Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image
Scroll to top

Top

No Comments

PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat

Denver Beer Beat

Hope you are ready to pterodactyl a bunch of beers this weekend. We have curated a mash tun of events for the Denver metro area and beyond! Get that bike tuned up, your Uber payment account updated and let’s get to swilling, y’all!

The weekly PorchDrinking Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, anniversaries, tap takeovers etc. each and every week.

Are you native to the city and looking for events to tide you over for the week? Or are you new to the city and just looking for the best place to find tasty suds and get uncled? Visiting and looking for events to hit while you are in town? Check out this week’s Denver Beer Beat and return each week to find out where all things #craftbeer are happening in the Denver Metro Area.

Work HOPportunities

Lots of places (a whole lot) are looking for staffers to fill vacant positions. Just look at all of these breweries with positions open: Living the Dream, Denver Beer Co, Ratio Beerworks, Co-Brew, Breckenridge Brewery, Tommy Knocker, Alpine Dog, and Blue Spruce.

Wednesday, April 22nd

Wayward Wednesday @ River North Brewery (LoDo/Ballpark)

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2401 Blake St. #1, Denver, CO 80205

River North’s Wayward Wednesday tapping: Whiskey Barrel Quandary at 3pm! Brewer’s Bitter was going to be the RNB WW this week but will be reserved for future tapping (psst, it will probably be ready by next Wednesday…).

hops and pie artist sando of the week - dbb - 04-22-2015

Artist Sando of the Week Announcement & $2 Craft Can Night @ Hops & Pie (Berkeley)

Time: 5:00 p.m. – Close
3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212

This Week’s Artisan Sando is: Roast Beef, Gruyere, Horseradish Dressing, Caramelized Onions, & Baby Arugula on a Griddled House Roll!! Pair a $2 Craft Can Night with this sandwich from 5 pm to close.

declare your art at declaration brewing - dbb - 04-22-2015

Declare Your Art @ Declaration Brewing (Overland)

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, Colorado 80223

Declaration Brewing is teaming up with the Art of war Project for #DeclareYourArt again! This is a chance to come have some beers while painting with the Art Of War instructors. 6-8 pm $10 per person.

More about AOW – Art of War Project was founded to inspire hope and contribute the the health and well being of American Veterans dealing with PTSD. By providing a positive outlet through art and other creative endeavors, we seek to make lives better.

The program was founded in 2013 by a veteran who has been affected by PTSD and found a positive and healthy way to deal with it. Art of War Project is not just about art therapy, it is dedicated to helping veterans in any way possible. We help veterans get connected to the proper resources to deal with issues in their lives. Whether interested in art therapy or not, we will help you find was resources that you require to help you live a happy and healthy life. http://www.artofwarproject.com/

#DeclareYourArt is open to anyone who would like to participate. You don’t have to buy your tickets in advance. You can just pay at Declaration. This is going to be a fun night for an amazing cause. Thank you for your support.

Hoppy Lager Firkin Release @ High Hops Brewery (Windsor)

Time: 5:00pm
6461 State Highway 392, Windsor, Colorado 80550

Firkin for the week will be a classic, American lager – light, crisp and refreshing with a little something extra. Fermented at low temperatures to promote a clean finish and then dry hopped with Simcoe hops which add bright aromatic notes of citrus and pine! Food Truck outside will be Bedrock BBQ.

sin frontera - crooked stave - dbb - 04-22-2015

Bottle Release: Sin Frontera @ Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project (Five Points/RiNo)

Time: 6:00pm
The Source – 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80216

On Wednesday, April 22nd at 6PM, Crooked Stave is releasing bottles of Sin Frontera, their collaboration with Jester King Brewery and Brasserie Trois Dames.

The collaboration was born from the concept of brewing an identical recipe together at each individual brewery. Each brewery used its house mixed culture of wild yeast and bacteria, and aged the beer in the same style of Sherry casks.

“This collaboration emphasizes the diversity of brewing science. Each brewery uses a unique process to create their products, but has a similar philosophy to Crooked Stave. By experimenting with the same base recipe and using different cultures to ferment, we were able to expose the nuances contributed by the different organisms. Each beer is distinct and showcases the unique characters featured in each brewery’s process. Plus, brewing with a couple of our favorite brewers is always a fun time,” says Chad Yakobson, Crooked Stave Owner/Head Brewer.

Both the Crooked Stave and Jester King (extremely limited) versions of Sin Frontera will be available on April 22nd. Crooked Stave’s version will be available in bottle and on draft on April 22nd.

turin bicycles mtb clinic 101 - lowdown brewery - dbb - 04-22-15

Turin & Gociety Present: MTB Maintenance 101! @ Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen (Capitol Hill)

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
800 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203

Join Gociety & Turin Bikes at Lowdown Brewery for a *FREE* MTB Maintenance 101 Clinic!

What will be covered?
Basic trail repair, how to fix a flat, busted chain, proper bike lubrication and cleaning and suspension set-up.

What Else?
$1 off Lowdown beers during the clinic
Turin Product Giveaways from Shimano, ZümXR Extended Release Energy, Bern Unlimited, and More!
A chance to meet some fellow MTB’ers to link up and ride with!

Cooking and Beer with Cook Street Culinary Education @ Strange Craft Beer Co (Lincoln Park)

Time: 7pm
1330 Zuni St, Denver, CO 80204

Do you love craft beer and want to learn more about how to use it in your cooking? Join Barley’s Angels for a special night at Strange Craft Beer Co. when everyone will get a chance to meet with a chef from Cook St. School of Culinary Arts to find out about their bites and brews program and how to cook with beer. Tickets include a welcome pint, three 5 oz tasters, 3 small plates, tax and tip.

Thursday, April 23rd

April Showers - week four - beryls - dbb - 04-23-2015

April Showers at Beryl’s: 4th Week Tapping! @ Beryl’s Beer Co. (Five Points/RiNo Arts District)  –

Time: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
3120-C Blake St, Denver, Colorado 80205

Refreshing pours will be happening throughout April as Beryl’s releases delicious brews each week. On Thursday, Beryl’s will be tapping their fourth brew of the month! Stay tuned to find out which beer that is! #AprilShowersAtBeryls #ThirstyThursday

copper kettle denver - four year anniversary weekend - dbb - 04-23-15 thru 04-26-15

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Fan Favorite Firkins @ Copper Kettle Brewing Co. (Southeast’est Denver)

Time: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
1338 S Valentia St Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80247

Happy four year anniversary!! Copper Kettle has come a long way in four years but one thing that hasn’t changed is their party!! 4 days, with 14 beer releases, 6 food trucks, 3 bands, and of course the whole CKBC staff on hand to celebrate!!

Thursday, starts the party off with CKBC Fan Favorite Firkin releases! You voted and they listened!!

Three beers will be tapped today that include: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Watermelon Helles, and 12 Hops IPA.

5280 Sliders will be out front at 2pm serving up awesome grub and The Lovely In-Betweens will fill the patio with tunes from 6-9pm!!

kiwi blonde - wild woods brewery - dbb - 04-24-15

NELSON SAUVIN KIWI BLONDE Tapping @ Wild Woods Brewery (Boulder)

Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
5460 Conestoga Ct, Boulder, CO 80301

This week’s new beer from Wild Woods Brewery is a pretty unique one! Tapping Thursday-NELSON SAUVIN KIWI BLONDE, a special seasonal brewed for BrüFrou showcasing fruity New Zealand hops and a touch of fresh kiwi fruit in a refreshing blonde ale base. Be the first to try it, then attend Saturday’s BrüFrou event for the full pairing featuring a tasty bite from Basta!

upslope mini tap takeover at colorado plus - dbb - 04-23-2015

Upslope Mini Tap Takeover @ Colorado Plus (Wheat Ridge)

Time: 5:00pm
6995 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

In Denver!? Join Upslope Brewing for a Tap Takeover at Colorado Plus on Thursday, April 23.

Check out the following beers on tap:
– Craft Lager
– Belgian Style Pale Ale
– North English Brown Ale
– Strawberry Mint IPA
– Tequila Barrel Aged Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Strip Mall Pale Ale Release @ Baere Brewing (Speer/Baker)

Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
320 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

You know Baere Brewing is happy with a beer when it finally gets a name. Tomorrow they welcome Strip Mall Pale Ale to the ranks. 5.9% and finished with heaps of Citra Hops. You are going to want a few of these pups. Cheers!

Pale Alien Beer Release @ High Hops Brewery (Windsor)

Time: 5:00pm
6461 State Highway 392, Windsor, Colorado 80550

High Hops Brewery will be releasing a 5% ABV session IPA this Thursday.  This was dry-hopped up to the gills with Citra and Amarillo. Tony Doft entered this beer for the 2014 Gnarly Barley home brew competition. This is his own personal recipe, and as the winner of the competition, he got to help brew his recipe on the High Hops brewing system.  Come out and enjoy some of the winner’s beer! Food Truck outside will be the fan favorite, Bedrock BBQ.

taste of loveland - dbb - 04-24-2015

The Taste of Loveland @ the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation & Technology (Loveland)

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology – Taft Ave. and 14th Street

The Foothills Taste of Loveland, wine and food experience is Foothills Service League’s biggest and most successful fundraising event. They feature nearly 40 fine wines, 30 area restaurants and a number of local breweries (including Verboten Brewing) for a memorable evening of amazing wine, suds and extraordinary food. A silent auction rounds out the evening giving guests an additional opportunity to support our mission of “More Than Giving”.

ratio tap takeover at local 46 - dbb - 04-24-15

Ratio Beerworks Tap Takeover for Local 46’s 3rd Anniversary! @ Local 46 (Berkeley)

Time: 7:00pm
4586 Tennyson St, Denver, Colorado 80212

Swing on over to Local 46 for Ratio Beerworks for their very FIRST Flagship beer lineup TAP TAKEOVER, karaoke and fun giveaways all night! Ratio will TAKE OVER the taps at 7pm. Karaoke DJ Bella Scratch takes the stage at 9:30. Don’t miss this epic event!

Meet the Brewer – Station 26 @ Denver Bicycle Café (City Park West)

Time: 7:00pm
1308 E 17th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80218

Station 26 Brewing Co.‘s Brewer is coming by Denver Bicycle Café to talk about making award winning beer. Did we mention FREE samples!!

beer class at gbc - dbb - 04-23-15

Beer Class (Northern English Brown Ale) @ Golden City Brewery (Golden)

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
920 12th St, Golden, Colorado 80401

Beer Class @ GCB is led by Brewmaster Charlie Sturdavant and Head Brewer Mike George. Each class they discuss the history and flavor nuances of a particular beer style. Tickets are only available online here. $10 covers your tuition and includes 3 beers.

Friday, April 24th

copper kettle denver - four year anniversary weekend - dbb - 04-23-15 - Friday

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Staff Showdown @ Copper Kettle Brewing Co. (Southeast’est Denver)

Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
1338 S Valentia St Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80247

Happy four year anniversary!! Copper Kettle has come a long way in four years but one thing that hasn’t changed is their party!! 4 days, with 14 beer releases, 6 food trucks, 3 bands, and of course the whole CKBC staff on hand to celebrate!!

STAFF SHOWDOWN DAY!!! 9 different beers all made by the CKBC employees!! You know CKBC and they love you, so come in and sample all 9 and then vote on your favorite!! Some of this year’s beers include: Chardonnay Barrel Aged Key Lime Saison, Blood Orange Gose, and Black Berlinerweisse!

Steuben’s Food Service truck will be out from 4-10pm bringing their local downtown cuisine to the party!!

The Acoustic Mining Company plays from 6-9pm!! This is by far CKBC’s favorite day of the anniversary!! Come out and hear them all #shittalk each other and vote on your favorite!!

dry dock cool lime lager release at north dock - dbb - 04-24-2015

Cool Lime Lager Bomber Release in the Canoe Room @ Dry Dock – North Dock (Tower Road)

Time: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
2801 Tower Rd, Aurora, CO 80011

The Cool Lime Lager is back; this time in 22-ounce bombers! North Dock will release this beer on Friday, April 24 at the Canoe Room where it will be on draft and available for sale in bombers. This beer will be on tap at South Dock beginning the first week of May.

Ground Rule Tripel Release @ Grist Brewing (Highlands Ranch)

Time:  2pm – 10pm.
9150 Commerce Center Cir, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Just in time for the baseball season, Grist Brewing presents their Ground Rule Tripel. This light bodied, slightly sweet, citrusy, ester’y brew is great to drink on both those warm and cold spring days.  After a couple of these brews you too will ponder, “Why isn’t there a Ground Rule Tripel in baseball?” The Nerdy facts that we love: ABV: 7.5%, IBU: 29, SRM: 4.

Sun Tea Honey Wheat Firkin Tapping @ Berthoud Brewing (Berthoud)

Time:  2pm – 10pm.
450 S. 8th Street, Suite B Berthoud, Colorado 80513

Firkin Friday!!  Berthoud Brewing is tapping their Sun Tea Honey Wheat at 5pm! Get some!

Firkin Friday – Pro Tips @ Dry Dock – South Dock (Hampden Villa)

Time: 3:00pm
15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80014

Ready for hiking season? This Irish Red Ale was cask-conditioned with fresh spruce tips in Colorado’s mountains.

colorado craft for a cause - dbb - 04-25-15

Colorado Craft For A Cause @ Posner Center for International Development (Five Points/RiNo)

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
1031 33rd St Denver, CO 80205

Seven recognized Colorado homebrewers are coming together in the heart of the RiNo Art District to pour their delicious creations and help raise money for an amazing cause. Sip great beer, sign up for silent auction goodies from around RiNo, and learn how you can support mental wellbeing in Myanmar. Proceeds from the event will benefit Denver-based NGO SalusWorld, dedicated to the well-being of individuals and communities recovering from conflict and emergencies through innovative mental health interventions. Tickets at: www.salusworld.org. Show your support for SalusWorld by being a brewer or taking part in the silent auction! For more information contact Gwen Vogel at [email protected].

Saturday, April 25th

SOLD OUT Poses & Pints @ Ratio Beerworks (RiNo Arts District/Five Points)SOLD OUT

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
2920 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205

Do yoga. Drink beer. It’s words to live by and what Poses & Pints do every month.

In April, Poses & Pints is going to one of the coolest breweries in town, Ratio Beerworks. Ratio has a passion for beer, music, art, and the community that built it, and that’s what P&P love about them. Join the P&P crew at Ratio on April 25 (the fourth Saturday of the month) where, for $17, you’ll get an one-hour flow yoga class by the incredible Cori Depue of the Freyja Project, and a Ratio brew afterward.

Come by yourself or bring some friends. Poses & Pints’ event is geared to everyone, no matter the skill level. “Hey, I want more than one beer!” Great! Do it! P&P support their local brewery partners, and encourage you to stay past your included beer to sample and imbibe responsibly. There will be a food truck on hand to settle and quench your appetite after posing and pint’ing.

Relax, make some new friends, or enjoy the ones you brought. Friends are into beer, but not yoga? Have them meet you after the yoga class to enjoy a beer (or two) with you.

Go ahead and reserve your spot and pay by card on this site. This is a BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) event. No cancellations are allowed less than 48 hours before event.

comrade brewing - 1st anniversary - dbb - 04-25-2015

1st Anniversary Celebration @ Comrade Brewing (Cherry Creek Country Club)

Time: 11am – 10pm
7667 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80231

Come party with Comrade Brewing! They’ll be debuting their barrel aged beers and tapping some saved kegs! Beer starts flowing at 11am! #welkometotheparty

They’ll be pouring from 20 taps, including saved kegs of:
Eisenhower American Strong Golden, Leroy American Brown, Red Dawn American Red and Quit Stalin Russian Imperial Stout.

Also making a debut, our barrel-aged beers:
Whiskey Barrel Aged Man Oar-Board Scotch Ale & Bourbon Barrel Aged Quit Stalin Russian Imperial Stout

Growler fills are available for all the beers. Basic Kneads Pizza will be here for any sustenance needs.

brufrou 2015 - dbb - 04-25-2015

BrüFrou 2015: craft beer + culinary excellence @ Wings Over the Rockies Museum (Lowry)

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm TastyTålks, 1pm – 4pm, Afternoon BrüFrou Session, 5pm – 8pm Evening BrüFrou Session
7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230

BrüFrou is Colorado’s marquee craft beer and culinary pairing event for foodies who appreciate the nuances of expertly prepared combinations. On April 25th, 2015, the one-day community event will highlight new craft breweries as well as perennial favorites paired with unique chef creations. Attendees will sample uniquely curated food and brewed pairings hosted at Wings Over the Rockies Museum—a 1939-built WWII era hangar in the heart of the nostalgic Lowry Community of Denver.

baere brewing – We’re going to miss Campbell after this week. He’s been a huge supporter of Baere since the beginning. He’ll be moving on from production at Stranahan’s to Mother Road Beer in Flagstaff. His final wish is coming true this Saturday. At 4 we tap our first firkin of Burly Belma Brown. A higher ABV Big Hoppy Brown dry hopped with Belma. Come see him off with class!!

copper kettle denver - four year anniversary weekend - dbb - 04-23-15 - Saturday

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Macallan 18 Russian Imperial Stout @ Copper Kettle Brewing Co. (Southeast’est Denver)

Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
1338 S Valentia St Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80247

Happy four year anniversary!! Copper Kettle has come a long way in four years but one thing that hasn’t changed is their party!! 4 days, with 14 beer releases, 6 food trucks, 3 bands, and of course the whole CKBC staff on hand to celebrate!!

Saturday brings a unique anniversary beer to CKBC!! “Macallan 18 Russian Imperial Stout”, brewed 18 months ago in 2013 and aged in a Macallan Scotch barrel sent to CKBC straight from Scotland!

This beer will be served ONE DAY ONLY!! So, Saturday is a must. Oh wait, everyday of this anniversary is a must!!

The Cluck Truck and Kitsune: Eat Well! will be on hand serving up awesome food right at 12pm!!

Groundscore plays from 6-9pm on the patio!!!

Firkin Saturday at Canoe Room – Rainbow in the Dark @ Dry Dock – North Dock (Tower Road)

Time: 12:00pm
2801 Tower Rd, Aurora, Colorado 80011

Get ready for the Vanilla Thunder, aka “Rainbow in the Dark”, firkin at North Dock! It’s a blend of Apricot Blonde and Vanilla Porter, and it’s surprisingly delicious.

odds and ends - belma release - grimm bros - dbb - 04-25-2015

Odds and Ends- Belma Release @ Grimm Brothers Brewhouse (Loveland)

Time: 12:00pm
623 Denver Ave, Loveland, Colorado 80537

Inspired by the best hops available, Grimm Bros  combined their love for hoppy beers with their sense of adventure. Join GBB as they explore the finest hop growing regions of the world. Showcasing one hop at a time allows them to tell the unique story of that hop.

Belma was developed and is grown exclusively at Puterbaugh Farms. They are a fourth generation hop farming family that has been growing hops in the fertile Yakima Valley of Washington State since the 1930’s. The family forefathers migrated from France to Canada, and then to the present farm site in Mabton, Washington. Belma has been described as a very clean hop, with a very orange, slight grapefruit, tropical pineapple, strawberry, and melon aroma.

oyster and stout fest at dbc - dbb - 04-25-2015

Denver Beer Co – Oyster & Stout Festival @ Denver Beer Co. (LoHi/Union Station)

Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
1695 Platte St, Denver, Colorado 80202

Did you know that oysters are meatier and best eaten in months that have “r” in their names? Which is exactly why you should join us for the Denver Beer Co Oyster & Stout Festival Saturday, April 25 1-5pm! Denver Beer Co, Seattle Fish Co, and the Blue Island Oyster Company have teamed up to brew a delicious oyster stout. They’ll be pairing this briny brew with oysters from both coasts at the Platte St. Taproom. For details and tickets visit www.denverbeerco.com/events. Read our event preview by the lovely SpoiledBeerBrat right here.

monster beers at high plains tap house - dbb - 04-25-2015

FCB – Fort Collins Brewery: The Monsters Are Coming  . . . @ High Plains Tap House (Littleton)

Time: 6:00pm tappings, 8:00pm costume contest judging
8176 S Wadsworth Blvd Littleton, CO 80128

Join FCB – Fort Collins Brewery this Saturday at High Plains Tap House for Five Monster Beers! Monster Trivia Contest! Monster Swag Giveaways! FCB will be pouring their Monster Series – Barnaby Barley Wine, Giles the Golden Imperial Ale, Bernard the Belgian Style Dubbel, Wallace the Wee Heavy and Deiter the Dunkel Lager!

There will also be a Neck Up Costume Contest! Wear your best monster mask for a chance to win a pair of South Denver Beer Fest Tickets! Best Neck Up Costume will be judged at 8pm! Taps start flowing at 6pm! Be there, be thirsty and prepared to be scared!

Sunday, April 26th

Beginner’s Homebrewing Class @ Brew Hut (Aurora – Hampden Villa)

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80014

The Brew Hut offers beginner’s homebrewing classes. Sign up for this 101 class in advance by stopping by The Brew Hut. Reservations are required.

bRUNch running at shoes and brews - dbb - 04-26-15

bRUNch Running Boulder/Fort Collins Event @ Shoes & Brews (Longmont)

Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
63 S Pratt Pkwy Unit B, Longmont, Colorado 80501

bRUNch is back starting April 26th! To start their northern Colorado season, bRUNch running are hosting a joint Boulder and Fort Collins event in Longmont at Shoes & Brews. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.. The group will leave at 9:30 for the run.

RUN
5K – http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/672370950
10K – http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/672375474

EAT
Breakfast Burritos with Gilberto’s Salsa with vegetarian option
Noose Yoghurt with Granola & Fresh Fruit
Breakfast Sandwich
Quinoa Salad
Beer Mac n Cheese

DRINK
Bloody Marys
Local Craft Beer
Mimosas
Coffee

Tickets are $25 and include run, entree, two drinks, tax and gratuity. Ticket price increases to $30 at the door. Two dollars from each ticket purchased benefits Food Bank for Larimer County and Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

The event is sponsored by Shoes & Brews, Newton Shoes, TomTom, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Real Dill. Food will be provided by The Sustainable Spoon.

avery - insula multos collibus release party - dbb - 04-26-15

Insula multos Collibus Release Party @ Avery Brewing (Boulder)

Time: 11:00am
4910 Nautilus Ct, Boulder, CO 80301

No. 27 in our Barrel-Aged Series – 9.7% ALC/VOL – “A zymurgical ode to one of the classic – and one of our favorite – cocktails. Fancy a guess?”

Avery used their house Brett (Drie) for secondary fermentation and their house pediococcus and lactobacillus for souring to produce the cleanest sour beer they could to give the barrels center stage! The result was a dark red, strong sour beer that they aged in fresh Bourbon barrels for 9 months and fermented with cherries.

The Bourbon barrels infused tons of vanilla and coconut notes; the mild cherry flavor balances out the hint of astringency from the charred oak barrels; the lactic acid is dominant—there’s almost no acetic acid, so it doesn’t smell sour, just delightful aromas of vanilla and oak.

Inspired by the flavors of a Manhattan, which is Dutch for “island of many hills,” which of course translates in Latin to Insula multos Collibus!

Bottles of Insula multos Collibus will first be available in the Avery Tap Room and then throughout much of Colorado and in parts of CA, IL, MA, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WA. To find bottles near you, put your zip code into the Avery Brew Finder: www.averybrewing.com/find-avery-beer

copper kettle denver - four year anniversary weekend - dbb - 04-23-15 - Sunday

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Framboise Sour Ale @ Copper Kettle Brewing Co. (Southeast’est Denver)

Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
1338 S Valentia St Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80247

Happy four year anniversary!! Copper Kettle has come a long way in four years but one thing that hasn’t changed is their party!! 4 days, with 14 beer releases, 6 food trucks, 3 bands, and of course the whole CKBC staff on hand to celebrate!!

Sunday brings a big day!! This Framboise has been aging for 22 months in wine barrels!! Sure to pucker the lips!

The Biscuit Bus will be there at 12pm serving up their traditional Sunday breakfast style grub!! They have been with CKBC ALL four years!!

berkshire and elite brands free beer tasting - dbb - 04-26-2015

Elite Brands Presents: A FREE Beer Tasting w/Renegade Brewing Co. @ The Berkshire (Stapleton)

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
7352 E 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80238

The Berkshire and Elite Brands continue hosting their FREE beer tastings this week on April 26th from 2 – 4pm with our friends over at Renegade Brewing Company! Look for Crazy Mountain Brewing pouring next week at the Berkshire on May 3rd!!

Monday, April 27th

Upslope Pint Night @ Federal Bar & Grill (Jefferson Park)

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
2544 Federal Blvd Denver, CO 80211

Upslope Brewing Company will be in the house at Federal Bar & Grill on Monday, April 27th from 6:30-8:30. Upslope are giving away pint glasses plus a VIP tour of their brewery for ONE lucky Beer Club member. You don’t want to miss this! Don’t know about Beer Club? Ask your server or bartender for details.

Tuesday, April 28th

Double Stamp Tuesday @ Funkwerks (Ft. Collins)

Time: All day long every Tuesday
1900 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Today is Double Stamp Tuesday! And their cooler is full of yummy beer. Plus Saison 4-packs! You can receive a stamp (or two on Tuesdays) for a 4-pack, but you can only redeem a full stamp card for a 750ml bottle.

FREE BEER with a Growler Fill @ Odyssey Beerwerks (East Arvada)

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
5535 W 56th Ave #107, Arvada, CO 80002

Get a FREE BEER from Odyssey Beerwerks when you buy a growler fill. Offer good all day on Tuesdays. Also enjoy Happy Hour 3pm to 5pm.

keep  the glass no. 16 - omf - dbb - 04-28-2015

Keep the Glass Night! @ Our Mutual Friend (Five Points)

Time: 4:00pm
2810 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

Keep the Glass night! Every Tuesday for $10 you get an artist series glass (10oz) and three fills (under 8% abv). Every month (or while supplies last), Our Mutual Friend will feature a new artist. Support local art and local suds!

Tuesday Night 23 @ Hops & Pie (Berkeley)

Time: 5:00 p.m. – Close
3920 Tennyson St. Denver, CO 80212

Swing in every Tuesday night for the ‘Tuesday Night 23.’ You get two drafts and a two topping 18″pie for $23 bucks. Fuck yeah.

ignite burger bar and boulder beer dinner - dbb - 04-28-2015

Boulder Beer Paired Dinner @ Ignite Burgers & Bar (Five Points/Ballpark)

Time: 6:00pm
2124 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205

Join Ignite Burgers & Bar for a 4-course dinner masterfully prepared by Chef Ryan Kelley of Ignite paired deliciously with local brewery Boulder Beer Company. Cost: $25/Person or $40/Couple. Limited Seating – For more information: 303-296-2600

MENU
Heirloom tomato salad wITH “Hazed” Infused Vinaigrette
HAZED & INFUSED APA – 5.0% ABV
Shrimp Shumai with “Emergent” Citrus Vinaigrette
EMERGENT WHITE IPA – 6.1% ABV
Shake Nitro Porter Braised Osso Buco & Sweet Potato Puffs
SHAKE CHOCOLATE PORTER – 5.9% ABV
Bananas Foster with Caramel Mojo
MOJO IPA – 7.2% ABV

Tap-It! Tuesdays @ Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project

Time: 6:00 p.m.
3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80216

Each Tuesday, Crooked Stave will tap a specialty keg in their taproom. Look for whacky fruit combos, dry-hopping or special barrels with these gems.

adventure forward fundraiser at jagged mountain - dbb - 04-28-15

Like Beer? Love Gear? Adventure Forward Fundraiser @ Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery (Five Points)

Time: 6:30pm
1139 20th St, Denver, CO 80202

“Bring us your tired gear, your poor gear,
Your huddled backpacks yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming gear pile.”

OK, don’t bring THAT stuff, but bring your gently used outdoor gear for Adventure Forward Service Corps‘ gear swap next Tuesday (April 28) at Jagged Mountain!

Movement Climbing + Fitness Denver Movement Climbing + Fitness Boulder are providing prizes that will be raffled off, and Jagged Mountain will be donating $1/beer sold all day!

PumpUpTheVolume - caution brewing co - dbb - 04-28-2015

Beer Dinner: PUMP UP THE VOLUME w/Caution Brewing Co. @ Alamo Drafthouse (Littleton)

Time: 7:30pm
7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

It’s the first Alamo Drafthouse beer dinner with Caution Brewing Co., featuring PUMP UP THE VOLUME!  Fresh-faced Christian Slater is a young shock jock running a pirate radio station in this early ’90s joint. Get ready to talk hard, steal the air, and pump up the volume!

Menu
“Happy” – Fried chicken, queso, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, flour tortilla. Paired with Lao Wang Lager.
“Harry”- Fried avocado, jalapeno sour cream, red cabbage, cotija cheese, corn tortilla. Paired with Card Your Mom Saison.
“Hard On” – Blackened Cod, chipotle sour cream, corn pico de gallo, cilantro, corn tortilla.Paired with Hippity Hops Chrysanthemum IPA.

Fermenting Future Events: What’s Tap’pening Next?!?

April 28th – An Evening w/Petrus – Meet Albert & Yves @ the Cheeky Monk – Colfax (Capitol Hill)
April 30th – Beer and Cheese with Station 26 @ Denver Bicycle Cafe (City Park West)
May 1st – Hulk’s Mash/2015 Denver Comic Con Beer Release Party @ the 1up – Colfax (North Capitol Hill)
May 2nd – South Denver Beer Fest @ Clement Park (Littleton)
May 2nd – Palm Tree Caribbean Lager Release Party @ Odyssey Beerwerks (Arvada)
May 2nd – Celebrate 3rd Anniversary with Hootenanny + Special Releases @ City Star Brewery (Berthoud)
May 2nd – Kentucky Derby Party @ Beryl’s Beer Co. (RiNo Arts District)
May 3rd – Fortuna Release Party @ Avery Brewing (Boulder)
May 4th – Welsh Rabbit Cheese and Beer Pairing @ Snowbank Brewing Co (Fort Collins)
May 4th – Lagunitas & New Belgium present May the 4th Be With You Dinner @ Session Kitchen (Denver)
May 7th – Station 26 Brewing – Bayou Beer Dinner @ the Park Hill Golf Club (Park Hill)
May 16th – 2nd Anniversary @ Colorado Plus (Wheat Ridge)

Did we miss any events in this week’s Denver Beer Beat? Let us know by emailing us at

Cory {at} PorchDrinking {dot} com.

Enjoy this post? Like Craft Beer? Please consider sharing this post with friends! Also follow us on Twitter at @PorchDrinkingCO or on Facebook.

You can follow me on instagram at @haveabeeraboutit or at Twitter at @haveabeerboutit.

Cheers to ye and may eternity find us in as good company as this! Stay Thirsty and Keep Denver Beer’d!

Submit a Comment

7 + 16 =