Jessie O'Brien

Jessie O’Brien

Jessie O’Brien is a Denver-based freelance journalist with a passion for storytelling at the intersection of culture, cuisine, and craft beer. With a strong background in feature writing and digital media, she has contributed to a variety of notable publications, including 5280 Magazine, Denver Westword, Artsy, The Beer Connoisseur, and The Unofficial Guide travel book series. Her writing often explores the people and places shaping regional food and drink scenes, bringing depth and personality to each story.

Previously, Jessie served as a reporter for The Durango Herald and DGO Magazine, covering arts, entertainment, and lifestyle across southwest Colorado. She was also the web editor for Vegas Seven magazine and the editor of the award-winning downtown Las Vegas news site DTLV.com. Her digital storytelling extended to the international lifestyle brand Life is Beautiful, where she contributed to festival coverage and cultural features.

Deeply curious about the human experience, Jessie is drawn to art, music, psychology, and the eccentric creators behind them. Whether she’s profiling a boundary-pushing brewer or diving into the cultural roots of a food trend, she brings a thoughtful, nuanced voice to every piece.

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AUTHOR’S CONTENT

  • Two brewers in a brewery examine a hazy beer sample while holding clipboards beside stainless steel tanks.

    Are College Brewing Program Closures a Bad Omen—or Just a Blip?

    The University of Northern Colorado recently ended its brewing laboratory science program mid-term, before students had even taken their final…

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  • Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Tour

    Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Tour

    How Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Converted the Remote Town of Hawley, Pennsylvania into Craft Beer Fans

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  • The Oldest Breweries in the World

    The Oldest Breweries in the World

    It’s believed that beer was first discovered by accident in ancient Mesopotamia as a by-product of breadmaking. The happiest accident…

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  • experiential taprooms brewpubs

    12 Experiential Taprooms and Brewpubs in Craft Brewing

    A quick look at 12 notable experiential taprooms and brewpubs in craft brewing. With competition growing for local watering holes on…

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  • thirsty monk barry bialik

    The Past Lives of Thirsty Monk’s Barry Bialik

    Barry Bialik, the founder of Asheville, North Carolina’s Thirsty Monk, leans heavily on his intuition. It wasn’t until researching his…

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