The West-End Tavern

This is definitely the best rooftop bar in Boulder, with great unobstructed views of the mountains. They have delicious food, a wide variety of beers and a great selection of bourbon. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, making it the perfect place to relax after a day on the mountain.

Rio Grande

At the Rio Grande Mexican restaurant you can drink one of their famously strong margaritas while looking straight out at the Flatirons. For the hottest days they have water misting onto you so you can relax out there as long as you like. Make sure you also grab something from their menu to soak up some of the tequila, I’d recommend the baked chile rellenos.

The Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill

The Lazy Dog is a great place to relax and grab a drink and a burger from their rooftop bar. It’s also a great place to watch the game or listen to a live band. You can also grab a full breakfast on your way to the mountain on Saturdays or Sundays (or nurse your hangover with a breakfast burrito and a drink).

Boulder is one of the best places to take in beautiful scenery, get active and enjoy the mountains. Be sure that you also enjoy yourself after your active day and grab a beer with friends at one of these awesome rooftops.

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There’s three reasons why I love marinades. First, they’re super easy because you’ll probably have most of the ingredients already. Second, anything you’re missing can be quickly picked up and will usually be pretty cheap, too. Lastly, with minimal prep time you can be revered by family and friends for possessing amazing cooking skills. They don’t need to know that it only took you ten minutes to put this marinade together, we can keep that our little secret

Below’s my go-to Meat Marinade, it’s great with pork and chicken.

Tip: makes enough marinade for roughly a pound of meat.

Meat Beer Marinade Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups dark beer of your choice (I use Black Toad Brown Ale, one glass is approximately this amount)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 navel orange, sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 pound meat of your choice
• Optional: dash of cayenne pepper, if you want to add some heat.

1.  To prepare the marinade, whisk together the oil, beer, mustard, and lemon juice. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the meat, and mix well.
2. Add the meat and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours; ideally let it marinate overnight.
3. Enjoy a beer, you’ve earned it!

Cheers!

Liz #BeerRightNow

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A common sight at Mexican taquerias in California is a salsa bar – and no salsa bar is complete without some spicy pickled jalapeños and carrots. Dying to figure out how to make these ourselves, we searched high and low for a recipe we’d be proud to share. When we stumbled upon a recipe for IPA Pickles, we knew we had a winner!

Below’s the recipe for the IPA Pickles for you to make your own.

IPA Pickles Recipe:

Tip: Makes about 4 pints, and should be consumed a couple months after making them.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 jalapeños
• 5-6 carrots
• 2 cups white vinegar, 5% acidity
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons pickling salt
• 4 sprigs fresh dill, 4 dill heads or 4 teaspoons dill seeds
• 1 teaspoon pickling spice (divided into fourths)
• a sprinkle of mustard seed per jar
• a dash of cumin seeds
• 2 medium cloves of garlic, more if you like spicy & garlic-y flavors
• 1 bottle of the IPA of your choice

1. Slice and seed the jalapeños, set aside some seeds as these will provide the pickled carrots and jalapeños with their heat. Cut up the carrots so that they’ll fit in the pint jars.
2. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat. Add the bottle of beer (you’ll likely end up with leftover brine).
3. Divide the dill, 1/4 teaspoon pickling spice, cumin seeds, and garlic among the jars; pack in the jalapeños and carrots.
4. Pour the hot beer brine mixture over cucumbers to within 1/4 inch of rim (head space). Place lids, then bands, and seal. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 24 hours, then refrigerate.
5. Enjoy a beer, you’ve earned it!

Cheers!

Liz #BeerRightNow

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At dinner there is a variety of ways to match your drink to your dish. For example, if you’re going to eat something very heavy like a steak, a stout would pair extremely well and create an awesome combination! The same applies when you are eating seafood like oysters and pair it with a nice porter – where do you think the idea for oyster influenced beer came from?

However, if you’re going to eat something on the lighter side such as chicken or even a full vegetarian meal, you may want to mix in a classic pilsner beer to make a great meal/beer combination! The same applies with wine as wine and the pilsner both work to compliment the food instead of overpowering it like a stout or other dark beer might do.

All in all, when it comes to pairing beer and wine with your food, it really all comes down to personal preference. However, if you’re on the fence about it you should pick, maybe these examples can help put you on the right path. If you have any past combinations that worked out well – add to the comments!

Cheers,

Mike #BeerRightNow

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