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Dames, Draughts & Debauchery
🍻Ali, Savannah, Erika,
Pember, Hannah, Meg & Emily
📍CO, MO/KS, FL, CA, UK 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
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I was told the food & bev game in Colo Springs was

I was told the food & bev game in Colo Springs was super lame.

Girl, I was so wrong!

Here I am at @goatpatchbrewing double-fisting a Hazy Unfiltered IPA brewed with aromatic hops (El Dorado, Mandarina & Mosaic) and a vegan “arepas” with black beans, fresh avocado, sweet plantains, and tomatoes slices.

I spent the few weeks of November in sobriety and was so glad to break my fast at Goat Patch.

Cheers to defying expectations and indulging in moderation! 🍻Ali

#craftbeerbabe #craftbeerchick #craftbeermom #goatpatchbrewing #coloradocraftbeer #laceandlager #hazyipas #arepasvenezolanas #yuca

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m out on the c

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I’m out on the central coast in the land of Adirondack chairs and oak trees. It’s been amazing to see @wildfieldsbrewhouse come to the area and kill it with their beer. We are always sure to have some when we come back for a visit.

Today I’m drinking the 4101, which brings citrusy hops to a crisp and well rounded malt base.

Hope wherever you are there is a good beer to cheers. 🍻

Remember my Colorado refrigerator? This one in KC

Remember my Colorado refrigerator? This one in KC isn’t much better 🙃. I swear there are a few food items in there behind my big head.
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This is a funny commonality among me and my fellow beer lovers and industry friends. We all have similar fridges, and I find it kind of charming. My fridge wouldn’t be my fridge if it wasn’t absolutely stuffed with everything from Coors Banquet to St. Bernardus Abt 12 to my favorite local joints… and of course plenty of Boulevard and Duvel ;). Something for every occasion.
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It’s time to stuff your fridges for the holidays, folks! Please, for your sanity, don’t forget the beer, and if you find yourself thirsty, you’ve got a seat at my table. This stuff needs to be drank. Cheers! 🍻E

i'm finally ready to transition into fall beers 🍂
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@lexingtonbrewingco bourbon barrel ale has a surprisingly light mouthfeel, especially for an 8.2% brew. dark fruit notes shine though at first sip, then a caramel-sweetness flows into a really mellow aftertaste. it's a great brew, perfect for a cool friday evening 🐴 cheers, friends! sav🖤

The weekend is near and the weather is great. It’s a porch beer kind of night!

Picked up a @fortpointbeer KSA on the way home and the sweet, crisp malt is making this Kölsch Style Ale just the right thing to sit back with as the stars come out. Classic as a good sunset chat.

Also, we are headed to Santa Rosa this weekend and looking forward to visiting @russianriverbrewingofficial ! Hit me up with any other area musts if you have them!

🍻 Meg

#craftbeer #fortpointbeer #californiabeer #californiacraftbeer #laceandlager

I've wanted to visit @deyabrewerytaproom for a ver

I've wanted to visit @deyabrewerytaproom for a very long time now and today, it finally happened!

And how could I not gravitate straight towards Steady Rolling Man?! This 5.2% pale is one of @deyabrewery 's OG iconic beers. Smooth, tropical goodness wrapped up in delicious candied stone fruits.
Absolutely delighted to be able to drink it from the source; already hoping to swing back again for more, on our way home from Worcester tomorrow 👀

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

- Emily

It feels like it has been autumn here for ages, an

It feels like it has been autumn here for ages, and I am not mad about it. Bring on the boots, warming spices and nice toasty beer.

This milk stout from @bikedogbrewing is an excellent addition to an extended fall season. It has a rich malty backbone that is nicely balanced with a light and creamy sweetness. With a 4.6% abv, it packs on the flavor without going too hard.

What other NorCal beers should I not be sleeping on? Let’s keep my list growing!

#sacramentobeerenthusiasts #sacramento #californiabeer #californiacraftbeer #craftbeer #laceandlager #craftbeerbabe #craftbeermom #craftbeerchick

It’s day 7 of Ali’s “No”vember I've embar

It’s day 7 of Ali’s “No”vember

I've embarked on a little journey this November: saying NO to alcohol. And let me tell you, it’s been pretty hard, harder than I thought. It was easy to go booze-free when I was pregnant, but quitting (briefly) just for me has been surprisingly difficult.

But! I've found a delightful companion for my beer-free days.

@hoplarkzero Really, Really Hoppy has become my sanctuary during this alcohol-free month, offering the same hoppy zest without the booze. It's a guilt-free way to unwind after a day of vigorous parenting. The burst of hoppy flavor in each can is like a slice of paradise 🌴 Along with various CBD, coconut, and magnesium waters, this drink is making my alcohol-free journey a bit easier.

With Hoplark 0.0, I've discovered that taking a break from alcohol doesn't mean compromising on taste or enjoyment. It’s not pretending to be alcohol, like the other NA beers out there, and I certainly appreciate that.

Also, if you like the music from this post, please follow my brother’s band @igluandhartly - they make great tunes! And that is an understatement. Proud sister here!

Cheers to a fantastically hoppy “No”vember with Hoplark 0.0 🍻Ali

#hopwater #hoplark #laceandlager #craftbeerbabe #craftbeermom #craftbeerchick #noalcoholnovember #sobernovember

We’ve officially had an hour of evening light st

We’ve officially had an hour of evening light stolen from us for the season. Luckily my fridge is absolutely bursting at the seams with great beer for the colder days ahead. I’m overdue for a good old fashioned bottle share, but I’d like to keep this pretty thing all to myself, please and thank you 😏.
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🍂Autumn🍂 is a 7.8% sour brown ale blend, aged in @lawswhiskey Bourbon barrels. It was brewed, blended, and barrel aged by my brilliant friends at @purposebrewing in Fort Collins, CO. These guys know wood, and they know bugs, and it shows in every beautiful beer they produce. Each one is a limited, unique, very special experience, and I already know I’m going to be sad when this bottle is gone.
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Autumn is definitely *sour*, but maintains a depth and complexity lent by sweet brown ale and oak barrel characters. I get big flavors of tart cherry, plum, and apple, with just the right amount of underlying sweetness to make this sour not painful at all, but actually really, really delightful.
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I also have a bottle of Purpose’s ❄️Winter❄️ just waiting to be enjoyed, so stay tuned, craft beer lovers. There’s more where this came from. Cheers! 🍻E

Who else is a sucker for a flight? 🤩 I've spen

Who else is a sucker for a flight? 🤩

I've spent the afternoon today over at @missinglinkbrewing taproom with my Husband and little boy. Absolutely incredible beers; wonderful hospitality from all of the staff; mouthwatering food - it's definitely cheered up a rainy day!

I started off with a pint of their 4.5% Vervet Mocha Porter, brewed in collaboration with @lindfieldcoffeeworks . Incredibly smooth, great body; tonnes of chocolate, coffee and vanilla.

From there, I tried all manner of things!

✨ Howler: their NZ Pilsner, brewed with Nelson, Riwaka (my fave 🤤) and Motueka.

✨ Snow Monkey Cold IPA: 6.3% with Cascade, Chinook and Citra. Deliciously crisp, clean; big notes of grapefruit and pine.

✨ Chimpanzee: an 8.2% DIPA brewed with Idaho 7, Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic, which just had THE most fantastic, soft mouthfeel. Incredibly drinkable; bursting with tropical fruits flavours.

✨ Bonobo: a 4.6% NEIPA with Azacca, Citra and Mosaic.

✨ Capuchin: a 6.8% NEIPA absolutely packed with overripe tropical fruit flavours.

We've had the best day! And to top it all off, we've now returned to our home for the night: a glamping pod a mere stones throw from the brewery ❤️

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

- Emily 💕

(Accommodation gifted by Missing Link ☺️)

when your friday night consists of a kids birthday

when your friday night consists of a kids birthday party 🥳
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i love being around my nieces and nephews, but a delicious beer always makes it more fun!
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this @heavyseasbeer red eclipse is a bourbon barrel aged vanilla stout with cherries 🍒 it's surprisingly light bodied for a 10%, with a mellow, malty aftertaste. you can really smell the bourbon on the nose and the sweetness is very well balanced. cheers to the weekend, friends! sav 🖤

Hello everyone! Super excited to be joining Lace a

Hello everyone! Super excited to be joining Lace and Lager from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California!

After six years in Colorado I’m back in my home state, and excited to be exploring what’s been up in the west coast beer scene since I’ve been gone.

With a husband who is a professional brewer and a preschooler who keeps me on my toes, I’ve gotten to know beer well and appreciate a brew to myself when I get it.

Today I’m enjoying a porch beer with @crookedlanebrewing 1-2 Punch. It’s a peach and mango hazy IPA that, despite the name, plays nicely with any backdrop.

Can’t wait to share more with you here!

Cheers,
Meg

#auburncalifornia #craftbeer #californiabeer #womeninbeer

So I have been eagerly awaiting @rivingtonbrewco '

So I have been eagerly awaiting @rivingtonbrewco 's Evil Dead 2023 trilogy ever since they posted about it on their socials. Three incredible sounding beers, three equally incredible collaborations and, to add to the excitement, I found out that they were all pouring not far from us at @thehivecrowthorne 😍 The Hive is an amazing craft beer and coffee shop nestled away in Crowthorne, Berkshire. They always have a great selection of beers on tap, but arguably even more impressive is their library of tempting beers in fridges 😍

We got ourselves settled in the nook at the back: armed with snacks, colouring and board games for our little one.

First up to try was Rivington's collab with @sirencraftbrew - Army of Darkness: a 10% imperial stout, brewers with cacao nibs, Madagascan vanilla pods and muscovado sugar. This was roasty, rich and creamy; delicious burnt caramel and dark chocolate notes linger on your palate, without being overly sweet. Considering this was 10%, it disappeared far too quickly 🤭

Next, I tried Evil Dead II: their 8% DIPA collab with @chainhousebrewco , hopped with Galaxy, Nelson and Idaho 7 😍 Pillowy soft; so thick and juicy - I'd expect no less from Rivington! Big notes of mango, pineapple and passionfruit with a touch of dankness.

I saved The Evil Dead for last: Rivington's 7% sour collab with @azvexbrewing , brewed with blueberries, sour cherries and Madagascan vanilla pods. Ok guys, this was my faaaavourite 😍 Poured a deep red colour with a light pink head. Great body, with all three of the main flavours coming through in equal measure. Good level of tartness; I want to distill this down into a syrup, bottle it and then pour it over all of my future desserts 🤤🥵 Genuinely dreaming of it on waffles and cheesecakes 🤣

Anyone else had a chance to try any of the trilogy yet? If not, which of the three sounds most tempting to you?

- Emily 🤘

Look. At. This! This absolute treat of a beer is

Look. At. This!

This absolute treat of a beer is one of the best barleywines I have had since @bellsbrewery Saturn (please bring this back!). Candies walnuts, fig syrup, and a flashback to my time in the UK, a bit of English treacle. At 10.9%, it’s the perfect marriage of debauchery and decadence.

Thank you to @deezel_dave627 for sending me this bottle of @treehousebrewco Gilded Grove, worth its weight in gold, this gilded, golden barleywine aged in Medeira barrels.

🍻Ali

#barrelagedbeer #treehousebrewing #treehousecrew #laceandlager #barleywine #barrelagedbarleywine #craftbeerbabe #craftbeerchick #craftbeermom

Go ahead and guess how happy I am in this picture.

Go ahead and guess how happy I am in this picture.
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I mean, come on, I’m happy as hell. You can tell by how squinty my eyes are. I’ve got the two most important people in my world by my side, it’s a perfect early fall day in CO, and I have a maß of @zweibrewing Schwarzbier in my hand.
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It’s pictures like this that really gut punch me with homesickness. But I have to remind myself why I moved to Kansas City, and it was to continue growing my career in a field I’m so, so passionate about: GOOD OL’ BEER 🤗. I’m sure most of our followers understand that ;).
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I’m grateful to have a beautiful place with great beer and people I love to go home to. I’m also grateful for all of the wonderful connections I’m making here in KC. It’s been a jam packed summer, and it’s continuing to be a jam packed fall, but I’m still here, and I’m doing good :).
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To everyone out there who has made a major move lately and is going through the rollercoaster of emotions that goes with it, I feel you! You are so brave, and it only gets better, as long as you open your eyes to the new beauty and all of the new opportunity surrounding you. Cheers to doing things YOUR way, for YOU! 🍻E

the best part of moving back to the town you grew

C’est comme ça! Octobers are for golden leave

C’est comme ça!

Octobers are for golden leaves and crispy ciders.

True Brut by @portlandcider is fermented with champagne yeast and contains ZERO SUGAR. That, in itself, is a reason to celebrate. It’s subtly sweet from the apples, has more fizziness than your everyday cider, smells of apricots and raspberries, and fills my mouth delightfully.

Have you tried this one yet?

Cheers!

Ali

#craftcider #laceandlager #craftbeerbabe #craftbeermom #craftbeerchick #washingtoncider #hardcider #portlandcider

What's the quirkiest venue for a beer festival? I'

What's the quirkiest venue for a beer festival? I'll start...

On Saturday, my husband and I travelled five hours up north to Manchester to @indymanbeercon : a festival featuring some of the UK's best breweries, as well as a few from further afield too.

The festival is set in the stunning Victoria Baths: three Victorian pool halls, originally built in 1906, as well as a labyrinth of nooks, alcoves and hidden rooms. Most of the brewery bars are set up in the disused swimming pools, which you access via stairs. Dotted around are the original changing room cubicles (perfect for the moments when you need a little sit down!!), stunning stained glass windows and mosaic floors.

And the BEERS 😱 I was absolutely spoilt for choice. Highlights included:
🖤 @doublebarrelledbrewery 's Shadows: a 9% rich, decadent BA stout, blended with one of my top beers from last year - Theatricality and Deception
🖤 @lakesbrewco 's Lick, Twist, Drink - a tiny keg of peanut butter and Oreo cookie stout, which was **heavenly**
🖤 @sirencraftbrew 's Death by Caribbean Chocolate Cake (2020), which was served with a tiny little brownie 🤤
🖤 @tommiesjef 's Oudste - a Gueuze inspired blend of different wild ales, varying from 1-5 years old.

All of the above were incredible, but I could mention so many more. There wasn't a single beer I tried while at the festival that I was disappointed with. I'll definitely be back next year!

What quirky venue would you love to see a beer festival set up in?

- Emily 💕

The best things about fall? Sweaters and pumpkin s

The best things about fall? Sweaters and pumpkin spice.

I’ve been saving this one for a special occasion, and what’s more special than today, the briskest day so far for Fort Collins in the fall?

Pumpkin Spice is a sweet, brisk autumn breeze in a can, accented with all the best flavors of the season. I taste cinnamon , clove, ginger, allspice and nutmeg - all the ingredients of pumpkin pie!

So yummy! Thank you @portlandcider for sending me this delightful cider, perfect for sweater weather.

🍻 🍁Ali

#craftcider #laceandlager #craftbeerbabe #craftbeerchick #craftbeermom #washingtoncraftbeer #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspicecider #hardcider

Can art is important right?! When I'm visiting a

Can art is important right?!

When I'm visiting a bottle shop or perusing a fridge, my eyes are always drawn to the the beers with interesting labels, and boy do @darkrevolutionbeer have interesting labels! 💀

Mine's a Malcolm is a 4.3% hazy pale, brewed with Nectaron, Citra and Motueka Cryo. Lovely soft peach aroma that carries through into the flavour, bringing with it notes of pineapple and lemon. Super sessionable at such a low ABV; this is quite the departure from my normal go-to impy stouts and sours, but one I'm very happy to have tried!

This was part of my #gifted October @beerdaduk box. If any UK followers want to try out Beer Dad - a new beer subscription box - for a limited time, you can use my code 'craftbeermum' for 15% off and 2 bonus cans 🤩

- Emily 💕

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