tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46785011490810832172024-03-21T11:10:11.916-07:00Colorado Bartenders GuildWelcome to the Colorado Bartenders Guild blog. The Colorado Bartenders Guild (COBG) is the official Colorado chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild, an international organization of bartenders and spirit professionals.COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-37007258573895431822012-11-24T13:32:00.001-08:002012-11-24T13:32:40.578-08:00Join us to meet the maker: Templeton Rye!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/lj8wDf1DwmM7BARxrZli3nEeyaVEUvFMQt3d2iGZLNrfufL8f88Bs4Z442ZU/Templeton.png.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Templeton" height="715" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/4H3mU2J3HGnh0KD6oCZsQnoj6Ne6KZjTyF7UH9fDylcnfmYXsPm2B84smxZw/Templeton.png.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-26091523201040624262012-11-12T07:18:00.003-08:002012-11-12T07:18:51.529-08:00Join us for lunch with Dancing Pines Distillery!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/ebl40koFWv5c3E32dheLWKPDIyUWIotc4eEik2kCgZ8aESGgowqCq56qd6gU/Kristain_Naslund_Lunch_flier.jpg"><img alt="Kristain_naslund_lunch_flier" height="386" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/6mHEmnmA1GrArb7tgHgY89klmBri0wJWwT5nsNya44yuAAWQqHDtNHdo5GZy/Kristain_Naslund_Lunch_flier.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-28745423036702677862012-11-12T07:18:00.001-08:002012-11-12T07:18:49.692-08:00Join us for lunch with Dancing Pines Distillery!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/XPAJOOhxcxIYgckxQUtjEwgiNHeT2Dk9fHK6blEOoQlvb9LAPQVUt7nUTz10/Kristain_Naslund_Lunch_flier.jpg"><img alt="Kristain_naslund_lunch_flier" height="386" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/zASAD6P7gAv1uRvoba5qa4kPpo4TTWJl9SWNhTuHtZdAbHALjmXh1y35Y1Sl/Kristain_Naslund_Lunch_flier.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-52140833441286020742012-11-06T17:00:00.003-08:002012-11-06T17:00:46.533-08:00Cooking Confidential with Kilbeggan!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/0tPeftcDGkFn82ucsbBp50N6iIjf3xKI8A6hAVHVSjgFLns4R4oI05tdp5qD/image.jpeg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Image" height="937" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/ff5yLecod75BBJxA3CdbfvohtbMQRUYlQobliVKkN5yCo8tu9OEpPZbraxbD/image.jpeg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-39657695979775291982012-11-06T17:00:00.001-08:002012-11-06T17:00:44.875-08:00Cooking Confidential with Kilbeggan!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/HSGhUFGuLGcWk2FY1CH113RtJfsnCKKBjGhxMlwUMAiS2dkleONcX6CYFr6s/image.jpeg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Image" height="937" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/oj9MOvpE3yWXkuhHTPHNDS5T5pteiuylmDq5fLAaO1BjIFZr35zEmxs9K570/image.jpeg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-37448715522040360772012-09-30T14:42:00.001-07:002012-09-30T14:42:14.439-07:00Tequila, Bartenders, and Bowling!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/NGGaUqgz6etDBQwzMGg0OvRZVxQCFYuJFIQHXKpqyAdKJy0xqJnKlgsPok4g/Espolon.png"><img alt="Espolon" height="334" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/6HLwE7IZLg79ZZle2snv1k06bpKb8kPtECRbg1BwugR3ZYsLnAcsnUZ4JDjz/Espolon.png.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-60567049802507939612012-08-15T15:06:00.001-07:002012-08-15T15:06:30.242-07:00Bushmills Rooftop Luau at Linger!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="D_45289_bushmills_luau_4x9_r12" height="1089" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/p7Mza0QqKgDTnlb42H6fga3ONp9lfuTCYdkJ0Nej2ouYIy2lQkAjAPM5KrnF/D_45289_Bushmills_Luau_4x9_R12.png.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-20224265026734294032012-08-01T12:02:00.001-07:002012-08-01T12:02:43.715-07:00We have a few FREE seats for members saved! RSVP by Thursday PM to coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/kHeFjdwFHKReEfF3ccxAm3uGxgPhIijTTdVjnDknQsmWHYvX3dPIK8VKwRxt/stranahans_dinner_smoke.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Stranahans_dinner_smoke" height="700" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/RJnlD8qzBio6gqgRZJjIFy5vUCaB1SixoN2K9DhqYO1ub3BGpRUDsYmW9BHF/stranahans_dinner_smoke.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-9304361282225767232012-07-14T11:14:00.001-07:002012-07-14T11:14:35.024-07:00Join Us Poolside!<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/6wNzIDyXhgKp5iZCDfr9o7DOn5Lx6Wd5xEuna2KvNPGrmbRxax8IEpwJTDCf/Corrido_invite_poolparty2012.jpg"><img alt="Corrido_invite_poolparty2012" height="333" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/rrqD26ZdvzSUcQ2aF2gf7x6FNgi6Cuqsvw98G2LJxzmYbD0CxLPFzybf9FMQ/Corrido_invite_poolparty2012.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-83215593833862546752012-05-22T11:31:00.001-07:002012-05-22T11:31:07.213-07:00Dale DeGroff at The Bitter Bar on June 11!<div class='posterous_autopost'> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/DxlEwZ6vJA0SlxIaGxRTW0llhgyXWjzjEYc0Trpf32CjqQJwmvCXPf0KwQ5X/OTT-ONLINE_PROMO.jpeg"><img alt="Ott-online_promo" height="645" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/WP6GdCYxjPFaq99g2HKeNejkv0yMJlIEEpyU1VERZXtvPsKRGbElECipXWlD/OTT-ONLINE_PROMO.jpeg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <a href="http://www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org">http://www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org</a></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-23548886489217158142012-05-18T14:26:00.001-07:002012-05-18T14:26:36.309-07:00USBG / 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup Deadline is Monday June 4, 2012<div class='posterous_autopost'> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="42b_-_cwc_email_announcement_-" height="640" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/6CvGS5Resr28nQd8y0eVr49JavkWyHndYg981TFItui1VNVHnp9YytSiZV4L/42B_-_CWC_Email_Announcement_-.jpeg" width="388" /> </div> Get the deets at <a href="http://www.cocktailworldcup.com/usa">www.cocktailworldcup.com/usa</a></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-87771004400363185262012-04-10T10:17:00.001-07:002012-04-10T10:17:37.942-07:00The 2012 USBG Don Q 'Mix it Up' Cocktail Competition at the Four Seasons!<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><img alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-122616058701913452012-02-29T08:49:00.001-08:002012-02-29T08:49:15.375-08:00Announcing the 2012 Campari USBG National Cocktail Competition!<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><img alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Announcing the 2012 USBG-Campari ‘<em>Best Apertivo</em>’ Cocktail Competition!</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>Best Aperitivo</strong>: Use Campari and other base spirits from the Campari America portfolio in a drink representing the category of Aperitivo. A minimum of 1 oz. of Campari must be included in drink.<em><span> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><em>An 'Aperitivo' is a pre-meal drink whose scope is to stimulate appetite.</em></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">On Monday March 26<sup>th</sup> we will be holding our regional qualifier cocktail competition where 12 Colorado Bartenders’ Guild (COBG) bartenders will compete to create the ‘Best Apertivo’ cocktail using Campari.<span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Entry is limited to active USBG/COBG members.<span> </span>From all eligible submissions a double blind panel of judges will select twelve (12) finalists to compete in the live competition on Monday, March 26<sup>th</sup> at 6pm at Green Russell in Denver, CO.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prize for each local winner will be the following: </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong> 1<sup>st</sup> Place</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=""><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span>$650 + Campari Gift Package ($150 upon arrival in NYC)</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=""><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span>A trip for 1 to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in NYC on May 11-May 14 (departure May 14) including roundtrip coach airfare and hotel stay during those dates</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=""><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span>compete at the Finals on Sunday, May 13, 2012 and attend celebratory event following competition</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>2<sup>nd</sup> Place</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=""><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span>$500 + Campari Gift Package</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>3<sup>rd</sup> Place</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=""><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span>$250 + Campari Gift Package</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>All recipes must be submitted to </strong><a href="mailto:matthew.dyer@campari.com" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;">matthew.dyer@campari.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;"> </span>by midnight on Sunday March 11<sup>th </sup>2012.<span> </span></strong>The 12 finalists who have been selected to compete in the live competition will be notified no later than Friday, March 16<sup>th</sup> 2012.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">All active COBG members will receive an email with complete competition outline, rules, and a list of available spirits from the Campari America portfolio (other Gins, Vermouths, and Sparkling Wines permitted). If you are a COBG member in good standing and have not received an email pelase contact Mike Henderson at <strong><a href="mailto: m.hendo@me.com">m.hendo@me.com</a> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Cheers and good luck!</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">- Colorado Bartenders’ Guild (COBG)</p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-65688422557604535352012-02-15T15:11:00.001-08:002012-02-15T15:11:23.959-08:00Cognacs of A.E. Dor with Thibault Feniou<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><img alt="" /></p> <div>Bojour mes amis!</div> <p /> <div> Coming to Denver next week will be <span>Thibault Feniou, </span>a special guest from the Cognac house of A.E. Dor!</div> <p /> <div> Feniou will be offering an educational seminar on Cognac exclusively for the Colorado Bartenders' Guild. COBG attendees will have a chance to taste and talk about the current offering from VS through XO Cognacs, Grande Champagne Cognac, and rouge & blanc Pineau des Charontes. <span>Thibault Feniou will also be bringing a barrel sample of a young cognac and a rare, vintage Pineau des Charontes from the cellar of A.E. Dor. <br /></span></div> <p /> <div> The event will be next Thursday, February 23rd from 12-2p at Le Grand Bistro in downtown Denver. As usual space will be limited but they will Cognac giveaways from A.E. Dor and Elysium Fine Wines to the first 24 to RSVP. </div> <p /> <div>To RSVP please email Michael Casey at <span><a href="mailto:cognoscenti.casey@gmail.com" target="_blank">cognoscenti.casey@gmail.com</a></span></div> <p /> <div><span>Cheers,</span></div> <p /> <div>-- <br /><img src="http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/npi0avqe9aegxysfgdoi.png" height="96" alt="" width="96" /> <div><br /> <div><a href="http://cobartendersguild.org/" target="_blank">cobartendersguild.org</a></div> <div><br /> <div>COBG (USBG Colorado Chapter)<br /> Mike Henderson, President<br />Sean Kenyon, Vice President<br />Anika Zappe, Treasurer<br />Brian Melton, Secretary</div> <div><br /><a href="mailto:Coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com" target="_blank">Coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com</a> <p /> <div>On <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/COBarGuild" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53177738817" target="_blank">Facebook</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-87045823096321898102012-01-28T12:48:00.001-08:002012-01-28T12:48:20.320-08:00The Art of Japanese Whiskey with Neyah White<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Neyah" height="375" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-28/JaGnijJuxpeltJphCalupEhdxbooqgIBapBchejHsaikBeCzIgninkygmGqH/Neyah.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /> </div> Hey Gang,</p> <p>Check this out... Neyah White, San Francisco barman extrodinare and Yamazaki’s West Coast Brand Ambassador will be holding a whiskey tasting and seminar on the Art of Japanese Whiskey! WIth him Neya will be <span style="">bringing 9 barrel samples that represent some of the many whisky types used to make Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Whiskey... sick right!<br /></span></p> <p><span style="">Neyah will be waliking us through these samples individually while exploring the history of Japan's relationship with whisky over the last century. </span></p> <p><strong>The semina and tasting will be at Williams & Graham next Wednesday, February 1st at 1pm. Space is going to be extreemly limited so pelase RSVP ASAP to to <a href="mailto:coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com">coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com</a> if you wish to attend.<br /></strong></p> <p>Snacks and Apps will be provided courtesy of W & G but if you plan on being even remotely prodcutive for the rest of the day Neyah has suggested grabbing lunch before arriving because there's gonna be a ton of whiskey to be consumed and who spits at these things anyways right?!</p> <p><span style="">That it for now. To hold you over for the next few days here is a link to a piece Neyah wrote last year regarding Japanse Whiskey <a href="http://whiskywall.com/2011/02/06/the-suntory-way/">http://whiskywall.com/2011/02/06/the-suntory-way/</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Cheers,</span></p> <p><span style="">Mike Hendreson</span></p> <p><span style="">President - Colorado Bartenders' Guild<br /></span></p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-37202190727515894112012-01-25T16:18:00.001-08:002012-01-25T16:18:10.442-08:00Announcing the COBG & LUPEC Guest Bartender Program!<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Whaddup y'all!<p />The COBG & LUPEC have partnered up with Ghost Plate & Tap to create our first ever 'Guest Bartender Program!' Through this program any COBG and/or LUPEC members are invited to sign up for a 'Guest Bartending' shift at The Coupe bar (our private bar located inside Ghost Plate & Tap) where you can come in, write your own cocktails, and have a full bar all to your self in which to showcase you own cocktails and talents... and get this, we're gonna pay you to do it!<p /> <strong>Guest Bartending shifts at The Coupe will be open as of February 1st and run Monday - </strong><strong>Saturday 5-10pm, all that we ask is that you schedule your shift at least 2 weeks prior to the date.</strong><p />We've tried to make this thing as easy as possible so to sign up here's all you need to do:</p> <ul> <li>Pick a date and email Ken Kodys at <a href="mailto:coupebar@gmail.com" target="_blank">coupebar@gmail.com</a> </li> <li>Write and submit 3 cocktails for your 'menu' for that evening</li> <li>Invite everyone you know to come check you out</li> </ul> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-25/gyjAIuDrGnzECDlxIiqhHocIbHlAapsDzhrbgGeEEiDoGybDCuruwJfkozEa/ghost.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Ghost" height="296" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-25/gyjAIuDrGnzECDlxIiqhHocIbHlAapsDzhrbgGeEEiDoGybDCuruwJfkozEa/ghost.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>For your shift The Ghost will pay you $100 cash, help promote your shift through their media outlets (Westword, Facebook,Twiter, Etc.), and enter your drinks into a monthly $350 drink contest. Of course, in addition to the $100 cash from The Ghost all tips you receive will be yours to keep so if you rally a decent crew your guest bartending shift at The Coupe could turn out to be a pretty decent night!<p /> We at the COBG are extremely excited about this new program and look forward to seeing you all at The Coupe. If you have any questions regarding the program please feel free to contact Ken Kodys who's heading up the program.<p /> Cheers,</p> <p><span class="HOEnZb adL"><span style="color: #888888;">Mike Henderson<br />President<br />Colorado Bartenders' Guild</span></span></p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-6994552415225087162012-01-06T12:15:00.001-08:002012-01-06T12:15:58.053-08:00Fee Bros. Brunch<div class='posterous_autopost'>Happy New Year, COBG!<p />We know it's the 6th, but we're still recovering from our holidaze fog, so it's better late than never. We thinks we might have ingested one too many glass of spiked egg nog at the company party and wound up leaving our Christmas pants somewhere other than the floor of our bedroom. We're still looking...<p /> But enough about us. Are you ready for a 2012 filled with COBG events?<p />We are. So to get started, we'd like to announce our January COBG event on <b>Saturday, Jan. 21st at Noon</b>, Joe Fee of Fee Bros. will be stopping by Lou's FoodBar for a brunch that will include 25 of you good people. It'll be informal, but Joe will discuss his bitters, his family, and the history of the brand. <p /> <a href="http://www.feebrothers.com/Page.asp?Script=3" target="_blank">Fee Bros History</a> Brunch is open to the first 25 members who RSVP to <b>THIS</b> email. We will not be posting this on Facebook.<p />When: Saturday Jan. 21st @ Noon<br /> Where: Lou's FoodBar @ 1851 West 38th Avenue, Denver<p />Now...where the hell were those pants??<br />COBG</div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-14552899323411181982011-12-08T11:34:00.001-08:002011-12-08T11:34:52.315-08:00'Competing in Competitions' Seminar with USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason<div class='posterous_autopost'>Hey Gang!<p />There are still a few seats left for next weeks seminar on Competing in Cocktail Competitions so get your RSVPs in as soon as possible if you want to attend. For all of you who took and passed Bar Smarts this year you are all now paid member of the COBG so if you are interested in attending please do not hesitate!<p /> This really is going to be an incredibly educational class and I think is something everyone and anyone who's into cocktail competitions should try to attend. I promise, just by attending this class everyone who attends from seasoned veterans to first timers will DRAMATICALLY improve their competition game.<p /> In addition to the class we have some very big COBG news to share with you all so even if cocktail competitions aren't your thing but the COBG is, you might want to consider attending anyways... just sayin'.<p /> Thanks everyone, hope to see you all on Tuesday!<p />Cheers,<p />Mike<p /><br /><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM, COBG <span><<a href="mailto:coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com">coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br /> <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0 0 0 .8ex; border-left: 1px #ccc solid; padding-left: 1ex;">Hello COBG!<p />COBG & LUPEC 'Competing in Competitions' seminar with USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason<p /> With an increasing number of cocktail competitions being held and an increasing number of Colorado bartenders winning national competitions, we thought it might be a good time to conduct a class on how to be competitive both locally and nationally and give Colorado bartenders the tools to kick ass in competitions. As you may know, the rules for competing on a national level can be much more strict than those held at the regional. However, most of us competing at the regional level haven't had access to information on how to compete nationally.<p /> Well, that's about to change. We've invited USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason to town for a hands-on class on competitive bartending. Bobby G. is one of 3 USBG certified master mixologists and is an expert in both the technical and liquid aspects of competing in a cocktail competition. Bobby has been both a technical and blind judge in numerous competitions and will be sharing with us what it takes to win. In addition, Bobby will be leading a panel discussion on competing in competitions along with our three of Colorado's national winners Bryan Dayton, Mark Stoddard, and Sean Kenyon.<p /> You wont want to miss this event and its safe to say this will be one of the most educational, worthwhile, and eye opening event the COBG has ever held. Space will be limited to the first 40 people to RSVP and is exclusively for <b>paid USBG and/or LUPEC members only</b>.<p /><b>Where: </b><br />Root Down<br />1600 West 33rd Avenue <br />Denver, CO 80211-3507<p /><b>When:</b> Tuesday, December 13th at Noon<p /> Sponsored by Beam Global, food provided by Root Down<p /> Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com" target="_blank">coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com</a> (aka...this email)<p /> Cheers,<p /> Mike Henderson<br /> President<br /> Colorado Bartenders' Guild<br /></blockquote></div></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-59473743616674549502011-12-06T10:37:00.001-08:002011-12-06T10:37:55.552-08:00'Competing in Competitions' Seminar with USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason<div class='posterous_autopost'>Hello COBG!<p />COBG & LUPEC 'Competing in Competitions' seminar with USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason<p /> With an increasing number of cocktail competitions being held and an increasing number of Colorado bartenders winning national competitions, we thought it might be a good time to conduct a class on how to be competitive both locally and nationally and give Colorado bartenders the tools to kick ass in competitions. As you may know, the rules for competing on a national level can be much more strict than those held at the regional. However, most of us competing at the regional level haven't had access to information on how to compete nationally.<p /> Well, that's about to change. We've invited USBG Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason to town for a hands-on class on competitive bartending. Bobby G. is one of 3 USBG certified master mixologists and is an expert in both the technical and liquid aspects of competing in a cocktail competition. Bobby has been both a technical and blind judge in numerous competitions and will be sharing with us what it takes to win. In addition, Bobby will be leading a panel discussion on competing in competitions along with our three of Colorado's national winners Bryan Dayton, Mark Stoddard, and Sean Kenyon.<p /> You wont want to miss this event and its safe to say this will be one of the most educational, worthwhile, and eye opening event the COBG has ever held. Space will be limited to the first 40 people to RSVP and is exclusively for <b>paid USBG and/or LUPEC members only</b>.<p /><b>Where: </b><br />Root Down<br />1600 West 33rd Avenue <br />Denver, CO 80211-3507<p /><b>When:</b> Tuesday, December 13th at Noon<p /> Sponsored by Beam Global, food provided by Root Down<p /> Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com" target="_blank">coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com</a> (aka...this email)<p /> Cheers,<p /> Mike Henderson<br /> President<br /> Colorado Bartenders' Guild</div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-41927638976568984462011-11-21T15:08:00.001-08:002011-11-21T15:08:43.707-08:00Experience Cognac at Williams & Graham - Wednesday, November 30<div class='posterous_autopost'><div><div><b>COBG -<p /></b>As the Late, Great Heavy D once said, "<span class="firstword">Sometimes</span> I sit back, relax, sip on Cognac<span style="border-bottom: 1px dotted rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dotted rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span></span>, reminscin on how it used to be, when we were kids. Laughin at the things that we did, damn near broke but we knew how to live." - Ask Heaven<p /> Yep...We just went there. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!<p />Before you run off into your tryptophanic hallucinations, we'd like for you to schedule a little something for the Monday after you come back. BARSmarts & LushLife are presenting...<br /> <b><br />Experience Cognac at Williams & Graham (here's the schpiel)<br /></b></div><div><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />At some point or another, you said you were going to study and ended up with a drink in your hand instead. Well, Experience Cognac is giving you a chance to study <i>and </i>drink on one special night at the very aptly bookstore themed </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Williams & Graham</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">. On November 30th, we'll be taking over Williams & Graham for an Experience Cognac Throwdown. To enter, take the quiz over at <a href="http://experiencecognac.com/" target="_blank">ExperienceCognac.com</a>. Our top 6 scorers will be invited to compete in the </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">three round competition</span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> where the winner will take home a </span>trip to Los Angeles<span style="font-weight: normal;"> complete with a </span>shift at Caña<span style="font-weight: normal;">. And, everyone who takes the quiz is eligible to win the grand prize, which is a </span>full scholarship to BAR<span style="font-weight: normal;"> and a </span>trip to Cognac<span style="font-weight: normal;">. </span></b></div> <p /><div><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Everyone is welcome to join the fun, which begins at 5 pm. We'll be serving cocktails, punch and small bites featuring a number of delicious French spirits including: Combier, Chartreuse and many more! So, come on down and cheer on (or heckle) your colleagues.</span></b></div> <p /><div><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">To be considered to be entered in the contest, <i><b>you must complete the quiz by 11/26 at noon PST</b></i>. Once you've finished the quiz, please email <a href="mailto:Mindy@lushlifeproductions.com" target="_blank">Mindy@lushlifeproductions.com</a>. <i><b>We'll be announcing contestants at 6 pm on 11/25.</b></i> </span></b></div> <p /><div><b>Williams & Graham<br />3160 Tejon Street</b><br /></div><div><b>Wednesday, November 30, 2011 f</b><b>rom 5-8 pm</b></div></div><br />Hope to see you crazy kids there. <br /> -COBG</div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-72583763681042561032011-10-26T16:03:00.001-07:002011-10-26T16:03:59.584-07:00For Ladies Only!<div class='posterous_autopost'>Ahem...we said, "FOR LADIES ONLY!" Gentlemen, please close your email client and return to your manscaping.<p />Ladies! This one's just for you...<p /> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aYn5mlH34SNeddbZJAYqxYe0YruAWpinGSM6PPwkdaCP9BArotIVJNAPsQgtumVuWoApxs-k7vTqsOheqnHFNvIwG950_GiSqH3FY75d1cCPatCZPKI" height="88" width="117" /><br /> </div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">LUPEC (</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">L</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">adies </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">U</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">nited for the </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">P</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">reservation of </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">E</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ndangered </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">C</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ocktails) is pleased to announce the new Denver chapter devoted to the service and liquor industry women in the Colorado Cocktail Community. LUPEC is </span>dedicated to preserving, promoting and encouraging women in the spirits industry and <i>"to create a secular "coven-like" atmosphere in which Classy Broads of today can invoke and honor the spirits of their Forebroads."</i><p /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">LUPEC Denver is a way for women in the industry to network, develop and support one another in the cocktail community. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The goal is to unite all the kick ass bartenders, servers, spirit reps and distillery employees in the area and to show the rest of Denver (and our male colleagues) what we’re all about. We don’t hope to change the world, just people’s perspective of women in this industry. Basically, we want to have some amazing parties, great competitions, and spectacular events to support our chosen charities and the women in Denver who sling drinks everyday! For more information on our mission, please visit <a href="http://lupec.org">lupec.org</a>.<p />Please join us for an introductory event featuring cocktails, food and learn more about this new chapter…</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /> LUPEC Denver Happy Hour<br />Where: Zengo, </span><b>1610 Little Raven Street, Denver</b><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Date: NOVEMBER 14</span><span style="font-size: 6.6pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super;">TH</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, 2011 <br /> Time : 5 pm</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /> PLEASE RSVP TO </span><a href="mailto:ELATTERMAN@GMAIL.COM"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">ELATTERMAN@GMAIL.COM</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />Hope to see you there!<br /> </span></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-72809292970892310012011-09-07T07:54:00.001-07:002011-09-07T07:54:49.924-07:00A Mad, Mod World with Eban Freeman<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/36xpRaMaWO9cvu1jiDLuUCsb7TRnpPcMUP23S8tTnEgAkMsBJq8dAQsD8Dpt/Endless_PAMAbilities.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Endless_pamabilities" height="656" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/7KdRwAe4dkUcRUOfXY4deGRHiwbcnGmPkoiKIw2P0eLx45gyFTx9F9Ad7ljd/Endless_PAMAbilities.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p>Yoooooooooo COBG! <p />Ok, between you, us and the wall, we have no idea what the title of this event means. But isn't that they way you'd want it when Superstar Barman/Molecular Mixologist comes to town with Pama Pomegranate Liqueur? <p /> Join Pama and Eban Freeman for <b><i>Endless PAMAbilities</i></b>, Monday, September 19 from 1-3 pm @<p /><b>ROW 14</b><br />891 14th Street<p />Cocktails & Lunch will be provided while Eban talks about modifiers, smoking stuff, and the general awesomeness that is his brain.<p /> Please RSVP to this email if you're able to attend. Seats will be limited.<p />-Cheers!<br />COBG<p /><br /></p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-8495367962305860112011-08-25T14:03:00.001-07:002011-08-25T14:03:24.368-07:00St. Germain Can-Can Competition<div class='posterous_autopost'>Dear Bartenders,<p />We love it when you compete for prizes...it's great for the kids and the community, and well...usually your pocketbook. That's why we wanted to let you know abou tthe 4<b>th Annual Edible Communities & St. Germain Can-Can Classic.<br /> </b><br />Your Task: To develop an original cocktail recipe with St. Germain that utilizes the bounty that is Colorado seasonal ingredients. <p />Your Prize: Each area will have one winner who will receive a profile in <i>Edible Communities</i> Magazine, a Yarai mixing glass from Cocktail Kingdom and a chance to win $10 Grand!<p /> All you have to do to enter by 8/31/2011 - That's next Wednesday folks...get workin!<p />Vsit <a href="http://www.stgermain.fr/cancanclassic">www.stgermain.fr/cancanclassic</a> and submit your recipe. Also, you must submit this recipe as well to Lyndsey Geiger @ <a href="mailto:LGEIGER@STGERMAIN.FR">LGEIGER@STGERMAIN.FR</a><p /> Good Luck Everyone!<br />COBG<br /><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/st-germain-can-can-competition"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/doc.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>2011 Can-Can Competition Colorado Entry Form.doc</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/jn4VYvT9ls5ubP1HpJF6QEhcFbEYXwSjwKnyli13yeTDCjV1iV8jop0dkE79/2011_Can-Can_Competition_Color.doc">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/st-germain-can-can-competition"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/pdf.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>CAN-CAN PDF LOCAL TRADE.pdf</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/8UCEp9AojebdQMa8NKCFiGjVirHWdzEZURa2XGKeVvlYPHJbFdEtJFHwJXkv/CAN-CAN_PDF_LOCAL_TRADE.pdf">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-55553497224545131412011-08-24T09:30:00.001-07:002011-08-24T09:30:58.044-07:00ICE, ICE Baby & Denver F&W<div class='posterous_autopost'>Hey COBGers!<p />So in keeping up with this year's theme of educational opportunities for our community, our friends at Hendrick's Gin are bringing an Ice Program class with John Santer this Tuesday, August 30th. <p /> Beginning at <b>2 pm</b>, join us at <b>Freshcraft (</b>1530 Blake Street)<b> </b>as we will have a hands-on class where we will be taking down a 300lb block of ice into 2-inch cubes, spheres, cylinders...etc. Mr. Santer will be speaking about managing a proper ice program from storage to carving, shaping and cocktail specific ice usage (and yes, that is the technical term). There will be food, and most importantly, cocktails. The class is free and is guaranteed to be educational as well as enjoyable. <p /> Please RSVP to THIS email address to let us know you'll be attending.<p />Also...remember, we're looking for a few more Food and Wine volunteers for the weekend of the 9th & 10th. If you're interested in working with us Friday night or Saturday day, please check your email or our website and RSVP ASAP.<p /> Thanks everyone. Have a great rest of August, and we'll see you in Ice Class!<br />COBG</div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678501149081083217.post-87523784654052554632011-08-16T15:14:00.001-07:002011-08-16T15:14:27.873-07:00Spirits Confidential Dinners and Seminar<div class='posterous_autopost'>We know...it's short notice....<p />But we wanted to let everyone know who might have their Tuesday and Wednesday nights free that a couple of banging Beam Global events are going on tonight and tomorrow night.<p /> We've talked about it over the past couple of emails, but tonight there are 3 killer dinners at 3 different venues to attend.<p />At LOLA at 6:30 join Armando Zapata of Hornitos and Andrea Bearbower of Beam Global for a four-course paired dinner featuring Hornitos and El Tesoro. $75 per person.<p /> at AVENUE GRILL join Gary Nelthropp of Cruzan Rum, Dave Racicot of Thatchers and Don Tullio of Canadian Club for a 5 course paired dinner for $49 plus tax & tip from 6:30-9:00 pm. For reservations call <a value="+13038612820" target="_blank">303.861.2820</a>.<p /> at BIG HOSS BBQ join Fred Noe of Jim Beam and Rob Samuels of Maker's Mark for a 5 course dinner with Bourbon pairings for $50 from 6:30-9:00 pm.<p />And tomorrow night, join everyone at Kevin Taylor's in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a panel discussion and cocktail reception. Details are below:<p /> Wednesday, August 17, 2011 <br />6-7 Panel Discussion with Master Distillers and Mixologists <br />7-10 Cocktail Reception <br />WHERE: Kevin Taylor’s in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House <br />(corner of 14th and Curtis Streets) <br /> RSVP: <a href="mailto:beth.smith@beamglobal.com" target="_blank">beth.smith@beamglobal.com</a> or call: <a value="+19492007214" target="_blank">(949) 200-7214</a> <p />Sorry for the short notice, but you know how these things can go. Please call ahead to the venue you wish to ensure they have a spot for you. See the attachments for more details.<p /> Much love!<br />COBG<br /><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/spirits-confidential-dinners-and-seminar"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/pdf.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>Big_Hoss_Bourbon_Dinner.pdf</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/uOQfxIpIPVD5gtSxoVu0B51tl7wm68BNsBUpUgXTF5w2HbrzxAD8glE1zl1X/Big_Hoss_Bourbon_Dinner.pdf">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/spirits-confidential-dinners-and-seminar"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/pdf.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>lola_tesoro sauza dinner_2011.pdf</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/obYwPj4WbfHHyV51dvJ9ORLEkgDKoF4xgH07TfS2YUccs0nBSgfbhcinUDQl/lola_tesoro_sauza_dinner_2011.pdf">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/spirits-confidential-dinners-and-seminar"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/pdf.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>Avenue_Grill_Distiller Dinner.pdf</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/HXChdXY8F4BixU3yC3qvgUz9YbiONOyvZF5MUrRaD6iO1bwpjF5jgzvN8UiB/Avenue_Grill_Distiller_Dinner.pdf">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p><p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'> <a href="http://cobarguild.posterous.com/spirits-confidential-dinners-and-seminar"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/pdf.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <strong>Denver Spirits Confidential.pdf</strong> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cobarguild/NGZRS0PbifN3y1LrPfzqxVAqoB1tkpDZ39R0rlQbSsMEaFG0K0UxFbTReKvm/Denver_Spirits_Confidential.pdf">Download this file</a> </div> </div> </p></div>COBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008058092144406115noreply@blogger.com0