former future brewery has a very, very special place in my heart.

nick and i first met james and sarah howat, the owners of former future, at a tasting in their home, when the brewery was still in the planning stages.

since that day we have watched the blood, sweat, and tears they have poured into making their dream a reality, and i am so proud to call them our friends.

they are brave, innovative, and fiercely determined. and to top it all off, they make amazing beers and have created a beautiful, inviting space where people love to come and share beer and community together.

so with all that said, when sarah asked if i would come photograph their beer and empanada pairing event with their friends at maria empanada, i was more than happy to oblige.

in between taking photos i got to taste some of the pairings, and they were delicious!

if you live in denver, you have to visit former future for craft beers and maria empanada for tasty empanadas.

you will not be disappointed. scout's honor.