Start prepping your livers accordingly because the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the largest beer festival in the country, is set to return October 10-12, 2024. And while the festival itself serves as the ultimate showcase of craft beer across three jam-packed sessions, what happens outside of the Convention Center has evolved into a spectacle in and of itself. Throughout the years a multitude of external beer events have popped up at breweries, beer bars, restaurants and more offering beer fans a unique opportunity to explore rare and exciting new beers from breweries not typically available in the state of Colorado but also serve to showcase some of the best that the state of Colorado can offer.

From special tap takeovers to paired beer dinners, out-of-state bottle releases, and collaborations to full-fledged beer festivals, the beer world descends upon Denver in all of its glory. With over a week jam-packed full of events, it can be a bit hard to navigate. Luckily we’re here to help sort through it all with the return of our 2023 GABF Week Events Guide. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back throughout the week as we’ll continue to add GABF events as they emerge.

2024 GABF Week External Events Guide

Jump to date:Select a dateSaturday, October 5Sunday, October 6Monday, October 7Tuesday, October 8Wednesday, October 9Thursday, October 10Friday, October 11Saturday, October 12Sunday, October 13

Something we missed? Is your brewery or beer bar hosting a GABF event? Feel free to contact us and we’ll update this list.

Saturday, October 5

Asesino de Medianoche & 2024 Medianoche Release @ WeldWerks Brewing

Where: WeldWerks Brewing – 508 8th Avenue Greeley, CO
When: Saturday, October 5 at 10 a.m.
What: WeldWerks Brewing will be releasing their 2024 GABF Medianoche bottles which include 2024 Medianoche and Asesino de Medianoche. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Oct 5 and bottle pick-up runs from 10/9-10/27.

2024 Medianoche
2024 Medianoche is the pinnacle of patience and blending. This year’s release showcases a blend of multiple recipes, including WeldWerks’ traditional Medianoche base, wheated base, and high rye recipe. This notable blend was selected exclusively from batches of Medianoche aged for 25-39 months, creating the oldest average age of any Medianoche blend to date. The extensive aging took place in Old Elk Port Cask Finish Bourbon, Law’s Whiskey House Rye Whiskey, Wheated Weller Bourbon, Buzzards Roost Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, Old Elk Bourbon, Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Blanton’s Bourbon, and Stagg Jr Bourbon barrels. The final product explodes with notes of chocolate-dipped orange, salted caramel, vanilla pudding, nutmeg, toasted pecan, and rich oak. This beer will be available in limited quantities within WeldWerks’ distribution footprint.

Asesino de Medianoche
Midnight Assassin is not only a collaboration with WeldWerks’ good friends at Toppling Goliath but also an ode to one of their all-time favorite barrel-aged stouts, Toppling Goliath’s legendary Assassin. Brewed in the summer of 2021, this recipe mash-up of Medianoche and Assassin rested in sets of 10-year Templeton Rye Whiskey and 9-year Blanton’s Bourbon barrels. WeldWerks then aged the beer for an additional 45 days on Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans to create an incredibly rich and flavorful stout—one that we believe lives up to the name Assassin.

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Big Fest Energy @ Call to Arms Brewing

Where: Call to Arms Brewing – 4526 Tennyson St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
What: Call to Arms Brewing (CtA) is kicking off its largest immersive taproom takeover to date in celebration of the Oktoberfest season.

Big Fest Energy is a three-and-a-half-week celebration of Oktoberfest featuring a full transformation of the CtA taproom and outdoor patio to feel like the boisterous communal beer tents of Munich without having to leave Denver.

Kicking off on Wednesday, September 18 and running through Sunday, October 13, CtA’s Big Fest Energy transformation will feature everything from trellis archways, wood veneers to replicate a German tudor village, ribbon and garland as well as dramatic sweeping cross-hatched ribbon, draped hop vines and German pretzels and much more. However, the biggest showpiece installment will feature 30 ft. x 70 ft. outdoor tent in front of the brewery with actual communal tables and chairs retired from Munich Oktoberfest celebrations from years past to replicate the expansive beer tents synonymous with Munich’s Oktoberfest celebrations.

In addition to the taproom transformation, CtA will be hosting an array of programming each weekend including traditional German fare from Lottie’s Meats and Schatzi’s Pretzel on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as live polka performances, an Oktoberfest-themed drag show, as well as signature events like a BMW Car Show featuring over 80 vintage and specialty German show cars on Tennyson Street on Sunday, October 6, and Call to Arms’ 9th Anniversary party on Saturday, October 12.

Friday, Oct. 11:
Schatzi’s Pretzel

Saturday, Oct. 12th
9th Anniversary Party
Mini Cakes by @thedenvercaker
Music by Jupiter Tea
Lottie’s Meats and Provisions
Schatzi’s Pretzel

Sunday, Oct. 13th: Final Day of Oktoberfest Decor

Beers: Seshtoberfest Lager, Ballroom Beer, Operation Steingrabber Dark Lager, Tennyson Standard Kolsch and I Remember My First Beer, a traditional Festbier

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World of Sours Beer Course @ Bruz Beers

Where: Bruz Beers – 1675 W 67th Ave, Ste 100, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
What: Sour beers are the fastest-growing styles in the beer world. They are characterized by intentionally acidic, tart, sour flavors and aromas. Sour beers are made in Belgium, Germany and the United States, where they have become an obsession with craft brewers.
The World of Sour Beers is a guided tour of the best examples of sour beers from Europe and the United States. Participants will learn about the history of these styles, and how they are made and will taste world-class examples of each.

Admission: Tickets cost $42

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Gratitude 11: A Customer Appreciation Party @ Our Mutual Friend Brewery

Where: Our Mutual Friend Brewery – 2810 Larimer Street
When: Saturday, October 5 from 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
What: This is the 11th year of Gratitude, OMF’s annual customer appreciation party. It’s a celebration of community, good friends, and the beer that brings us together. No Ticket Required!
Festivities include:
– Special beer releases
– Beer and merch bundles
– a DJ playing music that doesn’t suck
– Photo Booth
– Pit Fiend BBQ
– a Raffle giving away OMF merch and beer every hour on the hour
Beer list will be posted 9/21
See you on October 5th!

Beer:
Gratitude Eleven • Mixed-Culture Farmhouse W/ Cherries Customer Appreciation • Hazy Ipa (YCH Hops)
Industry Appreciation • West Coast Ipa (YCH Hops)
The Fizz • Pilsner
Festbier • Lagerbier
Clemens • Smoked Helles
Salo • Saison
Enigma Weirding Way • Dry-Hopped Brett Saison
Nectar Reflector • Mixed-Culture Sour Ale W/ Honey
Cereal Moon • Grisette (Rubens Brews)
Holy Scroller • Mixed-Culture Saison W/ Honey (Wren House) Biere Ovale • Foeder Brett Saison
Super Blue • Blueberry Sour
Stingray Jesus • Exp. West Coast IPA
Time’s Arrow • West Coast IPA
Neon Nail • Hazy IPA
Inner Light • Pale Ale
Porch Pumpkin • Imperial Porter W/ Pumpkin & Vanilla
Thanatoid – Barrel-Aged Imp. Stout W/ Vanilla

Admission: Free to attend

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2X Beer Releases Soccoro Chile Lager & Double Barrel Aged Shadowman  @ River North Brewery

Where: River North Brewery (Both Locations.) – 3400 Blake Street, Denver, CO & 6021 Washington St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 5 at 1 p.m.
What: 2X Beer Release Party – October 5th!
Get ready for a huge day of beer releases at River North Brewery! They’re dropping TWO incredible beers you won’t want to miss:
🌶️ Socorro Chile Lager – A smooth amber lager brewed with fresh chiles straight from Socorro, New Mexico. This flavorful brew is available both on draft and in 6-packs to-go!
🥃 Double Barrel Aged Shadowman – Their bold Imperial Stout aged in two barrels for maximum depth and intensity. Available on draft and in bottles to-go. This one packs a punch!
PLUS, at Washington Street only they’ll have Eddie, their Chile guy, with fresh Socorro chiles available for purchase, perfect for taking home some authentic spice! 🔥

Admission: Free to attend

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Sunday, October 6

Lupulin Fiasco @ Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House

Where: Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House – 985 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO
When: Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 p.m.
What: The Great American Beer Festival is making its perennial return to the Front Range and that means access to some of the hottest beer in the biz. Romero’s will be makin’ moves to assemble a stacked lineup from across the land to get your taste buds amped up for one of the best beer weeks of the whole doggone year
Lupulin Fiasco is Romero’s celebration of all things hoppy from IPAs and Pales to Saisons and Lagers. They’ll have hip hop bumpin’ on the speakers and football on the TVs
This year they’re thrilled to be featuring some special brews from our homies straight outta PDX, the one and only – Breakside! Including our brand new, never-before-seen collaboration IPA

Beers:

• Alvarado Street
• Bale Breaker
• Beachwood
• Fat Heads
• Fidens
• Hill Farmstead
• Other Half
• Our Mutual Friend
• Pinthouse
• Reuben’s Brews
• and more!

Admission: Free to attend

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Monday, October 7

Russian River & Burgeon Beer Tap Takeover @ Ephemeral Rotating Tap

Where: Ephemeral Rotating Tap – 2301 E 28th Avenue, Denver, CO
When: Monday, October 7 – Monday, October 14 from Noon – 10 p.m.
What: At Ephemeral Rotating Taproom they focus on sharing their favorite beers from across the state, country and world – and they do it one brewery at a time. Using a long-term tap takeover model, they feature 10-20 taps and correlating to-go beers from a single brewery over a span of one to three weeks.

For Ephemeral’s week-long 2024 GABF Feature, they will be hosting Russian River & Burgeon Beer from Monday, October 7 – Monday, October 14!
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

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3Floyds Dark Lord Day @ Cedar Creek Pub

What: Cedar Creek Pub – 2100 N Ursula St., Aurora, CO
When: Monday, October 7 at 2 p.m.
What: Join Cedar Creek Pub as they tap Three Floyd’s coveted Dark Lord Marshmallow Handjee, only the second time the beer has been served in Colorado! Zombie Dust and 3 Floyd’s Oktoberfest will also be on tap.

Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Week with Strange Craft Beer @ Strange Craft Beer

Where: Strange Craft Beer – 1330 Zuni St Unit M, Denver, CO
When: Monday, October 7 – Saturday, October 12
What:

October 7-12 – GABF Flight, Try all the beers we entered at the GABF!

Can’t make it to the GABF? Don’t worry, Strange has gotcha covered!  Swing by the Taproom GABF week and order the special GABF Taster Flight. All six of their 2024 GABF entries in one flight.  Who knows, you might get a preview taste of our next medal winner.

October 9-11 – Pretzel Necklaces – Grab a pint a make and necklace for GABF.
October 11 – Strange Silence Release!!  Collab with Ancestors Distilling

Need a break from all the tasters at GABF? We’ve got a solution for ya. Swing by the Taproom and get a taste of this collab Strange made with their neighbors next door – Ancestors Distilling. Tim aged the latest batch of Farmhouse on the botanicals from Wes’s award-winning Gin to create a serene journey through Juniper, Elderflower, and Rose, plus a hint of Honeydew and Grapefruit. Limited size batch so don’t wait!

October 12 – GABF After Party!!

Wait! WHAT?!  No Saturday Evening Session at GABF this year?!  No problem! Come hang out with Strange Craft at the Taproom Saturday night instead. Who knows… Tim might tap up a few something specials he’s got hidden in the back of the cold room. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll get to celebrate another GABF Medal! Ya never know!

Admission: Free to attend

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Tuesday, October 8

HAZE vs CLEAR @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 9 from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Enjoy special tappings of Hazy & West Coast IPAs to kick off GABF week at Finn’s Manor.
Breweries:
Hazy: Fiden’s, Hill Farmstead, Monkish, Other Half, Trillium, Sante Adairius, Novel Strand, Hop Butcher
Clear: Bale Breaker, Beachwood Brewing, Amalgam Brewing, Breakside Brewery, Comrade Brewing, Alvarado Street Brewery, & Westbound & Down
Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Week Special Beer Releases @ Max Taps Centennial & Highlands Ranch

What: Max Taps Centennial – 11405 E Briarwood Ave #100, Centennial, CO & Max Taps Highlands Ranch – 2680 E County Line Rd A, Highlands Ranch, CO
When: Tuesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.
What: Starting Tuesday, Max Taps Centennial is tapping some VERY limited-release beers in celebration of the Great American Beer Fest! These brews are from both out-of-state and local friends, and they’re not going to last long.

Swing by Max Taps Highlands Ranch or Max Taps Centennial to grab a pint before they’re gone. Once they’re tapped out, that’s it! Don’t miss your chance to try something special for GABF week!

Beers:

Highlands Ranch:

• 3 Floyds – Zombie Dust
• The Lost Abbey – Unseen Things
• Pizza Port – Dieguito
• Russian River – Mad Circus
• Outer Range / Upslope Collab – Blue Bird Days
• Telluride – Party Bus

Centennial:

• 3 Floyds – Zombie Dust
• 3 Floyds – War Pigs
• Outer Range / Upslope Collab – Blue Bird Days
• Telluride – Party Bus

Admission: Free to attend

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Wednesday, October 9

GABF Kick-Off Event Featuring CSA Portfolio Tasting @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Wednesday, October 9 | 11 a.m.
What: GABF is Hops & Pie’s biggest week of the year and once again, they are throwing down (with 20 extra taps on for the weekend!). On Wednesday, October 9, they’ll kick things off with a showcase of out-of-state beers from CSA’s Tasting Portfolio.
Beers: Alchemist, Alvarado Street, Bale Breaker (fresh hop Russian River collab), Fidens, Fieldwork, Forbidden Root, Fort George, Green Cheek, Hill Farmstead, ISM, Live Oak, Maplewood, Monkish, Moksa, Other Half, pFriem, Pinthouse, Riip Brewing, Ruse, SARA (Sante Adairius Rustic Ales), Von Ebert

Admission: Free to attend

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WestFax Brewing x Culture Beverage Takeover @ WestFax Brewing 

Where: WestFax Brewing – 6733 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
When: Wednesday, October 9 | 11 a.m.
What: Join WestFax Brewing as they welcome their friends from Culture Beverage to host a mini tap takeover featuring a few of Culture Beverage’s out-of-state portfolio in addition to WestFax’s lineup

Beers: 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 | 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐀𝐁𝐕: 𝟒.𝟖%
Helles, German for bright, is a crisp, clean, German lager with a touch of hops. This German-style Helles Lager is a full-flavored light, and super refreshing beer.

𝐇𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐈𝐏𝐀 | 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞 | 𝐀𝐁𝐕: 𝟕.𝟓%
Citra and Amarillo hopped Double IPA. Bursting with tropical fruits and zesty citrus. Some subtle pine and a bit of soft herbal, green darkness.

𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 | 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐈𝐏𝐀 | 𝐀𝐁𝐕: 𝟕%
2020 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal Winner – Brewed with oats and Grain R&D AZ grown Sonora white wheat. Hopped exclusively with Cascade throughout the whirlpool. We then heavily dry hop this beer during fermentation with ludicrous amounts of Citra and Mosaic. Super bright aroma of tangerine peel marmalade, overripe strawberry, and pungent dank pineapple.

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐳𝐳 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 | 𝐀𝐁𝐕: 𝟓.𝟖%
Blueberry & raspberry mashup that is faintly sweet and slightly sour. Crips yet refreshingly tart.

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢 | 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐏𝐀 | 𝐀𝐁𝐕: 𝟖%
This beer has a dense, smooth, hazy malt base, with an intense ripe mango aroma and tropical fruit smoothie palate – dominated by mango, pineapple, passion fruit and rock melon back notes.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 | TBD

Admission: Free to attend

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Great American Beer Friends @ Ratio Beerworks (RiNo & Overland)

Where: Ratio Beerworks  – RiNo – 2920 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 & Overland – 2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9  – Saturday, October 12 at Noon
What: Join Ratio Beerworks at both their RiNo & Overland locations as they tap some special guest beers each day from their friends at The Veil (Wednesday), Pure Project (Thursday), Beachwood Brewing (Friday), and pFriem (Saturday).
Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Week with Burns Family Artisan Ales @ Burns Family Artisan Ales

Where: Burns Family Artisan Ales – 1236 S Broadway Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 from Noon – 11 p.m., Thursday, October 10 – Saturday, October 12 from Noon – Midnight, Sunday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What: 

Weds Oct 9: 12n – 11p
BEER RELEASES: Ouija Gourd, Concerto In Framboise, & Shadow Possession Solar Eclipse
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Thurs Oct 10: 12n – 12a
Beer Shots & Bitches Tournament – 7-9p
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Fri Oct 11: 12n – 12a
A Visit & Vision from “The King” (Chris Black of Falling Rock fame) releases his Visions Of Aotearoa New Zealand Pale Ale.
4p -12a.
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Sat Oct 12: 12n – 12a
Beer Pairing! Thistle and Mint caters a two-course meal designed for two, paired with a flight of 4 beers. 6-9p.
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Sun Oct 13: 10a – 8p
Burns Hangover Sunday, with Brats, Micheladas and continuous Kölsch Service. 10a – 8p, while supplies last.

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Shadow Possession Solar Eclipse Release, Concerto in Framboise, Ouija Gourd 3x Release @ Burns Family Artisan Ales Brewery & Taproom

Where: Burns Family Artisan Ales – 1236 S Broadway Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 at Noon
What: Join Burns Family Artisan Ales for a triple release, which includes Shadow Possession: Solar Eclipse, Concerto in Frambois and Ouija Gourd.

• Shadow Possession: Solar Eclipse is a 5x barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout blend aged 5 years old. Fantastic barrel expressions: two bourbon (Laws & Heaven Hill), one single malt (Deerhammer), one rye (High West) and a cognac barrel. Catch the phenomenon. 22.3%abv.
• Concerto in Frambois is a blue raspberry, macadamia nut Imperial Milk Stout. Warm chocolate envelops rich raspberry with a macadamia finish. 10.1%abv.
• Ouija Gourd features haunting flavors of gourds, yes real gourds, of four types which create depth and richness in this fall amber beer. Butternut, Acorn, Delicata and Pumpkin were all squashed into the beer.

Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Week at River North Brewery @ River North Brewery (Blake St.)

What: River North Brewery (Blake St.) – 3400 Blake Street, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 – Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m.
What: Join River North Brewery for an unforgettable week of beer-filled fun from October 9-12! They’ve got an epic lineup of pop-up events to celebrate GABF, including:
🎉 Daily beer releases
⏰ Extended hours
🎭 Themed parties
🍺 Pop-up rare beer tasting room
🏆 GABF award ceremony watch party
🌮 Food trucks every day (Yes, Moya’s Tacos will be here!!)

Admission: Free to attend

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OHIO GABF Tap Takeover @ Cedar Creek Pub

What: Cedar Creek Pub – 2100 N Ursula St., Aurora, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
What: Join Cedar Creek Pub for a showcase of Ohio-based breweries during the week of GABF.
Beers:

We will be featuring Ohio breweries on tap and cans including:

• Jackie O’s Brewery (Athens)
• Hoppin Frog Brewery (Akron)
• Fat Head’s Brewery (Cleveland)
• Derive Brewing (Columbus)
• Forbidden Root Brewery (Columbus)
• Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
• Hoof Hearted Brewing (Marengo)
• Urban Artifact (Cincinnati)
• Third Eye (Cincinnati)

Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Week Special Releases & Tappings @ Woods Boss Brewing

Where: Woods Boss Brewing – 2210 California Street, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October, 9 – Saturday, October 12 at 2pm Wednesday & Thursday & Noon on Friday & Saturday
What: Join Woods Boss Brewing for a weekend of special beer releases and vintage beer tappings in honor of the Great American Beer Festival taking place just a few blocks away at the Colorado Convention Center.

• Wooden Compass collab with Broken Compass Brewing – Barrel-Aged Stout
• Barrel-Aged Quadruple aged in Rum Barrels
• Collaboration with Reverence Brewing – Double IPA
• Thumb War collaboration with Joyride & Cannonball Creek – Pale Ale
• Saison Noir – Barrel-Aged Wild Amber Saison in Bretted Solera Barrel
• Do You Need Assistance? – ESB

Kick back and relax on the Woods Boss outdoor patio while grabbing some specialty beers to enjoy on-site and/or to-go. 

Admission: Free to attend

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Great American Cider Friends (Week-Long Programming) @ Stem Ciders RiNo

Where: Stem Ciders RiNo – 3040 Blake St #101, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 – Saturday, October 12
What: Celebrate cider’s debut at the Great American Beer Festival competition!

Stem Ciders is opening its doors for the Great American Cider Friends Tap Takeover, featuring their friends and favorites in a four-day celebration of cider and community!

For the first time ever, cider will be included in the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, and Stem opening their vibrant RiNo taproom to showcase award-winning cideries from across the nation.

Join Stem for their Great American Cider Friends Week at Stem Ciders in RiNo!

• Wednesday: Pommeau Showcase
  • 4–7 PM: Pommeau Taste & Learn – Taste through limited-edition Pommeau vintages with Head Cider Maker Shane Sheridan, and explore our exclusive Pommeau cocktail menu.
• Thursday: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tappings
  • All Day: Special Tappings & small bites – Experience our limited bourbon barrel-aged ciders, available while they last. Live music starts at 7 PM!
• Friday: Fruited Friday
  • All Day: Fruited Cider Pairings & Live Music – Enjoy special ciders that showcase our favorite unique fruit combinations, while live music sets the weekend vibe.
• Saturday: GABF After Party
  • All Day: Buy One, Get One on Stem Ciders Pours – Show your GABF wristband and receive a buy one, get one free on Stem Ciders pours! Close out the week with great cider and live music.
• Daily Giveaway! Be one of the first 40 guests each day to grab a Cider Friends limited edition glass.

Admission: Free to attend but RSVP here!

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3X Barrel-Aged Barleywine Release @ New Image Brewing

Where: Free Market at Milk Market – 1809 Blake St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 at 5 p.m.
What: Join New Image Brewing for the release of three barrel-aged barleywines in honor of GABF week. All three of these beers will be available for pre-sale via the Oznr app on Wednesday, October 9th at 12:00 pm, taproom draft and bottle release to follow on Saturday, October 12th.

Madera – Maple Bourbon – Blend 3 – the first two blends from this solera system have been wonderful, but this one really turns a corner. Extended aging has imparted additional layers of oxidative complexity, with notes of dried figs and maple syrup intensifying. Fresh beer introductions have bolstered the structure of this blend, balancing the characteristics of age with the vitality of youth.

Mizunara – inspired by a growing trend in Japanese whisky and building off of our success with wood finishing: Mizunara features a base blend of two barleywines from our barrel cellar, finished with this exotic “Japanese Oak”. The base blend brings a depth of dark fruit, spirit and burnt sugar while the Mizunara adds vibrant flavors of coconut and cinnamon.

BA Sugar Moon – you may remember our little mini drop with @primitivebeer from earlier this year. Well, a good chunk of this Belgian Barleywine went into BLiS maple syrup casks for additional aging before being blended and re-fermented with Vermont maple syrup. This is our first naturally carbonated, Belgian barleywine and it’s an incredibly unique beer.

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Krispy King Lager Competition @ Barrels & Bottles Brewery at Camp George West

Where: Barrels & Bottles Brewery at Camp George West – 1055 Orchard St, Golden, CO 80401
When: Wednesday, October 9 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
What: Welcome to the 3rd Annual Krispy King Lager Competition to celebrate crisp delicious LAGERS!
Make room, Alpha King! The Krispy King Lager Competition is here, where only the best-tasting, crispiest lagers are crowned winners!
Our competition is unlike any other, as it is judged by professionals in the industry who have years of experience and expertise in evaluating beer. These experts know what it takes to create a lager that not only meets but exceeds the highest standards of quality and taste. So why not have them judged! Join us at the KKLC and experience a showcase of the finest lagers around. Whether you are a brewer looking to showcase your skills or a beer enthusiast eager to taste the best of the best, this event is not to be missed.

35 Breweries
35 Crisp, Delicious Lagers
The KKLC 2024 promises to be a fun experience for all. We will have bus transportation from and to the Denver Convention Center, a cigar trailer, lager donuts, food specials, live music and more!
This event is open to the public and free to attend. Competition beers will be on tap for consumers to enjoy.

We have Barrels & Bottles will have two buses that will be looping from the Denver Convention Center to their location from 3pm until 7pm. They also have an arcade bus, food specials, a cigar lounge, a make-your-own trucker hat tent, live music, and lager donuts.

Admission: Free to attend

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Ratio Beerworks & Friends ALE-ien Invasion@ Occidental 

Where: Occidental – 950 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
When: Wednesday, September 20 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
What: Experience close encounters of the Beer Kind with Ratio and friends at Occidental.

Beers:

• Ratio, Fresh Hop Antidote IPA
• Revolution, Fist City Pale Ale
• Fat Heads IPA IBU-sive
• Beachwood IPA – Amalgamator
• Fernet

Admission: Free to attend

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Westbound West Coast Wednesday @ Free Market

Where: Free Market at Milk Market – 1809 Blake St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 at 5 p.m.
What: Join Westbound & Down Brewing at their Free Market location in downtown Denver for a celebration of West Coast IPAs featuring West Coast Hip-Hop with DJ Ginger, West Coast Oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co. & West Coast IPAs. The Falling Rock GABF countdown timer will be on-site to help count us down to zero and Chris Black himself will be on-site to help dole out the first pours.

Beers: Amalgam, Beachwood, Breakside, Burgeon, Cannonball Creek, Cerebral, Comrade, Ghost Town, Grains of Wrath, Ism, North Park, Shred & Riip!!!

Admission: Free to attend

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Live Blending Session with Moksa Brewing @ Cerebral Brewing (Aurora)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Aurora Arts – 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
What: For this exclusive GABF event Cerebral wanted to give you the opportunity to see the creative
process of crafting a barrel-aged beer. They’re hosting a live blending session at their Aurora Arts
taproom on Wednesday, October 9th from 6-8pm and giving you a behind-the-scenes look.
Join Cerebral Brewing’s co-founder Sean and Head Brewer Sam along with Scott Williams,
Moksa’s Owner & CEO as they dive into the intricacies of blending barrel-aged beers. Taste
along with them, ask questions and learn about each brewery’s approach to blends.
Your ticket includes:
● Welcome beer
● Guided tasting/blending experience
● 2oz of each barrel that went into the blend
● 8oz of Underground Methods (final blend)
● Ability to purchase draft of Moksa’s Barrel House Blend
● Early access to purchase and take home bottles of Underground Methods after the
event
Admission: Tickets available here for $50

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AHA Club Night Meet Up @ Denver Beer Co. Canworks

Where: Denver Beer Co. Canworks – 4455 Jason Street, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 9 from 6 – 9 p.m.
What: At this GEM of a party, homebrew clubs from across the U.S. showcase their best offerings, personally serving American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members in attendance. Costumes are expected and AHA exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Jason Street production facility, AKA Canworks, are planned.

Admission: A ticket and a valid AHA membership are required. View information for participating clubs and purchase tickets here.

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Ratio Beerworks Comedy Night @ Ratio Beerworks (RiNo)

Where: Ratio Beerworks  – 2920 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205
When: Wednesday, October 9 from 8-10 p.m.
What: Wednesdays are for comedy and beer. Swing by the RiNo location at 8 PM for FREE comedy in the brewhouse! Headlined by Denver’s own Adam Cayton-Holland – star of Hulu Standup special, “Wallpaper”.  
Admission: Free to attend

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Thursday, October 10

GABF Kick-Off – Beers & Brunch @ Danico Brewing

Where: Danico Brewing – 18490 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80249
When: Thursday, October 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What:  Join Danico as they kick off the best beer event of the year, the Great American Beer Festival. Danico will be open at 10 a.m. with the food truck of the year, Doublewide! They will be serving up a special brunch menu to pair perfectly with a beer. See you in the taproom!

Menu:
-Classic biscuits and sausage gravy.
-French toast with fresh berries and chantilly.
-Add an egg to any of our menu items.

Admission: Free to attend

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Hops & Pie’s Westbound and Friends @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Thursday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
What: GABF is Hops & Pie’s biggest week of the year and once again, they are throwing down (with 20 extra taps on for the weekend!). On Thursday, October 10, they’ll welcome Westbound & Down Brewing with some of their industry friends for a tap takeover event running throughout the day.
Beers: Westbound & Down, Bierstadt, Amalgam, Burgeon, Cerebral, Cannonball Creek, Comrade, Breakside, Riip, Shred, Ism, North Park, Beachwood, Ghost Town, Grains of Wrath

Admission: Free to attend

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Rye Resurgence Beer Release @ Our Mutual Friend Brewery

Where: Our Mutual Friend Brewery – 2810 Larimer St, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
What: Join the Rye Resurgence Project, the Colorado Farm Brewery, and Our Mutual Friend (OMF) Brewing during GABF for some extra special beers brewed with San Luis Valley high-alpine rye!

A healthy economy depends on a healthy environment. The Rye Resurgence Project is a women-led initiative championing high-alpine rye grown with regenerative practices in the San Luis Valley to support a sustainable future.

One of our earliest project partners, the Colorado Farm Brewery has crafted special rye beers for GABF using high-alpine Resurgence Rye grown in the San Luis Valley! \

Beer:

• • Chocolate Rye Farm Porter – a rye-heavy Baltic-style Porter Lager brewed with 35% rye. It’s based on a traditional Baltic Porter with a heavy fresh farm rye twist. This beer displays an Original Malt known as Chocolate Rye from the Colorado Malting Company. 30 IBUs, 8.0% ABV.
  • Resurgence RyePA – A rye and hop-forward IPA brewed with malted and raw rye. This beer features Amarillo and Mosaic hops and was dry hopped with Mosaics. Full body with pronounced homegrown, farm fresh rye complexity. 70 IBUs, 6.5% ABV.
  • RyeSky – A rye-forward light ale brewed with 30% malted rye. This beer is low calorie, low carb and crushable. Light body with pronounced homegrown farm fresh rye complexity. 20 IBUs, 4.5% ABV.

The Rye Resurgence Project and Colorado Farm Brewery will have a joint booth at GABF, and we also welcome you to join us at Our Mutual Friend Brewing to experience a fourth, special collab rye brew between the Farm Brewery and OMF – on tap special during GABF week! 

Admission: Free to attend

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Denver Rare Beer Tasting @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205
When: Thursday, October 10 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
What: The Denver Rare Beer Tasting, a favorite of both craft brewers and beer fans, has become a traditional part of Denver Beer Week and the Great American Beer Festival weekend. The 15th edition of the event features over 50 legendary craft breweries pouring some of the most sought-after beers on the planet to benefit the Pints for Prostates campaign. All-inclusive tickets ($200) include four hours of beer sampling, buffet lunch, t-shirt, tasting glass, the chance to meet the people who brewed the beers and the opportunity to take advantage of a free health screening (a 5-minute blood test valued at $750). Get Tested. Live Longer. Drink More Beer!
Admission: All-Inclusive Tickets Available Here for $200

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Colorado Against the World @ Cerebral Brewing (Aurora)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Aurora Arts – 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 | 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: We believe that Colorado is home to some of the best breweries in the country. Every year
during GABF Cerebral celebrates beer from all across the nation, but this year they wanted to put a
theory to the test: who makes the best beer? Colorado, or everybody else?

Cerebral is orchestrating a blind vote and they need YOU to decide – it’s Colorado Against The World. They’ve invited a collection of their favorite breweries from in-state and out to participate in a
head-to-head blind taste test for “best in style”. They have 4 match-ups from 8 different breweries.
Each pair contains one Colorado and one non-Colorado beer in the same style, but you won’t
know what the beer or brewery names are! Your job is to taste and enjoy both beers, pick a
favorite, and vote accordingly.

Beers: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, WeldWerks Brewing Co, Zwei Brewing Co, Green Cheek Beer Company, Alvarado Street Brewery, Finback Brewery, Highland
Park Brewery

Admission: Free to attend

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How Do You Like Your Hops? GABF Week Showcase @ Congress Park Taproom – 833 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO

Where: Congress Park Taproom – 833 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13 from 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
What: GABF Week at Congress Park Taproom is always a blast and this year is going to be more of the same but with more hops!
*Due to sheer quantity of kegs not all will be on draft at once but they are going to come out of the gates swinging. New kegs will be tapped when things kick. Please refer to the Untappd menu for current draft list*
Hopeful to have 15-20 of their lines filled by GABF kegs and the others will be ciders and rank and file beers.

Beers:

• Alvarado Street – Keitora Hazy IPA 20L
  
• Bale Breaker – Citra Slicker Fresh Hop Cloudburst Collab ½
  
• Boneyard / Holy Mountain – Holy Bones Black IPA 50L
  
• Breakside – Fresh Hop IPA 1/6 , Tropical Pale Ale 50L, Cowboys and Poets 50L (Westbound Collab)
  
• Casey – Ghost Note Black Raspberry 20L
  
• Cellarmaker – West Coast Offense 20L
  
• Creature Comforts – Tropicalia 30L, Oktoberfest 30L
  
• Crooked Stave – Festbier 1/2
  
• Downeast Ciders – Strawberry 1/2, Overboard 1/2
  
• Ecliptic – Solar Cycle Ruse/ Bale Breaker collab 1/2
  
• Fidens – Teacher’s Pet 1/6
  
• Fort George – Design Trends West Coast Pale 50L
  
• Fremont – Cowiche Canyon 1/6, 14th Anny Golden Barleywine 1/6, 2023 B-Bomb 1/6, 15 Anny BA Barleywine 1/6
  
• Ghost Town – Leviathan 1/6, Resin Fingers 1/6bbl
  
• Green Cheek – Wait, Did you print out directions?! 20L
  
• Fat Heads – Goggle Fogger 1/6
  
• Hill Farmstead – Abner ½
  
• Maplewood – Fat Pug ⅙
  
• Monkish – Foggier Window 20L
  
• Other Half – Space Dream 20L
  
• Parish – Extra Extra Ghosty Bits 20Ls
  
• Riip Brewing – Super Duper Cali 20L
  
• Sante Adairius – Eternal Truth Saison 1/6
  
• Untitled Art – Peach Mango Smoothie 1/6
  
• Von Trapp – Oktoberfest 1/2, Stowe Style Kellerbier 1/2
  

Admission: Free to attend

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Hops, Malts, & Medals GABF Tap Takeover @ 4 Noses Brewing (Park Hill)

Where: 4 Noses Brewing – 4040 Dahlia St, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11 from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m & Saturday, October 12 from Noon. – 10 p.m.
What: Join 4 Noses Brewing & Elite Brands of Colorado for a three-day celebration during the Great American Beer Festival. Experience some of the world’s best Lagers and IPAs as 4 Noses & Elite Brands showcase 10 exceptional beers each day in addition to some 4 Noses core offerings and special releases throughout the years.

Admission: Free to attend

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Hot Dog Dreams with Ratio Beerworks @ High Lonesome

Where: High Lonesome – 360 Navajo St, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
What: Kick back, grab a beer and have yourself a dog with Ratio Beerworks. Free hot dog with your first beer!

Beer:

• Ratio- Pacific Shade West Coast Pils
• La Cumbre- West Coast IPA collab with Liquid Mechanics
• Crooked Stave- Hazy IPA
• OMF – WC IPA

Admission: Free to attend

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Putts & Pints @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Opening early at 4pm, Finn’s Manor is hosting a totally unofficial Rare Beer Tasting after-party with Cerebral Brewing & Another Round Disc Golf Shop. They’ll have 3 disc golf putting holes set up with giveaways & more!
Breweries:
Westbound & Down, Cellarmaker, Ghost Town, Beachwood, Sante Adairius, and Cerebral Brewing
Admission: Free to attend

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Queer Beer Meet Up @ Lady Justice Brewing

Where: Lady Justice Brewing – 3242 South Acoma Street, Englewood, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 from 5 – 10 p.m.
What: Join Lady Justice Brewing for a queer beer meetup on Thursday, October 10 from 5-10 pm. Food truck on site. Gender-neutral restrooms, wheelchair accessible.

Admission: Free to attend, but feel free to RSVP beforehand.

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Shred Beer Co Pop-Up Event @ Ephemeral Rotating Tap

Where: Ephemeral Rotating Tap – 2301 E 28th Avenue, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 – Saturday, October 12 from 5 – 11 p.m.
What: Ephemeral Rotating Taproom will be hosting a special pop-up event featuring beers from Shred Beer Co & Everywhere Beer
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

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BEER BUST BINGO – Drag Musical Bingo with Talia Tucker @ Ratio Beerworks (RiNo)

Where: Ratio Beerworks- 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
When: Thursday, October 10 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: $10 pitchers of Ratio’s gold medal-winning American Golden Ale, Domesitca. Ratio will have trivia! Flip cup! and prizes – including tickets the Friday GABF session! 
Admission: Free to attend

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National Black Brewers Day GABF Afterparty @ Spangalang Brewery

Where: Spangalang Brewery – 2736 Welton St, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 10 from 7 p.m. – Midnight
What: Join the NB2A for an unforgettable evening at Spangalang Brewery as they celebrate National Black Brewers Day with the GABF Afterparty on Thursday, October 10th.

This vibrant event will feature live music from The Jakarta Band and DJ FA’Dorah, creating a lively soundtrack for the night. Indulge in mouthwatering bites from Ron & Zo’s Brother Most Wanted BBQ food truck, known for their standout flavors and hearty portions. The brewery will be buzzing with energy as we honor the rich contributions of Black brewers while enjoying exceptional brews and fantastic company. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of music, food, and community spirit!

Admission: Free to attend

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Friday, October 11

Elite Brands Portfolio Showcase @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 at 11 a.m.
What: GABF is Hops & Pie’s biggest week of the year and once again, they are throwing down (with 20 extra taps on for the weekend!). On Friday, October 11, they’ll welcome Elite Brands for a tap takeover showcasing their portfolio of out-of-state breweries.
Beers: 3 Floyds Brewing, Russian River Brewing, Pizza Port, Lost Abbey and Modern Times

Admission: Free to attend

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Brewer’s Lunch Presented by RahrBSG @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205
When: Friday, October 11 at 11 a.m.
What: RahrBSG invites brewers in town for the Great American Beer Festival to join for a free brewers lunch at Bierstadt Lagerhaus on Friday, October 11 beginning at 11 a.m. Come enjoy beers and food courtesy of RahrBSG.

Admission: Must have a GABF brewer’s badge to attend.

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Group Project Collab Release & Collab Takeover @ Cerebral Brewing (Both Locations)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO & Aurora Arts – 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO
When: Thursday, October 11 | 11 a.m. 
What: 13 breweries. 4 beers. Over the last few months, Cerebral has worked with their friends far and wide to create a series of different group collabs. They’ll have all collab beers on tap and available in 4-packs to go, as well as a very limited quantity of mix packs. Plus, at their Aurora Arts location, they’re tapping a guest keg from every brewery that participated in the collab series in the same style as their collab!

Admission: Free to attend

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GABF Industry Party @ Little Machine Beer

Where: Little Machine Beer – 2924 W 20th Ave, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80211
When: Friday, October 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What:

Free beer (and NITRO Hazy IPA Release).
Free food (Big Belly Bros BBQ and Samos Grill).
Live music from Wylie Jones.
Sponsored by Country Malt Group and Five Star Chemicals.
The best GABF party to hit before Friday’s session.
Little Machine will still be open to the public during this event.

Admission: Free to attend, however free beer & food are available to badge holders only.

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An Exquisite Beer Drinking @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Join Finn’s Manor for a GABF week showcase of exquisite beers.
Breweries:
WeldWerks Brewing, Side Project, Green Cheek, Casey, & Forbidden Root
Admission: Free to attend

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Magnolia Oktoberfest Presented by Great Divide Brewing @ Harry’s Restaurant

Where: Harry’s Restaurant – 818 17th Street, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
What: 🥨 Oktoberfest Bash presented by Great Divide Brewing Co. at the Magnolia Hotel Denver 🥨

Keep the GABF Party going and raise your stein from 3-7pm for an epic Oktoberfest Bash at Magnolia Hotel Denver on Thursday, October 10, 2024, presented by Local Denver brewing partner Great Divide Brewing Company! Enjoy German eats, festive brews, and sweet treats in the heart of downtown Denver! PROST! 🍻

🎉 What’s Included?

🥨 One (1) German Food Item: Choose from classics like Bratwurst, Bavarian Pretzels, and more.
🍺 Choice of Three (3) Pints of Beer OR Two (2) glasses of house wine: Choose from a selection of Oktoberfest brews, local favorites, or house wine for the grape enthusiasts.
🍰 Dessert Station: Indulge in sweet treats like Black Forest Cake, Apple Strudel, and more.
🎁 Giveaways & Prizes: Take home more than a pretzel necklace with enter-to-win giveaways and prizes.

Admission: $30 Per Person Buy Your Tickets Here!

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Fright Night: Barrel-Aged Nightmare Fuel Release @ River North Brewery

Where: River North Brewery (Both Locations.) – 3400 Blake Street, Denver, CO & 6021 Washington St, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 at 3 p.m.
What: River North Brewery is hosting “Fright Night” at their RiNo taproom, featuring the highly anticipated release of the Barrel Aged Nightmare Fuel, a coffee stout exclusive to GABF week. The first 100 guests to order a full pour of Barrel Aged Nightmare Fuel will receive a special gift, commemorating the night’s spooky festivities. Hot Box Deli Den will be at the RiNo taproom, while Mi Familia Authentic Mexican Food will serve up delicious fare at the Washington Street Taproom.

Admission: Free to attend

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Pints and Panels Pop-Up @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus 

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St. Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 4 – 7 p.m.
What: Come meet Em Sauter, the founder and cartoonist behind the award-winning #VisualDrinksEducation website “Pints and Panels” at Bierstadt Lagerhaus on October 11 from 2-5 pm. Em will be signing her new book “Pairing Beer With Everything” as well as selling hats, pints, prints, stickers, and more. Stop by and say hi while drinking some amazing Lagers.

Admission: Free to attend, but reserve a ticket ahead of time here

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Night at Skully’s @ Cerebral Brewing (Congress Park)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 
When: Thursday, October 11 | 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
What: Who doesn’t love a good dive bar night? Prepare to watch Cerebral’s taproom transform with Neon Lite Happy Hour, Underberg deals, and dive bar grub. @stoneycoldstevieaustin is doing flash
tattoos – if you’re one of the first 5 in line to get Skully’s skeleton, Cerebral will pick up the bill for the
tat.

Admission: Free to attend

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The Brewer’s Lounge: A Celebration of Craft Lagers and Cocktails Presented by Cohesion Brewing, PorchDrinking.com, & The Block Distilling Co. @ Cohesion Brewing

Where: The small park across from Cohesion Brewing – 3851 Steele St. Unit 1388. Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 & Saturday, October 12 from 4 – 10 p.m.
What: This 2024 GABF weekend join Cohesion Brewing, PorchDrinking.com, and The Block Distilling Co. on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 from 4 – 10 p.m. for The Brewer’s Lounge, a GABF celebration of craft lagers, spirits, and cocktails.

Taking place in the small park located across the parking lot from Cohesion Brewing, The Brewer’s Lounge will showcase an all-star draft list consisting of some of the best out-of-state lager producers from across the country. In addition to our guest breweries, enjoy Cohesion’s incredible portfolio of Czech-style Lagers, and some tremendous craft cocktails and spirits from our event sponsor, The Block Distilling Co. located just down the road in Denver’s RiNo Art District.
Stick around and enjoy two evenings of food trucks and music as well to help round out your GABF experience. 

Beers:

Friday
Von Ebert – Pils – German Pilsner
Resident Culture – Riding For the Feeling – Italian Pilsner
Chuckanut – Marzen
Wren House – Valley Beer – American Lager
Creature Comforts – Classic City – Pale Lager
Fair State – Pils – German-style Pilsner
Cohesion/Halfway Crooks – Černá ovce – Czech Dark Lager
Cohesion 10° – Czech Pale Lager

Saturday
Pinthouse – Magical Pilsner – Keller Pilsner
Enegren – Nighthawk – Schwarzbier
Maine Beer – Percy Pilsner
Threes – Verein – Festbier
pFriem-  Pils – Bohemian Pilsner
Jack’s Abby – Modern Hell – Kellerbier
Live Oak  – Spudweiser – Potato Lager
Cohesion/Halfway Crooks – Černá ovce – Czech Dark Lager
Cohesion 10° – Czech Pale Lager

Admission: No tickets needed. Free to attend.

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Banshee ORB & Friends Beer Release + Dommy Tumont Set @ Banshee House

Where: The Banshee House – 2715 Larimer St, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 4 – 10 p.m.
What: Outer Range is hosting a huge three-day bodega bash!

Outer Range will be dropping their latest small batch ORB mountain freshies brewed in their high alpine brewery in Frisco, CO.  Featuring live beats from Dommy Tumont (8PM-Close) and a curated menu by Bird Craft (4-10pm) it’s a night where music, food, and craft beer flow like the Colorado River.

Admission: No tickets needed. Free to attend.

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Turtle Takeover Maui Brewing Tap Tapshare w/ The Gnarbillys @ New Terrain Brewing

Where: New Terrain Brewing – 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Maui Brewing Co will be bringing island life here to the mountains for a very special Turtle Takeover here at New Terrain Brewing Co! On Friday, 10/11 (during GABF weekend) New Terrain will have four Maui beers pouring alongside their own taps starting at 4pm and Gnarbillys will be performing a rockin’ live set from 6 – 9pm.

Beers:
(1) Coconut Hiwa – Porter w/ Coconut, 6.0%
(2) Pineapple Mana Wheat – Hefeweizen w/ Maui Gold Pineapple, 5.5%
(3) OMG Hazy IPA – Hazy IPA w/ Orange, Mango & Guava, 7%
(4) Da Hawaii Life – Light Hoppy Lager, 4.2%

Admission: Free to attend

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A Visit from the King & Visions of Aotearoa New Zealand Pale Ale Release @ Burns Family Artisan Ales Brewery & Taproom

Where: Burns Family Artisan Ales – 1236 S Broadway Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 at 4 p.m.
What:  Visions Of Aotearoa is a New Zealand Pale Ale and Chris Black’s recipe. Chris Black is the former proprietor, the “King” of the Falling Rock Taphouse (may it rest in peace.) Burns helped make the beer The King will release and pour as guest beertenders on Friday October 11. Burns is honored to drink and enjoy his fun-loving presence during GABF!

Admission: Free to attend

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Crosby Hops and Cannonball Creek Brewing Present: Punk Lager Fest @ Cannonball Creek Brewery

Where: Cannonball Creek Brewery – 393 N Washington, Golden, CO
When: Friday, October 11 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: 
Featuring a collaboration brew between Crosby Hops and Cannonball Creek Brewing, as well as guest beers from pFriem Family Brewers, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Westbound & Down, Grains of Wrath, Call to Arms, Wayfinder, Von Ebert, Riip, and Ism!
All aboard the Lagerwagon! Free shuttle from Cannonball Creek Brewing to Downtown Denver during the event!

Live local punk bands:
Soy Celesté at 6 PM and No Bueno at 7 PM!
Delicious Smash Burgers from Doublewide Food Truck!

Admission: Free to attend

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Bierhalle Brawl: Live Pro Wrestling @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus 

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St. Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 at 9 p.m.
What: Rocky Mountain Pro delivers pure mayhem Friday nights in RiNo. Drink a bier as big as your head and SCREAM! This event is 21+
Welcome to Bierhalle Brawl – Live Pro Wrestling!
Join us for an adrenaline-pumping night of live pro wrestling action in the Bierhalle! Get ready to witness jaw-dropping moves, intense rivalries, and electrifying entertainment courtesy of Rocky Mountain Pro.
The most fun you can have in Denver on a Friday night. Bierstadt Lagerhaus brings you all the action from high-flying aerial maneuvers to bone-crushing submission. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED???

Additional Details: This event is 21+
Admission: Free to attend, but reserve a ticket ahead of time here

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Saturday, October 12

GABF Awards Ceremony – Watch Live @ Danico Brewing

Where: Danico Brewing – 18490 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80249
When: Saturday, October 12 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What:  The Danico taproom is cranking up the fun early for the GABF awards!
Swing by for some delicious breakfast burritos and cheer Danico on as they watch the GABF awards ceremony
Admission: Free to attend

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Hops & Pie Beer Treasures @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Saturday, October 12 at 11 a.m.
What: GABF is Hops & Pie’s biggest week of the year and once again, they are throwing down (with 20 extra taps on for the weekend!). On Saturday, October 12, they will be unveiling treasure troves of kegs during Hops & Pie Beer Treasures that they have been saving from some of the best breweries in the US.
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

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All the Lager @ Cerebral Brewing (Congress Park)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 
When: Saturday, October 12  at 11 a.m. 
What: GABF is just around the corner, and every year the Denver metro area is overwhelmed with
special releases – stouts, DIPAs, DDH DIPAs and more. In anticipation of this overabundance,
Cerebral is setting aside a day to solely focus on lager. (Consider this their awards ceremony after
party). Stop by early to snag some of our highly limited collaboration merch with Pilsnerish!
Beers: Human Robot Brewery, Wild East Brewing, Green Cheek Beer
Company, Threes Brewing, Cohesion Brewing, Pure Project, Highland Park Brewery, Bierstadt
Lagerhaus

Admission: Free to attend

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Augury & Portent Mixed Culture Spelt Saison Release @ Wanderment Brewing

Where: Wanderment Brewing – 800 E 64th Ave, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 12 from Noon – 9 p.m.
What: Join Wanderment Brewing for the first public sale of their mixed culture saisons, Augury & Portent. Both have been conditioning over 6 months in various puncheons & barrels then blended to the perfect levels.

Augury · 6.7% · Mixed Culture Spelt Saison aged in oak barrels, conditioned on Colorado honey & Amarillo hops

Portent · 6.7% · Mixed Culture Spelt Saison aged in oak barrels, conditioned on Colorado honey, Strata, & Motueka hops

Bottle pours will be available of each for on site and 500ml bottles available to go.
Limit of 2 PP of each bottles.

Admission: Free to attend

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CSA & Culture Beverage Showcase @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 12 from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: CSA & Culture Beverage Distributing will showcase a lineup of specialty beer at Finn’s Manor
Breweries:
Crooked Stave, Perennial, Chuckanut, Tripping Animals, Hop Butcher, Alvarado Street, Wayfinder, Riip, de Garde, Green Cheek, Other Half, La Cumbre, Hill Farmstead, pFriem, Beachwood Brewing, Trillium
Admission: Free to attend

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The Brewer’s Lounge: A Celebration of Craft Lagers and Cocktails Presented by Cohesion Brewing, PorchDrinking.com, & The Block Distilling Co. @ Cohesion Brewing

Where: The small park across from Cohesion Brewing – 3851 Steele St. Unit 1388. Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 11 & Saturday, October 12 from 4 – 10 p.m.
What: This 2024 GABF weekend join Cohesion Brewing, PorchDrinking.com, and The Block Distilling Co. on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 from 4 – 10 p.m. for The Brewer’s Lounge, a GABF celebration of craft lagers, spirits, and cocktails.

Taking place in the small park located across the parking lot from Cohesion Brewing, The Brewer’s Lounge will showcase an all-star draft list consisting of some of the best out-of-state lager producers from across the country. In addition to our guest breweries, enjoy Cohesion’s incredible portfolio of Czech-style Lagers, and some tremendous craft cocktails and spirits from our event sponsor, The Block Distilling Co. located just down the road in Denver’s RiNo Art District.
Stick around and enjoy two evenings of food trucks and music as well to help round out your GABF experience. Full pour list & cocktails to be announced soon!

Admission: No tickets needed. Free to attend.

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GABF Banshee Bodega w/ Other Half, Ology, & Tripping Animals @ Banshee House

Where: The Banshee House – 2715 Larimer St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13 from 4 p.m. – Midnight
What: Outer Range is hosting a huge two-day bodega bash!

They’re bringing the vibrant culture of iconic bodegas with a bodega-themed party complete with an eclectic mix of beers and bites… Join ORB and guest breweries Other Half, Tripping Animals, and Ology as they take over the taps and drop 4x collaboration brews. All four breweries collaborated on four different beers, and each brewery brewed one of the recipes

Party with Outer Range & friends from 4pm – late. Insane beers + music + merch-pop ups + guest brewers in the house for Great American Beer Festival Weekend.

Admission: No tickets needed. Free to attend.

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Beer Pairing 2-Course Meal & Flight @ Burns Family Artisan Ales Brewery & Taproom

Where: Burns Family Artisan Ales – 1236 S Broadway Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 12 at 6 p.m.
What: Beer Pairing! Presented in collaboration with Chef Jared Kendall of Thistle and Mint, this is a two-course pairing with a flight of beers. Designed to feed two, a hearty meal for one. $40. No reservations required.

Admission: $40 meal for two, no reservations required.

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Ratio Beerworks 8th Annual GABF Karaoke Party Sponsored by Inland Island @ Ratio Beerworks

Where: Ratio Beerworks- 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
When: Saturday, October 12 | 7 p.m.
What: Come get wild at Ratio Beerworks after the final session of the Great American Beer Festival on Saturday. Sign-up starts at 6:00 pm and the singing starts at 7:00 pm. Brewers, sing a song and show your badge for a free beer!  
Admission: Free to attend

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Sunday, October 13

Burns Family Hangover Sunday @ Burns Family Artisan Ales Brewery & Taproom

Where: Burns Family Artisan Ales – 1236 S Broadway Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 13 at 10 a.m.
What: Burns Family Hangover Sunday. Brats, Micheladas and continuous Kolsch service will make you forget your yesterdays. No reservations required, while supplies last. Starts at 10am.

Admission: Free to attend.

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Ratio Beerworks Hangover Brunch@ Ratio Beerworks – 2920 Larimer Street, Denver, CO

When: Sunday, October 13 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What: Let’s lick our collective wound together and toast another GABF in the books at Ratio Beerworks in RiNo. Preorder breakfast sandwiches and burritos from the best of Denver’s Odie B’s, make your beer a bloody compliments of Real Dill or grab a strong cup of coffee from Novo.

Admission: Pre-order your sandwich here https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BJki0cJt/modality/pickup/

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Lager Lounge @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 13 from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Give those taste buds a rest and enjoy some easy-drinking lagers at Finn’s Manor
Breweries:
Bierstadt Lagerhaus, pFriem, Wayfinder, Chuckanut, Austing Beer Garden Brewery (ABGB)
Admission: Free to attend

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Sunday Sesh Party @ Banshee House

Where: The Banshee House – 2715 Larimer St, Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 13 from 4 – Midnight
What: Sip on spritz, beermosas and craft beers and groove to laid-back tunes as you soak in the banshee bodega vibes. Featuring Pleasure-wave on the decks.

Admission: No tickets needed. Free to attend.

 

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