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Articles by Carrie Dow

Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

Shot and a beer
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
PBR has launched their own whiskey. Let's keep an open mind and see what is insi...

What's Happening at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival

Things to taste, see, and do
by Carrie Dow in Events
Just about everything you can think of having to do with beer is at this festiva...
 

Great American Beer Festival Tickets Go on Sale August 1-2

Pre-sale August 1
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The Great American Beer Festival will take place in Denver at the Colorado Conve...

BrewDog Announces Puppy Parental Leave for Its Employees

It's Pawesome!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Staff both in the UK and the US will now receive one week of paid leave when the...
 

Have the Perfect Pint Experience with Guinness in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Guinness is providing an opportunity for North Americans to learn how to pour th...

California's King Harbor Brewing Goes Their Own Way

Wildcard Identity
by Carrie Dow in Beer
King Harbor prefers to stretch the boundaries of style....
 

Town of Breckenridge Breaks Shot Ski Record Again

Bottoms up
by Carrie Dow in Culture
Breckenridge again broke the record for the world's longest shot ski....

Take a California Bar Crawl at Redondo Beach Pier

by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
With the weather getting colder and snowier up north, our thoughts wander to war...
 

Recap: The 2016 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
The Great American Beer Festival celebrated 35 years of great beers on October 6...

Woman Wins Samuel Adams "Brewing the American Dream" Experienceship Award

That Magic Moment
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The program provides coaching, mentoring, education and business loans for small...
 

Wynkoop Brewery Crowns 2016 "Beer Drinker of the Year"

Free beer for life
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Not a sports champion, but a champion of beer....

Jim Koch Announces the Samuel Adams LongShot Winner at GABF

Home brew is good brew
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Over 1,000 beers from home brewers around the country participated. ...
 

Celebrate Fall Seaside at Redondo Beach Lobster Festival, Sept. 23-24

Rock lobster
by Carrie Dow in Events
Enjoy three days of eating along with live music and 27,000 pounds of lobster....

Death & Co Coming to Denver

Where the cocktail craze began
by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
One of New York City's coolest hot spots is coming to Denver....
 

Taste Arkansas Wine Country at Mount Bethel Winery

The oldest wine region in the South
by Carrie Dow in Wine
Mount Bethel Winery is the third oldest winery in the state of Arkansas....

Green Flash Brewing Releases Treasure Chest 2016 to Fight Breast Cancer

"Raise a glass to find a cure"
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Once again this program will feature the annual release of Treasure Chest beer p...
 

Breckenridge Brewery Introduces the Nitro Series

It's a gas!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
These are no ordinary beverage delivery vessels. ...

Head to the Springs for Maker's Mark Weekend at The Broadmoor

Make Your Mark
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
You need to head for Colorado Springs for the Maker's Mark Weekend at The Broadm...
 

Sam Adams to Hold "World's Largest Tap Takeover" at Old Chicago Nationwide

Boston Beer
by Carrie Dow in Events
Saturday, July 9, is the "World's Largest Tap Takeover" from Sam Adams and Old C...

Colorado's Most Expensive Cocktail: The Leyenda at The Broadmoor

A Colorado Legend
by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
For only $88, you can sip The Leyenda, one of Colorado's most exclusive cocktail...
 

Enter to Win the REEBellion at the Ranch from Oskar Blues Brewery

Let's ride!
by Carrie Dow in Culture
The winner will receive a three-night trip for four along with an embarrassment ...

Enjoy History and Drinking on the Cruzan Rum Distillery Tour

"Welcome to the Don't Hurry"
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
When people think of drinking the Virgin Islands, they often think of cocktails ...
 

Oskar Blues Announces Inaugural Burning Can Festival in Austin, TX

CAN do!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The great Burning Can festival is heading to Austin, Texas, with Drive-By Trucke...

Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Gives Rare Whisky to Denver Bronco Teammates After Super Bowl Victory

A little something, something
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
Ware will present all of his teammates with a special gift of Crown Royal XR whi...
 

Breckenridge Breaks World Record for Longest Shot Ski During Ullr Fest

A toast to Ullr
by Carrie Dow in Events
Once again the mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado, is on top of the drinkin...

Celebrate Winter at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, Jan. 13-16

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
So don't sit at home sulking with cabin fever, get out and celebrate winter fun ...
 

Cochon555 and Punch Kings Return to Cities Nationwide for 2016 Competition

Pigs and punches
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
This event features master chefs and bartenders from around the country creating...

Mammoth Brewing Company Offers Memorable Beers in a Mountain Setting

Building a reputation beer by beer
by Carrie Dow in Beer
What's in a name? Mammoth Brewing knows. ...
 

California Roadtrip: A Drinking Tour of Mammoth Lakes

Outdoor adventures by day; Taste adventures by night
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Join the fun as we explore the beer, wine, and cocktail scene of Mammoth Lakes, ...

Pyramid Brewing Hosts 18th Annual Snow Cap Party, Dec. 5

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy live music, snowboard and ski vendors, ice sculptures, and, of course, bee...
 

You Could Be Wynkoop Brewing's Beer Drinker of the Year 2016

by Carrie Dow in Culture
You can begin your entries now. ...

Boston Brewing Company's Jim Koch Announces Samuel Adams LongShot Homebrew Contest Winners and Nitro Brews Coming Soon

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Big things are happening at Boston Beer Company as proved by founder Jim Koch ov...
 

Recap: 2015 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
This past weekend saw the 29th Annual Great American Beer Festival come and go. ...

Oskar Blues to Open Brewery in Austin, Texas in 2016

Live music capital of the world!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Oskar Blues has taken over the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the Pisgah Forest...
 

Retreat to the Mountains for the 12th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival, Aug. 5-9

Cheers to the beautiful outdoors
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Put the Steamboat Wine Festival on your summer travel calendar, because events a...

Oregon Brewers Festival Returns for 28th Year, July 22-26

The country's second oldest beer fest is still going strong
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The country's second oldest beer festival is back July 22 through 26 and is stil...
 

Enjoy High Altitude Flavors at the Mammoth Lakes Food & Wine Experience, June 26 & 27

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy great food and wine in beautiful Mammoth Lakes....

The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Hits Richmond, VA, May 30

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Sample over 40 bourbons, 60 beers and BBQ galore at the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest...
 

Dallas Host the Biggest Beer Fest in Texas This Saturday, April 11

Festivals are bigger in Texas
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Did you grab tickets for the largest beer fest in Texas?...

Exploring the Breweries of Hawaii's Tropical Kauai

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Kauai has two breweries, Kauai Beer Company and Kauai Island Brewery. While the ...
 

Get Blown Away by Tiki Iniki in Kauai

by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
Tiki Iniki is a place where locals can relax and visitors can find the essence o...

Denver's Best Spots for Day Drinking

Startin' early
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Let's start imbibing now at some of Denver's best day drinking spots. ...
 

Enjoy Beer in Paradise at the 20th Annual Kona Brewers Festival Happening March 11-14

Liquid Aloha
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
If you're in the mood for some beer in paradise, check out the Kona Brewers Fest...

Get a Sneak Peek at the New Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Drink Denver got a sneak peek of the new Breckenridge Brewery taking shape in Li...
 

Denver's Best Coffee Shops and Cafes

Caffeine Fiend
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
"I have measured out my life in coffee spoons..."...

Winter Brew Fest Brings Great San Diego Beer Together Under One Roof, Feb. 20 & 21

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Taste beers from around California and from around the globe at this year's Wint...
 

Sierra Nevada is the Official Beer of the 2015 World Ski Championships

Go for the gold!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The world's best skiers will descend on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Feb...

Brew Big Red: A Brewery Tour of Lincoln, NE

by Carrie Dow in Beer
The college town of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to plenty of impressive taps....
 

Kick Off 2015 at the Key West Food and Wine Festival

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
What could be better than white sand beaches, palm trees and tropical breezes? E...

Holiday Pub Crawl: Pearl Street Mall in Boulder

Pub crawl with a holiday twist
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Enjoy a holiday pub crawl in nearby Boulder....
 

Holiday Bubbly 101: 5 Sparkling Wines Under $30

Bring some bubbly to this year's holiday party
by Carrie Dow in Wine
Need some bubbly for the holidays? The Drink Nation is here to help!...

Colorado Roadtrip: Where to Drink in Salida

Outdoor fun year around
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Here are some places where you can "DrinkSalida"...
 

Recap of the 2014 Great American Beer Fest (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Couldn't make it to Denver for this year's Great American Beer Festival? Click t...

What an ORDEAL! A Recap of the Oskar Blues Bus Tour 2014

Six beer-filled stops
by Carrie Dow in Beer
For the fourth year in a row, Oskar Blues Brewery put together a special tasting...
 

Samuel Adams' Jim Koch Announces Homebrew Longshot Winners at GABF

Homebrews and Cru
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Four home brewers from around the country won a trip to Denver to visit GABF and...

What's New and What To Do at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival

The USA's biggest beer competition returns
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Where you one of the lucky few to get Great American Beer Festival tickets? Cong...
 

Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA Makes Historic Atlantic Crossing

An American IPA in Belgium
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Green Flash Brewing's flagship beer, West Coast IPA, will be brewed, bottled and...

Toasting 11 Years of the Steamboat Wine Festival (PHOTOS)

by Carrie Dow in Culture
In case you missed it, here's a look at one of the most picturesque wine events ...
 

Where to Drink and Watch the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Follow the peloton
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Move over Tour de France!...

Boozy Destinations: Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga, WY

Soaks and Suds
by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
Snowy Mountain Brewery is located at the Saratoga Resort and Spa, a resort that ...
 

Wazee Supper Club Serving Up POTUS Punch

No Secret Service required
by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
In honor of President Obama's surprise visit to this friendly pizza joint in dow...

2014 Punch King (Actually Queen) Crowned in Denver

Bacon and Bourbon
by Carrie Dow in Culture
The competition was fierce and only one prevailed, but everyone who attended cam...
 

Film Review: Crafting a Nation

CAN they do it?
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The film shows the hard work and dedication of the people who brew craft beer fo...

Boozy Road Trips: Head to Taos for a Unique Beer and Wine Excursion

by Carrie Dow in Culture
The unique, high altitude escape has a remarkable history, and has the makings o...
 

Regis University to Begin Brewing Certificate Program this August

What would the Monks brew?
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Regis University in Denver will offer its first Applied Craft Brewing Certificat...

Boulder Spotlight: The Corner Bar and License No. 1 at The Hotel Boulderado

What's new in Boulder
by Carrie Dow in Bars & Restaurants
In 1909 the Hotel Boulderado changed Boulder's reputation from Wild West frontie...
 

St. John Brewers and the Tap Room Brings the Craft Beer Revolution to the US Virgin Islands

by Carrie Dow in Beer
St. Johns has something that sets it apart from these other US Virgin Islands, r...

Denver's Session Kitchen Hosts 'May the 4th Be with You' Dinner

Feel the Force
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Attend the first Star Wars-themed dinner in Denver (that we know of). ...
 

Beer Review: Red Hook Audible Ale

Call an Audible
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Fill your passion bucket with Audible Ale by Red Hook and Dan Patrick Show....

Burning Can Returns to Lyons

Brews and blues
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Head for the hills of Lyons for Oskar Blues' Burning Can festival....
 

Colorado Wine Week Comes to a Front Range City Near You

4th annual
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy seven days of vino in four Front Range Cities....

Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em: Where to Celebrate 4/20 in Denver

Dave's not here, man!
by Carrie Dow in Roundups
Where to catch some of music's dopest acts and other smokin' good times on this ...
 

Aloha From Maui Brewing Company, Where the Only Thing Colder Than the Beer Is the Iced Bar Top

A taste of the Hawaiin spirit through beer
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Maui Brewing has an impressive lineup of brews, offering a variety of styles tha...

Samuel Adams Introduces Cold Snap at Great American Beer Festival Brunch

Beer for breakfast!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
What better place than the Great American Beer Festival for Boston Beer Company ...
 

Epic Beer Festivals Hit Cities Across the Nation

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Want to be an integral part of the action? The best way to experience an Epic Be...

Wynkoop Brewing Company seeks 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year

by Carrie Dow in Beer
To enter, submit a "Beer Resume" that includes your beer philosophy, details on ...
 

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