PorchDrinking’s 2025 GABF Week External Events Guide

Start prepping your livers accordingly because the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the largest collection of beers and breweries in the world, is set to return October 9-11, 2025. 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 2025 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. Sadly, this will be the final year of our comprehensive GABF External Events Guide on PorchDrinking, but perhaps it’ll live on in another form somewhere else. Without further ado, time to start planning:

Saturday, October 4

Gratitude 12: A Customer Appreciation Party @ Our Mutual Friend Brewery

Where: Our Mutual Friend Brewery – 2810 Larimer Street
When: Saturday, October 4, from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: This is the 12th 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: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Nott – Nordic Dark Lager collab w/ Reverence Brewing Release @ Wanderment Beer

Where: Wanderment Beer – 800 E 64th Ave. Unit 8, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 4, at Noon
What: Nott is a Nordic Dark Lager at 4.8% that Wanderment brewed in collaboration with their good friends at Reverence Brewing, meaning “Night” in Norwegian.
What makes it “Nordic,” you might ask? Wanderment found a really nice Kveik lager strain that recently came to the western brewing world and utilized it in a Dark Lager recipe that John and Nate worked on.
It has hints of roasted malt, chocolate, and dark fruit, yet still super drinkable from the Nordic yeast strain.
Available on draft only.

Admission: Free to attend

8th Annual Belgian Brew Fest @ Bruz Beers

Where: Bruz Beers – 1675 W 67th Ave, Ste 100, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 4, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
What: Enjoy the best Belgian-style beers the region has to offer. Hand-picked breweries and an entry ticket cap will sell this festival out yearly.
Join Bruz for their annual Belgian Brew Fest! Tickets include unlimited pours of dozens of renowned Belgian beers from around the world. Belgian Brew Fest started in 2017 as a celebration of Belgian-style beer and the Denver breweries bringing it to life. Come enjoy a taste of Belgium in this outdoor festival!

Breweries:

• Bruz Beers
• Ommegang
• Duvel
• Boulevard
• Chouffe
• Barquentine
• Purpose Brewing Co
• River North
• Our Mutual Friend
• Merchant Du Vin
• Primitive
• Milieu Fermentation
• Wanderment Brewing
• Mad Macks
• Locavore Beer Works

The party continues after the festival is over! Bring your wristband into Bruz for special beers on sale all night long!

Admission: Tickets cost $60.54

Oktoberfest @ Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden

Where: Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden – 1071 Courtesy Rd, Louisville, CO
When: Saturday, October 4, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
What: Join Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden on Saturday, October 4th from 1:00–5:00 p.m. for a full day of steins, games, music & mayhem! 🎉
🎶 Live Music
🎳 Keg Bowling
🏓 Beer Pong Showdown
🌭 Sausage Eating Contest
🍺 Stein Holding Challenge
🏃‍♂️ Stein Relay Race
🍔 Beer Belly Contest
👗 Best Costume Contest (Kids, Adults & Pups!)
🎤 Yodeling Contest
Grab your crew, dust off your lederhosen, and get ready for food, fun, & plenty of beer-fueled competition! 🍻

Admission: Free to attend

Beer Release: Caminata de la Muerta  @ River North Brewery (Both Locations)

Where: River North Brewery RiNo – 3400 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 & River North Brewery Washington St. – 6021 Washington St., Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m.
What: Caminata de la Muerta returns October 4th to kick off spooky season. This Mexican chocolate spiced porter is layered with decadent cacao nibs, smooth vanilla, warm cinnamon, and a fiery bite from habanero and pequin chiles. The result is a dark and dangerous blend that commands respect with every sip.

The name Caminata de la Muerta translates to “Walk of the Dead,” and this beer lives up to it, guiding you deeper into the night with each pour. Head to either River North Brewery taprooms starting Saturday, October 4th, for the release of this haunting seasonal, available on draft and in bottles.

Admission: Free to attend

Sunday, October 5

Special GABF Releases @ Renegade Brewing

Where: Renegade Brewing – 925 W Ninth Ave., Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
What: KICKING OFF GABF WITH SPECIAL RELEASES ALL WEEK!
Superstition Meadery – Blueberry Spaceship Box Cider
“Blueberry Spaceship Box is the top-rated cider in the world on Untappd. This provocative blend of tart apples and semi-sweet blueberries has made BSB the unabashed world leader in cider flavor.”

Beer: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Oktoberfest at CTA Week 3 @ Call to Arms Brewing

Where: Call to Arms Brewing – 4526 Tennyson St, Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 4 – Sunday, October 11
What: Ein Prosit! It’s almost time to dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and hoist a stein in celebration of Oktoberfest season. Get ready for a full month of German beer, food, and festivities! We’re bringing a little piece of Bavaria to the heart of Tennyson Street with an immersive beer hall tent, biergarten, steins, beer, sausages, and plenty of fun for everyone.
Special Events:
🐶 October 4: Wiener Dog Races with Berkeley Animal Hospital at 3 p.m.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/x53rB3kcSg2WRb5e9
🚗 October 5: German Car Show with Rocky Mountain BMW CCA – classic and modern beauties on display from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Brought together by their love of cars…talking about cars…driving cars…and racing cars; in 1974 a group of car enthusiasts formed the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the BMW club. Over the years, the club has grown to offer high-performance driving schools, autocross, and driving tours.
Join us for our biggest event yet as we celebrate 50 years with an epic Oktoberfest. We’re shutting down an entire street in Denver’s Berkley neighborhood with Call to Arms Brewery for our German Auto Show, photography contest, car club sponsors booths, prizes, and of course, a proper beer hall.
🎲 October 11: German Games Day – test your skills with traditional competitions and friendly challenges.
Games start at 3 pm:
3 pm: Team Keg Roll (4 People per team)
~3:45 pm: Pretzel Toss (2 people per team)
~4:30 pm: Stein Hoist (Individual)

Beer:
Seshtoberfest: Session Oktoberfest, 4.4% ABV
We’re Having a Fire……..Sale! | Helles | 5.0% ABV
Stein Grabber, Dark Czech Lager, 5.3% ABV

Food Vendors:
🥨 October 3: 47 Bakery
🌭October 5: Lottie’s Meats
🥨 October 10: 47 Bakery
🌭October 11: Bohemian Wurst
🌭October 12: Bohemian Wurst

Admission: Free to attend

Boltoberfest – Keep the Glass @ Diebolt Brewing

Where: Diebolt Brewing – 3855 Mariposa St, Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 5, at Noon
What: Celebrate Oktoberfest with Diebolt Brewing and Keep the Glass! – Brand New Diebolt Steins
Brats! Fresh Pretzels!
Live Polka Music with the Denver Philharmonics 2-3 pm
Beer Releases: Czech Made There Pilsner & Doppelbock
Keep the Glass Special:
$20 = Boltoberfest Mug + Brat + First Pour
$15 = Boltloberfest Mug + First Pour
All pours after that are $2 off.
Bring your lederhosen, dirndl, and your dancing clogs! The Denver Philharmonics will be putting together a polka band, so get ready to rock out to some oompah music.
And Diebolt is rolling out the red carpet for their new brews: Czech Made There Pilsner – Single Hopped with Most. 5.6%
Doppelbock – A stronger, richer, more full-bodied version of either a Dunkles Bock.
Come for the beer, stay for the brats, and enjoy an afternoon of festivities. Prost to a fantastic Boltoberfest!

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Lupulin Fiasco @ Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House

Where: Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House – 985 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO
When: Sunday, October 5, at 12:30 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
Stay tuned for all the juicy details about precisely which beers will be flowin’ a little closer to party time!

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Monday, October 6

Barrel-Aged Barleywine Day @ Renegade Brewing

Where: Renegade Brewing – 925 W Ninth Ave., Denver, CO
When: Monday, October 6, from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: Join Renegade Brewing for a week of Rare beers, big pours, and one hell of a lineup — happening every day leading up to GABF. Don’t miss your chance to try these special releases before they’re gone! They kick things off on Monday, October 6 with a lineup focused on Barrel-Aged Barleywines.

Beer: 

• Fremont Brew 7000 & 8000
• Cycle Brewing CTC (Blanton’s Barrel)
• Firestone Walker Sucaba (2016, 2018 & 2023)

Admission: Free to attend

Tuesday, October 7

Mead Day @ Renegade Brewing

Where: Renegade Brewing – 925 W Ninth Ave., Denver, CO
When: Tuesday, October 7, from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: Join Renegade Brewing for a week of Rare beers, big pours, and one hell of a lineup — happening every day leading up to GABF. Don’t miss your chance to try these special releases before they’re gone! They kick things off on Tuesday, October 7, with a lineup focused on rare Meads.

Mead: 

Schramm’s Madeline, Meeker, Red Agnes & Blackberry
Superstition Black Berry White & Barrel-Aged Safe Word

Admission: Free to attend

HAZE vs CLEAR @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Tuesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 8, 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: Outer Range, Monkish, Trillium, Cerebral Brewing, Fort George, Foam Brewers, Other Half, Novel Strand
Clear: Comrade Brewing, Westbound & Down, La Cumbre, ISM Brewing, Russian River, Highland Park Brewery, North Park Beer, Brujos
Admission: Free to attend

Wednesday, October 8

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

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Wednesday, October 8 at 11 a.m.
What: Kick off GABF week featuring the finest breweries in the CSA Distributing portfolio!

Beers: 

• Alvarado Street
• Austin Beer Garden Brewing
• Brujos
• Cellarmaker
• Chuckanut
• De Garde
• Everywhere Beer Co
• Foam Brewers
• Fort George
• Gold Dot Beer
• Grains of Wrath
• Highland Park
• Live Oak
• Monkish
• North Park
• Other Half
• Perennial
• pFriem
• Ratio
• RIIP Brewing
• Sante Adairius
• Side Project
• Wayfinder

Admission: Free to attend

Double Barrel Intent & Anaphora Blend 8 @ New Image Wheat Ridge

Where: New Image Brewing Wheat Ridge – 9505 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at 12 p.m.
What: It’s barrel season.

Admission: Free to attend

Nightmare Fuel Imperial Coffee Porter Release  @ River North Brewery (Both Locations)

Where: River North Brewery RiNo – 3400 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 & River North Brewery Washington St. – 6021 Washington St., Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at Noon
What: The legend returns. River North’s award-winning Imperial Coffee Porter, brewed with Logan House Coffee, is back — bold, roasty, and smooth as ever.

Find it on draft and in bottles to go at both taprooms, along with a limited-edition Nightmare Fuel merch drop available at both locations.

Taproom Hours:
RiNo: 12-9PM | North: 3-8PM

Admission: Free to attend

Pale Ale Fest @ Full Frame Beer & Coffee

Where: Full Frame Beer & Coffee – 1139 20th St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from Noon – 10 p.m.
What: Join Full Frame Beer & Coffee on Wednesday during GABF week as they celebrate one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the Pale Ale. They’re bringing together some of the best pale ales from breweries across Denver, alongside their own fresh take on the style, for a night
dedicated to bright hops, balanced malt, and easy-drinking flavor. To round it out, they’ll have Los Dos Potrillos Mexican food truck on-site, serving up authentic tacos, burritos, and more to pair perfectly with your pint.

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 8, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
What: Welcome to the 4th 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!
This 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 2025 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.

Barrels & Bottles will have two buses that will be looping from the Denver Convention Center to their location from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. 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

Parabola Day @ Renegade Brewing

Where: Renegade Brewing – 925 W Ninth Ave., Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Renegade Brewing for a week of Rare beers, big pours, and one hell of a lineup — happening every day leading up to GABF. Don’t miss your chance to try these special releases before they’re gone! They join them on Wednesday, October 8, with a lineup of vintage and adjuncted Firestone Walker Parabolas.

Beer: 

• Parabola (2024 & 2025)
• Parabola Orange Bitters
• Parabolita
• Bourbon Barrel-Aged Salted Caramel Stout

Admission: Free to attend

Industry Night @ Crooked Stave

Where: Crooked Stave – 1441 West 46th Ave. Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at 2 p.m.
What: Enjoy $5 pints for anyone working in the beer industry to start the fest off right.

Admission: Free to attend

Ludacris Speed Collaboration Release with Off Script Brewing @ Milieu Fermentation

Where: Milieu Fermentation – 2101 Ursula St, Aurora, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: It’s a special time of the year in Denver with GABF around the corner, so Milieu teamed up with fellow hopheads Off Script Brewing to make something special for the people. Milieu and Off Script left no hop unsaturated in the creation of this monstrosity. Prepare ship for…
Ludacris Speed – 8.8% ABV
This Double Hazy IPA features Freestyle Hops Nelson Bliss, Nelson Hop Kief, Peacharine and Citra hops
Ludacris Speed Double Hazy IPA will be available in the taproom & in limited distribution at DTC Wine and Spirits and Mile High Wine Cellars on Wednesday, October 8th

Admission: Free to attend

A GABF Kickoff with Culture Beverage @ Jake’s Brew Bar

Where: Jake’s Brew Bar – 2530 W Main St., Littleton, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Jake’s Brew Bar in Littleton in kicking off GABF week with Culture Beverage featuring their lineup of specialty out-of-state breweries.

Beers: Trillium, Fonta Flora, Halfway Crooks, False Idol, and more.

Admission: Free to attend

It’s A Nor’Easter @ Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House

Where: Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House – 985 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at 4 p.m.
What: Romero’s is keepin’ the good times coming for this year’s GABF week calendar with a brand new event to celebrate some top notch brands from the other side of the land. Join Romero’s for an evening of featured taps and cans from the likes of:

Beers: 

• Foam Brewers
• Lawson’s Finest Liquids
• Other Half Brewing
• Trillium Brewing Company
• von Trapp Brewing

Admission: Free to attend

Toppling Goliath Tap Takeover @ Dirty Laundry Denver

Where: Dirty Laundry Denver – 2955 Ulster St #100, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at 4 p.m.
What: Join Dirty Laundry Denver for a tap takeover featuring a full lineup of Toppling Goliath beers from CSA.

Beers: 

• Krush DDH Pseudo Sue
• Koselic: Barrel-Aged Stout
• King Sue
• Berry Patch Fandango: Fruited Sour
• Dino Break: West Coast IPA

Admission: Free to attend

CSA GABF Showcase @ Murphy’s Taphouse

Where: Murphy’s Taphouse – 585 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, at 4 p.m.
What: Join Murphy’s Taphouse for a showcase of CSA Distributing’s portfolio of beers in celebration of GABF

Breweries:

• The Veil Brewing
• Alchemist Beer
• Fort George
• The Austin Beer Garden Brewery
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse
• Pinthouse Brewing
• Rhinegeist
• Fat Heads Brewing
• Lawsons Finest Liquids

Admission: Free to attend

“Cold Played” at Occidental

Where: The Occidental – 1950 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: Join the Occidental for a showcase of specialty Lagers and West Coast Pilsners from Ratio Beerworks, ISM, La Cumbre, and pFriem

Admission: Free to attend

Westbound West Coast Wednesday @ Free Market

Where: Westbound & Down at Free Market at Milk Market – 1809 Blake St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: Come kick off GABF with Westbound & Down at their Downtown Denver taproom on Wednesday, October 8th at 5 pm. Chris Black will be counting down to the party, Westbound’s own Chef Casey Taylor will be serving Tri-Tip Street Tacos, DJ Ginger will be spinning classic West Coast hip-hop, they’ll be pouring a curated selection of West Coast IPA from some of their favorite producers and be releasing a limited run of West Coast Wednesday t-shirts.

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Live Blending Session with Firestone Walker @ Cerebral Brewing (Aurora)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Aurora Arts – 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8 | 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 8th, from 6-8 p.m. and giving you a behind-the-scenes look.

• 1 Welcome beer
• Guided tasting/blending experience
• 2oz pours of each blend component, as well as the final blend itself
• 4oz of a finished Cerebral barrel-aged beer from our cellar

Admission: Tickets available here for $42

Colorado Brewers Guild “State of Craft Beer” Tap Takeover @ Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Where: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew  – 1624 Market St. Denver, CO 
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: In celebration of Denver’s biggest beer holiday, Oskar Blues Grill & Brew on Market Street will feature a “State of Craft Beer” draft list curated in collaboration with the Colorado Brewers Guild. The list includes 30 brewers’ favorite beers from across the Colorful State of Colorado and the venue will host a tapping party on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6-10 pm for beer enthusiasts who would like first access to the list. In- and out-of-state tourists can stop by Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, the closest beer bar to the Convention Center, throughout the week of the beer festival for a carefully curated selection of indie beers and a full lunch and dinner menu.

Admission: Free to attend

The Great American Pre-Party @ The Outpost on Platte

Where: The Outpost on Platte – 1635 Platte St, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday, October 8, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Prepare for the biggest beer event of the year – GABF – by joining Anderson Bros. and Wilding Brands for the Great American Pre-Party. 

The event is a standout collab with Anderson Bros., maker of unique apparel and merchandise for brands and breweries. The event will feature specialty beers from Florida-based Tripping Animals and California-based Everywhere Beer, two amazing brewers whose craft beers are not usually available in Colorado. Speciality beers from Wilding’s Denver Beer Co., Great Divide, Station 26, Howdy, Stem Ciders and more will also be there for you to enjoy. 

The Great American Pre-Party will take place on October 8 from 6pm to 10pm at Wilding’s newly opened Outpost on Platte, 1635 Platte St. in Denver. 

Admission: Free to attend

Thursday, October 9

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

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Thursday, October 9, 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 9, they’ll welcome Westbound & Down Brewing with some of their industry friends for a tap takeover event running throughout the day.
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

From Astoria to Denver: Fort George Brewery Showcase @ Fire on the Mountain Wash Park

Where: Fire on the Mountain Wash Park – 300 S Logan St #102, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Fire on the Mountain’s Wash Park location for a showcase of Fort George Brewery including two fresh hop IPAs, one experimental West Coast IPA and a 2024 Vintage Imperial Adjunct Stout.

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Denver Rare Beer Tasting @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205
When: Thursday, October 9, from 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 16th and Last Call edition of the event features 56 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: EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Hostile Takeover – Fidens Brewing @ Cerebral Brewing (Congress Park)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 
When: Thursday, October 9, from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. 
What: Lock up your taps and guard your glassware – because Cerebral Brewing has been raided. On Wednesday, October 9, the crew from Fidens Brewing Co. (Albany, NY) is storming Cerebral’s Congress Park taproom and stealing the draft lines.

For one day only, their taps will be overtaken with Fidens’ beers – plus a stash of their cans and limited merch while supplies last.

It’s a full-on pirate-style plunder of our taproom, and we’re here for the chaos. Come grab a pour before the invaders sail back east!

Admission: Free to attend

Other Half & Grand Fir Takeover @ Ephemeral Rotating Tap

Where: Ephemeral Rotating Tap – 2301 E 28th Avenue, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 9 – Saturday, October 12, from Noon – 10 p.m.
What: Ephemeral Rotating Taproom will be hosting a special takeover event during GABF week featuring beers from Other Half Brewing (NY) & Grand Fir (OR)
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Pumpkin Spiced J. Marie Saison Tapping & Bottle Release  @ River North Brewery (Both Locations)

Where: River North Brewery RiNo – 3400 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 & River North Brewery Washington St. – 6021 Washington St., Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, at Noon
What: Pumpkin spice season, perfected. Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger come together for a smooth, farmhouse-style saison that’s earned its fair share of medals.

Catch the tapping and bottle release at both taprooms, and stop by RiNo for Free Beer Trivia at 6:30PM with The Captain Tacos & Sushi parked out front.

Taproom Hours:
RiNo: 12-9PM | North: 3-8PM

Admission: Free to attend

Rare Bottle Sale @ Crooked Stave

Where: Crooked Stave – 1441 West 46th Ave. Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, at 12 p.m.
What: For the collectors in town, Crooked Stave has pulled some of the most limited vintage bottles from our cellar. Available Thursday ONLY!

They’ll be opening a few throughout the day, too

Admission: Free to attend

Brewers Throwdown @ Full Frame Beer & Coffee

Where: Full Frame Beer & Coffee – 1139 20th St, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
What: On Thursday of GABF week, Full Frame Beer & Coffee is bringing together several Colorado brewers for a friendly competition. They’ll take on a series of brewing-related challenges that highlight creativity, technique, and beer knowledge. The winner will earn the Brewers Throwdown Trophy—and plenty of bragging rights. Guests can enjoy the event atmosphere, meet the brewers, and of course, share a few pints along the way. (Event sponsored by Trubadour Malt, Yakima Chief Hops, RahrBSG, and Underberg)

Punk Lager Fest @ Cannonball Creek Brewery

Where: Cannonball Creek Brewery – 393 N Washington, Golden, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, at 3 p.m. 
What: Cannonball Creek Brewing and Crosby Hops Present the 2nd Annual Punk Lager Fest! Co-hosted by Ratio Beerworks and Ism Brewing!
Hop on the LAGERWAGON! Take a free ride from Ratio Beerworks (RiNo) to Cannonball Creek Brewing (Golden) to party at the Punk Lager Fest!

Check out the shuttle schedule here

Beers: Lots of lagers from breweries across the country, including Riip, Grains of Wrath, Shred, Wayfinder, ABGB, Meanwhile, Blind Tiger, La Cumbre, Craft Coast, Ism, Ratio, Joyride, Westbound & Down, Bierstadt, Comrade, and Call to Arms.

Live Music from nonbliss at 6 PM and No Bueno at 7 PM!
Smash Burgers from Doublewide Food Truck!

Admission: Free to attend

An Evening with Lyric Brewing @ Jake’s Brew Bar

Where: Jake’s Brew Bar – 2530 W Main St., Littleton, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Jake’s Brew Bar in Littleton for a special GABF week tapping of three draft beers from one of the hottest breweries in the state. The hype is real. Lyric Brewing representation will be in the house.

Beers: Three beers from Lyric Brewing

Admission: Free to attend

ORB Parker Pour House Tap Takeover @ Parker Pour House

Where: Parker Pour House – 12919 Stroh Ranch Ct Unit B, Parker, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, at 5 p.m. 
What: Join Outer Range Brewing for a tap takeover along with Other Half and Forbidden Root

Admission: Free to attend

Thursday Banger Sesh @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Thursday, October 9, from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Join Finn’s Manor for a GABF week showcase of banger beers featuring free hat printing from Pine Print shop (while supplies last).
Breweries:
Bow & Arrow Brewing, Our Mutual Friend, Outer Range, Trillium, Schilling, Tripping Animals, Enegren, Cohesion Brewing, Other Half

Admission: Free to attend

Friday, October 10

Elite Brands Portfolio Showcase @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO
When: Friday, 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 Friday, October 11, they’ll welcome Elite Brands for a tap takeover showcasing their portfolio of out-of-state breweries.
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

“Deep Fried Can Full of Gas” Release Party from Lyric Brewing @ New Image Wheat Ridge

Where: New Image Brewing Wheat Ridge – 9505 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO
When: Friday, October 10, at 11 a.m.
What: Join Lyric Brewing as they release their collaboration with Deep Fried Beers at New Image Brewing’s Wheatridge taproom. Multiple Lyric beers will be on draft as well!

Admission: Free to attend

GABF Industry Party @ Little Machine Beer

Where: Little Machine Beer – 2924 W. 20th Ave, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10, at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What: GABF Badge holders are invited to join Little Machine Beer for a GABF Industry Party featuring Free Beer, Free Food, and Free Music, presented by Five Star Chemicals and The Country Malt Group.

Admission: Free to attend

Pours of Portlandia @ Fire on the Mountain Wash Park

Where: Fire on the Mountain Wash Park – 300 S Logan St #102, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10 at 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Fire on the Mountain’s Wash Park location for a showcase of CSA Beers including some of the best breweries from Portland and its surrounding areas.

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

East vs West: A Scientific Standoff of IPAs @ Cerebral Brewing (West Highland & Congress Park)

Where: Cerebral Brewing West Highland – 3257 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO (West Coast) & Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO (Hazy)
When: Friday, October 10, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 
What: The age-old question: are you Team East or Team West? Join Cerebral’s West Highlands location on Friday, October 10th, in this IPA-style showdown.

Cerebral’s West Highlands taproom will feature a lineup of some of the best West Coast IPA producers in the country. Head further East to their Congress Park taproom and you’ll find a collection of Hazy IPAs from highly-lauded brewers near and far. Only you can decide: do you like your hops crisp and resiny? Or juicy and tropical? First taproom to kick all of their kegs wins this scientific standoff (for science, of course).

Beers:

Hazy IPAs: Other Half Brewing, Tripping Animals Brewing, Everywhere Beer, Alvarado Street Brewery, Fidens Brewing, Green Cheek Beer Co., New Image Brewing, Xul Beer, Belleflower Brewing, Highland Park Brewery

West Coast IPAs: Riip Beer, Ghost Town Brewing, Shred Beer, North Park Beer Co., Burgeon Beer Co., Radiant Beer Co., Cellarmaker Brewing, Cannonball Creek Brewing Co., Comrade Brewing, Amalgam Brewing

Admission: Free to attend

Welcome to Pivo Park @ Cohesion Brewing

Where: The Park Across from Cohesion Brewing – 3851 Steele St Unit 1388, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11 from Noon – 9 p.m. 
What: Join Cohesion Brewing and some of their favorite lager-focused friends for a showcase of Lager producers from across the country. “Welcome to Pivo Park” will take place in the community park located adjacent to Cohesion Brewing on Friday, October 10th, and Saturday, Octo,ber 11th from Noon – 9 p.m. Also enjoy some killer cocktails and spirits from The Block Distilling Co.

Breweries:

• The ABGB
• Creature Comforts
• Enegren
• Everywhere Beer
• Forbidden Root
• Gold Dot
• Good Word Brewing
• Lawson’s Finest Liquids
• Live Oak
• Outer Range
• pFriem
• Schilling
• and more!

Admission: Free to attend

Barrel-Aged Nightmare Fuel Release  @ River North Brewery (Both Locations)

Where: River North Brewery RiNo – 3400 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 & River North Brewery Washington St. – 6021 Washington St., Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10, at Noon
What:  The beast awakens — Whiskey Barrel-Aged Nightmare Fuel is back and bolder than ever. Roasty, rich, and aged to perfection, this one’s not for the faint of heart.

Available on draft and in bottles to go at both River North Brewery taprooms. Catch Cachai serving Chilean Eats at the North Taproom and Chicago Beef & Sausage Food Truck slinging wieners down at RiNo.

Pints and Panels Pop-Up @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus 

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St., Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10, from 2 p.m. – 4 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 10 from 2-4 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

Women of Beer Meetup @ Full Frame Beer & Coffee

Where: Full Frame Beer & Coffee – 1139 20th St, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
What: Along with music from Random Temple and discount Underbergs, Full Frame will also be hosting a “Women in Beer” meetup starting at 2 p.m., inviting all women in brewing who are in town for GABF to join.

CSA All Day @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10, from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.
What: Join Finn’s Manor for a GABF week showcase of CSA Distributing’s finest beers.
Breweries:
Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB), Bale Breaker, Beachwood Brewing, Cellarmaker, Chuckanut, La Cumbre, Foam Brewers, Forbidden Root, Fort George, Side Project, ISM Brewing, Meanwhile Brewing, pFriem, riip beer co., Sante Adairius, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Wayfinder
Admission: Free to attend

ORB & Friends @ Improper City

Where: Improper City – 3201 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205
When: Friday, October 10, at 5 p.m.
What: Improper City always hosts a variety of beers on 36 taps, but during GABF weekend, they will be featuring a mini-tap takeover of Outer Range Brewing, along with several of their friend,s including Other Half, Tripping Animals, Wibby Brewing, and WeldWerks

Admission: Free to attend

Saturday, October 11

GABF Awards Watch Party – Coffee, Beer, Awards @ Full Frame Beer & Coffee

Where: Full Frame Beer & Coffee – 1139 20th St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – Noon
What: Join Full Frame on Saturday during GABF week as they stream the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony. They’ll be cheering on their favorite Colorado breweries (and
friends from across the country) as the medals are announced. Settle in with a pint of beer or a cup of coffee and be part of the celebration as they root for the breweries that make this community so special.

Hops & Pie Beer Cellar Treasures @ Hops & Pie

Where: Hops & Pie – 3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
When: Saturday, 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 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

SoCal Brew Vibes @ Fire on the Mountain Highlands

Where: Fire on the Mountain Highlands – 3801 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Fire on the Mountain’s Highlands location for a showcase of CSA Beers including some of the best breweries from Southern California

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Field to Face: Fresh Hop Celebration @ Cerebral Brewing (West Highland)

Where: Cerebral Brewing West Highland – 3257 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 
When: Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 
What: Join Cerebral Brewing for a celebration of fresh hops at their West Highland taproom on October 11 to experience some of our favorite fresh hop brews from all over the country on guest tap. Thanks to their partners at Yakima Chief Hops for making this event possible!

“What’s the difference? What makes fresh hop beers so special?”
Fresh hop beers are brewed using undried, whole hop cones picked and used within a few hours of harvest, instead of the traditional dried, pelletized hops. These beers are prized for their unique, vibrant, and delicate flavor profiles, which showcase the fresh, grassy, herbal, and floral aromas of the undried hops, creating a limited-time seasonal beer experience from August through early October.

Cerebral is also excited to partner with Outside Pizza for some delicious hoppy food specials!

Beers:

• Breakside Brewing – Portland, OR
• Cloudburst Brewing – Seattle, WA
• Comrade Brewing – Denver, CO
• Living Haus – Portland, OR
• Our Mutual Friend – Denver, CO
• Meanwhile Brewing – Austin, TX
• Pinthouse Brewing – Austin, TX
• Ruse Brewing – Portland, OR
• Single Hill Brewing – Yakima, WA
• Varietal Beer Co. – Sunnyside, WA

2025 Cerebral Fresh Hop Beers

• Arrival Window | Fresh Hop IPA | Draft only, available 9/18
• Same Day Shipping | Fresh Hop IPA | Available in cans or on draft 10/3
• Mountain Express | Fresh Hop Pilsner | Available in cans or on draft 10/10

Admission: Free to attend

Low Key Lager Day @ Cerebral Brewing ( Congress Park)

Where: Cerebral Brewing Congress Park – 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO (Hazy)
When: Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 
What: This one is more low-key (as the name implies), but the Cerebral Congress Park taproom will just be tapping more lagers on tap than usual for the lager lovers out there to help ease out of GABF weekend.

Admission: Free to attend

GABF Brewery of the Year Showcase @ Improper City

Where: Improper City – 3201 Walnut St., Denver, CO 80205
When: Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m.
What: Join CSA this Saturday at Improper City for a GABF Brewery of the Year Showcase! They will be pouring some heavy hitters from Alesong Brewing, Highland Park Brewing, Everywhere Beer, Riip Beer Co., 2 Towns Ciderhouse, and Von Trapp Brewing.

Admission: Free to attend

The Great Mexican Beer Fiesta @ Cerveceria Colorado

Where: The Outpost on Platte – 1635 Platte St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
What: Where GABF celebrates the best in American craft beer, the Great Mexican Beer Fiesta is a block party to celebrate collaboration in craft beer with a few of the best Mexican inspired breweries!

​Co-hosted by Cervecería Colorado and Denver Beer Co, this year’s event will include live entertainment by Hugo’s Lucha Libre, DJ Miggy,and much more! PLUS local food trucks, a vendor market and low rider cruisers. The street market will feature local artists and artisans, and a few of our Cervezas for Causes charity partners.

Admission: Free to attend

Welcome to Pivo Park @ Cohesion Brewing

Where: The Park Across from Cohesion Brewing – 3851 Steele St, Unit 1388, Denver, CO
When: Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11, from Noon – 9 p.m. 
What: Join Cohesion Brewing and some of their favorite lager-focused friends for a showcase of Lager producers from across the country. “Welcome to Pivo Park” will take place in the community park located adjacent to Cohesion Brewing on Friday, October 10th, and Saturday, October 11th, from Noon – 9 p.m. Also enjoy some killer cocktails and spirits from The Block Distilling Co.

Breweries:

• The ABGB
• Creature Comforts
• Enegren
• Everywhere Beer
• Forbidden Root
• Gold Dot
• Good Word Brewing
• Lawson’s Finest Liquids
• Live Oak
• Outer Range
• pFriem
• Schilling
• and more!

Admission: Free to attend

Firesone Walker Anniversary Ale Mini Vertical Day @ Renegade Brewing

Where: Renegade Brewing – 925 W Ninth Ave., Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
What: Join Renegade Brewing for a week of Rare beers, big pours, and one hell of a lineup — happening every day leading up to GABF. Don’t miss your chance to try these special releases before they’re gone! They join them on Saturday, October 11, with a mini vertical of Firestone Walker Anniversary Ales.

Beer: 

• Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale (2024 & 2025)

Admission: Free to attend

RAR Brewing Taproom Takeover @ New Image Wheat Ridge

Where: New Image Brewing Wheat Ridge – 9505 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, at 1 p.m.
What: Join Lyric Brewing and New Image Brewing in welcoming their friends at RAR who will be tapping some bangers for GABF Week.
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Fresh Hops & Fresh Oysters @ Ephemeral Rotating Tap

Where: Ephemeral Rotating Tap – 2301 E 28th Avenue, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, at 1 p.m.
What: Join Ephemeral Rotating Tap for some Fresh Hop IPAs from Grand Fir Brewing (Portland, OR) and some fresh oysters from Shuck Brothers
Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Great American Bark Fest @ Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House

Where: Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House – 985 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, at 2 p.m.
What: We couldn’t be happier to announce the return of one of our signature fall events – Great American Bark Fest!

Join Romero’s for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon where they showcase some stellar new beers, raise money for a local nonprofit and jam out to some great tunes. They’re pumped to have their friend Zivi Masango serenading everyone with lively and soulful sounds.

Admission: Free to attend

The Big Show 10th Annual Jake’s / CSA GABF Sendoff @ Jake’s Brew Bar

Where: Jake’s Brew Bar – 2530 W Main St., Littleton, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join Jake’s Brew Bar in Littleton for their 10th annual CSA Distro GABF sendoff featuring 30+ beers from around the country.

Beers: TBA

Admission: Free to attend

Beer Block @ Larimer Square

Where: Larimer Square – 1430 Larimer St., Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
What: Beer Block is returning to Larimer Square for another unforgettable afternoon of brews, bites, and bands. This beer-drenched block party will feature craft cans from a variety of local and national breweries, live music, and more—all in celebration of Denver’s hosting of the Great American Beer Festival.

Beer: 

Oskar Blues

• • Dale’s Pale Ale

  • Dale’s Light Lager

  • Dale’s Easy IPA

  • Dale’s American IPA

  • Hazy Blues Juicy IPA

  • Death By Coconut Porter

  • Wild Basin Hard Seltzer

Deep Ellum

• • Dallas Blonde Golden Ale

  • Dream Crusher DIPA

  • Neato Bandito Mexican Style Lager

Cigar City Brewing

• • Jai Alai IPA

  • Maduro Brown Ale

  • Oatmeal Raisin Stout

  • Guayabera Citra Pale Ale

  • Florida Man Double IPA

Monster Brewing Company

• • Blind Lemon Hard Lemonade

Entertainment:

• The Sweet Lillies

• Clay Rose Band

• Sugar Britches

Admission: Free to attend

ORB Cart Driver Day Party @ Cart Driver RiNo

Where: Cart Driver RiNo – 2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
What: Join Outer Range at Cart Driver RiNo for TOPO Design specials, cold lagers, collab beers, and Negrois

Admission: Free to attend

Grand Finale Party @ Finn’s Manor

Where: Finn’s Manor – 2927 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m
What: Join Finn’s Manor for their Grand Finale of GABF beer tappings.
Breweries:
the Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB), Allagash Brewing, Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, Cerebral Brewing, Monish, Russian River, Side Project, Amalgam, WeldWerks, Westbound & Down.

Admission: Free to attend

Ska Brewing GABF After Party ft. The Nuns of Brixton @ Larimer Lounge

Where: Larimer Lounge – 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m
What: Join Ska Brewing at the Larimer Lounge in Denver for a GABF After Party featuring The Nuns of Brixton, Sorry Sweetheart and Then I Fly. Ska Brewing beers will be flowing all night! Saturday, October 11th. Doors at 4pm. Show from 5pm to 8:30pm. $10 tickets. Click here for tickets and more information.

Admission: Tickets Available Here for $10

Ratio Beerworks 9th Annual GABF Karaoke Party 

Where: Ratio Beerworks- 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
When: Saturday, October 11 at 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

ORB Cart Driver Night Party @ Cart Driver RiNo

Where: Cart Driver RiNo – 2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO
When: Saturday, October 11, from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.
What: Join Outer Range at Cart Driver RiNo for collaboration brews, cold lagers, Negronis, and crispy pizza

Admission: Free to attend

Sunday, October 12

GABF Hangover Party @ River North Brewery RiNo

Where: River North Brewery RiNo – 3400 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205
When: Sunday, October 12, at 12 p.m.
What: Still recovering from the Great American Beer Festival?. Roll into River North for Moya’s Breakfast Tacos and plenty of cold pours to cure that hangover in style. Delicious, cheesy, and exactly what your festival weekend deserves. GABF attendees also get Happy Hour pricing.

Admission: Free to attend

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