Weekend Beer Buzz 08/16/2012
Get yer brew news! Yep, the weekend is almost here and the forecast is perfect. You ready?
Friday, August 17th, 2012.
Kick things off over at Dry Dock with Firkin Friday. This week, they’ve taken Doug’s Hop Abomination VI and double dry-hopped that bad boy.
Because obviously a single dry-hopping just wasn’t enough. Hop Abomination is a great, great beer and I can’t wait to see its’ debut in cans later this year. In the meantime, stop by and try the latest batch. Hop heads won’t want to miss this firkin. The beast gets unleashed at 3 PM. Dry Dock Brewing is located at: 15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014. 303-400-5606.
Sadly, I will miss this week’s firkin, but I’ll be happily pouring beers at the Art and Ale Brew Festival at The Wildlife Experience in Parker.
This is a new one for us, but the list includes Deschutes, Avery, Elevation, Trinity, Uinta and 30+ other breweries. There’s also several wineries, distilleries and restaurants on the list. I’m really excited to finally attend this one. A beer fest in a museum is an awesome idea and I can’t wait. Tickets are $35 for members of The Wildlife Experience, $40 for non-members and $25 for DD’s. More details can be found HERE.
We’ll be pouring at the Dry Dock booth, so stop by and say hi! The Wildlife Experience is located at: 10035 Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134. 720-488-3300.
Oh, and if you’re out that way, don’t forget about Parry’s Pizza. They’ve got a location right across the street at: 12501 Lincoln Ave, Englewood, CO 80112.
Don’t forget that Friday will be your first chance to grab tickets for Avery’s Inaugural IPA Festival. This is taking place at Avery Brewing in Boulder, CO on Saturday, September 8th from noon – 5 PM.
Saturday, August 18th, 2012.
On Saturday, head over to Stapleton for the third annual Stapleton Beer Festival.
This year, check out dozens of local breweries serving up their tasty offerings from 4 – 8 PM. Look for Great Divide, Wit’s End, Copper Kettle, CAUTION and an additional 20+ breweries to be on-site. Two bands will perform and nearly a dozen food trucks will be there as well.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the event. Call 303-388-0724 to purchase tickets in advance or get more information.
If you’re looking to get out-of-town, head up to Central City for the Great Central City Beer Festival. American Craft Beer Radio will be broadcasting live from the festival on 102.3 FM from noon – 1 PM on Saturday. The Beer Festival runs from noon – 7 PM.
I got my history lesson on Central City’s rich brewing history last weekend from Dave Thomas of Dostal Alley Brewing. Dave recently wrote a book on the history of brewing in Gilpin County and this past weekend, he was a featured guest on the Colorado Craft Beer Show.
The Great Central City Beer Festival will celebrate the rich, 150 year brewing history of Central City and will feature hayrides, live music and more than 40 beers to sample from breweries like Prost (oh yeah!!), Backcountry Brewing and Dostal Alley Brewing. This is an all ages event and tickets are on sale for $20. Click HERE to check out some pics from our trip to Dostal Alley Brewing earlier this summer.
And speaking of the Colorado Craft Beer Show, the guys will be hanging out at Hops & Pie this week as they broadcast from noon – 2 PM on AM760. Head over to Hops & Pie at noon to check out the live show, as they give you all the latest and greatest brew news and take part in Denver’s Littlest Big Beer Fest.
This month’s lineup is from Elevation Brewing. Elevation, from Poncha Springs, CO, will be bringing a bunch of tasty beers like their Apis IV Quad, Signal de Botrange Belgian Ale, several barrel-aged variations, a firkin and more! Hops & Pie is located at: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212. 303-477-7000.
Don’t forget about Bull & Bush’s 41 Beer in 41 Days event that rolls on all month-long.
This weekend, they’ll be tapping their own Captain Funk, and on the guest list is J.W. Lee’s 25th Anniversary Harvest Ale and d’Achouffe’s Biere Du Soleil. A full list can be found HERE. Bull & Bush Brewery is located at: 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. 303-759-0092.
Sunday, August 19th, 2012.
The 2nd Annual Colorado Distillers Festival hits the Rackhouse Pub from 1 – 5 PM on Sunday.
Check out some delicious spirits from Breckenridge Distilling, Deerhammer Distilling, Peach Street Distillers and more. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and includes admission, a tasting glass and a tour of Stranahan’s Distillery. More details can be found HERE. The Rackhouse Pub is located at: 208 S Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80223.
Monday, August 20th, 2012.
Stretch your weekend clear into Monday as Euclid Hall will be hosting Tom Korder, brewer from Goose Island at 8 PM. Yep, that would be Chicago’s Goose Island. Goose Island recently announced they’ll be bringing their full line of beers into the Colorado market, beginning in September. There’s talk that they may even begin brewing some of their famous recipes out this way too. Time will tell. But, on Monday, visit Euclid Hall to try some of their Vintage Beers brought out to CO just for this event.
The chefs at Euclid Hall have created some unique dishes to be paired alongside the beers. Euclid Hall is located at: 1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. 303-595-4255.
I’m glad to hear that Goose Island will be expanding their distribution to include our market. For the past few years, we’ve seen bits and pieces of the Goose Island portfolio, but it’s been pretty hit or miss and some of my favorite styles never made it out this way. It sounds like they’re planning to bring nearly the entire lineup to us. I had the chance to visit Goose Island last year and if you’re not familiar with them, you’re in for a treat. They have an awesome lineup of beers and an enormous barrel-aging program that includes everything from big, bold stouts to sour, belgian-style ales. I can’t wait to track down some more Bourbon County Brand Stout, as my supply is dwindling. For more details on Goose Island’s expansion into Colorado, check out the recent article by Jonathan Shikes over at the Westword.
If you’re just looking to hang out at home and enjoy a new beer this weekend, keep an eye out for Stone’s 16th Anniversary beer, a new batch of Cantillon (which is probably already gone by now…), The Bruery’s tasty Tart of Darkness and some interesting new Brettanomyces beers from Anchorage Brewing.
Looking into the crystal ball, Prost Brewing will officially open on Thursday, August 23rd at noon. I’m hoping to get a sneak-peek at the finished place and try the lineup on Wednesday. Absolutely can not wait for them to open! Prost Brewing is located at: 2540 19th St, Denver, CO 80202.
Grab your calendar and save the date of Saturday, September 29th. That’s the big date for the upcoming Fall Beer Classic. Turk and The Gubna from the Colorado Craft Beer Show are hosting their very own beer fest! These boys know beer and how to have fun. Sounds like the perfect combo for a beer fest! Think of it as a warm-up for the Great American Beer Festival.
I’ll get you all the details in the coming weeks, but for now, be sure to “Like” them on their Facebook Page.
Hey, “Like” us too while you’re at it. I’ve got more beer to give away, but you’ll need to follow the Facebook page if you want a chance to win.
That’s it y’all. My fingers are done, my mind is blown, it’s time for a beer!
Have a great weekend!
Cheers!
Brewtally Insane! 
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