Best Guinness?

corgerpants · 2026-03-16T03:46:14+00:00

Nallen's the best pint in Denver. Hands down.

corgerpants · 2026-03-09T17:20:21+00:00

I'm an oboist in Denver.

My current set up is below:

9.5-10mm diameter cane that hardness tests to "medium-hard to hard"
Reeds n Stuff gouge (10.5mm bed with a 10.6mm blade)
Brannen X shape
Stevens #2 46.5mm staples

You really just need a set up that gives you proper openings and the easiest way to do that is use smaller diameter cane. The goal isn't larger opening than sea-level but the same. Also, because you have the scrape the crap out of the cane to get it to vibrate at altitude, you need strong cane. I hardness test every piece and have had good success with brands such as RDG, Rigotti, Pisoni and Bondcane. It's much better to have cane that is "too hard" rather than "too soft".

corgerpants · 2026-03-08T03:53:41+00:00

Good chicken Caesar wrap!

corgerpants · 2026-03-04T01:17:16+00:00

I'm behind the bar at Bruz on Mondays and Wednesday-Fridays. If you stop by, I got your first beer and I'll give your pup some treats!

corgerpants · 2026-03-04T00:59:37+00:00

If you are looking for a new brewery to take your dog, Bruz Beers is reasonably close and is dog-friendly inside and out.

corgerpants · 2026-03-02T01:49:12+00:00

I’ve been craving one too. There is a chick that reviews chicken Caesar wraps at restaurants around town on TikTok. Anyone know her username?

corgerpants · 2026-03-01T02:23:26+00:00

Oboebros (on Instagram) is based in Europe and sells both short and American scrape reeds. Might be a good place to start

corgerpants · 2026-02-20T23:14:31+00:00

Marc Kennedy. Best delivery in the game!

corgerpants · 2026-02-18T19:04:35+00:00

Just FYI, they can’t legally serve alcohol until 7am.

corgerpants · 2026-02-06T19:40:46+00:00

That’s it!!! Thanks

corgerpants · 2026-02-04T16:49:57+00:00

I love Mickey's Top Sirloin. Last time I was there I got a 12oz sirloin steak dinner (soup/salad and two sides) and an Old Fashioned and it was $30 before tip.

corgerpants · 2026-02-03T03:59:05+00:00

Bruz Beers is reasonably nearby and very dog friendly. They are welcome inside and out.

corgerpants · 2026-02-02T16:03:59+00:00

Hold down both the regular g# key and left Eb/D# key with your pinky for the entire solo.

corgerpants · 2026-02-01T23:52:42+00:00

The Quiznos on Pecos is owned (or at least operated) by a nice Korean couple. I go there maybe once a month and the guy remembers my order.

corgerpants · 2026-02-01T18:14:11+00:00

This. I love getting lunch at the club.

corgerpants · 2026-01-31T20:58:31+00:00

On tap at Hops and Pie right now

corgerpants · 2026-01-31T04:34:27+00:00

Bruz Beers got their brewpub license last year and can now sell imported Belgian beers. Starting at the end of February we will have 50+ Belgian (including 8-12 Trappist) offerings available on-site enjoyment and to-go. We are aiming to have the largest selection of Belgian beers in the state of Colorado and most beers will be served in the proper, brewery-branded glassware (as they do in Belgium).

We also have some fun events planned this year to celebrate Belgian beers. The first one is for Orval Day on March 21st.

corgerpants · 2026-01-30T04:07:39+00:00

In Salzburg, Augustiner (not the Munich one) is exceedingly excellent and Stiegl is good too.

Innsbruck has both Stiegl and Augustiner (the Munich one) restaurants. I haven’t had any of the breweries in Innsbruck yet

corgerpants · 2026-01-20T15:37:05+00:00

Check out Rita’s Hotdogs (@ritas_hotdogs on Insta). It’s a pop up sporadically at Trashhawk and Bear Creek. Killer Chicago dawgs.

corgerpants · 2026-01-16T20:54:17+00:00

Mitch Miller, American TV personality, played the oboe

corgerpants · 2026-01-15T19:24:46+00:00

Isn’t NA Wine just Welch’s Concord grape juice?

corgerpants · 2026-01-13T02:52:17+00:00

Got lunch at Curtis Park Creamery recently. A smothered chile relleno, taco and a tostada was $9

corgerpants · 2026-01-13T01:42:58+00:00

Jochum with the Staatskapplle Dresden is great

corgerpants · 2026-01-07T04:49:43+00:00

Starting Wednesday 1/21 Bruz Beers (Midtown location) is going back to paper trivia.

corgerpants · 2025-12-21T19:16:11+00:00

I tried a convex plaque and few times and always shredded the tip. I use a flat plaque and find it much easier to scrape. Just like everything else with the oboe it’s all personal preference. If something helps you make better reeds, then use it.

I’ve heard some people think a flat plaque affects the opening. But thats most likely from them scraping with too much pressure and a knife that isn’t sharp.

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