Wednesday
Big Choice Brewing Grand Opening Weekend
The festivities start at 4pm on Friday. Friday - 4pm to 10pm
$1 off pints 4pm to 6pm
New beers include:
IPA, Red Ale, Poblana Stout, Saison,
Also, the Oskar Blues Bonewagon will be there with yummy offerings!
Saturday - 11am to 10pm
BBQ Day: Free food from 11am to 4pm (or until the food runs out)
Bouncy Castle for the kids from 11am to 4pm
$1 off pints from 4pm to 6pm
Sunday - 2pm to 10pm
Rockies Sunday: Bring your ticket stub in for a Free Pint after the game
Growler Happy Hour! $1 off refills and $2 off Freshies 4pm to 6pm
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City Star Brewing Grand Opening
Check out one of Colorado's newest craft breweries! City Star Brewing opens this weekend in Berthoud, May 4-6th, 2pm-9pm. They will have 6 beers on tap, giveaways, tastings, tours.
Live music Sunday at 3pm. the Giggllng Greek, Berthoud's own food truck will be on site, along with soft-baked pretzels from Baker Street Pretzels.
There will be 6 beers on tap:
Cowboy's Double Golden
6 Shooter IPA
Red Necktar
Bandit Brown
Raspberry Bandit
Night Watchman Stout
www.citystarbrewing.com
Wednesday
Tommyknocker Dinner At the Brewery
Enjoy a 6 course dinner with beer pairings at Tommyknocker Brewery. The dinner bdgins at 7pm. The dinner includes a Tommyknocker brewery tour and Tommyknocker pint glass. Price is $29.99, plus gratuity and tip. Please call 303-567-2688 for more information, and to make a reservation.
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Thursday
Colorado Beer Week Opening Ceremony At Highland Tap & Burger
Join us under the afternoon Colorado sun at the opening ceremony hosted at the Highland Tap and Burger. Opening festivities will feature more than 15 breweries and 2 Colorado distilleries.
VIP guests will enjoy early entry, 6 oz full pours and your choice of a Beer Can Chicken prepared with Gubna from Oskar Blues or a delicious sausage plate with sides. General Admission guests will enjoy 3 oz pours of more than 35 beers and the opportunity to purchase the Oskar Blues Beer Can Chicken and sausage plate.
Finally, Colorado Beer Week would like to welcome the Colorado Craft Beer Radio Show AM 760 who will be broadcasting live from 12:00-1:00 at the Opening Ceremony. So, come join us on May 12 for some good tunes, food and of course beer. Tickets are available now!
VIP tickets are $45
General Admission tickets $35
VIP Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
General Admission Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Location: Highland Tap and Burger
Address: 2219 West 32nd Ave Denver CO 80211
Participating Breweries: Great Divide, Odell, Denver Beer Company, Caution Brewing, AC Golden, Oskar Blues, Left Hand, Ska Brewing, Firestone Walker, Alaskan Brewing, Arvada Beer, New Planet, New Belgium, Crazy Mountain, Breckenridge and Upslope Brewing.
Live Music By: Garrett Sayers Trio & Ryan Garrett
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Monday
Bristol Brewing Beer/Food Pairing At The Conscious Table
A Bristolicious Night at the Conscious Table in Colorado Springs. A beer pairing dinner with Bristol Brewing begins at 6:30pm. An amazing menu will have 6 course paired with 6 Bristol beers. Seating is very limited, call 719-636-3276 for reservations. Tickets are $65, not including tax and gratuity.
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Chocolate Lab For Lovers...Of Craft Beer
Left Hand Brewing and Boulder's Piece Love & Chocolate are hosting a class on beer and chocolate pairings at Piece Love & Chocolate.
Beer and chocolate... two of the most beloved culinary indulgences for centuries. With a focus on the beloved and small batch production of each, this is a fun and metaphysical exploration of the physiology of tasting beer and chocolate together. We will be featuring, among other pairings, Fade To Black w/Flourless Raspberry Chocolate Cake, Juju Ginger w/Milk Chocolate Truffle, Milk Stout w/Milk Stout Layer Cake and Hog Heaven w/Hazelnut Tart.
This interactive class is sure to impart a deeper knowledge and appreciation of how fine chocolate and craft beer are created and how they truly belong together... all you need is love!
Sign up online or give us a call (303) 449-4804 to register.
Class goes from 7-9pm. Cost is $45
Piece, Love, & Chocolate
805 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado
www.pieceloveandchocolate.com
Thursday
Elevation Beer Grand Opening In Poncha Springs
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Elevation Beer Co. in Poncha Springs! The celebration starts at noon, and goes to 9pm. Festivities include one-time beer specials, live music, rootbeer floats, not to mention a free pint glass with purchase of a sampler, and free t-shirts to cyclists!
www.elevationbeerco.com
Grand Valley Beer Festival In Grand Junction
The Grand Valley Beer Festival began in 2011. This is a craft beer tasting and "People's Choice" fundraising event for the Maverick Club, the booster organization for Colorado Mesa University Athletics in Grand Junction, CO. Enjoy music, food, and Colorado's favorite beverage!
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Colorado Mesa University
University Center Ballroom
1455 N. 12th St.
Grand Junction, CO
Participating Breweries:
AC Golden Brewing Co.
Anheuser Busch
Avery Brewing Co.
Boston Beer Co.
Breckenridge Brewery
Bristol Brewing Company
Crazy Mountain Brewing Co.
Del Norte Brewing Co.
Deschutes Brewery
Durango Brewing Co.
Kannah Creek Brewing Co.
Lefthand Brewing Co.
Merchant Du Vin
New Belgium Brewing
Oskar Blues Brewery
Ouray Brewery
Palisade Brewing Company
Rifle Brewing Co.
Rockslide Brew Pub
Tommyknocker Brewery
www.grandvalleybeerfestival.com
Taste of Tipsy's
Tipsy's Liquor Word hosts a Beer & Food Extravaganza, Saturday May 19th from 11am-6pm. This benefits the Dakota Ridge Athletic Foundation. Over 70 local & national craft breweries pouring their beer. Festivities include a paintball tournament. live music from 5 bands, a children's carnival area, and an R/C racetrack. Tickets are $25 online with credit card, http://www.dakotaridgeathleticfoundation.org, $30 cash.
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Friday
Brewer's Republic Beer Dinner With Upslope Beers
Brewer's Republic in Colorado Springs will host a beer pairing dinner with Upslope Brewing Co. Dinner begins at 5pm. The food is provided by Blue Sage Catering.
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Thursday
Blues, Brews, & Barbecue At Beaver Creek Resort
Amidst a great barbecue and Blues music festival at the Park Hyatt Beavercreek Resort & Spa is the 19th Annual Colorado microbrew beer festival from 1pm-5pm, featuring only Colorado craft beer.
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Small Batch Festival At Odell Brewing
The Small Batch Festival at Odell Brewing. From 3pm-7pm, enjoy small batch brews, live music, and fun!
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Friday
11th Annual Festival Of The Brewpubs At A-Basin
Join us for our largest party of the year! Spend the day sampling mugs of beer from a variety of Colorado brewpubs for one low price per 14 oz mug (must be 21). Breweries include Pug Ryan's, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam, Backcountry and more. Expect great live music, springtime skiing and much more!
Cost: $25 per 14 oz mug. No other costs are associated with beer samples.
Time: Sampling from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please bring ID. No mugs will be sold without it!
Food: Sliders for sale in the base area - $2ea or 3 for $5. You can also purchase food from our Legend's Cafe or Outside BBQ Grill.
n honor of the 11th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs, The Front Range Ski Bus is offering special 2 for 1 rate. Use the promo code "BeerFriend" and you and a friend can ride from Denver to Arapahoe Basin for the price of one
www.arapahoebasin.com
Tuesday
Phantom Canyon 2012 Spring Brewer's Dinner
May 31, 2012, 6pm
$50 per person, all-inclusive
Reservations required by May 25
Call (719) 635-2800 to reserve your seats!
Reception:
Winston Smith's Barley Wine Sangria
One:
Seafood paella made with shrimp, scallops, lobster, spicy chorizo, risotto, saison saffron broth.
Paired with Ex Lion Tamer Saison.
Two:
Locally made German sausage, bitter greens, aged white cheddar, Pilsner horseradish vinaigrette.
Paired with Noble Experiment Pre-Prohibition Pilsner.
Three:
Elk burger, sauteed wild mushrooms, melted "Oregon-zola" cheese, caramelized shallots, buttered brioche bun.
Paired with Two Moons American Pale Ale.
Four:
Spanish-style short ribs, creamy polenta, fried plantain.
Paired with Hammer of the Witches Roasted Rye Lager.
Dessert:
Sheila Float, made with oatmeal cookie beer, toasted oat and caramel ice cream, chocolate tuile.
www.phantomcanyon.com