Olympics anyone? All week I’ve been sipping my morning coffee at 3 AM, glued to the TV watching curling. I don’t get it, but I love it. In a few more weeks, I might be able figure out how the scoring works. Until then, meet Curling with Cats. Just because.
Now that we’ve gotten that mess out-of-the-way. It’s the weekend people. Les go!
Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Crooked Stave’s bringing the funk to The Source, with a little Ferus Fluxus collab with Upslope and plenty of Batch 60. Here’s the full lineup for the week.
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project is located at: 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216.
Big Congrats to Denver Off The Wagon, who turns 3 this weekend.
To celebrate, they’ve collaborated with TRVE Brewing and whipped up Circle The Wagons, a 7% ABV French Saison, fermented on wine yeast. Tapping at 6 PM at TRVE. TRVE Brewing is located at: 227 Broadway #101, Denver, CO 80203.
Get over to the Tasty Weasel on Thursday and celebrate the birthday of Gordon Knight.
The Weasel will be pouring 7 different versions of G’Knight and hosting a skee ball tournament. Like the can says “”If you knew the man behind this liquid tribute, this beer needs no explanation. If you didn’t we’re sorry.” Come on out and raise a pint. The Tasty Weasel is located at: 1800 Pike Rd, Longmont, CO 80501.
Station 26′s tapping a firkin of their Scottish Ale made with vanilla beans on Thursday at 4 PM. Here’s the rest of this week’s lineup.
Earlier this week, the brewery tapped their last keg of Red IPA, which will make for a nice addition to their hop heavy lineup of IPA #1, Black IPA and Double IPA also pouring at the moment.
Also, big Thanks to Station 26 Owner Justin Baccary for hopping on the Brewtally Insane train. He’ll be keeping us in the loop with the latest happenings, tappings and events over at his young brewery. Station 26 Brewing Co. is located at: 7045 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80207.
Friday, February 21st, 2014
Dry Dock will tap a firkin of their new Thrasher IPA, made with citrus on Friday.
Tapping at 3 PM. Dry Dock Brewing is located at: 15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014. 303-400-5606.
The 2nd Annual SUDS For SIDS returns to Mile High Station on Friday from 6 – 10 PM.
The event is a fundraiser for Angel Eyes, which assists families impacted by the sudden, unexpected death of a child. Nearly 20 breweries have signed on for this year, including Dry Dock, Strange, Upslope and Lone Tree. In addition to plenty of great beer, there will also be appetizers, a silent auction, live music, appearances by Nuggets dancers and much more. Grab your tickets HERE for just $40 ($45 at the door). Mile High Station is located at: 2027 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204.
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
Pliny the Younger something or other landed in Colorado this week…
One-by-one the tappings are being announced and we’ve got releases scheduled from now all the way through Monday. Check out (and maybe even bookmark) our PtY calendar, which has the details on each tapping and is being updated as more events are announced.
Two22 Brew will open on Saturday.
Their Grand Opening fires up at noon and will feature food trucks and live music throughout the day. The brewery will have 6 beers flowin’. Look for a Blonde Ale, Session IPA, Simcoe IPA, Milk Stout, Centennial Chocolate Porter and Red Cinnamon. Two22 Brew is located at: 4550 S Reservoir Rd, Centennial, CO 80015.
Up in Longmont, 300 Suns Brewing will open on Saturday at noon.
The brewery is working off a 7 BBL system and will have a Pale Ale, Stout, Red and more available during Saturday’s opening. 300 Suns is located at: 335 1st Ave, Unit C, Longmont, CO 80501.
The 10th Annual Firkin Rendezvous invades Bristol Brewing on Saturday.
33 Colorado breweries will be pouring their firkin fun during the event, which is a fundraiser for the Colorado Brewers Guild. Tickets are just $35, which includes beer, food and a tasting glass. Grab ‘em right HERE. Bristol Brewing is located at: 1604 S Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Update: SOLD OUT! Denver Beer Co. will host the 3rd Annual Beer, Bacon & Coffee Fest on Saturday.
Details and ticket info can be found HERE. All you can eat bacon and coffee beer! Are you kidding me??? Get on it. Denver Beer Co. is located at: 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202.
Odell’s Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA returns this weekend.
Brewed with 3,000+ lbs of locally grown CO peaches, this delicious brew is perfect for the upcoming Spring Season. Cruise by the brewery on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy samples, purchase bottles and take in a little live local music. Odell Brewing is located at: 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Sunday, February 23rd, 2014
Dry Dock will release their 2014 batch of Bligh’s Barleywine on Sunday at 11 AM.
Head over to the brewery to snag your bottle of this year’s release, which has been aging away in Stranahan’s Whiskey Barrels. Dry Dock shared a few notes on this year’s batch: “Bligh’s is aged in whiskey barrels for seven months before hitting a bottle, creating prominent bourbon and oak flavors in this very complex ale. It’s a malty beer with a strong caramel background, with hints of dark fruits and a touch of bitterness. The nose wafts coconut, coffee, and a smooth hint of alcohol. Bligh’s Barleywine Ale comes in at 10.5% ABV.”
There’s a 1-bottle limit and a small amount will be available on draft. Dry Dock Brewing is located at: 15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014. 303-400-5606.
Complete your series of TRVE funky brews, with the release of Tiphareth on Sunday.
TRVE describes the sour red ale as having “subtle acidity and a mild brett balance”. Cvlt members get a jump-start at 1:30 PM. Otherwise, you can grab yours beginning at 2 PM. Limit of 4 bottles / person. TRVE Brewing is located at: 227 Broadway #101, Denver, CO 80203.
Avery Brewing is set to release No. 18 in their beloved Barrel Aged Series on Sunday afternoon.
Opuntia is a “sour ale with a dose of prickly pears” that has “patiently matured in first use small batch tequila barrels for 9 months”. Get all the deets from Avery Barrel Herder Andy Parker in the recent Press Release. Bottle sales begin at the brewery at 1 PM. 12 oz. bottles are $12 each, with a limit of 12 bottles per person. You know they’ll have tons of treats ready to share in the tasting room and barrel room too. Stop by and grab yours. Avery Brewing Company is located at: 5763 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303.
Station 26 Brewing Co. is located at: 7045 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80207.
Beer Hunting
The remaining bottles of Avery’s Uncle Jacob’s Stout have been making their way into local bottle shops this week.
Keep your eyes peeled for these beauties as they won’t last long. Amazing beer.
That’s it for this week. 2 new breweries, a ton of great tappings and enough new bottles to stock any good little beer geek’s cellar. It’s gonna be a good weekend. Enjoy Colorado.
A few tickets still remain for next weekend’s Strong Ale Fest at Avery Brewing. Come on out and party with us for the 12th Annual festival. Just take a gaze at this year’s beer list and then grab a ticket before they’re gone for good.
Cheers!