The Brewtography Project Kickstarter Launches with Host of Events
Colorado breweries are joining together this month to support Discovering Colorado Breweries, a photographic essay about the craft beer industry captured through the lens of one man’s camera, The Brewtography Project.
So far, nine breweries have announced events with several others expected to join. Each brewery has volunteered their time and resources to help raise money to fund the Brewtography Project’s Kickstarter, which launches on May 13, 2016. The goal of the Kickstarter is to raise enough money to print a 100-page coffee table book measuring 11 x 13 inches. The book will contain select work from the Brewtography Project, a three-year collection of photographs from breweries, distilleries, and special events photographed by Dustin Hall. Dustin hopes to successfully fund the campaign quickly to allow for stretch goals that would increase the book to 200 pages. To get started, the Brewtography Project is hosting a month of events with the help of some friends from the craft beer industry. Dustin and his team have worked closely with breweries and partners to offer a unique experience that he believes will highlight Colorado’s incredible brewery culture.
On May 13 at 6pm, Baere Brewing Company will kick off the party with the Real Dill and Tony’s Market for a limited beer, pickle, and cheese pairing. Two specialty beers will be used for the pairings: C3IPA, a classic American IPA with three traditional American hops balanced with a subtle malt backbone paired with smoked cheddar cheese and habanero pickles; Lens Cap, a dark sour that was fermented in wine barrels and barrel aged with Baere’s house mixed culture paired with buttermilk blue cheese and molasses pickles. Each ticket will include both of these pairings, a Brewtography Project tulip glass, and an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of Brewtography Project. Tickets will be $25 in advance from the website or $30 at the door and limited to 50 tickets total. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures that will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book. By funding the Kickstarter at the book reward level or higher before this event, guests will also receive a free 10oz pour of barrel aged F-Stops, a Law’s whiskey barrel aged imperial stout with rich chocolate, coffee, a smooth creamy body, and finishing whiskey notes. Barrel aged F-Stops is exclusive to attendees who have already backed the project while supplies last.
On May 14 at 6pm, Mockery Brewing Company and Pie Bird team up to host a sweet and savory pie and beer pairing event. For $25, each guest will receive a sweet pie (blueberries, raspberries, and cardamom) paired with a Lemon Pilsner and a savory pie (aged cheddar, potato, and leek with thyme and Dijon) paired with a West Coast style IPA. There is also a VIP option for $50, that includes an additional sweet pie (dark chocolate and lavender tart with Maldon sea salt) paired with a barrel aged Vanilla Bourbon Porter. VIP guests will also receive a 22oz bomber of the barrel aged Vanilla Bourbon porter to take home and an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of Brewtography Project. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book. By funding the Kickstarter at the book reward level or higher before this event, guests will also receive a free 10oz pour of any beer on the menu.
On May 19 at 6pm, Call to Arms Brewing Company is hosting Hops and Pie, the Real Dill, and the Colorado Brewers Guild at the brewery for an old world selection of food and beers. For $25 pre-order or $30 at the door, guests will enjoy three old world beers, including a Maibock, Kuit, and Vienna Lager; an old world sandwich with scratch-made kielbasa, green apple/bacon slaw, and whole grain mustard on a house roll; a side of German “tater” salad; and a classic pickle from the Real Dill. Each guest will also receive an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of Brewtography Project. Guests will also have a VIP option for $35 that includes everything available for general admission, along with a shirt from the Colorado Brewer’s Guild and a limited co-branded glass mug with a full pour. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book. By funding the Kickstarter at the book reward level or higher before this event, guests will also receive a free 10oz pour of any of Call to Arms’ core beers.
On May 21 at 7pm, Avery Brewing Company rolls out the red carpet for a premier art and auction event on the catwalk overlooking Avery’s new facility. For $50, guests will be treated to a silent auction featuring limited prints signed by Dustin Hall of Brewtography Project and a selection of prizes from Avery, including signed tin takers, special bottles, glassware, a private brewery tour with four tastings, and tickets to Avery’s annual Sour Fest. Each guest will receive beer, cocktail bites, a custom co-branded glass, and an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of the Brewtography Project. The event will highlight Dustin’s work with two projectors displaying slideshows of Brewtography Project images. Cocktail attire is highly encouraged! A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book.
On May 22 at 12pm, Black Project Spontaneous and Wild Ales will release 100 bottles of GAMBIT, a small batch spontaneous grapefruit saison with complex sour and funky characteristics. The release of GAMBIT is a tribute to photographic history with the beer named after a recently declassified 1960s spy satellite. While supplies last, guests will be able to purchase two 750mL bottles hand numbered and signed by James and Sarah Howat, an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of the Brewtography Project, a Black Project branded tote, and a sticker pack for $65. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book. By funding the Kickstarter at the book reward level or higher before this event, guests will also receive a free 10oz pour of any beer on tap.
On May 26 at 6pm, Great Divide Brewing Company is hosting a special barrel aged event. For $20, each guest will receive a branded Spiegelau glass, a pour of 2015 barrel aged Old Ruffian barleywine or another beer on tap, and an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of Brewtography Project. A photo booth will be set up at the event in the barrel room for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book. Great Divide will be donating 100% of sales to help fund the Brewtography Project’s Kickstarter.
On May 28 at 6pm, Renegade Brewing Company is hosting the Denver Vintage Reggae Society at the Yard on Santa Fe for an energetic celebration of Colorado’s craft beer culture. For $15, guests will be treated to Reggae, Ska, and other genres of music all night, two beers, and spicy Caribbean pickles from the Real Dill. For $35, guests will receive access to a special tapping of Depravity – an imperial peanut butter cup milk stout released once a year on New Years eve, an 8×10 inch print signed by Dustin Hall of the Brewtography Project, a special branded tulip glass or pint glass, and four beers. For $5, designated drivers will get to enjoy music from the Denver Vintage Reggae Society and will go home with a free pint card they can use for a beer at the taproom. Matt’s Snack Shack will also be on hand serving up BBQ food. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book.
On June 9 at 6pm, the Brewtography Project travels down to Durango for a party with Ska Brewing and Ska Fab. Further details will be announced soon. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book.
On June 11 at 6pm, Ratio Beerworks in partnership with Porchdrinking.com and the Fermentologists will host the final event to celebrate the end of the Brewtography Project’s Kickstarter with Craft Beer Prom. “Enchanted Under the Sea” is the theme of the prom and it will feature 80s music, special beer tappings, and a costume contest with the winners being proclaimed “Ratio Royalty”! A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book.
Two Parts and the Brewtography Project are also planning a pop-up event during the Kickstarter. The Brewtography Project and Two Parts will be announcing details for this event soon. Anyone interested in attending should sign up for the Brewtography Project’s email list. A photo booth will be set up at the event for guests to take pictures, which will be available on the Brewtography Project’s Facebook page and may be used in the final book. Guests are encouraged to fund the Kickstarter and attend as many events as possible to increase their chances of being in the book.
Dustin Hall has captured the diversity, creativity, and craftsmanship of the talented men and women in this industry. If funded, the photography book Discovering Colorado Breweries will define the soul of Colorado, the same way that our mountains define her immaculate beauty.
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