Beer

The Great American Beer Fest is in full swing. Last day is today. If you're lucky, you might see reps of some brewers handing out free tickets outside the Denver convention center, which will save you $30-$40. Designated drivers get in for $15. Last night, the convention center was roaring. I mean roaring. It's like being at Mile High after the Broncos score a touchdown, only the roar never dies down. There was a mix of home brewers there last night tasting the different craft beers like wine drinkers, and "swillers" running around with pretzel necklaces, beads and hopes of getting rip-roarin' drunk. There's way to many brewers there to point out favorites, but Natty Greene's Brewing Co. from N.C. is decent, Brooklyn Brewery is there. Butte Creek Brewing Co. offers organic. If you're lucky you'll get to see Charlie Papazian, one of the central figures in American home brewing.