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…
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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,…
South Park Brewing: For Locals Only
Last weekend my husband and I took a little road trip to Fairplay, Colorado. We had been meaning to check out historic South Park City for some time, so we were looking forward to a fun afternoon. And, being a beer blogger, naturally I had to add South Park Brewing to our itinerary. After a couple hours in the car…
Barley’s Angels Colorado: Beer Education for Women
I recently started volunteering for a great women’s beer group, Barley’s Angels Colorado, and I wanted to share this information and help get the word out about this fun, educational opportunity for females in the Denver/Boulder area. Barley’s Angels is an international organization of women and beer with chapters in approximately 7 countries. Its purpose is…
Mark Your Calendars: August Beer Events
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, Aug. 1 & Sunday, Aug. 2,…
The Big Eat!
The Big Eat 2015 was held at The Galleria at The Denver Performing Arts Complex on Thursday, July 23rd. It was my first time attending, so I was excited to see what it was all about. With unlimited food, local beer and cocktails, it sounded like my kind of event. I really enjoy good food, but…
Samuel Adams and Entrepreneur’s 2nd Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room Wild Card Competition
Attention Colorado Food & Beverage Small Business Owners: I wanted to pass along some information I received regarding an opportunity to compete for a business grant from Samuel Adams. This virtual competition will allow food and beverage small business owners in Colorado to submit a product sales pitch for a chance to win a $10,000…
Great Divide Brewery Brunch at EDGE
EDGE Restaurant & Bar recently teamed up with Great Divide Brewing Company to create Brewery Brunch, an ongoing event every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at EDGE. Brewery Brunch features a rotating selection of bottomless Great Divide beers. Last weekend the select drafts were Rumble IPA, Colette Farmhouse Ale and Nomad Pilsner. Guests can stick with…
July Beer Events!
Summer is packed with beer events in Colorado. Can’t decide which ones to attend? Here are my picks for July. Brewery Brunch at EDGE Restaurant & Bar with Great Divide (ongoing): This event is ongoing, every Saturday and Sunday. On Sundays representatives from Great Divide will be on hand to talk to guests about the company, their award-winning…
Big Eat 2015
Denver has its share of stellar restaurants, so many in fact that it’s hard to find time to visit them all. So what could be better than bringing over 50 of them to the same place at once?! The fifth annual Big Eat is happening on Thursday, July 23rd from 6-10 p.m. at The Galleria at the…
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