BRONCOS AND BREWS – Denver Broncos – Beer

It has been a while, but I am back!!!    What about them BRONCOS!!!???

Can’t help but write about the incredible job that Coach  Josh McDaniels is doing so far! these guys are playing as a TEAM and have a winning attitude!! The way the coaching staff makes adjustments at half time is amazing..they come out the second half with new life and alot of stamina.

I was one that thought it was going to be an OK season (9-7). The way they are playing they could do far better than that! The next few games will tell the story- @ Baltimore, Steelers, Redskins and Giants..that would scare any team. Josh has them ready to play every week. His enthusiasm and youth seem to be contagious, and Mike Nolan has the defense playing with fire and a will to finish off the other team!!

I give them a chance to win every time they step on the field. What do you think?

I know what many people are saying” jumping on the band wagon” or  “they are not as good as they look”

But, you have to give credit where credit is due..they beat Dallas, New England and San Diego(in San Diego) and remember the division we are in(not that great). I believe we have a great chance to win the division and go to the playoffs! Where we go from there is icing on the cake!

Kyle Orton is doing all he is asked, 1 int in 6 games and not making bad decisions! Brian Dawkins, Elvis Dumerville, Champ are leading the defense. And how can we forget Eddie Royal TD run backs on a kickoff and a punt, in the same game!!!!

All I can say is- GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!

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WOW 75+ Brews from 22+ Microbrews… What’s there to think about?  I’m there…

I’ve never attended this event so it will be our virgin voyage down to the Mile High Station

Which Microbreweries??? I’m glad you asked.. ALL these!

• Boulder Beer
• Mountain Sun I used to be their USFoodService Rep in Boulder
• Hebrew
• Flying Dog
• Eldorado
• Left Hand Brewery
• Great Divide Brewing Company
• Del Norte Brewing Company
• Highlands Wine and Liquors
• Herman Josephs
• Stone Brewing Company (ooooo Arrogant Bastard Ale!)
• Sierra Nevada
• Breckenridge Brewery (one of my wife’s favorites!)
• Odell Brewing Company
• Dundee
• Twisted Pine Brewing Company
• Cucapa Cerveza out of Baja Cali
• Mile High Station
• Pyramid
• tcag
• deschutes Brewery
• Oskar Blues Brewery – Lyons Colorado
• Left Hand Tap – Boulder Colorado
• Blue Moon
• Upslope
• Alaskan
• TommyKnockers YUMMMM
• Wynkoop a Local favorite of mine
• Laughing Lab
• Eldorado
• Ska Brewing

Some of those I’ve been meaning too try.. So many brews.. so little time.

Directions and parking There are also hotel deals to stay down there and not Drink and Drive home on that link!

The Summer Brewfest includes craft beverages from both Colorado Breweries and from across the US along with live local music, food, and other vendors and is a benefit to the  Swallow Hill Music Association.

Swallow Hill serves a large community with instruction and performance of musical art forms such as folk, blues, bluegrass, Celtic jazz, world, roots, and dance.

VIP First taste limited tickets for $40 advance/$45 at the door, 6-7

General admission 7-10 p.m. $30/advance $35 at the door

For MORE Summer Brew Fest Denver Colorado Click here

Mark Your Calendars now for the Winter Brew Fest January 22nd 2010

Touring the Brewery part of Rock Bottom Brewery.. a brew dudes’ dream come true!

The tour was a ton of fun.. We got to see the vats they brewed the beer in and the brew masters quarters. John was very knowledgeable made you feel right at home when he spoke.

Got a tour of the Brewing area and a chance to talk to the Brew Master-John McClure..he has been the Brew Master at Rock Bottom Downtown for 11 years and been brewing for 17 years.

John does an incredible job putting together these brews four days a week. Rock Bottom has 18 brews on tap right now..oops! I mean 17 because the Cider brew he made disappeared so fast! ( I guess it was a little bit popular.)

Rock Bottom Downtown Denver was the 1st Rock Bottom restaurant..it was named this because it was the bottom of the Prudential building(slogan-you got a piece of the Rock) You Have Not Been To Denver Until You Have Been To ROCK BOTTOM!!

The Assistant Brew Master is Doug.. he created the New Brew called The American Dream..Crystal Malt and dry hopped..mmm, the brew was awesome!!

The Brew Masters choice was Deep Drought Stout.. it had a good coffee flavor and a smooth taste that went down good!!

Hearing about the different brews like the Saison brewed at 85 degrees and carbonated or the other brews and how they come up with the new ideas on the brews coming out.

We were quite the brew crew!

On July 23rd 2009, they are coming out with a Strawberry Blonde Ale..sounds like an awesome brew to me..count me in to check it out!!

This is the face of a happy brew dude with new microbrew logo glasses to chill in the freezer.  These glasses with the 6 pack of 22 oz bombers sell for $29.95.

Oh and…. go ahead and park in their garage… they validate parking…  No one told me!

Grand Slam Sports Cafe will have the UFC 100 Fights on Saturday- July 11th..

There will be NO COVER.. the UFC Fights start at 7:00 pm, Get there early to get a seat!

They have great Appitizers, food and drinks. Should be a great night and alot of good fights!!!

Let them know their favorite US Foodservice Rep  sent you!

Map to Grand Slam Sports Cafe

Ate at Via Baci the other night and it was Exceptional! The service was outstanding and the food was spectacular!

Had the Burrata on the appetizer menu , which is  homemade mozzarella stuffed with ricotta cheese (a cheese lovers dream.) Also had the Bruschetta, nice flavor profile, lighter appetizer.

We had the Tuna Salad-a seared peppered tuna steak on mixed greens and a multitude of tasty items. i am not a seafood lover but eating this tuna, was like eating a Tenderloin, seared to perfection! (  i couldn’t stop eating it.)

With my meal, I had a Buffalo Gold Brew, very nice, crisp taste, great with the meal.

For the main course, we had the Chicken Bianco Pizza and also the Prociutto  E Rucola.

The Chicken Bianco was very good, many different flavors came out and it seemed very healthy..my favorite was the Prociutto E  Rucola- good size pieces of prociutto, fresh mozz, large strips of basil, arugula on their home made San Marzano tomato sauce..it melts in your mouth!!

Great atmosphere! the smell of the pizza cooking in the 700 degree oven, the smell of cooked garlic in the air and the staff was very attentive.  Shea was our waitress and she was just AWESOME!  Oh and did I mention they make the mozzarella fresh daily! What a concept??

I would highly recommend this Bistro to anyone who enjoys a great meal, super wait staff and likes a nice atmosphere!

Yes that’s me drinking the brewski!

Take your lady out here to celebrate this weekend!

A fellow Denver Taste Caster! Via Baci also delivers to the surrounding area including Parker CO.

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