Denver is an amazing place to be during the week of the Great American Beer Festival. In fact, it is the place to be. Craft beer enthusiasts and breweries alike travel from all over the country to attend this legendary event. And what happens when breweries and the people who love their beer come together in…
Author: coloradobeergirl
“If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.” ~Charles Bukowski
October Beer Events
Sat., Oct. 3, 12-4 p.m.: 10th Annual Falling Rock Fresh Hop Festival at Falling Rock Tap House (1919 Blake St., Denver). Hop growers have about 24 hours to get hops from the farm to the brewery’s drying kiln before they start showing signs of spoiling. When these hops connect with the wort within that 24-hour…
GABF 2015: Recap, Best in Show
The 2015 Great American Beer Festival promised to be “Bigger. Better. Beerier” than ever before. There was an additional 90,000 square feet in the tasting hall, a second entrance for ticket holders and around 3,800 beers from 750 or so breweries. And in my opinion, it was the best yet. I’ve been to dozens of beer festivals over…
Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru from Sam Adams: It’s Coming for You, Denver!
Denver! Beginning next Monday, Samuel Adams will be bringing one of its rarest and most unique brews to Denver: Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru. Denver is one of 20 stops on a KMF coast-to-coast tasting tour. What is KMF Grand Cru? Below is some information from a 9/1/2015 press release from Sam Adams that will give you…
Gearing up for GABF: Past Favorite Beers to Watch For
Beer lovers, rejoice! It’s almost time for the 2015 Great American Beer Festival. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned GABF veteran, this year’s festival is sure to be one of the best yet, with 90,000 additional square feet and over 800 breweries. For those who haven’t attended before, there is lots of helpful information…
Brews or Bust at GABF 2015
Check out this interesting concept and art exhibit called Brews or Bust. It is an artistic partnership between The Great American Beer Festival and The Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) that features an exhibition of 12 breast casts from some of the most influential brewers in the industry. See the full press release below: The…
Pedaling Toward Men’s Health & GABF: 1400 Miles
1400 Miles is an organization that aims to probe the conversation on men’s prostate health. Founded by Davis Tucker, owner of the NXNW Restaurant and Brewery in Austin, who was inspired by his friend and craft beer pioneer Don Thompson, the team is biking 1400 miles from Austin to Denver in an effort to fundraise and promote…
September Beer Events
Sure, the Great American Beer Festival is sold out. But whether you’re attending or not, there are plenty of other fun beer events in September! Note: Due to events being continually announced, I will update this post as necessary. Starting Tue., Sep. 1: The Great Douglas County Libraries Brew Tour 2015 (takes place at 8 breweries;…
Unique Beer Alert: Not Your Father’s Root Beer
You may not have heard of a small town called Wauconda, Illinois. But that’s about to change. In this small town, there is a brewery, appropriately named Small Town Brewery. And this brewery is quickly gaining lots of attention for its unique brew, Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Not Your Father’s Root Beer is in fact a…
Mark Your Calendars: August Beer Events
Originally posted on Colorado Beer Girl:
Another month in Colorado means another month full of fantastic beer events. Here is what we have to look forward to in August: Saturday, Aug. 1, 12-4 p.m.: Sesh Fest 2015 at Sculpture Park (1345 Champa Street, Denver). Over 40 local breweries pouring beers that are 5% ABV or less. Saturday,…
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