It may be the final two weeks of the year, but the Colorado craft beer scene isn’t taking any time off. With the holiday season in full swing and the new year right on the horizon, we decided to break down some of the absolute can’t miss Colorado craft beer events to close out the year and a few heavy hitters already lined up for 2025 that you have to get on your radar!

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Now – December 31, 2024

Ski Jorts City @ Lady Justice Brewing – 3242 S Acoma St, Englewood, CO 

What: Inspired by one of its flagship beers, Ski Jorts Lager, Lady Justice is pleased to announce its’ first-ever immersive taproom experience: Ski Jorts City. Ski Jorts City will feature fabulous 70’s-queer-apres-ski decor, a beer release, free interactive events, fundraising for local non-profit organizations, a coupon tree, and so much more as a quirky tongue-in-cheek alternative to the rest of the over-the-top Christmas pop-ups

• Saturday, December 28, Noon – 6 p.m.: Regifting for Good
• Tuesday, December 31, Noon – 4 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Brewsy Brunch with Chill in a Box and Beerspoke Cocktails

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Now – January 1, 2024

Big Holiday Energy @ Call to Arms Brewing – 4526 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212

When: Wednesday, November 27 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Open Daily Normal Business Hours
What: Big Holiday Energy returns to Call to Arms Brewing featuring a complete transformation of its taproom room into a Winter Wonderland takeover. This year’s edition of Big Holiday Energy will be bigger and better than ever featuring even more decorations, holiday-themed beers, and a 30 x 70-foot tent in front of the brewery to spread even more holiday cheer.

Imagine a full forest of Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling, coupled with massive bauble ornaments suspended from CtA’s extended heated tent joining a full-on light show within the tent experience. But beyond the normal decking of halls, this year’s Big Holiday Energy will really lean into the theme of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with the return of the iconic moose mugs, and several movie-inspired experiential stations and an immersive VIP drinking area.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Murray Special Releases @ WeldWerks Brewing – 508 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 

When: Tuesday, December 24 from 12 – 4 p.m.

What: It has become a regular tradition for WeldWerks Brewing to open on Christmas Eve for a small window of specialty bottle releases each year and for fans of their esteemed Barrel-Aged Stout program, this has become an absolute can’t-miss. This year’s drop is no different as they’ll have limited quantities of some of their best releases from the past year for those who may have missed the initial sale.

500ml bottles of:

• Medianoche: PVW23
• Medianoche Reserve
• Noche PM
• Cuvee de Chocolatier: Strawberry
• Vanilla Medianoche
• Tropical Medianoche
• Medianoche: Amburana Vanilla Luar

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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Drinking With Friends @ Banded Oak Brewing – 470 Broadway, Denver, CO

When: Saturday, December 28 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
What: A barrel-aged and holiday beer fest featuring some of Banded Oak’s favorite brewers.

Enjoy special limited releases from some of Denver’s best breweries all in one place. Banded Oak hosts a reason to celebrate the season with beers from OMF, Ratio Beerworks, Woods Boss, Joyride, and New Image. Banded Oak will be releasing their latest barrel aged offering, Nocturne Reserve, a Belgian dark ale aged in whiskey barrels.

The Lineup:

Banded Oak Nocturne Reserve (BA Belgian Dark)
OMF Fixed Blade (Laws Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Barleywine)
Ratio Fairytale of Denver (Winter Warmer)
New Image Single Barrel Intent (BA Barleywine)
Woods Boss Coming in From The Cold (Winter Warmer)
Joyride Brewing (Beer TBD)

Food trucks will be on-site from 1-5 p.m. and beers will pour until they’ve disappeared

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Liquid Midnight: A Stout Party @ Ephemeral Rotating Taproom – 2301 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO

When: Saturday, December 28, 2024 from Noon-Midnight

What: Get ready for a day where the darkness is rich, smooth, and full of flavor! Join Ephemeral Rotating Tap for Liquid Midnight—a Stout lover’s dream, where dark brews and good times flow freely. Whether you’re a fan of thick, creamy Stouts or just looking to explore the dark side of beer, this is a party you don’t want to miss. Come for the beer, stay for the vibe—it’s going to be a day to remember (or forget).
Outside Pizza will be here slinging their pizza, with a special stout-inspired ‘za available.

Stouts From:

• Westbound and Down – 2024 Gold Medal – Western Justice
• Comrade
• Bierstadt
• Jackie O’s
• Pinthouse
• Resident Culture
• First Magnitude
• 2nd Shift

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Sunday, December 29

End of the Year Fancy Beer Fest @ Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO

When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. –

What: Starting at 11 a.m., Hops & Pie will be pouring Cantillon’s Fou’ Foune, Hill Farmstead Brewery’s Anna, Side Project’s La Belle Fleur, Bottle’s Logic Brewing’s FOCOCO, Cycle Brewing’s Rare DOS, The Veil Brewing’s Double Barrel Eternal Slumber, La Cumbre + Crooked Stave’s Desert Dragon collaboration, Maine Brewing’s Little WhaleBoat, Block 15 Brewing’s Sticky Hands, Fort George + Cellarmaker’s Pizza Pals collaboration and Pure Project’s Diamond Dust IPA for their end-of-year Fancy Beer Fest featuring rare and exceptional beers.

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Sunday, January 5, 2025

Brew Year’s Eve 8 – An Industry Get Down @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake Street, Denver, CO

When: Sunday, January 5 from 8 p.m. – Midnight
What: Join Bierstadt Lagerhaus for one of their favorite events of the year to kick off the new year celebrating the entire beer industry. This event is FREE to attend and so much fun to be had.

• $7 liters of lager
• FREE mac n cheez bar- with crazy toppings
• FREE shots for their countdown at 10pm(Jello?)
• Karaoke
• Giant beer pong tourney and other fun games
• Industry Bonding Session.
• Plus….. more fun stuff to come.

Come celebrate the New Year with Bierstadt as they always do- a little late and not as flashy, but wayyyyyy more fun.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Beer Poking @ Odyssey Beerwerks – 5535 W 56th Ave, Arvada, CO

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

What: Beer Poking is back at Odyssey Beerwerks on Jan. 18th from 2-5 p.m.! Drop in for this ancient tradition, which is surely a unique beer experience!

What is Beer Poking? While you drink the first half of your beer, we’ll be heating up a metal poker over an open flame, and then we’ll plunge that poker into your beer and caramelize the remaining sugars creating a malt-forward and expressive beer!

Slamn Sandos food truck will be outside serving up some awesome sandwiches. Drop in and see what Beer Poking is all about!

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

River North’s SUPER STOUT Tap Takeover @ River North Brewery (Both Taprooms) – 6021 Washington St, Denver, CO & 3400 Blake Street, Denver, CO (Blake Street)

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1 p.m.

What: Get ready for one of the biggest stout events of the year!
River North’s annual SUPER STOUT Tap Takeover returns on Saturday, January 25th! Both River North Brewery taprooms will be transforming into stout heaven, with a lineup of specialty stouts that you won’t find anywhere else.
Expect some crowd favorites alongside brand-new, bold releases designed for true stout lovers. Both locations will be serving up delicious food truck options to keep you fueled as you sample and explore each unique stout.
Mark yourself as “going” to get notified first when we drop our exclusive taplists and final details. You won’t want to miss this epic stout celebration!

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Day of Darks @ Wynkoop Brewing – 1634 18th St, Denver, CO

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

What: Denver’s most anticipated winter beer fest returns – DAY of DARKS at Wynkoop on Feb 1st, 2025! Join over a dozen Colorado craft breweries for an epic celebration of dark beer.⁠ ⁠

Get your tickets here:⁠
Early Bird: $35 (ends Jan 15)⁠
General: $40 (Jan 16-31)⁠
Day-of: $45 (if available)⁠
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Your ticket includes:⁠
Unlimited tastings from Colorado’s finest⁠
Chef-curated apps & dessert pairings⁠
Exclusive commemorative glass⁠
100% proceeds support @Movember⁠

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

WeldWerks Invitational Festival 2025 – @ WeldWerks Brewing – 919 7th Street Greeley, CO 80631

When: February 8, 2025 Early Session from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Afternoon Session from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

What: To celebrate WeldWerks Brewing’s TENTH ANNIVERSARY, they’re stoked to announce that the time has come again to throw down with over 40 of their best-buddy breweries from all across the nation… WELDWERKS INVITATIONAL FESTIVAL IS BACK!!! ⁠
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All the details that you’ll need are available on their event page but see below for some need-to-know criteria. We can’t wait to pour some incredible beers with you this February – let the countdown begin. ⁠
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Tickets Available HERE for  $85/per ticket, per session⁠

The hotel block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley at Lincoln Park will also go live on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 10 a.m.

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2025 Lost in the Woods Swamp @ New Belgium Brewing Fort Collins – 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO

When: Saturday, February 8 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

What: Once upon a time, in a brewery far, far away creatures partied in the forbidden forest of foeders (without safety glasses on *gasp*). They drank glittery potions of sours, and danced under gumdrop buttons. If you can make it past the sleeping dragon, and go to the highest room of the tallest tower, you’ll be rewarded by a Quad of beer…

Take a quest through the sunflower patch, give a forehead kiss to the ugly stepsisters at the pub — that is a nice boulder — stop at his swampy abode, or gaze into the mirror, mirror on the wall….are you the fairest of them all?

Along the way find a hidden gingerbread man, and maybe you too, will have a happily ever after.

Tickets available HERE for $75, all-inclusive 21+

Costumes are so highly encouraged… they’re almost required. Be there and be green.

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Collaboration Fest @ Westin Westminster Hotel – 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO

When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 2 p.m. (Early Entry) or 3 p.m. (GA) – 6 p.m.

What: Collaboration Fest is Back on April 19th! This annual festival is a favorite amongst brewers in Colorado. Join the party and experience all that is Collab Fest: community, camaraderie, creativity, and craft beer! Last year featured over 170 breweries and 140+ unique beers made just for the fest– a true beer lover’s dream.
What makes Collab Fest different is that every beer featured at the fest is designed and brewed specifically for Collab Fest. Each original beer is collaboratively brewed by two or more breweries and is likely inspired by a fun nod to a forgotten style, an inside joke around the brewery, a showcase in hops, or another fun connection made through friends brewing with friends in the industry!

Tickets Available Here Currently Priced:

• $85 Early Entry 2-6 pm
• $65 General Admission 3-6 pm
• $40 Designated Driver (enter with your group, enjoy everything but the beer!)

Jan 2 – April 13

• $90 Early Entry 2-6 pm
• $70 General Admission 3-6 pm
• $40 Designated Driver (enter with your group, enjoy everything but the beer!)

Week of: April 14 – 18

• $95 Early Entry 2-6 pm
• $75 General Admission 3-6 pm
• $40 Designated Driver (enter with your group, enjoy everything but the beer!)

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