First Things First



I am reposting an previous basics of beers for some of our new staff.  

Beer is always a major topic of discussion at Euclid Hall but if you are new to beer or if our discussions have been a little too advanced, let this be a solid 101 for you with lots of links for you to explore.

Beer at the most simple level is made of 4 ingredients; water, malt, hops and yeast.  Here is a closer look at the basics of beer and brewing.


  • Beer Advocate Beer 101 This is not a basic 101, but rather a group of incredible links that talk about many aspects of beer.  
What is your next step in learning about and appreciating beer?  Check out the links below.  

Books to Check out

Revsiting Sour Beer Fermentation














June Happenings

June 2 Saturday- Avery SourFest noon-5pm
June 9 Saturday Oskar Blues Burning Can
June 16 Saturday- Great Divide 18th Anniversary Party
June 21Thursday-  Hop Disciples at Great Divide 6pm
June 24 Sunday - GIBF at Falling Rock 2-4 pm
June 24 Sunday - Avery Releases Oude Floris #12 in Barrel Aged Series 4 pm 
June 26 Tuesday-  Beer and Cheese Tasting Great Divide 6:30

Favorite Beers?

What are your favorite beers to drink right now?

Mine?
I am loving saisons, belgian trippels, strong dark belgians, grand crus, and stouts of all types. Let's grab a beer together. Share your favorites in the comments below.

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March 2012 Beer Happenings

There is always a lot happening in the Colorado beer community and March is no exception.

March 7
Euclid Hall Staff Beer Class 3:30 w/ Darin from Avery Brewing Co.
March 9-10
Avery Brewing Co Strong Ale Fest
March 14
Euclid Hall Staff Beer Class 3:30
March 15
Great Divide Hop Diciples Beer Talk 6pm
March 21
Euclid Hall Staff Beer Class 3:30
March 27
Great Divide Beer and Cheese Pairing 6:30 ($25)
March 28
Euclid Hall Staff Beer Class 3:30

Watch out for tix for Avery Sour Fest coming soon GABF is only 200+ days away. Watch for tix in early summer!

Beer Descriptions for Restaurant Half Month

Boulevard Harvest Dance Wheat Wine  9.1%ABV
Boulevard Brewing Co. Kansas City Missouri
A: Pours a bright orange color with a lofty white head.
S: Wheat,  bready malts, fruity (both citrus and tropical)  with a light spicy and earthy hop finish
T:  Citrus hops, then wheat bread, spice and belgian yeast (banana, pepper, clove) and a little brown sugar sweetness and tropical fruitiness to finish.
M:  Medium to Full bodied with moderate carbonation.
D:  Very drinkable, yet still a great Euclid Hall food beer because of its high alcohol at 9.1%ABV
Pairings: Great with out sausages, chicken sandwich, fishwich, cauliflower salad, veal schnitzel, mussels, etc...

Dry Dock Double IPA  9%ABV  
Dry Dock Brewing Co, Aurora, Colorado
A:  Pours a slightly hazy bright orange copper color with a lofty sticky white head.
S:  Lots of caramel and citrus.  There is a medley of 7 different hops in this beauty.
T:  Great early hop bitterness followed by smooth malt middle with toffee, and citrus.  Finishes with a lingering citrusy and resiny pine hop bitterness.
M: Medium bodied, moderate carbonation
D:  Very drinkable, but great with food.
Pairings:  Brat burger, sausages, bone marrow, blue cheese, Chicken Schnitzel Sando, Spaztle, cauliflower salad.

Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA  7.5%ABV
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Paso Robles, CA
A:   Brilliant tangerine orange, with  gorgeous clarity and a pearl white head.
S: pine, citrus,tropical fruit, clove and roasted barley.
T:  Big punch of bitter citrus up front, followed by tropical fruits and caramel malts.  Finishes with a herbal yet resiny hoppiness.
M: med to medium light in body, with adequate carbonation and a dry finish.
D:  Very drinkable, great with food.
Pairings:   Fishwich, salmon, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Chicken/Quail and Waffles

Avery Reverend  Belgian Style Quad  10%ABV
Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
A:  Pours a clear, deep rosy colored amber body with a full cap of white foam.
S:  Caramel malts, belgian candi sugar with slight fruity character of figs and bananas.
T:  Rich carmel and malt, dark dried fruits like figs, raisins, and prunes.  Only  traces of Belgian flavors and lightly noticeable  alcohol.
M:  Medium -full mouthfeel with adequate carbonation and a seductively smooth finish.
D:  Again, great alone, great with food.
Pairings:  OYSTER PO"BOY all day,  It will also pair nicely with sausages, brat burger, spatzle, sprout casserole, and waffle ice cream sandwich.

Crabtree Berliner Weiss  4.3% ABV
Crabtree Brewing Co. Greely, CO
A:  Pours a slightly hazy straw color with a fizzy head and little retention.
S:  Lemon tartness with granny smith apples and and a delicate grainy and wheaty backbone.   There is a slight earthy funk that adds another great layer to this delicate yet complex weissbier.
T:  Mild lemon and green apple tartness, mild grassy/ straw like graininess.
M: Light- med bodied, bright crisp carbonation with a dry finish.
D:  Very drinkable, but great with...
Pairings:  Oysters, mussels, fishwich, sausages, chicken sandwich, veal schintzel, spaztle, sprouts, lemon buckle

Left Hand 2009 Oak Aged Wake UP Dead Imperial Stout   10.2%
A:  Pours a rich dark brown with a dark khaki head.
S:  Aromas of bourbon, oak, vanilla, dark roasted malts, dark chocolate.
T:  RIch, dark malts, unseasoned espresso, molasses, and dark chocolate.
M:  Rich and full
D:
Pairings:  This beer is going to be a bit to pair with most of the food, but paired carefully, this could be a great match with Tri Tip, Sausages, Grilled Cheese, Quail and waffles.  

Left Hand 2009 St. Vrain Belgian Style Triple  9%ABV
Left Hand Brewing Co.  Longmont, CO
A:  Pours a light golden color with fluffy off white head.  
S: Biscuity, citrus and bananas, belgian candi sugar,
T:  Malt, pepper, candi sugar and banana and citrusy notes.  
M:  Med- full bodied with light carbonation and a mildly sweet finish.
Pairings:  Mussels, po'boy, sausages, chicken sandwich, fishwich, waffle and ice cream sandwich.