Sarah Haughey shares her favorite Colorado craft beers and breweries of 2016, and trends to watch for in 2017.
Sarah Haughey is a native of Colorado and she knows a thing or two about Colorado beer. She opened Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar in July of 2016 where she hosts some of the best beers Colorado has to offer.
In an interview with the Denver Post, Sarah Haughey looks back on some her favorites this year in the world of Colorado beer. She also gives us some tips on what trends to look for in 2017.
- Favorite Colorado Beer of 2016: Casey Brewing & Blending Hop Mess
- Favorite Colorado Brewery of 2016: Comrade Brewing
- Favorite New Colorado Brewery of 2016: Bierstadt Lagerhaus
As for trends to look for in 2017, Sarah Haughey says keep an eye on Black Project‘s experimental brews. She goes on to say the continuing buyouts within the industry, and the tinkering or “Americanization” of old and forgotten styles of beer will continue to grow in 2017.
Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar opened in July of 2016 in Buena Vista, Colorado. It sounds like a place every beer lover should add to their “ultimate beer road trip” list.
“The Jailhouse is a quaint neighborhood watering hole located in the historic town jail house in Buena Vista, Colorado. Specializing in craft beer, The Jailhouse offers 10 taps with a rotating selection of beers from throughout Colorado, the United States, and abroad. The Jailhouse also features a curated selection of craft cans and bottles plus a limited wine list.” – via the Jailhouse website.
You can read her full interview with the Denver Post’s John Frank, here.