How Craft Beer Gave Back In 2016

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Breweries are increasingly becoming integral centers of our communities by routinely providing fun, flavor, and festivities. In addition, they often serve as hosts for discussions of local issues and serve as a place to share information about local charities. Occasionally, breweries go above and beyond the call of duty by providing aid or money. Here are a select few of the many ways craft breweries gave back in 2016.

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Event Preview | Dry Dock Brewing Co.’s 11th Anniversary Party

Dry Dock Brewing Co. celebrates its 11th anniversary this weekend with an exciting tasting of specialty, rare, and vintage beers at its North Dock location (2801 Tower Road). The party goes from 12pm – 5pm on Saturday and tickets are just $35, which can be purchased here.

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Colorado Brewery Openings for October, November & December 2016

Only two and half more months left in 2016! Seriously, that’s a bit ridiculous.

Now, please don’t freak out and start your holiday shopping now… well maybe you should if you are a bit of a procrastinator. Take a breather and stop by one of these 16 awesome new breweries, meaderies, and cideries, opening the next few months. Who knows? You might find a real cool gift for a friend, family member, coworker, or PorchDrinking writer.

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Colorado Brewery Openings for September 2016

Before the craziness of determining which beers to try at the Great American Beer Festival in October, you should go to these brewery openings throughout September and taste some new brews.
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Confluence Tap at Los Tacos raises over $200 for A Precious Child

During June 2016, Los Tacos promised to donate $1 to A Precious Child for every pint of Renegade Brewing Company’s Redacted Rye IPA that was poured from the Confluence Tap Handle. Over … Read More

New Belgium Brewery’s 99.9% Zero Waste Business

The US Zero Waste Business Council (USZWBC) recently awarded its highest level of certification, Platinum, to New Belgium Brewery Company’s Fort Collins facility for its waste reduction efforts. Most noteworthy, … Read More

Sierra Nevada’s Super Eco-Friendly Brewery

All breweries strive to be the best, but no brewery may have a more eco-friendly facility than Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Mills River, North Carolina. The eastern US location, which … Read More

Craft Beer, The Planet & What You Can Do On This Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! We are very lucky to live on the only known planet (to us at least) with beer. To make beer, significant resources are required. After consumption, significant … Read More

Living The Dream Brewing and Strange Craft Beer raise nearly $4,000 for National Sports Center for the Disabled

Living the Dream Brewing Company and Strange Craft Beer Company created a friendly IPA Throw Down competition for Colorado Craft Beer Week and generated nearly $4,000 in donations for the National … Read More

Confluence Tap finding new home at Los Tacos in Denver

Los Tacos, a new taqueria at East Colfax Avenue and Pearl Street in Denver, will donate $1 to Mount Saint Vincent for every pint of Former Future Brewing Company’s Gadabout … Read More

Strange Craft and Living the Dream breweries create charitable IPA Throw Down to celebrate Colorado Craft Beer Week

Living the Dream Brewing Company and Strange Craft Beer Company are donating $1 to the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) for every pint of their chosen IPA … Read More

Butcher’s Bistro Donating Portion of March Sales with Confluence Tap Handle

In March, Ballpark neighborhood restaurant Butcher’s Bistro will donate $1 to Veterans to Farmers for every pint of Factotum Brewhouse’s Intensity Break Coffee Brown Ale that is poured from … Read More

*UPDATED* 2015 Colorado Brewery Openings

This article was updated on January 4, 2016 at 3:45pm to reflect more 2015 brewery openings shared by our readers. Thanks for your contributions!*

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Here’s How Craft Beer Gave Back in 2015

This article was updated on January 5, 2015 at 4:35pm MTN to add Left Hand Brewing Company’s giving in 2015.

Craft breweries across the United States acted generously and … Read More

Denver Bicycle Cafe Raises Over $700 w/ Confluence Tap Handle

As we detailed last month, for the month of November, the Denver Bicycle Cafe promised to donate $1 to Trips for Kids Denver/Metro for every pint of Mockery Brewing’s Rakau … Read More

Denver Bicycle Cafe to Debut Dedicated Charity Tap Handle

For the month of November, the Denver Bicycle Cafe will donate $1 to Trips for Kids Denver/Metro for every pint of Mockery Brewing’s Rakau IPA that is poured … Read More

Event Recap | Goose Island ‘Grit & Grain’ Premiere

Thursday afternoon’s premiere of Grit & Grain at the Denver Film Society was a wonderful celebration of Goose Island’s legendary Bourbon County Stout. A great crowd from the craft beer industry came … Read More

Sustainability on the New Breckenridge Brewery Campus

Resources are finite. Protecting future materials is imperative. Sustainability is integral to successful business.

These are lessons I consistently hear from business leaders in all industries, including craft beer. The brewing industry is consistently innovative and creative with its sustainability initiatives to ensure water, energy, and raw materials are obtainable for the future.

In June, Breckenridge Brewery opened its new twelve-acre campus in Littleton, Colorado, after being headquartered on Kalamath St. in Denver for 20 years. The new facility allows the brewery to increase production for future growth. Read More

10 Creative Ways Craft Beer Is Improving Its Environmental Friendliness

Happy Earth Day! Founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, the movement has spread internationally. Earth Day was first used as a message to advocate protecting the environment as 20 million people participated in rallies that resulted in the formation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Today, Earth Day conducts international initiatives like in 2012 when one million trees were planted across the planet. In addition advocation for the plant mostly focuses on climate change. Everyone is encouraged today to do something nice for the Earth and make a difference. Read More

Living the Dream Brewing Co. Fundraiser for NSCD

On Wednesday, March 4, Living the Dream Brewing Company in Littleton will donate 20 percent of sales from all pints sold from 6-8pm to the National Sports Center for the … Read More