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A cannabis flower bud rests on the rim of a glass of New Belgium Brewing's Old Aggie lager

Beer Edition: The perfect puff for the perfect pour

Hayden Hawley, Cannabis Director • April 13, 2022
Cannabis and beer have a vital history together. They’re both intrinsically linked with Coloradan culture. They’re both crafted by artisans or mass produced by profiteers who pretend they’re crafted by artisans. Most importantly, they’re generally loved by people who enjoy both the aesthetic experience and the accompanying buzz. For those who know what kind of beer they like and are looking to branch out, check out our list of ideal beer and cannabis pairings.

Beer Edition: Editors’ Picks: Best brews, perfect pours

Editorial Staff • April 13, 2022

Fort Collins is home to more than 20 craft breweries, and with so many places to try beer, we wanted to pick a few of our favorites to recommend. We hope you're enjoying this special edition and you're...

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Beer Edition: Going from cocktail to mocktail doesn’t have to be hard

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 13, 2022
Just because you want to take a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying the delicious drinks. Believe it or not, there are options for non-alcoholic beers. If you love beer but don’t want the beer belly, try out some of the non-alcoholic beers available in stores and at certain restaurants. 
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Beer Edition: Understanding the history of beer in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 12, 2022

Brewing in Fort Collins has a rich history, and the story does not begin where one might think. According to Fort Collins History Connection, the town was “dry” until 1969, meaning alcohol was not...

Dr. Keith Villa looks at some beer.

Beer Edition: The connection between bud and beer

Grayson Acri, Cannabis Reporter • April 11, 2022

On first inspection, it may seem beer and cannabis are fundamentally opposed. After all, they are made of different plants and used in different settings. You wouldn’t want to smoke a joint at a football...

A tower consisting of only Sippin' Pretty cans sit stacked on top of each other in the packaging section of the Odell Brewing Company April 6.

Beer Edition: Ranking local beer packaging

Adah McMillan, Collegian Columnist • April 11, 2022
There’s a lot of variety when it comes to beer, especially in Fort Collins, where we have over 20 breweries. Depending on your personal preferences, taste, alcohol by volume, malt and other factors lift some beers above others, but the most important thing to consider when picking a drink is, of course, the packaging. I’ve examined the options at 20 Fort Collins breweries to find the best beer packaging in the area. I’m a perfectly unbiased judge of packaging because I have never had a beer in my life and don’t ever intend to. My opinions are unfettered by any knowledge about beer. 
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Beer Edition: Beer isn’t just for men, so why do advertisers market it that way?

Dominique Lopez, Collegian Columnist • April 11, 2022
Created over 5,000 years ago through the process of fermentation, beer has been perceived as a man’s beverage. However, fermented beverages, which for so long have been marketed toward men, were actually created by women 9,000 years ago. Women during the early ages were always seen as belonging in the kitchen, meaning women were actually the first to brew beer, not men. Why is this the case, though? Why has beer been perceived as masculine rather than something to be consumed by anyone, no matter their gender?
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