The Best Beers I Had in August 2026
After a trip to Chicago that included visits to 26 breweries (!!!), I wasn't in a beery mood for the rest of the month…
The Best Beers I Had in July 2026
I was in Chicago for a long weekend in July and got to visit a bunch of breweries I'd never tried before. A few…
The Best Beers I Had in June 2026
June brought the unfortunate closing of my longtime favorite — Copper Kettle Brewing Company. In June, they celebrated their 15th Anniversary and then closed…
The Best Beers I Had in May 2026
Early in the month, I celebrated my birthday at Oakwell Beer Spa. If you haven't been, I highly recommend it. An excellent place to…
The Best Beers I Had in April 2026
In April, I visited New Image Brewing's Wheat Ridge location and had some incredible beers. It was a good reminder to get out and…
The Best Beers I Had in March 2026
In March, I hosted a St. Patrick's Day beer tasting featuring Irish Stouts and Irish Red Ale, but a different red ale stuck out…
The Best Beers I Had in February 2026
In February, all five of my favorite beers were from Colorado, and I tried four of the five in the brewery taprooms, which is…
The Best Beers I Had in January 2026
While I don't do "Dry January," I do tend to slow down a little after indulging during the holiday season. Still, I tried a…
The Best Beers I Had in December 2025
The holidays are my absolute favorite time to enjoy beer, especially Belgians and dark lagers. The flavors of dried fruit, spices, caramel, roasted nuts…
The Best Beers to Enjoy at Christmas
Christmas—my favorite time of year to enjoy beers that are old favorites and visit local breweries to try something new. This time of year,…