September 4, 2008
A new movement started by presidents of various colleges across the country has sparked a controversial national debate. The Amethyst Initiative is a petition that has gained over one hundred signatories of college presidents calling for the rethinking of the legal drinking age.
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September 2, 2008
The 5th annual Foamfest presented by the Colorado State Fair and The Colorado Institute of Brewing, was held Saturday August 23rd. Breweries from across the country competed in twenty-seven style categories.
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August 13, 2008
The 6th Annual Craft Lager Fest in Manitou Springs attracted another massive swell of beer lovers and geeks. Filtering in steadily from the continuous flow of travelers and scenery gawkers streaming through the main thoroughfare in Manitou, the small, half-moon shaped park hosting the event nearly busted at its foliage-covered seams.
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August 08, 2008
Austinites whooped it up at top the list, with Milwaukeeans, San Franciscans, Providentials, and Chicagoans staggering along close behind. 28 other besotted cities were ranked as well. Curiously, Denver was not among the top 15 drunkest cities.
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May 23, 2008
Recent and not so recent studies have shown that the consumption of alcohol, particularly beer and wine, can help prevent coronary heart disease.
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May 23, 2008
As of the third of May, Rocky Mountain Brewery is officially open. Beer is flowing and customers are buying kegs, growlers and pints at the low-key brewery, located at 625 Paonia on Colorado Springs’ eastside.
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March 12 , 2008
Inquiring as to the nature and ancestry of the mysterious beer, I was told it was a collaborative effort between various brewers throughout Colorado and that it was only served in smaller portions due to it's brain-numbing alcohol content. Without hesitation, I immediately requested a glass.
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February 26, 2008
Sponsored by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' Microbiology Department, the 13th annual RMMS attracted about 150 craft beer makers, business owners, homebrewers, industry reps and ale lovers for a full day of seminars, tempered by all manner of excellent beer and free-flowing discussions.
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January 16, 2008
A host of excellent Barleywines, Saisons, Trippels, Strong Ales, Meads, Lambics, Stouts, and others provided a treat for those willing to explore the possibilities of slightly less conventional fare.
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November 14, 2007
The simple fact is that barley and hops prices are going through the roof, and brewers everywhere are eventually going to pass along these increased costs to consumers - assuming they can still get the raw materials they need to keep making beer.
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August 28, 2008
The addition of a new brewery is almost always an agreeable happening. Another source for fermented libations helps to diversify the existing beer population, and generally encourages brewers not to “rest on their laurels”. If you haven't already read or heard about Trinity Brewing Company, then prepare to beginning salivating profusely. They've just finished construction, and will open their doors on Friday, August 29th.
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August 05, 2008
"Hey - I’m not putting that in my store ‘till you get it approved by Liquor Enforcement. They could shut me down because it’s not on The List”. The owner of my go-to liquor store in Colorado Springs was among the first retailers I talked with, and he thought his customers might buy a few maps. But he would not carry our map in his store without the blessing of the State of Colorado.
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June 26, 2008
As I stared at the dark delicious stouts and porters that I had been cheerfully imbibing all winter, something strange happened, none of them looked liked they would quinch my thirst. My palate was craving something light and refreshing. I was craving a Summer Ale, and that's when I knew summer was coming.
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June 14, 2008
The US Justice Department gave its blessing to Coors and Miller combining forces last week. And this week, InBev announced an unsolicited takeover bid for Anheuser-Busch.
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May 9, 2008
Having grown through perseverance, experience, and passion, 2864 beers from across the globe passed through the distinguishing palate of a veteran panel of judges in a collective desire to be classified as a world class beer.
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May 1, 2008
Dave had a strangely inviting idea: rank and rate the beers from across Colorado in the manner of the NCAA basketball tourney bracket, do a single elimination taste-off, and come up with the #1 beer in Colorado.
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December 18, 2007
You've heard it before, and you'll hear it again. Don't drink and drive. Never. It's a bad move to make. There are way way way too many things that can go wrong. The consequences far outweigh trying it even once.
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November 14, 2007
You can save the world! And you don't even have to wear a cape or hold auditions for a sidekick. All you have to do to save the world, is drink beer.
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November 1, 2007
“Skunky”. A dreaded word among beer drinkers. It's one of the worst possible scenarios, popping open a cold one, only to be assaulted by the skunkiness of a beer gone bad.
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