Joe McClellan helps craft cask-conditioned beers, but soon will return to his background in crafting homes — at least for a few hours. McClellan works at one of 12 breweries providing funding and volunteer hours for the House That Beer Built II (HTBBII), a Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project.
Read morePrime Pairings: Chocolate Yeti Cake with Coffee Ganache & Grilled Vegetable Salad
Many chocolate cakes simply aren’t chocolaty enough. The dark richness of quality chocolate is often drowned out by overwhelming sweetness. A classic chocolate stout cake, however, will set the world right.
Read moreThe Artwork of Grimm Brothers Brewing
Stories well-told mesmerize us like the fires they’re frequently told around. We crave stories that entertain and enlighten, that amuse and scare, or that are parables we can learn from. But most of all, we tell and listen to stories to become part of something larger than ourselves – part of a clan or tribe or extended family. In many ways, storytelling is what separates us from the animals.
Read moreBrewing like a kid in a candy store
Bess Dougherty didn’t travel far for a new and creative ingredient to enhance a recent creation.
“I picked Swedish Fish because they have always been one of my favorite candies and they have such a unique flavor,” she said. “It also helps that they are readily available at the 7-Eleven up the street from the brewery.”
Four After-Work Trails and Post-Hike Suggestions
After a long day at work everyone can use a little time to decompress and unwind. What better way to get away from it all than to head into the mountains? Most of us know by now that simply getting outside can have immense benefits on
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