MEEKER | The second annual Oktoberfest at Smoking River Brewing Co. was all fun and games … except maybe for the participants of the hot sausage eating contest. Above, Skye Forsythe dishes out another round of currywurst as Colby Schaefer looks on. Check out more photos of this year’s event[Read More…]
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Oktoberfest returns this weekend
Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is back for a second year. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m., followed[Read More…]
Smoking River Brewing Co. creates first collab
There’s a new brew in town. The folks at Smoking River Brewing Co. recently collaborated with Ball Brewing, located in Glenwood Springs, to create Snow Blind, a Colorado-centric hazy IPA made with Smoking River hops grown right here in Rio Blanco County. According to Head Brewer Tyler Frye, “Snow Blind[Read More…]
Meeker Oktoberfest {PHOTOS}
Oktoberfest attendees in Meeker packed the house at Smoking River Brewing Co. this weekend for locally crafted German brews, entertainment and a nice selection of lederhosen. Festivities included a stein hold contest, beer chugging contest, yodeling, face painting, cornhole and more. Lucas Turner Photos
FIRST BREW …
Several ingredients will transform into Smoking River Brewery’s newest drink. The deceivingly simple process requires a huge amount of specialized skill to obtain the desired results, and that’s the job of head brewer Tyler Frye. The brewery is set to open in the next few weeks Stay tuned! | CAITLIN[Read More…]
Hop to it …
Beer has been a part of human history for 5,000 years, and homebrewing and microbreweries have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the last 20 years, especially in Colorado. Hops, which provide flavor and act as a preservative, are an essential ingredient in beer. The hop plant is a rhizome,[Read More…]