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,…

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,…