The event calendar is always in a state-of-flux. Check back often for recent additions!
02 Thursday
Focus On The Beer 1st Anniversary Party Focus on the Beer, the Pikes Peak region beer blog, will be turning one soon and is throwing a huge party to celebrate! It will be held at Trinity Brewing, 5pm-close. You can meet and party with the people behind the blog, and drink some amazing beer. They have invited some breweries to provide specialty and rare beers just for this occasion, including:
Special Beer Tapping:
Avery Brewing - TBA
Crooked Stave - Chardonnay Barrel Aged Good Glory
Deschutes - 2011 Abyss
Firestone Walker - 15th Anniversary
Funkwerks - Cherry Saison
Great Divide - Hibernation Vertical - 09, 10, 11
New Belgium - Ken's Beer
Odell - TBA (something dark)
Phantom Canyon - Methuselah Rookie Card
Rockyard - TBA
Ska Brewing - Sethvleteren 8
Trinity Brewing - Soul Aged on Coconut
Twisted Pine - PoisonFish https:
03 Friday
Parade Of Darks At Wynkoop Our annual celebration of the beers in the amber-to-opaque color ranges from CO, the US and the globe. The annual fundraiser raised nearly $9,000 for Denver food pantry MetroCareRing last year and featured over 70 beers (from ambers and sours to porters, stouts and holiday seasonals) from nearly 30 breweries. www.wynkoop.com
Asher Brewing 2nd Year Anniversary 12pm-10pm. Join in the fun and help Asher Brewing celebrate their Second Anniversary starting at noon! Bonnie & The Beard will be playing at 7:00 and Salt Box will be serving food from 4-8. Craft Beer Radio will be broadcasting live from the brewery starting at noon. www.facebook.com
04 Saturday
Parade of Darks at Wynkoop Wynkoop Brewing will host a Parade of Darks from 1:00pm - 4:30pm. A tasting of a range of darker ales, cost is $25 in advance, $30 day of the event. www.coaltrainwine.com
Asher Brewing 1 Year Anniversary Party Help Asher Brewing celebrate their one-year anniversary from 3:00 - 10:00pm. Live music and food by StrEat Chefs. www.asherbrewing.com
08 Wednesday
Sisterhood of the Suds at Brewers Republic Ladies! Join us for our holiday meeting at Brewer's Republic, at 112 North Nevada in Colorado Springs at 6:00 pm. We will be hosting a food and beer pairing, offering an appetizer and several desserts with various brews. Please rsvp on our facebook page so that we know how many to plan for. www.beerdrinkersguidetocolorado.com
09 Thursday
Coaltrains Christmas Sale Tasting at The Warehouse Coaltrain Wine & Spirits helps you celebrate the holidays with their annual
Christmas Sale Wine & Beer Tasting at The Warehouse Restaurant in Colorado Springs. This is one of the best tastings of the year. Not only do you get the chance to try over 30 wines and a dozen beers, but you get a great spread of food from The Warehouse, live entertainment and all for a mere $35. This tasting features all of their Christmas Sale wines, so essentially, you get to try it before you buy it! What a deal!
They will also feature some of their specialty beers, delicious seasonal beers as well as some unique year-round offerings.
This year we are also offering a special $15 Designated Driver ticket that allows the responsible person to enjoy the food, hot cocoa, sparkiling cider, and other N/A drinks while still ensuring their party arrives home safely.
Please Call Coaltrain at 475-9700 to make your reservation for the one tasting you don't want to miss! The Warehouse Restaurant is located at 25 W. Cimarron St. in Colorado Springs. www.coaltrainwine.com
10 Friday
Bull & Bush Annual Christmas Beer Tasting The date has been chosen! Watch here as we add beers. It will be hard to top last year, but we have a few surprises being manufactured in Santa's workshop!
Also, if you think you make the best damn holiday cookies around, plan to bring them to the tasting. We'll give you a special treat if they pass the test!
Check this site to view the amazing list of beers. www.facebook.com
11 Saturday
Beer Brunch At Renegade Brewing Renegade Brewing Company will partner with Chef Driven Gourmet Food Truck to offer a brunch at Renegade (925 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO) on December 11th. Diners will receive a three course brunch. Each course will be paired with a different brunch beer from Renegade. The cost is $20 per person and advanced reservations are required. This is the second brunch hosted by Renegade and Chef Driven and reservations are expected to fill up quickly. Reservations can be placed in person at the brewery or by phone 720-401-4089. www.renegadebrewing.com
13 Monday
Holiday Hounds Tasting Benefiting NMDR Top a long day of holiday shopping with a casual, relaxing evening!
Hosted by KKFMss Gina Kavali and KVOR's Wendy Labree at
The Warehouse
25 W. Cimarron Street, Colorado Springs
Tuesday - December 13, 6pm-9pm
A holiday product tasting featuring wine, champagnes, single malt scotches, liqueurs, cognacs, Bristol Beers and Seasonal Beers from RMC.
Get a 20% off coupon at Cheers to save on your holiday purchases just for attending!
Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Prize Giveaways and Silent Auction!
Meet and Greet with NMDR Dogs!
Meet Theresa Strader Founder of NMDR!
Tickets are $25 and can be bought online. (Link Below)
Questions? Call Kim at Cheers 719-574-2244
This event benefits the National Mill Dog Rescue
Mission Statement: To rescue, rehabilitate and find permanent, loving homes for discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry. www.eventbrite.com
14 Tuesday
Holiday Toy Drive at Odell Brewing Odell Brewing is teaming up with Begin Again Toys for a Holiday Toy Drive from 1pm to 4pm. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a "Begin Again" toy at cost for needy kids in the area this holiday season and receive a pint of Odell beer for your generosity. Toys will also be available for your loved ones at regular price. www.beginagaintoys.com
17 Friday
BierWerks Hosts Holiday Homebrew Contest And Christmas Party The Holiday Cheer Christmas Beer Homebrew Contest will be judged at BierWerks, followed by a special brewers and drinkers holiday party at 6 p.m. at BierWerks. For more details about the contest, check this website. almanac.nfshost.com
Telluride Brewing Grand Opening Telluride Brewing celebrates the Grand Opening of their brewery with a party that starts at the brewery late afternoon, 4-ish, with beer and food. The party then moves to the Llama bar and restaurant in downtown Telluride with a band beer specials, and more. Shuttles will be provided. More details on their facebook page. www.facebook.com
Beer Making 101 High Country Home and Garden in Monument is hosting an extract brewing class from 1pm-3pm. The class includes familiarization with homebrewing equipment, the steps needed to go from brewing to bottling and samples along the way. There is no cost, but they do ask you bring some canned goods to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Call the store to reserve your spot. 719-481-3477 www.highcountryhg.com
18 Saturday
The Springs Brew Tour This is the first brewery tour launched by the people who have brought you Colorado Springs Food Tours. It is on Sunday, Dec. 18 - 1-4pm
Featuring Holiday Brews!
$79 per person
All beer, food, and transportation provided!
On this tour, you will enjoy:
Multiple, generous beer tastings from Bristol Brewing Company, Trinity Brewing Company, and Colorado Mountain Brewery,
Food and beer pairing lessons from two destinations,
Private, informative, behind-the-scenes tours of each brewery,
The accompaniment of our knowledgeable tour guide, and
Safe and private transportation between destinations. www.coloradospringsfoodtours.com
31 Friday
New Years Eve At Arvada Beer 12/31 Arvada Beer will close at 7pm and reopen at 8pm for ticket holders only. We will have a DJ and dancing, Open taps ( all the beer you want), wings, meats and cheeses and other food, dessert from Rheinlanders, a special beer toast at midnight. It is going to be fun and will sell out. Limited to 100 people. Tickets are $50, and $25 for a DD ticket. . . Get your tickets today. . . www.facebook.com
More Events (Multiple Dates, Week & Month Long)
Thursday Music Series at the Avery Tap Room The Avery Tap Room now has local musicians showcasing their acoustic talents every Thursday evening. Stop by, have a brew and enjoy the tunes!
Sunday Open-Mic
Open Mic Sundays hosted by Hotfoot from 2:30 - 6:00 PM at the Avery Tap Room. Bands interested in playing should be at the Tap Room by 2pm to sign up with Shawn from Hotfoot. Email kellner(at)averybrewing.com with any questions.
"Tunes Every Tuesday" Trinity has an extensive event list each month. Check out their site for details.
Every Tuesday Pint Night Buy a logo pint glass for $4.69 and get one free fill and $2.69 refills day of purchase.
Each month on a Thursday, tap a new beer, complimentary glasses from 6:00-6:30 Check individual Rock Bottoms for dates and brews.
Monthly pool tournaments On the first Thursday of every month, put your skills to the test in a double-elimination pool tournament, starting at 8pm. There is a $10 entry fee.
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