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| SummerFest On the Rio
Summerfest on the Rio was started in 2001 as a way to promote the San Luis Valley's eclectic arts and crafts community. Since then, the annual festival has been held along the winding Rio Grande on the first full weekend in June It's a kick-off to summertime in Alamosa's spacious and picturesque Cole Park. The festival runs from June 1st - 3rd, with family oriented activities, arts & crafts, fireworks, live music, and a beer garden, with San Luis Valley Brewing pouring their beers, among others.
www.summerfestontherio.org
Fort Collins Beer and Food Pairing At CSU
Fort Collins Beer Pairing
Join Colorado State University Alumni and friends for a new event - the Fort Collins Beer Pairing. From pilsners to porters,you will enjoy beer from local breweries paired with gourmet small plates.
Friday, June 1, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Fort Collins
425 W. Prospect
Fort Collins, CO
RSVP online or call (800) 286-2586 by May 25, 2012.
Featured Beers:
C.B. & Potts Restaurant & Brewery (Colorado)
Pavlovs Pilsner
Big Horn Hefeweizen
Crazy Mountain Brewing Company* (Edwards)
Crazy Mountain Amber Ale
Lava Lake Wit
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project* (Fort Collins/ Denver)
Petite Sour
Funkwerks (Fort Collins)
Saison
Tropic King
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse* (Loveland)
Little Red Cap
The Griffin
New Belgium Brewing Company* (Fort Collins)
Dig
Fat Tire
Pateros Creek Brewing Company* (Fort Collins)
Cache la Porter
Stimulator
*Owned by a CSU alumnus/alumna
Beer Pairings and Menu:
Pavlov's Pilsner Vinaigrette with Arugula Salad
Lava Lake Wit Vegetable Kabobs
Flank Steak Petite Sour
Tropic King Poached Pear
Meatballs with the Griffin and Mushroom Ragout
Fat Tire Shrimp Cocktail
Cache la Porter Chicken Mole
Speaker:
Without beer, many of our greatest advances in chemistry would not be possible. Join us for a delightful evening while you learn about the history and science of brewing with Dr. Nicole Garneau (Ph.D. '09) chair and curator of the Health Sciences Department at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Fundraiser:
Bottle Cap Match
Net proceeds from the event go to the CAM Forever Fund, which supports CAM the Ram and the Ram Handlers.
Entertainment:
Country, folk, and rock band Constitution
events.colostate.edu
Carbondale Bread and Brew Festival
Sopris Liquor & Wine presents the first annual Carbondale Bread and Brew Festival. The two day event brings together bread, beer, music and arts.
The event is held at the PAC3 performing arts center.
520 South Third Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
There are multiple events each day. Including pizza bakes, homebrewing and chef demonstrations, bread baking and music. Check out their website for full details and to purchase tickets.
Doors open at 7pm for the beer tasting Friday night.
Saturday the grand tasting is from 3pm-5pm
pac3carbondale.com
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| 3rd Annual Boulder Sourfest At Avery Brewing
12pm-5pm at Avery Brewing in Boulder. Get your pucker on, and help us celebrate some of the most innovative styles on the frontier of craft brewing! You will be able to sample sour and wild beers from the best craft breweries in America!
Beers, Music, and Commemorative Glass included with admission.
100% of profits will be donated to Project Walk, an awesome organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries.
Tickets $50 and go on sale Friday, April 27.
www.averybrewing.com
Carbondale Bread and Brew Festival
Sopris Liquor & Wine presents the first annual Carbondale Bread and Brew Festival. The two day event brings together bread, beer, music and arts.
The event is held at the PAC3 performing arts center.
520 South Third Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
There are multiple events each day. Including pizza bakes, homebrewing and chef demonstrations, bread baking and music. Check out their website for full details and to purchase tickets.
Doors open at 7pm for the beer tasting Friday night.
Saturday the grand tasting is from 3pm-5pm
pac3carbondale.com
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| Hunters Moon Meadery Open House
Come by Hunters Moon Meadery from 1-5pm today for a tour of the Meadery. Their meads will be available for tasting and Greg and Kim will be on hand to talk mead and bees. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP on their Facebook Event Page.
Hunters Moon Meadery
404 Immigrant Trail
Severance, CO 80550
970-590-6059
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| Grimm Brothers Brewery Dinner
Next Door Food & Drink in Loveland will host a 5 course dinner featuring Grimm Brothers' Beers.
The dinner is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. Space is very limited so make your reservations early.
Reservations can be made online or by calling Next Door Food & Drink.
Next Door Food & Drink
222 E 4th St.
Loveland, CO
970-541-3020
www.nextdoorloveland.com
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| Aspen Brewing dinner at Ajax Tavern
Make your plans now to kick off Chili-Brew Festival weekend with a beer pairing dinner at Ajax Tavern on Thursday June 7th @ 6:30PM.
The cost is $55 per person, for a amazing five course meal paired with Aspen's finest brews. Tell your friends, and make reservations, there is a limited number of seats available. Call Ajax Tavern to reserve your seat! (970) 920-6334
Ajax Tavern is at The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
www.thelittlenell.com
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| Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
The 2-day festival starts Friday, June 8 at 4pm. The afternoon's events include "Snowmass Seasonal Brew Competition & Tasting" + Home Brew Competition" + International Chili Society Hot Times Chili Cook-Off. Live music, big fun. Ticket prices:
Concert Only - $20
Party Pass - $30 (includes 3 hr beer/chili tasting session & Souvenir Widmer Brew Tasting Glass )
Champion Pass - $60 (includes access to Champion Tent & Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon)
www.snowmasschiliandbrew.com
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| Burning Can Festival at Oskar Blues In Lyons
The Burning Can is back, and better than ever. Burning Can is a festival celebrating craft beer in a CAN! This year, we're teaming up with Lyons Outdoor Games & the Colorado Brewers Guild to bring you entertainment for both you and your taste buds. It will be held at the original Oskar Blues at 303 Main St. in Lyons. Burning Can supports the Colorado Brewers Guild & Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events
Lyons Outdoor Games is a world-class celebration of mountain sports. The event was created 11 years ago as a fundraising vehicle for the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events. In addition to a full compliment of kayaking, biking, fly fishing, chainsaw carving and dog events, the 2012 Games will feature numerous clinics & exhibitions put on by some of the world's most elite professional athletes... in addition to the newly added CANNED beer garden, Burning Can!
We look forward to celebrating with others who love craft beer in a can, music, & food, during this soul-full event under the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park!
www.oskarblues.com
Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
12:00pm - 8:00pm Venue Open
1:00pm - 3:00pm Fanny Hill Stage: Galactic
3:00pm - 5:00pm Grand Beer Tasting +International Chili Society Sizzling Snowmass Regional Championships +Verizon People's Choice Chili Cook-Off
6:00pm - 8:00pm Fanny Hill Stage: Gogol Bordello
Concert Only - $35
Party Pass - $45 (includes 2 hr beer/chili tasting session & Souvenir Widmer Brew Tasting Glass)
Champion Pass - $75 (includes access to Champion Tent & Sauza Tasting)
2-Day Party Pass
(Friday & Saturday) = $65 (includes 2 hr beer/chili tasting session & Souvenir Widmer Brew Tasting Glass)
www.snowmasschiliandbrew.com
BrewGrass Festival on South Pearl St. Denver
June 9th: 1PM $5 Adults/Under 12 Free
The 6th annual South Pearl street Music Series will return in force for the 2012 season with BrewGrass on Saturday, June 9th. Held on the 1200 block of South Pearl Street, located north of Louisiana and south of Buchtel in Denver. This South Pearl Street Music Festival promises to keep your foot tappin' & your body movin' with 8 bands. Micro-breweries will be on hand to quench your summertime thirst and a notable mix of your favorite eateries to keep you fueled.
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| Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
The Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival is held right on the banks of the Colorado River in River bend Park in Palisade, CO. Palisade is known as the Peach and Wine Capital of Colorado with the state's greatest concentration of wineries/vineyards and orchards making it an ideal location for a weekend music festival. Local wines, micro-brews, food and artisans are ready to help make this the perfect weekend.
This is a beautiful place to camp. Camping is an additional charge that each person camping must pay. Best way to do it is purchase the 3 day pass w/camping. Camping is available ONLY to those holding 3 day passes. Also new this year is premium camping see the map with only 50 spots available.
www.palisademusic.com
Country Club Classic
In its fourth year, The Country Club Classic takes a new twist on two of America's favorite pastimes: golf and beer. Throw on your best golf attire for a friendly beer tasting with a golf theme (there is no actual golf involved). At each "hole" you will blindly sample three beers from one of Colorado's finest breweries and attempt to match the beer you tasted with one of the options provided. For every incorrect guess, you will acquire a stroke. The better you guess, the more chances you have to win!
Whether a PGA frequenter, a beer connoisseur or simply someone that likes to sample some of Colorado's finest ales, The Country Club Classic offers something for everyone. Along with the tasting, there will be entertainment, food and a silent auction. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the American Lung Association in Colorado!
Please Note: This is a beer tasting with a golf theme - no actual golf is involved!!
Event is held at Casselman's Bar & Venue
2620 Walnut St
Denver, CO
Runs from 7pm-11pm
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| Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
The Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival is held right on the banks of the Colorado River in River bend Park in Palisade, CO. Palisade is known as the Peach and Wine Capital of Colorado with the state's greatest concentration of wineries/vineyards and orchards making it an ideal location for a weekend music festival. Local wines, micro-brews, food and artisans are ready to help make this the perfect weekend.
This is a beautiful place to camp. Camping is an additional charge that each person camping must pay. Best way to do it is purchase the 3 day pass w/camping. Camping is available ONLY to those holding 3 day passes. Also new this year is premium camping see the map with only 50 spots available.
www.palisademusic.com
Great Divide Brewing's 18th Anniversary Party
Great Divide Brewing will celebrate 18 years of brewing on Saturday, June 16th from 2pm-6pm. They will open up the brewhouse, taproom, patio and close off the street to throw a big bash to celebrate 18 wonderful years of beer-making. Here's the scoop:
$25 COVER INCLUDES....
Beer
Special release beers (ones you'll never get anywhere else! - we brewed more this year)
Live music
One food ticket (additional food available for purchase)
www.eventbrite.com
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| Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
The Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival is held right on the banks of the Colorado River in River bend Park in Palisade, CO. Palisade is known as the Peach and Wine Capital of Colorado with the state's greatest concentration of wineries/vineyards and orchards making it an ideal location for a weekend music festival. Local wines, micro-brews, food and artisans are ready to help make this the perfect weekend.
This is a beautiful place to camp. Camping is an additional charge that each person camping must pay. Best way to do it is purchase the 3 day pass w/camping. Camping is available ONLY to those holding 3 day passes. Also new this year is premium camping see the map with only 50 spots available.
www.palisademusic.com
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| Outdoor Brewer's Dinner at Pikes Peak Brewing
Blue Sage chef, Greg Soukup will be grilling on the patio at Pikes Peak Brewing to create a meal that pairs perfectly with Pikes Peak Brewing Company beers.
Cost is $40, there are 24 seats available.
Dinner is from 6-8pm.
Reserve your seats at the Brewery.
Pikes Beak Brewing Company
1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Monument, CO 80132
pikespeakbrewing.com
Bootstrap Brewing Company Grand Opening
Colorado's newest nano brewery is opening today in Niwot.
They will start pouring at 3pm. The Oskar Blues Bonewagon will start slinging food at 4pm.
The following will be on tap:
-1956 Golden Ale
-Backfire Chili Beer
-Boomer Brown
-IPA batch #1
Bootstrap Brewing Company
6778 North 79th St
Niwot, CO 80503
www.bootstrapbrewing.com
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| Meet The Brewer: Elevation Beer At Front Range BBQ
Meet The Brewer Event at Front Range Barbeque in Colorado Springs. This time it is Elevation Beer Co.'s brewer Christian Koch. This is another great event presented by Focus On The Beer. It starts at 6:30pm at Front Range Barbeque at 2330 W. Colorado Ave. in Colorado Springs. Elevation is one of our newest breweries in Colorado, located in Poncha Springs.
The Beers:
- Apis IV - 10.7% - Belgian Quadrupel made with local carmelized honey
- Cabernet Barrel Aged Apis IV - see above beer
- First Cast IPA - 6.5% - Hop-forward, west coast style IPA
- Mount Blanca - Belgian Saison - 5.5% - A light and refreshing Saison with white wheat
- Imperial Saison - 8% - A stylistic oddity, reminiscent of a Saison mixed with a Trippel and a Belgian Strong Golden Ale
There is no cost to attend this event, you just purchase beers by the pint.
www.focusonthebeer.com
Sisterhood of the Suds at Meet The Brewer
Ladies, come out to Focus on the Beer's Meet The Brewer Night at Front Range BBQ. Christian Koch from Elevation Beer Co. will bring some of his beers and be on hand to answer questions.
We'll be meeting at 5:30. The event is pay per pint.
Please RSVP on our Facebook event page so we can know how many seats to reserve.
Not sure what Sisterhood of the Suds is? It's Beer Drinker's Guide to Colorado women's beer tasting group. We women get together to taste and explore craft beer. Whether you're new to the craft beer world, or a connoisseur, it's a great way to meet other female craft beer drinkers.
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Great Storm Brewing's Midsummer Party
Come join us on Thursday, June 21st, to celebrate the longest day of the year, Midsummer. We'll have live music by Mark's Midnight Carnival Show from 5-7 pm, and starting at 11 am we'll be offering four new beers: Our summer seasonal, Midsummer Ale, a light, golden ale aged on lemon, lime and orange zest; Blue Spruce Juice, a small batch dark ale flavored with fresh, hand-harvested Colorado Blue Spruce tips; Assistant Brewer Stephen Shelton's Dark Side Ale, a big malty dark English ale; and CAUTION: Brewing Co.'s Toaster Bat Black, a smoked, peated, robust porter. Hope to see you there!
www.greatstormbrewing.com
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| Summit Of Bluegrass And Brews
Sample brews from over 25 Colorado Craft Breweries, dance to live bluegrass music and soak in the view of majestic Lake Dillon at the 2nd Annual Bluegrass and Blues in Dillon, CO. Mark your calendars now, tickets will be sold at the venue. The cost is $35 per person to sample over 25 Colorado breweries' tasty suds. The Tasting will be 1pm - 5 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Colorado Brewers Guild. Live Bluegrass Music will start at 1:00 p.m. and run through 9:30 p.m., absolutely free.
LOCATION:
The event will be held on the shores of Lake Dillon in Dillon, Colorado at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre and the Marina Park Pavilion - located on Lodgepole Street at the end of Lake Dillon Drive.
dillondba.org
Rails & Ales Brew Fest
Ride The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad to a remote mountain location to sample beers from over 20 regional breweries. Enjoy live music on our unique boxcar stage with festival vendors (including a delicious western BBQ) in a surrounding mountain meadow.
Don't wait to buy tickets, this event sells out fast and the 5th annual Rails & Ales promises to be the best yet.
Ticket inclues round trip train ride, access to the brewfest and a commemorative beer glass. Must bring I.D. and be over 21 years of age to receive a alcohol access wristband.
www.coloradotrain.com
Colorado Brewer's Festival Downtown Fort Collins
HOURS: 11:00am-12:30pm VIP Only General Admission 12:30-6:30pm Saturday & Sunday
ADMISSION: $20/person tasting package - advance online tickets price!
$25/person tasting package - at the gate
"Tasting Package" includes your entry fee, plus 10 sampling tokens!
$10 Non-Drinker/Designated Driver entrance (online) DDs receive 1 free soda
$15 Non-Drinker/Designated Driver entrance (at gate) DDs receive 1 free soda
NEW! VIP Tasting Package! $40 (includes early access to the festival, one day
at the festival in the VIP area with Choice City Butcher and Deli food &
exclusive beers, and 10 tasting tickets)
NEW! VIP Beer Connoisseur Package Tickets $100
(includes Friday Night Choice City Butcher and Deli's Connoisseur Event,
early access to the festival, one day at the festival in the VIP area with
Choice City Butcher and Deli food and exclusive beers, 10 tasting tickets)
Kids 12 & under get in for free with participating adult
BEER TASTING TICKETS: $1/each good for food and beverages at the festival
(4 oz tasters - in a commemorative festival sample mug)
DESIGNATED DRIVERS: Get a free soda on us if you commit to providing a safe ride home
LOCATION: Civic Center Park Area (Laporte Ave and Mason St)
downtownfortcollins.com
Pikes Peak Brewing Company 1 Year Anniversary
The Northern Colorado Springs Cycling group will lead two road bike rides ending at PPBC: a 6-mile route for those newer to road riding and a 23-mile route for experienced intermediate to expert riders. This event is open to participants ages 14 and up. Please visit our website for very important details about this event!
Anniversary Belgian IPA Release - This Ale combines the classic Belgian yeast profile with a strong dose of Amarillo hops.
Family Picnic 4p-7p - The traditional gift for a one year anniversary is paper, but we're hoping you'll be okay with brats and live music! A brats dinner is on us this afternoon. Bring your family and help us celebrate!
Live Music Saturday 7p-10p with Mark's Midnight Carnival Show on the new outdoor stage!
Pikes Peak Brewing Company
1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr
Monument, CO 80132
719-208-4098
pikespeakbrewing.com
Battle of the Brewers Final Round
Focus On The Beer presents the final round of Battle of the Brewers:
We started with eight local breweries, each brewer was given two random ingredients to add to a beer, you did a blind tasting of all the beers and decided which ones were best and which breweries advanced to the next round. We're now at the third and final round, the last two brewers are duking it out on June 23rd. We congratulate Shamrock Brewing and Lone Tree Brewing on getting to this point, your beers have been wonderful thus far, but only one brewer will win in the end. What are the two random ingredients for the beer this time? A bottle of wine per 5 gallons of beer, and the use of wood (but not oak).
Join us on Saturday, June 23rd at 4pm. You will get to decide, in a blind tasting, which beer is best and who will be crowned the 2011 Battle of the Brewers Champion. For $5 you will get a sample of each beer, one vote, a chance to win some door prizes AND a half pint of your choosing from two specialty kegs. It's going to be a good time, We'll see you there!
Battle of the Brewers: Final Round
Sat. June 23 / 4pm Sharp! / $5 cash
Brewer's Republic / 112 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs
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| Colorado Brewer's Festival Downtown Fort Collins
HOURS: 11:00am-12:30pm VIP Only General Admission 12:30-6:30pm Saturday & Sunday
ADMISSION: $20/person tasting package - advance online tickets price!
$25/person tasting package - at the gate
"Tasting Package" includes your entry fee, plus 10 sampling tokens!
$10 Non-Drinker/Designated Driver entrance (online) DDs receive 1 free soda
$15 Non-Drinker/Designated Driver entrance (at gate) DDs receive 1 free soda
NEW! VIP Tasting Package! $40 (includes early access to the festival, one day
at the festival in the VIP area with Choice City Butcher and Deli food &
exclusive beers, and 10 tasting tickets)
NEW! VIP Beer Connoisseur Package Tickets $100
(includes Friday Night Choice City Butcher and Deli's Connoisseur Event,
early access to the festival, one day at the festival in the VIP area with
Choice City Butcher and Deli food and exclusive beers, 10 tasting tickets)
Kids 12 & under get in for free with participating adult
BEER TASTING TICKETS: $1/each good for food and beverages at the festival
(4 oz tasters - in a commemorative festival sample mug)
DESIGNATED DRIVERS: Get a free soda on us if you commit to providing a safe ride home
LOCATION: Civic Center Park Area (Laporte Ave and Mason St)
downtownfortcollins.com
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| Whiskey for My Men, Beer for My Horses - POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WALDO CANYON FIRE. A new date has yet to be announced.
The Fine Arts Center presents Whiskey for My Men, Beer for My Horses on Friday, June 29 from 6-9pm, the third annual summer fundraiser held in the intimate FAC Courtyard.
The event features a whiskey and beer tasting from Colorado craft distilleries and breweries; plus the music of The J. Miller Band, who just released a CD of outstanding original Americana music. The band is also well versed in Waylon, Willie and Merle. A significant increase in both hooting and hollering is anticipated from the previous two editions.
Presented in conjunction with the Pikes Peak Western Heritage Days, a new western-themed art exhibition, Wild Horses, will be on view at the FAC, featuring Luis Jimenez, Myron Wood, Lawrence Barrett.
Sponsored by the Colorado Springs Independent and KCCY.
Make sure to stop by our booth to say hi and check out the Brand New 6th Edition Beer Drinker's Guide to Colorado Map!
$20 for FAC members; $25 for non-members
Wear a big-ass belt buckle and get a $5 discount
Buy tickets online, call the FAC Box Office at 719.634.5583 or at the door.
www.csfineartscenter.org
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| Renegade Brewing Co. One Year Anniversary
Renegade Brewing is celebrating it's one year anniversary in true Renegade style. They'll have some very special "Offensively Delicious" brews on tap: Whiskey Barrel Aged Elevation, Aged Hammer and Sickle, Aged Edinburgh, and Aged Radiator.
They'll also have a photo booth to capture the good times, live music and giveaways.
Festivities run from 12pm-10pm
Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
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Purple Mountain Brewfest & Billiards
This brewfest will be held at the Event Center at Rustic Hills in Colorado Springs.
It will feature over 70 beers. The participating breweries can be found on their website.
It will also feature world renowned pool player Jeanette Lee, also known as "Black Widow". She will be doing a demonstration during the event to showcase her expert pool playing skills. Be brave and challenge her to a game!
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20, which includes a tasting glass.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to military charities and Care and Share.
Event runs from 4pm-10pm
Event Center at Rustic Hills
3960 Palmer Park Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
purplemountainbrewfest.com
Beers Made By Walking public Hike
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE WALDO CANYON FIRE!
The BMBW program began last year in Colorado Springs and we wanted to make sure that this year we paid tribute to our beginnings. We have invited eight local homebrewers to come along on two separate hikes and make beers inspired by the edible plants we find along the trails. The hikes this year will be at North Cheyenne Canon Park in Colorado Springs and the Palmer Lake Reservoir trail in Palmer Lake. Each hike is public and will host four brewers, it will be fascinating to see how different each beer is even though it was inspired by the same hike. The eight beers will be brewed communally at Pikes Peak Brewing Co. in Monument in July. The beers will be served at the brewery in September, and again during Monument Beer Week in late October. One of the beers will be selected and re-brewed by PPBC brewer Chris Wright for the larger Colorado Beers Made By Walking series that will take place in Denver in October.
The first hike is June 30th at 10am at North Cheyenne Canon in Colorado Springs. It should last 2-3 hours and should be a moderate difficulty level. There are only 10 spots so make sure to reserve your place.
The second is July 1st at 10am. The hike will be to Palmer Lake Reservoirs. Moderate difficulty of 5+ miles. There are only 10 spots so make sure to reserve your place.
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