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Ten Colorado-Made Hard Ciders to Drink This Fall

Ten Colorado-Made Hard Ciders to Drink This Fall

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Colorado Mixologist Serves Up Drinks for Dessert

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Class Is in Session at These Local Bars and Distilleries

By Kristen Kuchar
Sep 21, 2023

It's back-to-school season, adult-style, with these options for upping your home cocktail game.
Fifteen Ways To Get Your Negroni Fix

By Linnea Covington
Sep 18, 2023

Negroni week kicks off today with local spots such as Tavernetta, the Family Jones, Olivia serving creative takes on the classic cocktail.
So Many Roads Brewery Hits Another Licensing Speed Bump for Serving Alcohol to Minors

By Catie Cheshire
Sep 8, 2023

The bar, which was forced to shutter last year after settling with the city over a variety of illegal activities, may have to close its doors yet again.
One of the Founding Partners of Noble Riot Now Runs Unrooted, a Natural Wine Club

By Kristen Kuchar
Aug 21, 2023

Each month, members receive four sommelier-selected bottles along with the story behind each wine, often with an educational component and illustrations.
Sixteen Bars and Restaurants for Whiskey Lovers

By Kristen Kuchar
Aug 14, 2023

Seven Grand, Prohibition and the High Lonesome are among the spots in the metro area that have an impressive whiskey selection.
Hard Tea and Lemonade Are Having a Moment

By Kristen Kuchar
Aug 11, 2023

Forget Mike's Hard and Twisted Tea: Now local beverage makers are embracing boozy takes on these classic refreshments.
Best Bars in Denver for Watching the 2023 Women's World Cup

By Westword Staff
Jul 26, 2023

The U.S. Women’s National Team is ranked number one and will face off in its first game against Netherlands at 7 p.m. on July 26.
Kittredge Is Home to a Boutique Wine Shop Run by a Certified Sommelier

By Kristen Kuchar
Jul 21, 2023

Located in the small town between Morrison and Evergreen, this store is an unexpectedly well-stocked pit stop for wine lovers exploring the foothills.
An Award-Winning Distillery Is Opening a New Tasting Room in LoHi August 4

By Abigail Bliss
Jul 13, 2023

Spirit Hound, which is based in Lyons and won Whisky of the Year in 2022, is taking over the former Mythology Distillery space as part of its major expansion plans.
Mythology Distillery Has Made the Move from Denver to Steamboat Springs

By Kristen Kuchar
Jul 10, 2023

Its new campus includes an outdoor area called the Whiskey Garden, with a central fire pit, plenty of seating, an area for live music and even a pair of slides.
Cheers! The Denver Passport Is Back

By Molly Martin
Jun 16, 2023

After a pandemic hiatus, this program that offers two-for-one deals at 72 venues across the metro area has returned just in time for summer.
Snow Capped Cider Is Having a Big Year

By Ryan Pachmayer
Jun 9, 2023

Its new Elevation series is a must-try, and it's also opening a destination-worthy tasting room this summer.
Follow the Colorado Spirits Trail This Summer Using Its New App

By Molly Martin
Jun 8, 2023

Get out and explore the state's thriving distillery scene with a new passport program that gives you access to prizes and deals.
Busting With Pride Is a Raunchy, One-Night-Only Variety Show by Blue Dime Cabaret

By Toni Tresca
Jun 6, 2023

Drag, comedians, aerialists, burlesque dancers and more converge for this must-see celebration of Pride!
Q & A: Patrick Combs, Director of Liquids at Stem Ciders, Talks Product Innovation

By Ryan Pachmayer
May 19, 2023

"What we’re making here, and what’s being made at other cideries in the United States, are really the next wave of things."
Inspired by Breweries, Colorado Distilleries Are Releasing a Collaboration Whiskey on Friday

By Ryan Pachmayer
May 17, 2023

Projects like this are rare in the spirits world, but you can score one of the limited-release bottles that benefits local nonprofits this week.
This Colorado Distillery's Cactus Spirit Captures the Spirit of the Southwest

By Kristen Kuchar
May 8, 2023

Made with prickly pear cactus that is smoked for 48 hours, it was recently named one of the 2023 Good Food Award winners.
Alpacas Are the Ambassadors for This Ecuadorian Agave Spirit Brand With a Big Mission

By Tony White
Apr 28, 2023

You can meet the alpacas at a series of events this spring, including two this weekend.
This Colorado Distillery Won Big at World Whiskies Awards

By Kristen Kuchar
Apr 24, 2023

One of its spirits beat out 1,500 others from more than forty countries to be named World’s Best Blended.
Coors Releases Its Second Whiskey, Barmen 1873

By Ryan Pachmayer
Apr 10, 2023

The beer company branched out to full-strength spirits in 2021.