Events
Mountain Sun Winter Brewer's Dinner
February 8, 2010 (Mon)
Vine Street Pub
Denver, CO
Join Mountain Sun for their 3rd installment of their brewer's dinner during their big Stout Month. This meal will pay homage to the great dark stout beer. Head Brewer Brian Hutchinson is pairing all stouts with the food creations of Executive Kitchen Manager Rob Green. Tickets are $50 and are available at Mountain Sun, Southern Sun and Vine Street Pub. www.mountainsunpub.com
The Pumphouse Brewery Biloxi Bash(Benefit) Shrimp Boil
February 8th from 4-8:00PM at the PHB.
Tickets are still available for $10 and kids under 12 eat FREE!!! See you there!
Avery Czar Tasting @ Southern Sun
Date(s): February 9th 2010
Time: 4:20 PM
Where: Boulder, CO
Join us hosting local favorites Avery Brewing Company. We will be holding a free vertical tasting of the Czar, Russian Imperial Stout. Years 2005-2009
Mardi Gras Warm-up
February 11, 2010 (Thu) 6:30pm
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Denver, CO
Fat Tuesday won't roulez around until mid-February but our annual Mardi Gras warm up dinner is worth getting an early reservation for. This year we'll be sampling a variety of light & dark rums to put you in a Crescent City groove. Reservations now being accepted at 303-297-9999. Plenty of Wynkoop beer on tap as well. www.wynkoop.com
February is Stout Month at Mountain Sun, Southern Sun and Vine Street Pub.
Let's get together on Thursday February 11th at Southern Sun at the Table Mesa Shopping Center from 5-7pm. Please RSVP so we can try and get a table large enough. Also, if anyone can get there early to snag said table please let me know as well.
Our very own Aler Adam Boggs won the Homebrew contest (again!) with his Mint Chocolate Stout. Hopefully we'll be able to try some on tap.
See you there!
Diana
The Tasty Weasel @ Oskar Blues Firkin Friday
February 12, 2010 (Fri)
Longmont, CO
Today's featured firkin beer is Pond Scum, an American Red Ale. It taps at 5pm in the tasting room.
Hoppy Man Imperial IPA Release Party
February 12, 2010 (Fri) 6pm-9pm
Twisted Pine Brewing Co.
Boulder, CO
Join Twisted Pine for the release of their biggest, baddest, boldest IPA. This beer pours a hazy pale, with strong grapefruit notes, 107 IBU's and an abv of 10.5%. One of the most serious beers to ever be released by Twisted Pine. Hoppy Man will be available in 22oz bottles at your local liquor store and kegs at the brewery. www.twistedpinebrewery.com
Beer Lovers Dinner at The West End Tavern
Sun Feb 14 6:30pm – Sun Feb 14 9pm
The West End Tavern - Pearl Street in Boulder
Five course menu paired with a selection of delicious Avery beers. Presented by Brewmaster Adam Avery. $65 per person, for reservations call 303.444.3535
Menu: http://www.thewestendtavern.com/Events/tabid/189/Default.aspx
The Kitchen Upstairs
Upstairs is Beer Lovers' Night for Valentine's Day. In addition to offering our regular menu, our chefs have created a special three-course Prix Fixe menu for $50 per person. Our beer Director, Ray Decker, will pair each course with beer for an additional $30 per person.
The Kitchen Cafe
February 16th is Wine and Beer Class Upstairs. The theme is aphrodisiacs. Can food really elicit desire? Is there a recipe for love? Please join us [Upstairs] as we put these legends to the test and our chefs create a four-course meal that is focused around food with aphrodisiac qualities. Our sommeliers will pair each course with wine and beer.
Well it's been a busy winter around here with all kinds of interesting beers available, but one topic has DEFINITELY been at the head of the list:
When will Pliny the Younger be available? Well I have the definitive answer for you: Tuesday February 16th @ 5pm. If you've been keeping up w/ Russian River's Website http://russianriverbrewing.com/wordpress/ you already know that the beer is no longer available at the pub. There are only a few kegs coming to Colorado & Falling Rock is, of course, getting some.
Left Hand Mardi Gras
February 16, 2010 (Tues)
Left Hand Tasting Room
Boulder, CO
Oohh yeah. It’s that time of year. Mardi Gras is always a blast in the Tasting Room and this time it’s going to be even better. We’ve got Lucile’s real-deal, authentic Creole food, live music, costumes, and great beer. Join us for a rockin' good time at 5pm on Tuesday, February 16th. www.lefthandbrewing.com
Mardi Gras Party
Tuesday February 16th @ Twisted Pine Ale House
Beads, frozen t-shirt contests, confetti...a good time.
Usurper Vintage Tasting @ Mountain Sun
Date(s): February 16th 2010
Time: 4:20 PM
Where: Boulder, CO
Join us for the free Usurper Vintage Tasting. We will be tasting years 2007 and 2008 from three different batches.
Rocky Mountain Microbrewing Symposium
Take a Friday off to eat, drink, and learn! - Friday, 19th February, 2010!
We'd like to thank our wonderful Sponsors for continuing to support this
amazing event. Here's to 15 years!!
Our Keynote speaker will be Mr. Steve Presley, retired AB brewmaster! He's got a wealth of fun knowledge to explore with us!
Register for RMMS 2010 Now!!
http://www.uccs.edu/~rmms/index.php
Brewers! Please join us on Thursday evening, Feb 18th, at Bristol Brewing, for a welcome reception!
Great Divide Release Party
February 19, 2010 (Fri) 6pm - 9pm
Great Divide Brewing Company
Denver, CO
Release Party for Hoss, Claymore, Colette Saison and Espresso Oak Aged Yeti. $20 admission covers snacks and all the beer you want, within reason of course. With such a diverse beer line up, there is something for everyone...so bring your friends, family and neighbors... No RSVP required, so just show up ready to have a good time! www.greatdivide.com
6th Annual Firkin Rendezvous
February 20, 2010 (Sat)
Bristol Brewing Company
Colorado Springs, CO
6th Annual Firkin Rendezvous-Saturday, February 20th.
On Saturday, February 20th, Colorado craft brewers will celebrate the sixth annual Firkin Rendezvous, a cask ale festival benefitting the Colorado Brewer's Guild. Brewers love making firkins because one-off casks offer them a chance to experiment and show off their skills. Craft beer aficionados love firkins because of the smoothness and complexity offered in an unfiltered, cask-conditioned ale.
Nihilist Vintage Tasting @ Vine Street Pub
Date(s): February 22nd 2010
Time: 4:20 PM
Where: Denver, CO
Join us for our free Nihilist Vintage Tasting.
Enjoy two batches from 2009 and the original batch from 2008.
The Society for the Pursuit of Hoppiness - Sour Ales Deconstructed
Mon, February 22, 6pm – 8pm
Avery Tap Room
Senior Brewers Andy Parker and Fred Rizzo and Educator C.V. Howe will be on hand to taste, talk over and elucidate the myriad flavor components of these exciting beers.
Monthly Beer and Cheese Pairing
Feb 23 5-8pm
Beer and cheese pairing
You might think that we'd be tired of pairing our beers with food, but it's just so darn good! 5 unique artisan cheeses paired with 5 Great Divide beers, garnished with fruit, nuts and hand crafted bread. $18 per person. RSVP required. Please email info@greatdivide.com
Craft Beer Tasting Series
February 23, 2010 (Tue) 7pm
Pumphouse Brewery
Longmont, CO
This month's topic: Strong Ales with guest speaker: Matt Thrall of Avery Brewing Company. Limited seating for each session, Tickets are $25 and available at the Pumphouse Brewery or by reservation at Pumphousetastings@hotmail.com. Each ticket includes all beer and special appetizers. We are also offering a 4-Pack of tasting tickets, one for each tasting, for $80. www.pumphousebrewery.com
Join us Tuesday the 23rd for our February meeting.
We meet at 7pm at the Masonic Lodge in Boulder. New members are always welcome! The west doors should be open.
Our featured speaker will be Peter Bouckaert from New Belgium Brewing.
http://hopbarley.org/files/newsletter10Feb.pdf
Avery Beer Dinner with The Bruery at Basta in Boulder on 2/25
Join Adam Avery of Avery Brewing and Jonas Nemura of The Bruery (a fantastic California brewery making some creative and delicious new beers) at Boulder's newest brick-oven pizza joint--Basta--on Thursday, February 25th. Both breweries are breaking out some of their rarest, craziest stuff to make this the most memorable beer dinner you've ever been to. Five courses paired with two beers per course.
Call Pizzeria Basta at 303-997-8775 for reservations and more information.
Well it's been a busy winter around here with all kinds of interesting beers available, but one topic has DEFINITELY been at the head of the list:
When will Pliny the Younger be available? Well I have the definitive answer for you: Tuesday February 16th @ 5pm. If you've been keeping up w/ Russian River's Website http://russianriverbrewing.com/wordpress/ you already know that the beer is no longer available at the pub. There are only a few kegs coming to Colorado & Falling Rock is, of course, getting some.
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Beer Dinner
February 26, 2010 (Fri)
Oskar Blues
Lyons, CO
A fabulous 4-course meal is being prepared along with some special Oskar Blues brews to pair with it on February 26th. Course 1: Weasel Bunker Trainwreck Red Chili with Michelle's Marzan, Course 2: Twice baked "Tato" skins loaded with Dales Pale Ale, Course 3: Chub dipped Shortribs, fried waffles, BBQ and Maytag Blu paired with Old Chub, and Course 4: Pint glass of pie paired with American Hoppy Belgian.
Michael Bolton Birthday Party
February 26, 2010 (Fri)
Fort Collins Brewery tap room (FCB)
Fort Collins, CO
Party Time! FCB thought they were going to have a party to celebrate Johnny Cash's birthday but then they found out that Michael Bolton was also born on February 26th and Michael Bolton outranks the Man in Black. In his honor, FCB is pouring all you can drink pints for $6. On tap will be Wassail, Big Shot, Rye, Harvestival, Stein Lager and Barrel Aged Brown Bevvie. Designated drivers will be treated to all the free root beer they can handle and 10% off retail purchases.
What
Inaugural Boulder Sour Fest - SOLD OUT
When
Sat Feb 27 12:30pm – Sat Feb 27 5pm
The Barrel-Aging Room at The Avery Tap Room, 5757 Arapahoe Avenue, Unit B1, Boulder, CO 80303
We've searched high and low for the best, rarest and tastiest sour ales from across the country, and all will be on display for your enjoyment on the last Saturday in February at the Inaugural Boulder SourFest. Our still-growing list of brews features 35+ different sour, wild and brett beers from breweries coast-to-coast.
2010 Beerdrinker of the Year National Finals
February 27, 2010 (Sat)
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Denver, CO
Be on hand for the final round of competition in the 2010 Beerdrinker of the Year National Finals at the Wynkoop Brewing Co. The best beer drinkers from all over the USA will be trying to convince a lively panel of judges that they know it all when it comes to beer. The winner gets free beer for life at the Wynkoop and $250 in beer from their local brewpub or bar. Can anyone top the performance of last year's winner Cody Christman? Open to the public. Fun starts at 2pm.
Upslope Brewing Company
Upslope's Tap Room is starting its "Donation Wednesdays" - Every Wednesday we will donate a dollar from all pint sales to a charity. For the month of March, donations will go to continue relief in Haiti.
GUBNA Full Release Party
March 4, 2010 (Thu) 3pm
Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Taproom
Longmont, CO
Living up to it's slogan of DISESTABLISHMENTARIAN, the GUBNA draft line has run dry at Home Made Liquids & Solids and at the Tasty Weasel Taproom. The good news is that you won't have to wait long to enjoy our newest seasonal - a 10% ABV, 100 IBU hop grenade being canned next week. To celebrate the canning of the 1st batch of GUBNA, please join OB at the GUBNA Full Release Party on March 4th at 3pm at the Tasty Weasel Taproom. Prizes available. www.oskarblues.com
Dry Dock Brewing Company
This Thursday, March the 4th our good friend Joe will be hosting another recession relief!!! He will be buying everyone's 1st two beers and there will be food as well! Come on in and enjoy!!! The party starts at three and goes til close. We will be tapping a keg of the Wee Heavy for this special occasion!
On March 5th, Golden City Brewery will be the focus of a 6-course beer pairing dinner at Three Tomatoes restaurant at Fossil Trace.
The Maharaja Imperial IPA 2010 Release Party
March 5, 2010 (Fri) 5pm-8pm
Avery Brewing Tap Room
Boulder, CO
Come to the 2010 batch of the Maharaja Imperial IPA at a release party at the Avery Tap Room. They'll have lots of fresh Maharaja along with plenty of your favorite Avery brews flowing from the taps. $15 will get you three 12oz. pours of The Maharaja (or any other Avery brew on tap) and delectable Indian cuisine.
Upslope Brewing Company Chili Cookoff this Saturday at the Brewery!
Please email chad@upslopebrewing.com for more info or to reserve a spot. Brewery gift certificates to the winners: $75 to 1st place, $50 to 2nd, and $25 to 3rd.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
March 5-7, 2010 (Fri-Sun)
Nederland, CO
For a town like Nederland that thrives on the colorful, the offbeat, and the weird, Frozen Dead Guy Days is a fitting way to end the short days of winter and head into the melting snows of spring. The story stretches from Norway to California to Colorado, involving cryonics, deportation, psychics, celebrations, and a dedicated Ice Man (Grandpa Bredo). There will be plenty of beer flowing in the Beer Tent to help stave off the cold. Left Hand Brewing is a huge sponsor this year.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
March 5-7, 2010 (Fri-Sun)
Nederland, CO
For a town like Nederland that thrives on the colorful, the offbeat, and the weird, Frozen Dead Guy Days is a fitting way to end the short days of winter and head into the melting snows of spring. The story stretches from Norway to California to Colorado, involving cryonics, deportation, psychics, celebrations, and a dedicated Ice Man (Grandpa Bredo). There will be plenty of beer flowing in the Beer Tent to help stave off the cold. Left Hand Brewing is a huge sponsor this year.
Monday, March 8th at the Vine Street Pub
4:20PM: Russian River’s Pliny the Younger. We’ve procured a rare keg of this spectacular IPA. It’s almost impossible to get this beer in Colorado. Coming in at 11% ABV, this triple IPA is hopped three times more than a standard IPA and dry-hopped four different times. This is a don’t miss! Backing up Pliny the Younger will be Pliny the Elder.
Tuesday, March 9th at the Southern Sun Pub and Brewery
4:20PM: Boundary Bay Inside Passage IPA. This award-winning IPA is impossible to find outside Washington state. Another don’t miss tapping!
Upslope Brewing Company
Upslope's Tap Room is starting its "Donation Wednesdays" - Every Wednesday we will donate a dollar from all pint sales to a charity. For the month of March, donations will go to continue relief in Haiti.
