Craft beer is as Colorado as the Rocky Mountains, Ski Country USA and the Mile High City. While our mountains sweat Rocky Mountain spring water and brewers within Denver and the state pursue their passion for mixing special brews of hops and barley, Denverites are spoiled with various options and flavors when it comes to indulging in their favorite brews. To celebrate the lively and vibrant Colorado craft beer culture that our state is nationally recognized for, local Denver and statewide breweries will be celebrating Colorado Craft Beer Week from March 21-29.
Events Abound Around Denver for Craft Beer Enthusiasts
Most brewpubs around the Mile High City are always bustling with special tapping events, live music and delicious food trucks throughout the year, but during the state’s official Craft Beer Week, there are special brew-themed events on tap during all hours of the day throughout the week. The most notable include:
- The Collaboration Festival on March 22 at the Curtis Hotel is the headline event of Colorado Craft Beer Week. This event from 3-7 p.m. will unveil more than 20 Colorado collaboration beers.
- The New Kids on the Block on March 28 at The Lobby will feature all of the new Colorado Breweries from 8-11 p.m. who are less than two years old.
- The Hops & Handrails event on March 29 will close out the week of beer-centric events as snowboards and craft beer come together in harmony at the Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont. This family friendly winter wonderland event will feature the finest craft breweries alongside a 25’ high ski ramp.
Newbies Still Making the Scene in Denver’s Craft Beer Industry
The craft beer scene in downtown Denver is as vibrant as ever as new breweries continue to open their doors in some of the hottest and most sought-after downtown neighborhoods. From the trendy River North (RiNo) to the Golden Triangle, new craft beer pubs and tasting rooms are popping up all over the city. In fact, Zagat recently released its list of hottest breweries just hitting the scene within the last six months. This top eight newbie list includes:
- CAUTION: Brewing Co. West, 105 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood
- Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, 3350 Brighton Blvd in the RiNo Artisanal Marketplace
- Former Future Brewing Company, 1290 S. Broadway in Downtown Denver
- Grist Brewing Company, 9150 Commerce Center Circle in Highlands Ranch
- Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, 1139 20th Street in the Ballpark Neighborhood
- Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen, 800 Lincoln Street in the Golden Triangle Neighborhood
- Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 E. 38th Avenue in the Park Hill Neighborhood
- Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut Street in the RiNo Neighborhood
For more details on the breweries that made Zagat’s Hottest Craft-Brewery Taproom list, click here. For information on all of the craft beer events taking place throughout the Mile High City during Colorado Craft Beer Week, click on this link. Support local breweries this week and make a toast to craft beer in Colorado!
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