Geek Out
Portola Coffee Lab. I've been wanting to go here for awhile. These people are extremely dedicated to coffee, far beyond their day jobs. Most of the staff had just gotten back from a week long coffee camping trip where a bunch of hardcore coffee nerds get together and set up workshops in the middle of the woods solely to nerd out on coffee. Don't knock it. It's super cool that these people keep a close tie to something they're so passionate about and are lucky enough to have it be their day job.
Options.
It was Bruxie's year anniversary. These people really know how to bang out a waffle with style and culinary divinity.
Prosciutto & Gruyere.
Creme Brulee.
The real purpose for coming down all this way. Time to pick up a case of something special.
Chillin' Charlie.
Stern
Phil Stern, an American icon and award winning photographer. It would be weird if you haven't seen one of his photos. Tonight's the opening reception for "John Wayne - Between Scenes" at The Phil Stern Gallery, featuring some of his popular and private collection photographs of the rugged romantic, John Wayne.
Marc.
OB.
Went to Baby Cakes and got a bunch of unexpected free-stuff.
More free donuts.
GABF ’11 – Part 2
Besides being somewhat of a brewery capital, Denver has a lot of other great things to offer. While staying up late and drinking beer for nearly all 72 waking hours, your body requires something very essential, coffee. Crema is a coffee house located just out of the city and is well worth the walk or drive. Specializing in well-crafted espresso and hosting a serene and quite enviroment, its a nice break from feeling moderately intoxicated and confused all day.
Pancake flight at Snooze.
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Sam.
Cheese.
Charlie.
Meet the Carbon Tower.
But really, Americans use a lot of resources...
and they don't care.
Jonas pouring Black Tuesday.
This guy clearly didn't get his stamp.
As an avid follower of Sean Paxton, I really suggest you read up on his recipes and look out for any events he may be doing in your area.
Cleaning vomit with a smile.
Sam Adam's 'Longshot' winners pouring their own beer. Pretty cool.
Sad bee.
Even the security guards know how to party.
The Bruery crew.
Then came the after parties.
Travis and someones bride-to-be.
Why yes I would like a glass of Dark Lord, thank you Dr. Bill.
Dr. Bill, being the super-rad guy he is.
GABF ’11 – Part 1
The Great American Beer Festival. This is my second year, although that still qualifies me as a novice since this year marks their 30th anniversary. Its a beer fest like no other and easily the largest. With roughly 2500 beers, 450 breweries, and 3 days to experience it all, nothing meets this event's standards.
I actually won free tickets this year to all the days and events making this year that much more awesome.
Hotel fish.
The food.
Anniversary cake.
It's only appropriate Charlie Papazian cuts the cake. He's been doing this event since day one, and really revolutionized the craft beer world. He was a nuclear engineer who loved craft beer and the pleasure of home brewing. Wanting to share this passion, he went as far as founding the Brewer's Association and the GABF. He amongst many, help set forth a movement between home brewers and breweries alike, laying new ground for beers with flavor and breaking away from conglomerate light lagers. Thank you Mr. Papazian.
Sam Calagione, Lorenzo Dabove, Eric Wallace.
Garrett Marrero, Maui Brewing Co.
Waldos.
33 Bottles of Beer Journals Founder, Dave Selden. If you're a fellow nerd who likes to take notes on the beers you try, these notebooks are very, very cool. Only issue is there is only 33 note pages.
Celebrity-guy and founder of Stone Brewing, Greg Koch.
Randy Clemens and Greg.
