It’s time. The Nation’s largest beer festival will roll into town this week with thousands of kegs, bottles, industry folks and beer geeks ready to party and celebrate craft beer.
We’re back with our Monster calendar which we’ll continue to update as more events are announced. It’s also available in a Google Calendar friendly layout, so if that’s your jam, click HERE. Visit our GABF Beer Hunter’s Report for all your bottle shopping needs and there’s a GABF 2015 tab at the top of the site, where you’ll find all your GABF news, updates and events.
Need an address, map or want to plot out a multi-stop tour around town? Visit our Beer Map for all the info you’ll need. Lastly, if you’re passing through Denver International Airport, be sure to visit Beer Flights for samples from some of Colorado’s best breweries.
Bookmark these pages, check back often and get ready for an amazing week!
Sunday, September 20th, 2015
- Sour Sunday, Backcountry Pizza and Tap House, Boulder, CO, 10 AM
Get a jump-start on the GABF Week fun by heading up to Backcountry Pizza’s Sour Sunday. 55 Taps of Sour Beers. Mind. Blown. Doors at 10 AM. Loonz at Noon. Backcountry Pizza and Tap House is located at: 2319 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO.
Monday, September 21st, 2015
Cedar Creek Pub will tap 5 offerings from Against the Grain on Monday at Noon. Look for Something Local, Poffo Pilsner, 70 K, Brown Note, and Kamen Knuddeln. Cedar Creek Pub is located at: 2100 N Ursula St, Aurora, CO.
Crooked Stave Artisans Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen from 3 – 6 PM. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
- Oskar Blues Rarity GABF Kickoff, Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, Longmont, CO
Oskar Blues will share some crazy good brews at Homemade Liquids and Solids on Monday afternoon. Here’s the lineup:
* Old Double Bagger (ODB) Barley Wine
* Shipwrecker Circus Barley Wine
* Disastrous Molasses Bourbon BBL-Aged Strong Ale
* OBliterator Dopplebock
* Homeskillet Black IPA
* Viva Lyons Strong Red Lager
* Bolivia Newton John Coffee Stout
* Woodford Reserve Bourbon BBL Aged G’Knight
* Heaven Hill Bourbon BBL Aged G’Knight
* Heaven Hill Bourbon BBL Aged Ten Fidy
* AND…. 2014 Silver Medal Winner Death By Coconut!
Stop in for great tappings, plus swag and glassware giveaways. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids is located at: 1555 S Hover St, Longmont, CO.
- 17th Annual GABF Kickoff Party, Falling Rock Tap House, 5 PM
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Falling Rock will kick off GABF week on Monday at 5 PM. The countdown clock will finally roll back to zeros, meaning it’s time to party. This is the party for the locals. Hit up the Rock before all the tourists show up later in the week. Chris is sure to have some fun vintage treats to share, along with some interesting new brews you’ve probably never had. Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
- IPA Night, Backcountry Pizza and Tap House, Boulder, CO, 5 PM
Monday is IPA night at Backcountry. Head up to Boulder to enjoy some delicious hoppy brews from Melvin!, Comrade, and Cannonball Creek. Backcountry will also roast some pigs and spin some Wu-Tang. 5 PM on this one. Backcountry Pizza and Tap House is located at: 2319 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO.
Black Project Spontaneous and Wild Ales and Work & Class are teaming up on Monday for a 5-course dinner paired with all sour beers. Check out the menu HERE and snag your tickets HERE. This is going to be an incredible night of pairings. Work & Class is located at: 2500 Larimer St #101, Denver, CO.
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Freshcraft will funk things up on Monday night with a Sour Kickoff party. Check out these killer tappings:
New Belgium NBB Love Aged in Leopold Apple Whiskey Barrels
Trinity Peach Red Swingline
Perennial Peach Berliner weisse
Crooked Stave Nightmare on Brett
Avery III Dolia
Cascade Apricot
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
The Crafty Ladies Beer Club and Odell Brewing have teamed up for a special GABF Honey Pale Ale. This will tap at Highland Tap & Burger on Monday and will be available throughout the week. Highland Tap & Burger is located at: 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Tuesday’s schedule:
Bottle Releases:
12 PM: Nightmare on Brett (Batch #6 / Red Wine / Apple Whiskey)
4 PM: Sin Frontera Bourbon Barrel Aged
Special Tappings:
At Open: Nightmare on Brett (Apple Whiskey)
5 PM: L’Brett d’Pluot
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
Fire it up early on Tuesday with World of Beer – LoDo. They’re doing a 35 tap take-down with Upslope Brewing. Some of the special tappings include Tequila Barrel-Aged Belgian Dark Strong, Belgian Quad, Wild Christmas and more. The beers will run until kicked or 7 PM, when 10 Almanac beers will be tapped (details below). Wat! World of Beer – LoDo is located at: 1555 Blake St, Unit 102, Denver, CO.
Crooked Stave Artisans will bring a variety of offerings from their insane portfolio to Park Burger on Tuesday at Noon. Look for tappings from Cascade, Bells, Green Bench, Almanac, Perennial, Prairie, Breakside, Societe, Evil Twin, Fremont and many more. Park Burger is located at: 2615 Walnut St, Denver, CO.
- East Coast Invasion, Backcountry Pizza and Tap House, Boulder, CO, 5 PM
Backcountry will share some great East Coast offerings on Tuesday. Look for beers from Lord Hobo, Jack’s Abby and Night Shift. 5 PM tappings. Backcountry Pizza and Tap House is located at: 2319 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO.
This year’s Hop the Vote beers will be on tap at Hops & Pie on Tuesday. This friendly competition between the Colorado Senate and Colorado House of Representatives will serve up a Mocha Stout from Cannonball Creek and an IPA from Big Choice. Come try them both and pick your favorites. Hops & Pie is located at: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO.
Paramount Cafe will host their annual fest during GABF Week. Tickets are just $15, which beers from more than 20 breweries. Paramount Cafe is located at: 519 16th St, Denver, CO.
Platt Park Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen at 6 PM. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Mockery Brewing will host a 4-course dinner to kickoff GABF Week. Tickets info and a look at the full menu can be found HERE. Tourists should know that Mockery is a great new brewery located in Denver’s River North (RiNo) district and they are definitely worth a visit while you’re in town. Mockery Brewing is located at: 3501 Delgany St, Denver, CO.
- An Epic Beer Dinner, The Pint Room, Littleton, CO, 6 PM
The Pint Room in Littleton will host Epic Brewing for a 6-course beer dinner on Tuesday. Beers include Imperial Pumpkin Porter, Barley Wine, Hopulent Nitro and more. Call 720-283-3200 for reservations. The Pint Room is located at: 2620 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO.
Stone Brewing’s Dr. Bill will lead guests through the 4 C’s – Cheese, Chocolate, Charcuterie and Craft Beer. Sponsored by the Crafty Ladies Beer Club. Highland Tap & Burger is located at: 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver.
10 taps will be pouring some Almanac awesomeness on Tuesday night. Look for Citra Sour, Farmer’s Reserve Citrus, Dogpatch Sour, Pumpkin Sour, Almanac IPA, Ginger Gose, Saison Dolores, Emperor Norton, Paris of the West and Saison de Brettaville. This is gonna be a fun one. Don’t miss it. World of Beer – LoDo is located at: 1555 Blake St, Unit 102, Denver, CO.
Ratio Beerworks and TRVE Brewing will join forces for a 6-course beer dinner at Rebel Restaurant on Tuesday. Each course will be paired with a beer from each brewery. 6-courses, 6 beers, 6 more beers. Just $55.
Tickets HERE. Rebel Restaurant is located at: 3763 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO.
Head to Freshcraft on Tuesday for a special night with both Great Divide and New Holland. Here’s the lineup:
New Holland Carhartt Woodsman
New Holland Dragons Milk
New Holland 2013 Incorrigible Reserve
Great Divide 2007 Yeti
Great Divide Strawberry Rhubarb Sour
Great Divide Showdown Rye IPA
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
- Ten FIDY Vertical Tasting, Stoney’s Bar & Grill, 7 – 9 PM
Stoney’s will host Oskar Blues for a 5-year Ten FIDY Vertical on Tuesday night. Come try the brand-new batch and see how the beer changes and develops over time. OB will have swag and giveaways. Stoney’s is located at: 1111 Lincoln St, Denver, CO.
On Tuesday, The Cheeky Monk will offer up special anniversary brews from The Bruery, Coronado, Firestone Walker, Upslope and others. The Cheeky Monk is located at: 534 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.
Star Bar will fire things up on Tuesday with a little help from Ska Brewing and Ratio Beerworks. Karaoke Cup. Yeah, that’s right. Star Bar is located at: 2137 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015
- Tapping Schedule, Falling Rock Tap House
4 PM – Oskar Blues
9 PM – Ballast Point
9:30 PM – Shelton Brothers at the Parking Lot Bar
10 PM – Verboten / Hoppin’ Frog Collaboration
10:30 PM – Crooked Stave at the Parking Lot Bar
11 PM – Trinity
Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
7 PM New Belgium Eric’s Ale
8 PM Avery The Beast Grand Cru
9 PM Stone Thunderstruck IPA
10 PM Hopping Frog BORIS Crusher
11 PM Alesmith Speedway Stout
First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
2-4 PM – Ninkasi Brewery.
5-9 PM – Sam Adams: Kosmic Mother Funk
Lucky Pie Lodo is located at: 1610 16th St, Denver, CO.
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Wednesday’s schedule:
Bottle Releases:
12 PM: Petite Sour Passion Fruit (2015)
4 PM: Nightmare on Brett Cherry (2015)
Special Tappings:
At Open: Batch #50
5 PM: Nightmare on Brett Cherry (2015)
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
- Crooked Stave Artisans Portfolio Tasting, Hops & Pie, 11:30 AM
Hops & Pie will tap a ton of great brews from the Crooked Stave Artisans portfolio on Wednesday afternoon. Head over on your lunch break or maybe get in some WTF pre-gaming with this amazing lineup.
Hops & Pie is located at: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO.
Head over to Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood during GABF Week for the Sunnyside Beer Stroll. Visit all 3 breweries – Factotum, Diebolt and Denver Beer Co. Canworks for a chance to win some great swag. Pick up a map and stamp card from any of the breweries and start your adventure, which runs from Wednesday – Sunday. The first 200 to complete the circuit will get a commemorative koozie. Diebolt Brewing is located at: 3855 Mariposa St, Denver. Factotum Brewhouse is located at: 3845 Lipan St, Denver. Denver Beer Co. Canworks is located at: 4455 Jason St, Denver.
Denver liquor store Mr. B’s will release some amazing beers throughout GABF Week. On Wednesday, they’ll feature Crooked Stave and Elevation. Look for Serenata Notturna, Petite Sour Raspberry, Flor d’Lees and Oil Man. Mr. B’s is located at: 2101 Market St, Unit 112, Denver, CO.
- Invasion Day / Black Night, Star Bar, 2 PM / 6 PM / 9 PM
Over at Star Bar, first up is “Invasion Day” with tappings from Bells at 2 PM. Cigar City and Sun King will take over at 6 PM, followed by TRVE at 9 PM. Star Bar is located at: 2137 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
River North will tap a keg of 2013 (their last one) and 2014 Barrel-Aged Avarice at the taproom on Wednesday afternoon. Come try a side-by-side of their highest rated beer. River North Brewery is located at: 2401 Blake St, Unit 1, Denver, CO.
Beers Made By Walking returns to Denver for GABF Week. The event invites brewers to create beers inspired by nature and ingredients found on trails. This years tasting will feature 30+ breweries, including Perennial, Wicked Weed, Stone, TRVE, Dry Dock, Crooked Stave, Former Future, Trinity and many more. Our Mutual Friend has contributed too and will serve as the host brewery. Tickets are available for just $30, with proceeds benefiting Colorado’s Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership. Our Mutual Friend Brewery is located at: 2810 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
- Jolly Pumpkin Tappings, Backcountry Pizza and Tap House, Boulder, CO, 5 PM
Backcountry will share some special Jolly Pumpkin kegs on Wednesday evening. 5 PM tapping. Backcountry Pizza and Tap House is located at: 2319 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO.
- What The Funk!? Invitational Beer Festival, Highlands Masonic Event Center, Denver, CO, 5:30 – 10 PM
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The 4th installment of What The Funk!? is set for Wednesday. No words for this one. Look, if you like your beers funky, barrel-aged, sour, wild, or anywhere in-between, this is your event. The invitational fest will feature some of the best beers in town for GABF week.
While the list of breweries remains tightly under wraps, just know this event is worth every penny and prepare to be blown away. Past WTF!? coverage can be found HERE. The Highlands Masonic Event Center is located at: 3550 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211.
Ratio Beerworks will release Wicked Grin Plum Saison on Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Commemorating Larimer Square, the new beer was made using Italian Plums. Stop by to try Wicked Grin and enjoy bites from Larimer Square Restaurants – Ted’s Montana Grill and Bistro Vendome. Ratio Beerworks is located at: 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
The Oskar Blues Ordeal is back for another year of GABF fun. Kick things off on Wednesday at the Pig Roast. Head to the Hops & Heifer’s Farm for an all-you-can-eat pig roast, plenty of Oskar Blues brews, live music, a tour of the farm and plenty o’ fun. Tickets are $65 and available right HERE.
Head to Highland Tap & Burger for the 5th Annual Suds and Sliders on Wednesday night. Look for pairings from Epic, Avery and Left Hand. Highland Tap & Burger is located at: 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver.
World of Beer – Cherry Creek will host a Barrel-Aged beer night on Wednesday. They’ve got an awesome lineup of beers to share. Look for The Bruery Cuivre, Crooked Stave Mama Bear’s, Firestone Walker Sour Opal, Oskar Blues Death by Coconut, Stone Brown with Balaton Sour Cherries and dozens more. Check out the full lineup HERE. You have the option of buying individual pours or paying $50 for all-you-can-drink fun. World of Beer – Cherry Creek is located at: 660 S Colorado Blvd, Glendale, CO.
4 Noses Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen at 6 PM. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Renegade Brewing has teamed up with Sexpot Comedy to present the 2nd Annual Offensively Delicious: A Craft Beer Comedy Show. This year’s headliner is the very funny Kyle Kinane, who’ll be joined by local favorite Adam Cayton-Holland and Sam Tallent. The fun begins at 6 PM, with two hours of unlimited sampling from a variety of breweries, including Breckenridge, Epic, Telluride, Renegade, New Holland, Ommegang, Lagunitas and others. At 8 PM, the comedy will begin, so you’ll want to grab a full pour and kick back from some laughs.
Tickets are $45 for samples, 3 additional full pours, and a seat for the show. Proceeds will benefit the Denver Public Library. The Oriental Theater is located at: 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO.
Head to The Cheeky Monk for special bottles from St. James, cans from Firestone Walker and a corn hole tournament. The Cheeky Monk is located at: 534 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.
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Avery Brewing will offer a 5-course dinner on Wednesday with the owners of Avery, Allagash, Dogfish Head, Russian River and The Lost Abbey. Tickets to this amazing night are $125 and available HERE. Avery Brewing is located at: 4910 Nautilus Ct, Boulder, CO.
Head to Block & Larder on Wednesday for a 4-course beer pairing dinner featuring Call To Arms Brewing. Tickets are $60. Check out the menu and grab your tickets HERE. Block & Larder is located at: 4000 Tennyson St, Suite 101, Denver, CO.
The Kitchen will host a beer dinner on Wednesday celebrating some of Colorado’s finest breweries. This 5-course dinner will feature beers from Great Divide, New Belgium, Crooked Stave, Avery and Odell. Reservations are $120 / person. Call today. 303-623-3127. The Kitchen is located at: 1530 16th St, Denver, CO.
Upslope Brewing will hit the taps at Freshcraft on Wednesday night. Delicious beers from one of Colorado’s best. Look for:
Upslope Craft Lager
Upslope Irish Ale – Pro Am Entry
Upslope Dragonfly Coffee Dubbel
Upslope 6th Anniversary
Upslope x Half Acre Collaboration Leachy IPA
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
Beer evangelist Marty Jones returns on Wednesday with his Annual Brew Night Show. The live show will feature industry guests, beer comedy and music and a special selection of beers from Odell, Stone, Epic and others. Tickets HERE. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret is located at: 1601 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO.
Thursday, September 24th, 2015
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Thursday’s schedule:
Bottle Releases:
12 PM: Flor d’Lees (Batch #2) & Origins (Batch #5)
4 PM: L’Brett d’Cherry (2015)
Special Tappings:
At Open: Sin Frontera Horizontal (Crooked Stave / Jester King / Trois Dames / Bourbon Barrel) & Original Sin
5 PM: Batonnage Vertical (Batonnage, Batonnage Dry Hopped, and Batonnage Plum)
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
- Tapping Schedule, Falling Rock Tap House
1 PM – Boulder
2 PM – Melvin
3 PM – Rogue
4 PM – Lagunitas
9:30 PM – Dry Dock at the Parking Lot Bar
10 PM – Ecliptic
10:30 PM – Green Flash at the Parking Lot Bar
11 PM – Stone
11:30 PM – Alpine at the Parking Lot Bar
Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
7 PM Crooked Stave 2013 Origins
8 PM Prairie Gold
9 PM Gigantic Pipewrench
10 PM Prairie BOMB!
11 PM Against The Grain Brown Note
First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
3-6 PM – Sierra Nevada
7-8 PM – Bristol Brewing
9-11 PM – Almanac Brewery
Lucky Pie Lodo is located at: 1610 16th St, Denver, CO.
Old Major will host Magnolia Brewing on Thursday for a special GABF Brunch. 3 courses perfectly paired with 3 beers. Call for reservations: (720) 420-0622. $55. Old Major is located at: 3316 Tejon St, Denver, CO.
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World of Beer – LoDo will celebrate their 1st Anniversary by hosting a legendary Tap Takeover with Evil Twin Brewing. This list is insane.
Ashtray Heart
Classique Imperiale
Even Less Jesus
Even More Jesus
Aun Mas A Chili Jesus
Femme Fetale Brett
Femme Fetale Kabuso
Femme Fetale Sudachi
Femme Fetale Yuzu
Femme Fetale Blanc
Freudian Slip
From Amager With Love
Imperial Biscotti Break
Imperial Biscotti Natale
Imperial Doughnut Break
James Beer
Justin Blaeber
Lil B
Mission Gose
Ron & The Beast Ryan
Ryan & The Beaster Bunny
Soft DK
Turkish Delight
Yin
Yin & Yang
XXX Imperial Mild
Firewater
Calypso Imperial Wheat
Loomiweiss
Christmas Eve at a New York City Hotel Room
Low Life
Molotov Simcoe
Cognac Barrel Aged Even More Jesus
World of Beer – LoDo is located at: 1555 Blake St, Unit 102, Denver, CO.
- Sun King Tappings, Hops & Pie, 11:30 AM
Sun King will hit the draft lines at Hops & Pie on Thursday.
Look for – Grapefruit Jungle, Velour Soccer Mom, Ind Weiss, Velvet Fog, Afternoon Delight and P-Funk. Hops & Pie is located at: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO.
Head over to Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood during GABF Week for the Sunnyside Beer Stroll. Visit all 3 breweries – Factotum, Diebolt and Denver Beer Co. Canworks for a chance to win some great swag. Pick up a map and stamp card from any of the breweries and start your adventure, which runs from Wednesday – Sunday. The first 200 to complete the circuit will get a commemorative koozie. Diebolt Brewing is located at: 3855 Mariposa St, Denver. Factotum Brewhouse is located at: 3845 Lipan St, Denver. Denver Beer Co. Canworks is located at: 4455 Jason St, Denver.
Join Jester King and Argus Cidery for a 4-course brunch and beer / cider pairing on Thursday. Reservations are $65. Call (720) 639-4213 today. School House Kitchen and Libations is located at: 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO.
River North will open at Noon on Thursday to share 5 different Quads. Look for Quandary, 2013 Whiskey Barrel-Aged Quandary, 2015 Whiskey Barrel-Aged Quandary, Big City Quad and Quad XO. River North Brewery is located at: 2401 Blake St, Unit 1, Denver, CO.
- Far To Near, Star Bar, 1 PM / 7 PM
Star Bar will host Far To Near on Thursday. First round is at 1 PM with Fremont, Breakside, Gigantic, Ninkasi, Oakshire and Boneyard. Come back at 7 PM for Odell and New Belgium. Star Bar is located at: 2137 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
Destihl will take over the taps at World of Beer on Thursday afternoon. This is a legit collection of Destihl beauties, so come out and enjoy this rare opportunity to try them all at once. Look for Cerise, Black Angel Stout w/ Vanilla & Coffee, Dry-Hopped Vertex IPA, St. Dekkera Flanders Red, St. Dekkera Fraise – Strawberry, Barrel-Aged Antiquity Rye, and many, many more. You can view the list HERE. World of Beer – Cherry Creek is located at: 660 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO.
Denver liquor store Mr. B’s will release some amazing beers throughout GABF Week. On Thursday, they’ll feature Crooked Stave and River North. Look for Battonage Classic, Battonage Dry-Hopped, Battonage Plum, B’side Quandary and B’side Avarice. Mr. B’s is located at: 2101 Market St, Unit 112, Denver, CO.
Get ready for GABF with a party featuring The Post Brewing and Left Coast Brewing. They’ll share some exclusive beers and SoCal inspired snacks. Lola Mexican Fish House is located at: 1575 Boulder St, Denver, CO.
Head to First Draft for a Tap Takeover with CSA. Here’s the lineup:
– Bells Brewery Two Hearted & Coffee Moustache Ale
– Societe The Pupil
– Boneyard RPM & Hop Venom
– Creature Comforts Tropicala, Bibo, & Athena
– Jack’s Abbey Smoke & Dagger, Red Tape Lager, Mass Rising, & Fire in the Ham
– Ecliptic Spica, Orbiter, & Canopus
– Gigantic Solid
– Fremont BA Abominable
– Almanac Citra Sour
– Perennial Suburban Beverage
And more beers to come from Crooked Stave, Jackie O’s, Against the Grain, Prairie, Breakside, Crux, Magnolia, Oakshire, GreenBench, Two Roads, Evil Twin, and Cascade! First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
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At 4 PM, two of the very best sour and funky beer makers in the country will converge on Freshcraft. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet the brewers and sample their beers together under the same roof. Look for:
Casey Brewing & Blending Apricot Fruit Stand
Casey Brewing & Blending Montmorency cherry Fruit Stand
Casey Brewing & Blending Blackberry Fruit Stand
Side Project TBD
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
The Cheeky Monk is located at: 534 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.
Three Floyds will share 4 kegs at Lowdown Brewery & Kitchen on Thursday at 5 PM. The rumored lineup is Zombie Dust, Alpha King, Gumballhead and Battle Priest. We can neither confirm nor deny these rumors, but we can guarantee they’ll be delish. Lowdown Brewery is located at: 800 Lincoln St, Denver, CO.
- Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Center, 5:30 – 10 PM
- CSA Family Dinner, The Kitchen, Boulder, CO, 6 PM
The Kitchen will host a family dinner featuring beers from the portfolio of Crooked Stave Artisans. Look for Fremont, Gigantic, Oakshire, Perennial and Crooked Stave. Call 303-544-5973 for details. The Kitchen – Boulder is located at: 1039 Pearl St, Boulder, CO.
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Epic will host the 3rd Annual Firkin Fiasco on Thursday night. 50 awesome firkins will be available to sample from our friends at Epic. We went last year and there were some amazing brews to try. Work your way through the brewery and enjoy unlimited samplings for the night.
Tickets are just $35 and available HERE. Epic Brewing is located at: 3001 Walnut St, Denver, CO.
The 1up will hold a mini-tap takeover and pinball tournament with Revolution Brewing on Thursday night.
Look for Eugene Porter, Anti-Hero IPA, Oktoberfest, Cross of Gold, Fist City Chicago Pale Ale and Bottom Up Wit. 8 PM start. The 1up LoDo is located at: 1925 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Monkey Barrel will turn the taps over to Stone on Thursday night during their GABF Launch Party. Stone will offer up 6-8 beers that will go head-to-head with some of Colorado’s finest in this friendly competition. Monkey Barrel is located at: 1611 Platte St, Denver, CO.
Left Hand Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen at 9 PM. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Ska Brewing will bring some delicious one-offs to Freshcraft on Thursday night. Be sure to try this year’s Freshcraft / Ska collab. Tappings begin at 10 PM.
Ska x Freshcraft FreSKA IPA
Ska Mandorino
Ska Anniversary
Ska Mexican Logger
Telluride Russell Kelly
Telluride Fishwater Project
Telluride FreakyFish
Telluride Wet Hopped
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
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The 5th Annual Midnight Breakfast returns to Euclid Hall on Thursday. The chefs at Euclid Hall have a special menu prepared to pair with offerings from Avery’s Barrel-Aged Series, including 5 Monks, Antonius Carmen, Fortuna, Tectum et Elix and more.
Tickets are $125. The doors open at 10:15 PM and breakfast will begin at 10:30 PM. Euclid Hall is located at: 1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202.
Friday, September 25th, 2015
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Friday’s schedule:
Bottle Releases:
12 PM: Vieille Reserva Prunus Armeniaca
4 PM: Mama Bear’s Sour Cherry Pie (2015)
Special Tappings:
At Open: Nightmare on Brett (Red Wine Barrel)
5 PM: Mama Bear’s Sour Cherry Pie (2015)
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
- Tapping Schedule, Falling Rock Tap House
Noon – Sierra Nevada Kill-A-Keg!!
1 PM – Boulevard
2 PM – Anderson Valley
3 PM – Destihl
4 PM – C2 Imports featuring St. Martin
9:30 PM – Revolution
10 PM – Cigar City
10:30 PM – Dogfish Head 20 Years 20 Beers Celebration at the Parking Lot Bar (will include a few other breweries also celebrating 20 years, TBD)
11 PM – Bells
11:30 PM – Epic at the Parking Lot Bar
Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
7 PM Russian River Consecration
8 PM Deschutes Anniversary Black Butte XXVII
9 PM Oskar Blues Experimental Galaxy IPA
10 PM Ballast Point Victory at Sea
11 PM Ommegang Joemmegang
First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
3-6 PM – Oskar Blues. Notable Beers: Rum Barrel Aged Death By Coconut, Barrel aged G’Knight
Lucky Pie Lodo is located at: 1610 16th St, Denver, CO.
The Oskar Blues Ordeal continues with Friday’s Gospel Brunch. Depart at 8:30 AM from the Hyatt Regency Denver and get ready for a full day of Oskar Blues fun. Stops include the REEB Shop, CHUBurger, Tasty Weasel, B. Stiff Root Beer and more. Here’s the full itinerary:
8:30 AM | Bus pickup at Hyatt Regency Denver
9:30 AM | Gospel brunch, farm fun
12:30 PM | Tours: REEB Fabrication Shop, B. Stiff Root Beer, Anti-Corporate HQ, Longmont Brewery
1:30 PM | CHUBurger snacks, shakes and Tasty Weasel Taproom Treats
3:00 PM | Bus departs for Hyatt Regency Denver
Tickets are $100 and available HERE.
Head over to Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood during GABF Week for the Sunnyside Beer Stroll. Visit all 3 breweries – Factotum, Diebolt and Denver Beer Co. Canworks for a chance to win some great swag. Pick up a map and stamp card from any of the breweries and start your adventure, which runs from Wednesday – Sunday. The first 200 to complete the circuit will get a commemorative koozie. Diebolt Brewing is located at: 3855 Mariposa St, Denver. Factotum Brewhouse is located at: 3845 Lipan St, Denver. Denver Beer Co. Canworks is located at: 4455 Jason St, Denver.
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Alpine Pure Hoppiness
Green Flash Green Bullett
Green Flash Double Stout 2014
Green Flash Jibe
Green Flash Delbrucci
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Green Flash Blanc Tart Barrique
Green Flash Natura Morta w/Plum
Green Flash Road Warrior
Russian River Consecration
Russian River Supplication
Russian River Temptation
Russian River Blind Pig
Russian River Pliny the Elder
Lost Abbey Agave Maria
Lost Abbey Angel’s Share
Lost Abbey 10 Commandments 2014
Lost Abbey Avant Garde
Lost Abbey Witches Wit
Alesmith Old Numbskull
Alesmith Evil Dead
Alesmith Decadence 14
Alesmith Decadence 15
Alesmith Vietnamese Speedway Stout
Port Brewing Older Viscosity
Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper
Port Brewing Hop 15
Port Brewing Old Viscosity
Port Brewing Mongo
The Bruery Sour in the Rye
The Bruery Smoking Wood
The Bruery Hottenroth
The Bruery Jardinier
The Bruery Or Xata
The Bruery Gypsy Tart
Bear Republic Racer 5
Bear Republic Cher Ami
Ballast Point Sculpin Nitro
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Ballast Point Nitro Copper Ale
Ballast Point Victory at Sea
Ballast Point Sour Wench
Ballast Point Even Keel
Ballast Point Calm Before the Storm
Ballast Point Barrel Aged Calico
and more!
Damn Son… World of Beer – LoDo is located at: 1555 Blake St, Unit 102, Denver, CO.
Head to Highland Tap & Burger on Friday for Oktoberfest fun with Odell Brewing. Look for Oktoberfest themed beer and food, plus GABF ticket giveaways, swag and more. Highland Tap & Burger is located at: 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver.
- Casey Brewing & Blending, Hops & Pie, 11:30 AM
Casey Brewing & Blending will share some of their very best offerings on Friday at Hops & Pie.
Look for – The Cut Series: Montmorency, Fruit Stand Series: Apricot, The Low End and Biere de Garde. Hops & Pie is located at: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO.
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SOLD OUT – The 7th Rare Beer Tasting returns on Friday. Come out to sample rare, new and vintage brews from 50 top craft breweries. Tickets are $110 for GA, $150 for VIP and can be purchased HERE, which covers your tasting glass, buffet lunch, t-shirt, program and pen. Proceeds benefit Pints for Prostates. The McNichols Civic Center is located at: 144 W Colfax Ave.
River North will dig into their cellar for a special bottle sale on Friday. Look for multiple vintages of Anniversary Ale, Whiskey J. Marie, Barrel-Aged Avarice, Oud Bruin and more. Bottles will be available to consume on-site or take home. River North Brewery is located at: 2401 Blake St, Unit 1, Denver, CO.
- Kenny Lagers, RiNo Yacht Club, Noon – 4 PM
A “celebration of all things easy-drinking and easy listening”. Refreshing lagers and yacht music. Grab your deck shoes and head over for a relaxing Friday afternoon. RiNo Yacht Club is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
Head to The Cheeky Monk on Friday for special tappings in the beer garden. Look for Dogfish Head, Boulevard, Victory, Stone and Funkwerks. The Cheeky Monk is located at: 534 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.
The 2015 Alpha King Challenge will return to Denver’s Rock Bottom Brewery on Friday afternoon.
Stop by and enjoy samples from some of the entries and participate in the festivities leading up to the crowning of the 2015 Alpha King. This one’s free and is a Hop Heads delight. Rock Bottom is located at: 1001 16th St Mall #100, Denver, CO 80265.
Denver liquor store Mr. B’s will release some amazing beers throughout GABF Week. On Friday, they’ll feature Firestone Walker and Russian River. Look for Parabola, Stickee Monkey, Sucaba, Helldorado, Supplication and Consecration. Mr. B’s is located at: 2101 Market St, Unit 112, Denver, CO.
Odell Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen from 2 – 5 PM. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
The Bruery’s coming to First Draft on Friday afternoon for a fun pour-your-own event. Beers include: Hottenroth, Gypsy Tart, Jardinier, Humulus Lager, Smoking Wood and Cuivre. First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
Head to Denver Beer Co. on Friday for the annual Collaboration Celebration. Here’s the rundown of this year’s collaboration brews: Saranac – Australian Hopped Pale Ale; New Belgium Brewing Company – Huitlacoche Dobblebock; Right Brain Brewery – Peanut Butter Bacon Brown Ale; Draught Works Brewery – Wild Huckleberry Saison; Fulton Beer – Hoppy Sake Ale. Tickets are $30, which include the opportunity to try all 5 brews. Come out and enjoy some new brews, live music and local food trucks. Denver Beer Co. is located at: 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO.
Boulevard and Cigar City will hit the tap lines at Freshcraft, beginning at 4 PM. Get excited for some fun, new beers.
Boulevard x Cigar City Collaboration #5
Boulevard Rye on Rye
Boulevard Black Pale Ale
Boulevard Tank 7
Boulevard Belgian Style IPA
Cigar City Pilot Series Gose
Cigar City Tocobaga Red Ale
Cigar City Florida Cracker Belgian White
Cigar City Keith Howard’s Smoked Maibock
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
- Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Center, 5:30 – 10 PM
- Crooked Stave Artisans Tap Takeover, World of Beer – Cherry Creek, 7 PM
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World of Beer will host Crooked Stave Artisans on Friday evening. Loads of exclusive brews will be tapped at 7 PM. Look for offerings from Jester King, Bell’s, Perennial, Almanac, Prairie, Broadside, Crux, Societe, Green Bench, Evil Twin, Cascade, Jolly Pumpkin, and many more. Man, this is going to be a sick event. Don’t miss this. World of Beer – Cherry Creek is located at: 660 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO.
First Draft will host the Sierra Nevada team on Friday night for some killer tappings. Here’s your lineup:
– Barrel Aged Ovila Dubbel
– Harvest Newly Developed Hop IPA
– Narwahl
– Pale Ale
– Torpedo
– Nooner
– Wolfinanny Wheatwine
– Ovila Golden
– 2009 Bigfoot Barleywine
First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
The Denver Bicycle Cafe will host a Throwback Tap Takeover on Friday at 7 PM. They’ll be tapping some favorite beers from their first 6 brewery partners. Look for beers from Avery, Copper Kettle, Renegade, Strange, Denver Beer Co., and Great Divide. The Denver Bicycle Cafe is located at: 1308 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO.
- CSA Round-Up, Star Bar, 7 PM
Star Bar will host Crooked Stave Artisans on Friday night. Stop by and check out tappings from Crooked Stave, Almanac, Against the Grain, Perennial, and Prairie. Live music at 9:30 PM. Star Bar is located at: 2137 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
Live music and great Avery brews. What more can you ask for?! This year’s lineup features Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Robert Randolph. Bam. Tickets are $25. The Boulder Theater is located at: 2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302.
J. Wakefield Brewing and New Belgium will share some special Berliner Weisse beers at The Hi-Dive on Friday night. If you’ve never had J. Wakefield, this is not to be missed. And let’s face it, New Belgium’s no slouch either. They’ll be joined by Ratio Beerworks and TRVE Brewing. Tappings begin at 8:30 PM and will rock with live music from Dragondeer, and Bud Bronson and The Goodtimers. Tickets are $10 and available HERE. The Hi-Dive is located at: 7 South Broadway, Denver, CO.
Some of San Diego’s best are coming to Freshcraft on Friday night. Here’s the scoop:
Ballast Point Even Keel
Ballast Point Sour Wench (Blackberry ale)
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Stone Winter Harvest (aged in white wine barrels with stone farms merlot grapes)
Stone Barrel-Aged Brown Ale (with balaton sour cherries)
Stone Mixtape Ale VOL 12 – Rhymes with e-bag IPA
Green Flash Divine Frumento (Bourbon Barrel Aged Trippel)
Green Flash Soul Style
Green Flash Super Freak (Belgian IPA in Red Wine Barrels)
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
Crooked Stave Artisans will take over the tap handles at Finn’s Manor on Friday at 10 PM. Here’s the tentative list:
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project – Nightmare on Brett
Wicked Weed Brewing – Amorous
Prairie Artisan Ales – Foeder Farmhouse
Bell’s Brewery, Inc. (Official) – Mars
Crux Fermentation Project – Hop Cooler
Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery – Bourbon Barrel Aged Brick Kiln
Perennial Artisan Ales – Suburban Beverage
Against The Grain Brewery – Aunt Claudine’s Salty Melons
Cascade Brewing – Vine
Off Color Brewing – Yuzu Fierce
Societe Brewing Company – Harlot
Boneyard Beer – Notorious
Green Bench Brewing Co. – ?
Gueuzerie Tilquin – Draft Gueuze
Almanac Beer Co – Citra Sour
– Simcoe Sour
– Farmer’s Reserve Pluot
Finn’s Manor is located at: 2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
BeerAdvocate will celebrate 20 years of brewing on Friday night when they’re joined by the founders of 4 breweries founded in 1995 – AleSmith, Allagash, Dogfish Head and Ska. Each brewery will tap 5 special beers. Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Saturday, September 26th, 2015
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Saturday’s schedule:
Special Tappings:
At Open: L’Brett d’Cherry (2015)
2PM: Surette Reserva Cassis
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
- Tapping Schedule, Falling Rock Tap House
3 PM – Left Hand
4 PM – Avery
5 PM – Casey Brewing and Blending
9:30 PM – Almanac at the Parking Lot Bar – Pumpkin Sour, Simcoe Sour, Ginger Gose, Farmer’s Reserve Pluot, Almanac IPA
10 PM – Firestone Walker
10:30 PM – Elevation
11 PM – New Belgium Loves Falling Rock
Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
7 PM Great Divide 21st Anniversary
8 PM The Bruery Cuivre
9 PM Ballast Point Indra Kunindra
10 PM The Bruery Tart of Darkness
11 PM New Belgium Le Terroir
First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
12-3 PM – Odell. Notable Beers: Barrel Thief, Pina Agra, Barrel Aged Oak Heaven Peach IPA
6-7 PM – Ballast Point Notable Beers: Rum Barrel Aged Calico, Sour Wench
Lucky Pie Lodo is located at: 1610 16th St, Denver, CO.
Head over to Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood during GABF Week for the Sunnyside Beer Stroll. Visit all 3 breweries – Factotum, Diebolt and Denver Beer Co. Canworks for a chance to win some great swag. Pick up a map and stamp card from any of the breweries and start your adventure, which runs from Wednesday – Sunday. The first 200 to complete the circuit will get a commemorative koozie. Diebolt Brewing is located at: 3855 Mariposa St, Denver. Factotum Brewhouse is located at: 3845 Lipan St, Denver. Denver Beer Co. Canworks is located at: 4455 Jason St, Denver.
Head to the Cheeky Monk on Saturday morning for their annual Bruery Breakfast. A great Bruery lineup, paired with delicious dishes from the Cheeky Monk. The only way to start the day. Look for Beret, Hottenroth, Mischief, Jardinier, Autumn Maple and Humulus Lager.
The Cheeky Monk is located at: 534 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.
The Oskar Blues Ordeal continues on Saturday with a trip up to the original brewery in scenic Lyons, lunch at Liquids & Solids, a visit to the Tasty Weasel and more. Here’s the schedule:
8:30 AM | Bus pickup at Hyatt Regency Denver
9:15 AM | Breakfast at CyclHOPS Bike Cantina
10:30 AM | Lyons Brewery behind the scenes and beyond
12:30 PM | Homemade Liquids & Solids lunch
2:00 PM | One last beer, merch purchase, at the Weasel
3:00 PM | Bus departs for Hyatt Regency Denver
Tickets and additional details HERE.
Head over to Denver Beer Co. on Saturday morning to enjoy a burrito and a barleywine for just $10. They’ll be tapping some rare, vintage, barrel-aged brews, including a 2012 Russian Imperial Stout, 2014 Gnarley Wine, and 2015 Oak Aged Imperial Porter w/ Espresso. Nom. Denver Beer Co is located at: 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO.
The Denver Bicycle Cafe will dish up a good ‘ol fashioned breakfast to get your head back on straight Saturday morning. $20 will get you eggs, potatoes and 3 drinks. They’ll have beer, beermosas and coffee. Stick around and watch the GABF Awards as they happen. The Denver Bicycle Cafe is located at: 1308 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO.
- Great American Beer Festival – Members Only Session, Colorado Convention Center, Noon – 4 PM
- Corundrum Release Party, River North Brewery, Noon
River North will release Corundrum bottles on Saturday at Noon. This new brew is a tart Belgian-style Red Aged in Wine Barrels with Cherries. River North Brewery is located at: 2401 Blake St, Unit 1, Denver, CO.
Meet up with the Ballast Point team at First Draft on Saturday for a Tap Takeover. Tappings include Grapefruit Sculpin, Calm Before The Storm, Grunion, Pescadero, Tongue Buckler and more. Enjoy plenty of giveaways and drink specials. First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
Denver liquor store Mr. B’s will release some amazing beers throughout GABF Week. On Saturday they’ll feature Casey Brewing and Blending. Look for Oak Theory, Saison B1 and B2, The Cut Montmorency Cherry, Dry-Hopped Oak Theory Amarillo and Low End. Founder Troy Casey will be on hand pouring East Bank and Cherry Fruit Stand. Mr. B’s is located at: 2101 Market St, Unit 112, Denver, CO.
Odell and Firestone Walker will hit the tap lines at Freshcraft on Saturday afternoon. Get ready for some barrel-aged fun and delicious one-offs.
Odell Myrcenary
Odell x Freshcraft Collaboration Up All Night Triple IPA
Odell x Freshcraft x Corvus Coffee Up All Night Triple IPA Firkin with Coffee Added
Odell Oak Haven Bourbon Barrel Peach IPA
Odell Russian Pirate
Firestone Walker Sloambic
Firestone Walker Helldorado
Firestone Walker Sour Opal
Firestone Walker Easy Jack
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
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Casey Brewing & Blending will tap 6-7 beers at Falling Rock beginning at 5 PM. Come out to try Oak Theory, Dry-Hopped Oak Theory and others. Don’t. Miss. This. Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
- Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Center, 5:30 – 10 PM
- Crooked Brews & Chef Dudes, Mercantile Dining & Provisions, 6 PM
Mercantile will host their first collaborative dinner on Saturday. Five different chefs paired with craft beers from around the U.S. Look for Crooked Stave, Almanac, Bell’s, Jester King and Prairie. Only 120 seats available. Mercantile Dining & Provisions is located at: 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO.
This is a great way to wrap up GABF week. Surly. Freshcraft. Surly people. Killer beers.
Surly Cacao Bender
Surly Todd The Axeman
Surly Darkness
Surly Nein
plus a few special treats if we kick some kegs!
Follow @Freshcraftfood on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and #FCGABFOnDeck for a sneak peek of kegs waiting to be tapped. Freshcraft is located at: 1530 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202.
- Dr. Bill’s Tasting Party, Falling Rock Tap House, 8 – 11 PM
Dr. Bill will hold his annual party in the Falling Rock basement on Saturday night. Close out GABF in style with some excellent selections from the Dr’s cellar. Look for bottles from The Lost Abbey, Russian River, Alpine, Drie Fonteinen, Cigar City, The Bruery, Crooked Stave, Dogfish Head, Cascade and many more. $40 / person. Falling Rock Tap House is located at: 1919 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Breckenridge Brewery presents Karl Denson at the Ogden Theatre for the ultimate Post-GABF Party on Saturday. Breckenridge is giving away 500 FREE Tickets to the show at their events around town throughout the week. Info on participating locations below.
Also, if you’re looking to visit the new Breckenridge Farmhouse in Littleton during GABF Week, be sure to take advantage of their complimentary bus, departing from Denver’s Crowne Plaza Downtown. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
Crazy Mountain Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap Fourteen from 9 PM – Midnight. Tap Fourteen is located at: 1920 Blake St, Denver, CO.
Ratio Beerworks will wrap up GABF Week with a Karaoke Party. Grab some liquid courage and show off what you got. Brewers with a badge will get a free beer if they sing. Ratio Beerworks is located at: 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
End your GABF Week in style by enjoying a nightcap with Avery Brewing.
Get donned in your commemorative robe (available at Star Bar & Avery during GABF Week) and relax in Denver’s best dive bar. Star Bar is located at: 2137 Larimer St, Denver, CO.
Sunday, September 27th, 2015
- New Belgium Recovery Brunch, First Draft, 10 AM
Last call for GABF Week on Sunday with First Draft and New Belgium Brewing. Enjoy Blueberry Graham Pancakes, Homemade Tater Tots, Blueberry Kolsch and other fun brews. This is a ticketed event. More details to come. First Draft is located at: 1309 26th St, Denver, CO.
Brazen will host a beer brunch with River North Brewery on Sunday. Six courses, each paired with a different beer, all for $50. Check out the menu and grab your tickets HERE. Brazen is located at: 4450 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO.
World of Beer offers a killer Beer-unch every Sunday. This week’s extra special as they’ll be tapping the best leftover kegs from GABF Week. Check it out. World of Beer – LoDo is located at: 1555 Blake St, Unit 102, Denver, CO.
Stop by Comrade on Sunday for a GABF Hangover Brunch. FiddleSprout Foods will pair 3 courses with 4 beers. Check out the menu and grab your tickets HERE. Comrade Brewing is located at: 7667 E Iliff Ave Ste F, Denver, CO.
Station 26 will wrap up the fun on Sunday with their Bluegrass Brunch. Glazed & Confused donuts, Rolling Smoke BBQ, live music from Cosmic Mesa and cold brews from Station 26. Free admission. 11 AM. Station 26 is located at: 7045 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO.
Crooked Stave will host bottle releases and special tappings throughout GABF Week at their Tap Room at The Source. Here’s Sunday’s schedule:
Special Tappings:
At Open: Nightmare on Brett (Port Barrel)
The Source is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO.
Game over man! Go home. Take a shower. Take another shower you filthy animal. The real world calls. Let the countdown to GABF 2016 begin.
Cheers!
By: Mark Robinson
