with Lauren Salazar. See you there!

Sour Beers with Lauren Salazar
Time: 5:00 pm
Guests will learn about the art of blending from grain to glass focusing on techniques Lauren Salazar uses in New Belgium’s cellar. Lauren is the Wood Cellar Manager, Blender and the Specialty Brand Manager at New Belgium Brewing Company. She held the title of Sensory Staff Specialist from 1998-2012. Lauren focused primarily on sensory science, where she developed the sensory program from a basic production check to its present world-class program.

The Flavor of Colorado Craft
Time: 5:45 p.m.
You have a long history with flavor, and Colorado has a long relationship with beer. Take your knowledge of both to the next level with Dr. Nicole Garneau, curator at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Dive into the science of experiencing a craft beer the way you were meant to. Along the way take home a few historical gems that will make you Colorado proud, even if you don’t call the “Napa of Craft Beer” home.

Comedy by The Fine Gentleman’s Club
Time: Varies
The Fine Gentleman’s Club started when Chris Charpentier, Nathan Lund, Sam Tallent, and Bobby Crane got into a bidding war at the yacht store. When none of the men backed down, ever, it was mutually agreed that each one was a Finer Gentleman than the next.

General admissions tickets are still available for $50 at CollaborationFest.com. Colorado Fest will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Sports Authority Field at Mile High (1701 Bryant St. Denver CO 80204).

Events | Denver Bacon and Beer Festival

So. Much. Bacon. My mind is still whirling with pork filled thoughts and dreams of never ending beer. Once again, Denver Bacon and Beer Festival, hosted by EatBoston and Denver Off the Wagon, was an extreme success. This year it was held at the Curtis Hotel and the fun atmosphere provided a great way to escape from the frigid outdoors. Over the past three years, the Denver Bacon and Beer Festival has donated the proceeds from the event to Project Angel Heart and Metro CareRing. Although festival goers left feeling glutinous, they could also give themselves a pat on the back for being charitable. Drinking/eating for a good cause is the only way to do it.

It would be hard to describe all of my favorite dishes because I’m obviously going to love anything that includes bacon. I will however tell you about the two that stand out most in my mind. The first was the Pale Ale and Goat Cheddar Soup along with a BLT Pesto, Pork Belly Bread Pudding, and Bacon Espuma by Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group. Every part of this dish was divine. First off, the BLT Pesto – how does someone come up with that? The taste remained true to the name in that it gave off smokey bacon flavors, tang from the tomatoes, and the herbal goodness from the basil. Then, there’s the goat cheese. This is my second favorite food next to bacon and because this dish included both wonderful ingredients, it is still haunting my dreams in the best way possible. The other dish I thoroughly enjoyed was probably the most simple creation at the party: Jalapeño Honey Bacon at The Corner Office. It was cooked to a crispy crunch, just the way I like it. This bacon was spicy, smokey, and sweet. It reminded me of frying up thick cut bacon and dipping it in maple syrup, only 10x better. I’m pretty sure I never want to eat another type of bacon ever again.

If you didn’t attend this year’s Bacon and Beer Festival, you seriously missed out. Here are the pictures to prove it to you..

Events | Bacon and Beer Chef and Brewer Dinner

If you aren’t able to attend Denver Bacon and Beer Festival or you just feel like you need more bacon in your life, then this is the event for you. The Bacon and Beer Chef and Brewer Dinner is coming in hot with bacon filled dishes from the best chefs in Denver all paired with our awesome Colorado brews. It will take place on November 15 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at The Lobby and it is hosted by Denver Off The Wagon and EatBoston so you know it will be a good time. Go ahead, treat yourself, you know you want more bacon.

This dinner will feature a five course meal prepared by five different local chefs paired with beer from five different Denver area breweries. Now, the moment your taste buds have been waiting for. Here is the menu for the dinner.

Welcome Beer from Breckenridge Brewery
72 Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout

First Course Prepared by John Little from Harman’s Eat & Drink
Squash and Baking Spiced Surette
Beer: Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project Autumn Surette

Second Course Prepared By Drew Watson from Hops & Pie
Celery Root Purée with Pork Belly, Fig and Frisee
Beer: Copper Kettle Brewing Company French Saison

Third Course Prepared by Vincent Vigil from Panzano
Coriander and Coffee Dusted Pork Loin with Renegade Coffee Beer Sauce and Sautéed Pumpkin Gnocchi and Wild Mushrooms
Beer: Renegade Brewing Company Hiatus Coffee-Infused Oatmeal Ale

Fourth Course Prepared by Brandon Muncy from The Lobby
Bacon Wrapped Pork Belly Meatloaf served over Parsnip Puree with Caramelized Wort Catsup and Crispy Sprout Leaves
Beer: TRVE Brewing Company Dunwich Robust Porter

Fifth Course Prepared by Samm Sherman from Root Down and Linger
Coffee Cremeux with Bacon Oreo, Malt and Cider Caramel with Great Divide Hibernation Whipped Cream
Beer: Great Divide Brewing Company Hibernation Ale

Tickets are on sale now for $65 at http://www.wheretoeat.in/2014-denver-bacon-and-beer-festival/. A portion of proceeds from tickets sales benefit Project Angel Heart and Metro CareRing.

Instagrammin @drinkandspoon : July 2014

Chowing down at @snoozeameatery this morning on some strawberry malted pancakes and one big ass burrito.
#drinkandspoon #food #foodporn #breakfast #burrito

It’s been a long day. Gotta treat myself before the second half begins. @stonebrewingco
#drinkandspoon #beer #beerstagram

Steaks and beer – how the 4th should be celebrate (note the Independence Pass Ale for Independence Day @aspenbrewingcompany )

Stamps on stamps on stamps. I’m now seriously in love with @vesperlounge and @passportprogram #drinkandspoon #passportprogram #denverpassport #denver #drinka #yum #summer #tequila @imbibedenver

Today’s goodies. Perfect summer brews.
#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #instabeer #craftbeer #summer #beerstagram @stonebrewingco @uintabrewing

Last night I grilled these stuffed jalapeños while sippin on a Stone Saison. Check out www.drinkandspoon.com tomorrow to see what’s in them.
@stonebrewingco #drinkandspoon #grilling #summer #food

Elevation – Signal de Botrange. Absolutely sublime. (And please enjoy more pictures of my face + beer)

#drinkandspoon #latergram #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #instabeer #instagood #colorado #drink @elevationbeerco

‘Chips and Dip’ from Euclid Hall last night – lemon goat cheese, oolong tea smoked rare duck breast, duck confit, potato chips, dill, and EVOO. Can you aaaaaamazing?

Sippin on none other than Pliny the Elder at Falling Rock.
#drinkandspoon #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #yum #craftbeer #russianriver #pliny

Nice view ☀🍻 @stonebrewingco

Wednesday morning farmers market! 🍎🍊🍒
#drinkandspoon #food #foodie #foodporn #instafood #summer #healthy #cooking #colorado #denver

And so it begins… #bigeat #bigeat2014
#drinkandspoon #denver #foodporn #craftbeer @imbibedenver

Beers on beers on beers – Kindler Pale Ale by @bonfirebrewing
#drinkandspoon #denver #beer #beerporn #craftbeer #colorado #bigeat #bigeat2014

PorchDrinking x Drink and Spoon
:: United Tastes of Belgium.
@porchdrinkingco
#drinkandspoon #denver @wynkoopbrew #craftbeer #colorado #beerporn #beer #instabeer

My lunch was better than yours. I basically just ate a frito pie taco. Thanks @moontowertacos

Drinking it and cooking with it. Cheers to all!
#drinkandspoon #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #instabeer #cheers #craftbeer #denver #colorado @greatdividebrew

Two halibut tacos and a griddled chicken taco today at Comida inside @thesourcedenver
#toodamngood
#drinkandspoon #denver #food #foodie #foodporn #instafood

Malts on malts on malts.
#drinkandspoon #craftbeer #malts #beer #beerporn

Red Barn Saison by @lostabbey while dining on the MOST amazing food at @argylldenver

Last night I had the Wagyu Beef London Broil for Two at @argylldenver – it was too good to be true. Still dreaming of that meaty goodness

Grilled peaches by the pool.
#drinkandspoon #denver #peaches #grilled #food #foodie #foodporn #instafood

Grabbing a coffee and a book about a chef in between food and beer shopping.
#drinkandspoon #bookbar #denver #coffee #foodie

Love this. #foodporn

Festival Recap | Big Eat 2014

PorchDrinking.com Article:

Chris Day and Chelsea Mitchell recap the 2014 Big Eat presented by Eat Denver

Check out our coverage of the Big Eat! I’ll post more pictures of the event later today 🙂

 

http://www.porchdrinking.com/festival-recap-big-eat-2014/

Instagrammin @drinkandspoon : June 2014

Starting our day out at @schlaflybeer #drinkandspoon #brewery #beer #beerporn #instabeer #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity 

Spending some time at @4handsbrewingco in STL. It’s pretty fantastic. #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #brewery #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #instabeer #instagood #summer

Thanks for a great time and great beers @4handsbrewingco #drinkandspoon #porchdrinking @porchdrinkingco #beer #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beerstagram #instabeer #instagood #brewery

Starting out with some STL beers before we watch the cardinals best the royals @urbanchestnut #drinkandspoon #beer #baseball #cardinals #royals #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beerporn #instabeer #instagood

We made it to @boulevardbeer !!! #drinkandspoon #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beerporn #drink #instabeer

#tbt to this weekend when I forced my mom, aunt, grandma and cousins (from Missouri) into having a beer tasting. My grandma was the best sport and loved them all. The rest just haven’t figured out wuz good yet. They’ll catch on…hopefully. Otherwise, more for me!!

The haul from St. Louis. Good thing we drove. Now, who wants to help? 😊🍻 #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #beertography #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #instabeer #instagood @perennialbeer @4handsbrewingco @brewdogofficial @prairieales @atgbrewery @gooseislandbeer @mikkellerbeer @schlaflybeer

Yay Left Hand! Me and the boo celebrating the 2 year anniversary with donuts and beers. Grabbed a bomber and the stout glass. @lefthandbrewing #drink #love #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beerporn

Picked up some ham and cheese scones and coffee from Sweet as Pie in Denver while walking the dog this morning. It’s the cutest new neighborhood bakery!! #drinkandspoon #bake #sweetaspie

Once again, the blog became an excuse to reward myself with some amazing brews. Help. #drinkandspoon #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #instabeer #vsco @stonebrewingco @prairieales @elevationbeerco

I know where I’ll be tomorrow! Tons of beer by @greatdividebrew food trucks, and music…sounds like the best party ever! Head over to @imbibedenver to grab your tickets now! #drinkandspoon #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #party #anniversary #beerporn #beer #denver #colorado

I’m drinking ALL of these today. You can too – buy your tickets on @imbibedenver or at the door for the Great Divide 20th anniversary party! I’m soooo excited. @greatdividebrew #drinkandspoon #denver #greatdivide #beerporn #craftbeer #party 

FOOD AND BEER at the @greatdividebrew anniversary party! #drinkandspoon #beerporn #beer #foodporn #greatdivide #craftbeer

Dessert for breakfast – cinnamon walnut bread pudding, yum! #drinkandspoon #breakfast #dessert #sweet #food #foodporn #instafood #instagood #nom

Pumped about drinking this birra! #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #instabeer #craftbeer #picoftheday

Brandon bought me beer and pizza using the new @gratafy app at LowDown Brewery! Use the promo code: drinkandspoon to get 5$ off your next purchase
#drinkandspoon #food #foodporn #beerporn #beer #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #instabeer #instafood #instagood

Flights last night at @epicbrewing – also, cheers to 900 followers!!! You guys and gals are awesome. Thank you for the continued support 😘🍻
#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beertography #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity

Farmers market goodness! Happy Saturday!
#drinkandspoon #food #foodporn #eating #healthy #cooking #weekend #summer

Today’s beer haul and the cat that’s trying to drink it all. #drinkandspoon #drink #cats #beer #beerporn #beergasm #instabeer #instagood #craftbeer
@jollypumpkin @wynkoopbrew @almanacbeer

Drinking a Sofie for #beerclub this week and getting ready to pick all that mint and basil in the background for a pesto! Yay cooking and beer 🙂 @gooseislandbeer
#drinkandspoon #beer #basil #mint #cook #cooking #beerporn #craftbeer #instabeer #instagood #instafood #foodporn

Drinking a Dry Dock Apricot Blonde on top of a mountain in Golden, CO. Love Colorado and love easy hikes. @drydockbrewing
#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #instabeer #beerstagram #healthy #hiking #colorado #craftbeer

Is that a 2009 Bourbon County Stout? Yes. Did I drink it? Definitely. @gooseislandbeer #migrationweek #drinkandspoon #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #instabeer #craftbeer #bourboncounty

The fabulous @porchdrinkingco crew (minus Chris who was not cool enough to make the cut) at the #migrationweek kick-off party yesterday hosted by @gooseislandbeer
#drinkandspoon #craftbeer #denver #colorado #porchdrinking #gooseisland #party #beerstagram #instagood #friends

Beer haul for the weekend! @stonebrewingco @skabrewing @uintabrewing @greenflashbeer @fortcollinsbrewery @upslope @firestonewalker #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerhaul #beerlove #beerporn #beerstagram #instabeer #craftbeer

It’s a good day to drink in the ☀ @upslope #drinkandspoon #beer #beerporn #beerstagram #pool #summer #craftbeer #colorado #denver

Flowery pants and brewery openings – that’s what is happenin in Denver.
#drinkandspoon #berylsbeerco #denver #beer #beerporn #instabeer #instagood #craftbeer #summer

 

Gratafy

OLD POST:

Today, the amazing app Gratafy has launched in Denver!! What you can do with it is digitally buy food and drinks through the app. So, if you owe someone for helping you move, you’re missing a birthday party, or you’re just feeling friendly, you need to download Gratafy! Also, since I love all of my Drink and Spoon followers – you get 5$ free to spend on it using the code: drinkandspoon 

Wondering where to use it in Denver to buy beer? How about Low Down Brewery and Dry Dock Brewing Company – some of our favorites. Seriously though, how good is Apricot Blonde? Remember when I paired it with the sweet and spicy, tropical shrimp tacos? Yum…

So, if you’re in Denver, Chicago, Houston, LA, San Francisco, or Seattle – check out Gratafy and use the promo code drinkandspoon and your first beer is on me 🙂

Photo Credit: Gratafy

 

Instagrammin @drinkandspoon : May 2014

“Hello @trvebrewing I love you. #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beertography #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity”

“Taking part in my first twitter beer club while studying. #Winning Follow the action @drinkandspoon”

“Mid-day treat. #treatyoself #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beergasm #beerporn #beertography #instabeer #instagood”

“I BELIEVE! @greatdividebrew #drinkandspoon #drink #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beergasm #beerporn #beertography #picoftheday #instagood #instabeer”

“Welcome to the brewniverse 4 Noses Brewing #drinkandspoon #drink #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beerporn #beergasm #beertography”

“What up 700 Facebook followers!! Thanks for all the love! #drinkandspoon #drink #craftbeer #foodporn #recipe #cooking #drinking #friends”

“@greatdividebrew supports my recipes so I support them! Go out and support your local brewery – or @greatdividebrew 😊🍻 #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #craftbeer #craftbeerlife #craftbeercommunity #friends #drinklocal #denver #beergasm #greatdivide”

“Tonight’s Brews: Petrus Aged Pale and Epic’s Brainless on Cherries 🍻 @epicbrewing #drink #beer #beerporn #beertography #beerstagram #instabeer #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity”

“Follow me on twitter or follow #beerclub to see what we have to say about tonight’s choice: Imperial Russian Stout by @stonebrewingco #drinkandspoon #stonebrewing #stout #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beerporn #beergasm”

“Loving the #beerclub pick tonight! @stonebrewingco #drinkandspoon #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beerporn #beergasm #chickswhodrinkcraftbeer #beertography #beerstagram #instabeer”

“Beer selection for the @porchdrinkingco meet up tonight

@mikkellerbeer @trvebrewing #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beergasm #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beertography”

“Pumped about these three things: Denver Passport, Denver Flea, and Agave Nectar. The passport = buy one get one free drinks at all the places inside, and one of them is @breckbrew. For the Denver flea – if you RSVP online you get a FREE beer. So yeah, ill obviously be attending. All hosted by my favorite party throwers @imbibedenver #drinkandspoon #drink #denver #colorado #beer #beergasm #beerporn #beertography #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #party #beerstagram #instagood”

“A glass of Black Cascade and a bottle of the Black Fox/TRVE collab @trvebrewing #beerheaven #drinkandspoon #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beer #beerporn #weekend”

“Today’s nom fest : The Popper (burger with roasted green chiles, jalapeno cream cheese and haystack onions) and The Works (fries with cheese, bacon, scallions, and ranch) at @parkburger

#drinkandspoon #food #foodporn #foodstagram #instagood #instafood #yum #nom”

“Best new brewery in town @4nosebrewing #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #brewery #beerstagram #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity”

“PorchDrinkers goin hard on our random meet up. @tristanechan @porchdrinkingco @4nosebrewing #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #brewery #beerporn #beerstagram #bestoftheday #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity”

“Some freshly made bread I picked up and strawberry jam I made with Anarchy by @4nosesbrewingco #drinkandspoon #craftbeer #food #foodporn #nom #yum”

“Between the Staves (yayyyyy!!!) and Vielle at one of THE BEST breweries in any town ever… @crookedstave

#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #denver #colorado #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beerporn #beertography #beerstagram #photooftheday #instagood #instabeer”

“Check out ‘Le Freak-ishly Good Beer Salad Dressing’ I made with Le Freak by @greenflashbeer and grapefruit over on PorchDrinking.com (@porchdrinkingco ) It’s quite delicious on salad and all kinds of other things.

#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beerporn #beergasm #beertography #beerstagram #instafood #instagood #instabeer #food #foodporn #foodstagram #nom #yum”

“Fresh brews for the new apartment. Cheers! #drinkandspoon #drink #beer #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity #beerporn #beergasm #beerstagram #instagood”

“Lunch at my favorite BBQ spot in MO. It’s 50 years old and only open 3 months out of the year. #drinkandspoon #drink #food #foodporn #foodgasm #yum #nom #lunch”

“Hello, @perennialbeer – I’m diggin you

#drinkandspoon #drink #beer #beergasm #beerporn #beerstagram #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity”

Explore: 4 Noses Brewery Opening

I paid a visit to the brand new 4 Noses Brewing Company out in Broomfield for their opening day. I was expecting some good and some bad – because it was a new brewery after all. What I got was all fantastic.

The brewery itself was gorgeous. Wood-paneled walls, tree knots for tap handles, and a perfectly simple poured concrete bar. They even have a garage door to open up the brewery on sunny days. From the bar, you could see through the windows and take a gander at their massive set-up. These folks are not kidding around. They are fresh in the brewniverse and already they have an enormous brewing capacity. I could tell the founders had visited quite a few breweries and learned from other’s successes before building their own brewery.

Slue Foot Sue’s Shindig

Slue Foot Sue’s Shindig last night at the McNichols Building was a gosh darn hog-killin’ time (that’s western slang for ‘it was awesome’). Like all events put on by Imbibe, I wouldn’t expect anything less. Who is this lady Sue we were celebrating? She’s the star of an old western folk tale and the wife of Pecos Bill. Legend says that shortly after getting married, Sue got thrown from Bill’s horse, Widowmaker, and started bouncing back and forth between the moon and the earth. Now, there are several versions of the ending – one in which Bill shoots her to stop her from bouncing, one where he saves her but leaves her, one in which she lands on the moon, etc. I don’t know what ending to believe but I do know that Slue Foot Sue must’ve been one heck of a fun lady because her party was a blast.