Author: Ali

2022 Wellington Brewfest

On June 4th, Lace & Lager was thrilled to support Wellington Brewfest for the second time since 2019. Despite brief periods of Wellington-esque weather (high winds, sideways rain, moody clouds), patrons flocked to the community park, happily embracing the intimacy of the event – short lines, long pours, and relaxed Saturday afternoon vibes. Ali After being out of the social scene for more than two years, it was wonderfully warming … Continue reading2022 Wellington Brewfest

New Brewery Alert! Cohesion Brewing Company has opened in Denver, CO

There’s a spot in town that tastes like they’ve been here forever, meticulously honing and crafting their lagers to perfection for decades. But, SURPRISE, they’re brand new, and thanks to a gracious invite from our friend Piper Hall, I was able to attend their soft opening and immerse myself in their lovely new digs and their SERIOUSLY delicious brews. Cohesion Brewing is a Czech style lager-focused brewery, located in the … Continue readingNew Brewery Alert! Cohesion Brewing Company has opened in Denver, CO

Pink Boots Society Brew Day at Mash Lab Brewing

Gather a group of passionate women together and magic happens. I was honored to be part of that magic on a recent sunny March day when a group of 14 women gathered at Mash Lab Brewing in Windsor, Colorado. We came from all sides of the beer industry: some of us being beer slingers, others in sales, packaging, quality control, taproom management… one of us was not even a year … Continue readingPink Boots Society Brew Day at Mash Lab Brewing

Brew Year’s Resolutions

This was originally written and posted for the New Scene by Savannah Hayes-Orr in January 2019. ‘Tis the season to set resolutions! If your goal revolves around your health and fitness, keep in mind your liquid diet. But there’s no need to leave your carbonated companion behind, beer can still be part of “new year, new you.” Gluten Free Everyone knows beer has gluten, and giving up beer sucks. So … Continue readingBrew Year’s Resolutions

Head Over Hops: Our Beer Love Stories

The ladies of Lace & Lager share stories of how they fell in love with craft beer.  Ali, co-founder and Fort Collins correspondent I’ve been grateful to live in beer cities all of my adult life, but my beer story really began in 2003 when I was a just a wee naïve college student in San Diego. Being from Chicago meant I was new to everything “SoCal.” The culture confused … Continue readingHead Over Hops: Our Beer Love Stories

Wellington Brewfest 2019 and its Founding Females

“Two brewery owners, a taproom manager, a creative marketer, a liquor store owner and a nonprofit executive director walk into a coffee shop. And the rest is history.”   Note: This interview was written prior to the event. The photos included at the end of the article were taken at the event and added after the original article was published.    Wellington Brewfest is just a few weeks away. This … Continue readingWellington Brewfest 2019 and its Founding Females

Wiley Roots Expansion Party and Beer Release

Since 2013, Wiley Roots has been crafting award-winning beer in NE Greeley, Colorado. Recently, Kyle and Miranda Carbaugh flirted with the idea of moving their brewery to the center of town. They even brewed a beer called 1320 IPA to commemorate their new downtown address. However, they they ultimately decided against the move, choosing instead to expand their current facility. Even though a downtown Greeley location might have awarded more … Continue readingWiley Roots Expansion Party and Beer Release

Lace & Lager’s Favorite Pumpkin Beers

The daylight hours are dwindling, and nights are getting longer. There’s no better time of year for enjoying the crafts of the season! For this collaborative post, we discuss our favorite seasonally spiced pumpkin beers. Hopefully our thoughts can shed some warm light on the encroaching winter darkness. Without further ado –   Katy Rose’s Favorite Pumpkin Beer: Southern Tier’s Pumking  While I am a BIG fan of pumpkin spice … Continue readingLace & Lager’s Favorite Pumpkin Beers

Double Dunkel Release Party at Wibby Brewing

On Thursday, October 18th, I had the immense pleasure attending Wibby Brewing’s Double Dunkel Release Party, which involved the release of their canned Double Dunkel (seasonally available until April), and three other barrel aged variants of the DD: bourbon barrel, bourbon barrel with additional vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and Hotbox cold brew; and a rum barrel with additional vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and Hotbox cold brew. I sampled a flight of … Continue readingDouble Dunkel Release Party at Wibby Brewing

Tour de Fat Rides On

  Since its inception in 2000, Tour de Fat has brought together thousands of people from all walks of life with its promise of bikes, beer, and bemusement. This philanthropically-minded national tour of performance artists, bike-enthusiasts, and musical entertainment has raised over 5 million dollars to non-profits around the country. After a somewhat criticized 2017 season, Tour de Fat rides on; the popular festival made its honorable return to six … Continue readingTour de Fat Rides On