Bonfire Brewing Expands Capacity; Announces 2020 Milestones

Bonfire Brewing owners Andy and Amanda Jessen

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing is poised for growth going into 2021. The Eagle Valley brewery turned ten in 2020 among several other community milestones. Gather ‘round for Bonfire Brewing’s 2020 Year in Review.

In 2020, Bonfire Brewing produced just under 3500 barrels of beer, equating to more than one million cans. The brewery is wrapping up installation of an expansion in capacity and improvements to existing equipment. These include an upgraded glycol chiller system, the addition of 1600 barrels of fermentation capacity, equipment to facilitate the packaging of barrel aged beers, and the ability to package beer in 16-ounce cans.

Bonfire revamped its draft system that now sports 25 beer lines this year, and added the now famous rotating beer slushies to the menu. Tasting room additions in 2020 also include a partnership with the Roaming Gourmet food truck, and a heated tent the size of a city block for winter to help offset COVID-related capacity restrictions. 

Bonfire continued support of local non-profits with product and financial donations, including another record Mug Club auction— which this year, topped $8,500. The mug purchase benefited the Vail Veterans Foundation and Olivia’s Fund.

Bonfire’s patio expansion project is an ongoing one that gained more than 600 square feet of new seating in spring with employee-built Adirondack chairs to boot. 

More accolades rolled in for the brewery in 2020, including three Best of Vail awards and medals in the Best of Craft Beer Awards with a gold for WtFO DIPA, and in the “Beer Wars” competition with a Silver for the Rope Drop Hazy IPA. Bonfire is also the proud new recipient of Eagle’s “WassailMeister” title. 

Bonfire maintained its Actively Green Business certification, introduced composting to the tasting room, adopted and maintained five miles of the Haymaker mountain bike trail, and continued to make strides in sustainability and efficiency throughout operations this year. 

In November of 2020, Bonfire Brewing celebrated a decade of business in downtown Eagle with a week of throwback beer releases, specialty slushies, and an anniversary Quadrupel Brown Ale aged in Laws Whiskey House barrels. 

In the wake of Coronavirus, the Bonfire team developed and grew a popular contactless pick-up service and digital ordering system at the tasting room. 

Most importantly for Bonfire in 2020, the company retained 100 percent of their employees amid the impacts resulting from the global pandemic. “We fully employed everyone throughout the year by pivoting and adapting to every obstacle thrown our way,” says owner Andy Jessen. “[I]t took years to put this talented team together, and one of our biggest fears at the outset of the pandemic was the chance we might lose that. Being able to keep the team intact is something we’re very grateful for.”

Also in response to the pandemic, Bonfire created the BonFamily t-shirt that features all 16 employees, for which all proceeds directly benefited staff. “We couldn’t have done it without the people that make up the BonFamily, and that includes our customers near and far,” adds owner Amanda Jessen. 

For more information about Bonfire Brewing, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Brewing Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Week of Throwback Beers and Live Music

EAGLE, CO— It’s time to “Gather ‘round” to celebrate a decade of Bonfire Brewing beers. From November 8-14th, the downtown Eagle brewery will release throwback beers and specialty slushies, host live music, and unveil the limited edition 10th anniversary Demshitz Quadruple Brown Ale. Events have been deliberately scheduled throughout the week to avoid crowding and to permit ample space for social distancing measures. 

In its ten years, Bonfire has become an Eagle institution committed to limiting their environmental impact, and well known for their deep involvement in the community. They are home to some of the Vail Valley’s best live music offerings, most notably at the annual Bonfire Block Party. 

In anticipation of this occasion, Bonfire procured Bourbon barrels from Laws Whiskey House, in which they’ve been aging the Quadruple Brown Ale. This 10th anniversary ale pays high gravity homage to Bonfire’s first recipe on the original opening beer board, Demshitz Brown Ale. 

Join the BonFamily in November for their 10th anniversary week!

Sunday, November 8th - Limited Edition Anniversary Glass release, Anniversary Chalkboard Reveal

Monday, 9th - Throwback beer release #1

Tuesday, 10th - Throwback beer release #2, Guess Your Flight Night -- Guess your flight and it’s free!

Wednesday, 11th - Specialty Slush release #1

Thursday, 12th - Throwback beer release #3, Brew Tours at Bonfire production facility, and live music from Lance Boyle and the Red Bottom Boys 6-9pm

Friday, 13th - Specialty Slush release #2, Throwback beer release #4, and live music from The Evolution 6-9pm

Saturday, 14th - Annual Mug Club Auction, live music from Hardscrabble  6-9pm, 10th Anniversary Bottle Release + Quad Brown release on draft with collectors glass, and prize drawing for a YETI 45L Hard Cooler filled with Bonfire goodies

Husband and wife team Andy and Amanda Jessen have owned and operated Bonfire from day one. “Ten years has certainly flown by,” notes Andy, “and it feels good to hit the milestone, especially with the challenges we’re all currently facing.” 

“We’re more invested in, and thankful for, our community than ever,” Amanda adds. “Ten years of beer has led to a lot of great conversations, friendships, and lessons. We can’t wait to see what the next ten bring.”

For more information about Bonfire Brewing’s decade in business or upcoming anniversary celebration, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Block Party Presents the Funky Times All-Star Band at the Eagle County Fairgrounds

EAGLE, CO— When Bonfire Brewing made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Block Party, they promised to bring some form of live music to the Vail Valley this summer. They’ve delivered with back-to-back performances from the Funky Times All-Star Band, a talent-packed group of musicians led by previous Block Party headliner Robert Randolph, on July 17 and 18 at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.

Popular local bands The Runaway Grooms and The Evolution will kick off Friday and Saturday night’s festivities, respectively, followed by Marcus King, Robert Randolph, J.J. Johnson, Nigel Hall, and Duane Betts all sharing the stage.

Tickets for these shows are on sale now and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Only 500 tickets are available for each evening, and are selling rapidly. Ticket holders will then be divided into groups of 125 people, with social distancing inside those groups. Masks are required to enter the venue, and when not in your designated seating area. Ample sanitation stations will be placed throughout the venue, along with two food trucks, and multiple bars. 

“We’ve worked for months to pull something involving live outdoor music together, and we’re excited to set a strong example with a professional event that we hope shows that live music can return safely,” says Bonfire Brewing Co-Owner Amanda Jessen. “We all feel the need for something like this, and while it’s not the traditional Block Party with 5,000 people in the streets of Eagle, it’s a start, and it gets some of the struggling folks in this industry back to work.”

Find more information about the shows at bonfireblockparty.com, and contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries. 

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com. 

Bonfire Brewing Continues Patio Expansion Project

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing broke even more ground on its continued patio expansion last week to increase seating and entertainment space for customers this summer. Bonfire is working closely with local partners to execute this project during uncertain times. 

The new additions to Bonfire’s award-winning patio include fresh concrete complete with sleeves for removable fence posts, adding an additional 500 square feet of safe, level, and licensed outdoor space for customers to enjoy Bonfire beers. Not to mention this upgrade means there will always be a shady spot for refuge from the Colorado sun, no matter the time of day.

Bonfire has always been deeply ingrained in the Eagle community, and this expansion is no exception. The brewery’s landlord manned a Skid-Steer that he owns to help haul concrete and level dirt, and a local contractor offered Bonfire an exceptional price on concrete so they could execute the project as inexpensively as possible. The Town of Eagle might be on a spending freeze in response to COVID-19, however they waived the permit and review fees, and provided technical support to help facilitate the project.

“One of the primary motivations for launching this project is to open up more outdoor customer areas in anticipation of continued distancing requirements, if and when we are permitted to reopen for on-premise service,” says Bonfire Co-Owner Andy Jessen. “It was always part of the original vision for the patio expansion, and now seemed like the perfect time to go for it.” 

Without bar hours to staff, Bonfire team members have been working on an array of projects to update the tasting room, this patio work included. While starting the demo work, the team uncovered a small piece of Eagle history— a portion of the original Town of Eagle sidewalk in pristine condition. It sits below the grade of the building pad, likely covered up in the 1960’s or 70’s. 

The Bonfire crew also saved the hops in the planter boxes that have been growing on Second Street since the brewery’s first summer of business in 2011, and will replant them in an expanded urban hop farm at the tap room this growing season. They are also rebuilding the planter box for the signature pine tree growing in front of the brewery in downtown Eagle. The Bonfire team also has exciting plans for expanded bike parking, and fun ideas for the first round of furnishings in the new space— stay tuned on their social media channels for updates as the project continues.

For more information about Bonfire Brewing or its destination patio, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Block Party Presents 2020 Lineup with Release Shindig

EAGLE, CO– Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced today seven additions to the 2020 Bonfire Block Party lineup. The brewery celebrates with live music tonight at its Release Shindig in the tasting room.

Playing at the Boneyard, Hardscrabble, and Bonfire stages will be Sam Bush, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, The Main Squeeze, The Broadcast, The Runaway Grooms, and House with a Yard. They join Keller Williams Grateful Grass, The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble. 

"I'm so thrilled about the lineup we've been able to put together for this year's event,” says Amanda Jessen who co-owns Bonfire Brewing. “The level of talent is beyond anything we've ever had at Bonfire Block Party, and I'm counting down the days until we're dancing in the street and sharing the excitement with our friends and neighbors in Eagle, and beyond!" 

Tonight from 4 to 10pm, Bonfire is hosting the annual Lineup Release Shindig in the taproom. This event includes no-fee ticket purchases, and a free pint for each ticket purchased. Broken Revival takes stage from 7 to 10pm.

Tickets for Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include Two-Day General Admission tickets, regularly priced Two-Day VIP Experience tickets, and Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets, which include bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. This multi-day street festival in downtown Eagle, Colorado will take place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission, and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s Bloodies & Bluegrass event.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with all media inquiries about Bonfire Brewing and Bonfire Block Party.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $40 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

The Mammoths, Mo Lowda & the Humble Added to Bonfire Block Party Lineup

Photo courtesy The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced two more main stage acts to play the 2020 Bonfire Block Party taking place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble will join other groups, yet-to-be-announced, as part of the multi-day street festival held in downtown Eagle, CO. Early Bird GA and regularly priced VIP Experience tickets are on sale now.

The Mammoths are an up-and-coming Austin band fueled by their fiery and unapologetic stage presence reminiscent of a young Led Zeppelin. Over the past few years, they have evolved from garage band rock to sophisticated blues funk and their live shows are not to be missed. 

Philadelphia-based indie rockers, Mo Lowda & the Humble are known as a tireless touring band with more than 100 live shows each year, gracing the stages of Firefly Music Festival, The Peach Music Festival and Mountain Jam, to name a few. Their latest album “Creatures” (2018) received rave reviews and their upcoming full-length recording “Ready Coat” drops on March 6. 

The two bands join previously announced Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass as part of the eighth annual Bonfire Block Party musical line up. The full festival lineup will be announced on Friday, Feb. 21. Tickets for the 2020 Block Party are on sale now and include limited Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets, regularly priced Two-Day VIP Experience tickets and Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets, which include bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. 

The Block Party features nationally renowned bands performing on three stages, bar service including Bonfire Brewing craft beer and local food vendors in the streets of downtown Eagle. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission, and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s Bloodies & Bluegrass event.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $30 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

Dates Announced and Tickets on Sale Now for 2020 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, Colorado

North Mississippi Allstars, photo by Robbie Prechtl

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events once again team up for the eighth installment of the Bonfire Block Party, an annual street party slated for June 12 - 14, 2020 in Downtown Eagle. Specially priced Early Bird GA tickets, VIP Experience tickets and Sunday Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets are on sale now. Holiday pre-sale tickets are sold out.  The Bonfire Block Party is the three-time winner of the Best of Vail’s Best Summer Festival and showcases nationally renowned bands, along with food vendors and Bonfire Brewing craft beer releases. As in years past, a portion of all proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. The limited Early Bird ticket sale offers the guaranteed lowest ticket prices for the 2020 event.

The Block Party features three outdoor stages and an expansive VIP experience for concertgoers. The Block Party VIP experience includes a covered tent with seating, dedicated viewing areas, complimentary catered dinner and a 2020 branded glow-in-the-dark Silipint tumbler or wine glass, which includes one free drink and a $1.00 discount off drinks all weekend long. New for 2020, the Block Party will sell wine and spirits at all general admission bars, in addition to hand-crafted Bonfire Brewery beers. While supplies last, the Block Party Early Bird pricing for two-day VIP tickets is $120 per person and two-day general admission tickets are $30. The Silipint add-ons are $19 and include a glow-in-the-dark Silipint tumbler or wine glass, one free drink and a $1.00 discount off all drinks for the weekend. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas, and children two and under are free in VIP.

The Sunday Bloodies & Bluegrass closing concert and brunch ticket price is $40 and includes a complimentary brunch by Big Delicious Catering. New for 2020, the Bloodies & Bluegrass ticket also includes bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosa and Bonfire Brewing craft beers.

Nationally recognized music acts will appear on three outdoor stages over two days during the Block Party, the Boneyard and Haymaker main stages on Broadway, and the Bonfire Stage on Second Street adjacent to Bonfire Brewing. The full music lineup will be released in early 2020. Past musical acts include Twiddle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Railroad Earth, Galactic, The Record Company, Sam Bush, North Mississippi Allstars and more. 

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, 2020

Cost: $30/$120 (special Early Bird pricing) $40 (Bluegrass & Bloodies closing concert and brunch)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Brewing Continues Community Creator Series with Fall Releases

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing continues their newly introduced Community Creator Series with the planned releases of Gyptoberfest Märzen Lager, GrapepHruit Kettle Sour Grapefruit IPA, and Sugar Speed Caramel Milk Stout. The three beers follow the limited series release of Après-Berry Strawberry Blonde Ale and will be available first at the Bonfire tap room in downtown Eagle, followed by limited availability state-wide as mountain temperatures begin to drop.

Gyptoberfest is brewed annually to help support the town of Gypsum’s Oktoberfest, and has become a local favorite. It’s a traditional Märzen Lager, brewed with German-style Augustiner yeast with a malt forward profile.

GrapepHruit is an American IPA kettle soured with lactobacillus. Generous amounts of Summit, Citra, and Simcoe hops seamlessly intertwine with the juicy Grapefruit puree added near the completion of fermentation.

Sugar Speed is a tasting room favorite originally brewed last fall in honor of the original Bonfire Brew Dog, Sugar. She had one speed, and it was the one that co-founder Andy Jessen walked her at. A little too fast for most, a bit too slow if you took her for a run, but always right there with him.

Sugar Speed is brewed with both caramel malts and roasted barley providing a smooth toffee flavor with a moderate amount of roast to balance the milk stout sweetness of the lactose (milk sugar) added to the boil. A kiss of caramel, vanilla and sea salt are added during secondary fermentation to lend a caramel sweetness on the palate with a slight salt aftertaste.

Fueled by the inspiration of their community and the power of an automated labeler, Bonfire began brewing, packaging and distributing a line of limited-release beers as part of their new Community Creator Series. The series began earlier this year with the releases of Après-Cot Apricot Blonde Ale, Pink-I Raspberry IPA, and Après-Berry Strawberry Blonde Ale.

Following Gyptoberfest, GrapepHruit, and Sugar Speed, Bonfire plans to continue the series with more interesting one-offs, local favorites and perhaps the resurrection of previously discontinued beers.

In addition to the Community Creator Series, Bonfire plans to release the very popular Rope Drop Hazy IPA for its second year with availability in cans and on draft throughout the fall and winter.

Look for Gyptoberfest, GrapepHruit, and Sugar Speed in 6 packs of 12 oz. cans at Bonfire’s tasting room and select local accounts soon, with limited statewide shipments throughout the Fall.

For more information about Bonfire Brewing or the Community Creator series, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

The Lil Smokies to Play Sunday Sayonara Closing Concert and Brunch at the 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle on Sunday, June 2 – Special Discount Offered Today Only

The Lil Smokies will be featured at the 2019 Bonfire Block Party’s Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch on Sunday, June 2 in Downtown Eagle - tickets are on sale now. Photo by Lisa Siciliano.

EAGLE CO— Optimum Events and Bonfire Brewing announced today that the special event, Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch will feature bluegrass phenoms, The Lil Smokies. After two days of live music with 11 bands on three stages during the Bonfire Block Party, the Sunday Sayonara add-on event takes place in the tent on Second Street and Broadway in Downtown Eagle from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The $40 ticket price includes The Lil Smokies concert and a breakfast buffet. A cash bar will also be available onsite. For one day only on Tuesday, April 2, Block Party organizers are offering 10% off Sunday Sayonara tickets using the online code sundaysmokies.

Originally hailing from Montana and well-known to festival crowds around the country, The Lil Smokies is a progressive bluegrass band that presents original songwriting with bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band. The band will also be featured during the two-day Bonfire Block Party festival which takes place Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Tickets to Sunday Sayonara featuring The Lil Smokies and the Bonfire Block Party are on sale now. A portion of all Block Party proceeds will benefit the Eagle County nonprofit organization, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visitwww.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: Bonfire Block Party’s Sunday Sayonara featuring The Lil Smokies
Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO
When: Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 (kids 2 and under are FREE)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Block Party Festival in Eagle Hosts 2019 Lineup Release Shindig on Tuesday, March 19

The Runaway Grooms will perform live music at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. as part of the Bonfire Block Party’s 2019 Lineup Release Shindig.

EAGLE, CO— The music lineup for the 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle will be released on Tuesday, March 19. 11 bands on three stages will be featured at the 5th annual music and beer street party Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2019. General admission, VIP experience and Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch tickets are on sale now. The Runaway Grooms will perform live music at the Release Shindig on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle. Entry to the Shindig is free.

 The Bonfire Block Party previously announced that North Mississippi Allstars, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Ripe and The Lil Smokies will perform during the two-day street festival. Other music acts will be announced on Tuesday, March 19, followed by the Shindig that same day. Attendees purchasing Block Party tickets of any level at the Release Shindig will have no ticket fees and will receive one free beer from Bonfire Brewing.

The Runaway Grooms is a Vail Valley-based trio that covers a variety of musical styles from classic rock to Americana folk, from country to psychedelic rock. The Grooms provide a refreshing take on classic hits from the 60s on. 

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit Eagle County nonprofit organization, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase Bonfire Block Party tickets online, visitwww.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party Lineup Release Shindig
Where:  Bonfire Brewing, Eagle
When: Tuesday, March 19  4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

J. Roddy Walston and Ripe Join Music Lineup for 2019 Bonfire Block Party Festival in Eagle

J. Roddy Walston & The Business and Ripe have been added to the 2019 Bonfire Block Party lineup. General Admission and VIP Experience tickets are on sale now for the event taking place May 31 – June 2, 2019 in Eagle.

Eagle, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events have added two additional bands to the music lineup for the annual street party slated for Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2019. J. Roddy Walston & The Business and Ripe join The Lil Smokies, North Mississippi Allstars and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, all previously announced as festival talent. Six more bands will be announced by March 19 and Two-Day Early Bird GA and VIP Experience tickets are now on sale.

Roots and southern rockers, J. Roddy Walston & The Business have been road warriors since their formation in 2002 in Richmond, Virginia. Regulars on big festival stages like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, J. Roddy and the band have experienced explosive growth in their fan base thanks to their incredible live shows and studio recordings.

Bringing an edge to the party, Ripe’s high-energy, feel-good music has garnered them live and streaming fans alike. Their breakout album Hey Hello (2015) put them on the charts and their tracks “Pretty Dirty (In the Fading Light)” and “Goon Squad” have each clocked around 2 million Spotify streams, and regular appearances at Levitate and Summer Camp Music Festivals have solidified Ripe’s spot on the music scene.

Tickets for the 2019 Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include limited Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets, Two-Day VIP Experience tickets and Sunday Sayonara closing concert tickets. VIP and Sunday Sayonara tickets are expected to sell out. The Block Party includes 11 bands performing on three stages, Bonfire Brewing craft beer and local food vendors, all in the streets of Downtown Eagle, CO. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission and 2 and under are free for the VIP Experience.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $30 - $140

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Brewing Patio Expansion Now Complete

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing prepares for the Vail Valley’s sun-filled spring days with the completed construction of their newly-expanded tasting room patio. The expansion was made possible, in part, by an amendment to the Town of Eagle’s land use regulations which passed in September, 2018 and opens for patron use beginning the first week of February.

Voted Best Patio in 2017 by Vail Daily readers, the latest expansion to Bonfire’s patio features a renovation of the previous space along with a connecting addition on the west side of the tasting room. The patio expansion increases Bonfire’s customer area by over 700 square feet. The western expansion features a garage door opening to the inside with additional bar seating lining both ends.

“We’re excited and proud of this expansion coming to fruition. It has been in the works for quite some time and should really enhance the Bonfire experience, especially in the warmer months,” explains Bonfire co-founder, Andy Jessen. “Full utilization of our space, enhancing the entry to downtown Eagle, and hopefully bringing more people to town and our tasting room is a great accomplishment by our team, our construction partners, and town staff.”

Bonfire Brewing is formulating plans for a party this coming spring to celebrate the grand opening of the new patio. You can stay tuned to their Facebook page for details and additional updates as they apply the finishing touches to the project.

For more information about Bonfire Brewing or their tasting room expansion, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Brewing Releases Rope Drop Hazy IPA in 12 oz. Cans

EAGLE, CO— Excitement grows through the slopes of the Vail Valley as Bonfire Brewing celebrates a season in full swing. Introducing Rope Drop Hazy IPA, a limited release available in six packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft while supplies last. Rope Drop will be released at the Bonfire tasting room on Monday, December 24 at 12:24pm and will gradually become available throughout its distribution footprint beginning Wednesday, December 26.

Rope Drop is Bonfire’s first canned Hazy IPA and contains huge tropical fruit and citrus notes from a combination of Citra, Mosaic, Eldorado and Ekuanot hops. These varietals, in conjunction with late boil additions and double dry hopping, provide an aroma bursting with tropical flavors of papaya, pineapple, mango, orange, and hints of fresh pine.

“Rope Drop is brewed to trigger that feeling you get when you roll up on a slope that is just opened (or just about to open) and you get to make the first giant pillowy turns down it,” explains, co-founder, Andy Jessen. “It's like winning the lottery. This release is also appropriate for the time of year as most ski resorts are getting close to 100% open and dropping all of their in-bounds ropes. Finally, it's dropping the rope on a brand new year!”

Weighing in at 6% ABV and 45 IBU, Rope Drop was fermented with London Ale yeast strain to provide a soft, yet juicy profile. Just like the perfect powder day, this hazy IPA drinks extremely smooth with very little bitterness. Made to be enjoyed with your après crew after an amazing day on the slopes.

For more information about Bonfire Brewing and their latest releases, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Holiday Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO

The Record Company headlined 2018’s Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO, voted Best Summer Festival in Vail by Vail Daily readers two years in a row. Photo by John-Ryan Lockman/Showlove Media

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events once again team up for the fifth installment of the Bonfire Block Party, an annual street party slated for May 31 – June 2, 2019 in Downtown Eagle. A special holiday pre-sale starts Friday for all 2019 Block Party tickets including Two-Day General Admission Wristbands, Two-Day Sili Packages, a Two-Day VIP Experience and a Sayonara Sunday closing concert. The Bonfire Block Party is the two year-winner of the Best of Vail’s Best Summer Festival and showcases nationally-renowned bands, along with food vendors and Bonfire Brewing craft beer releases. As in years past, a portion of all proceeds benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. The limited holiday sale offers the guaranteed lowest ticket prices for the 2019 event.

New for 2019, the Block Party will feature three stages and an expanded VIP Experience for concertgoers. 2018’s event featured two stages and an inaugural VIP Experience that sold out to rave reviews.  2019’s VIP Experience includes a covered tent with seating, dedicated viewing area, complimentary catered dinner, full bar service, Bonfire craft beer and a 2019 branded glow-in-the-dark SiliPint tumbler. While supplies last, the Block Party holiday pre-sale pricing for two-day VIP tickets is $100 per person, two-day general admission wristbands are $25, two-day GA tickets with a branded 2019 SiliPint (Sili Packages) are $40 and the Sayonara Sunday concert is $35 and includes a complimentary catered breakfast. All prices will increase when Early Bird ticketing begins.  

 An unprecedented 13 bands will play over the two-day event on the Broadway Main Stage, second stage and the Bonfire Side Stage, adjacent to Bonfire Brewing in Eagle. The full music lineup will be released in early 2019. Past musical acts include The Record Company, Galactic, Sam Bush, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Con Brio, Tea Leaf Green, Nicki Bluhm and more.

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $25/$35/$40/$100 (special pre-sale holiday pricing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Brewing Breaks Ground On Patio Expansion

breaking ground at Bonfire Brewing on September 17, 2018

EAGLE, CO—  Bonfire Brewing broke ground today on a major expansion of their tasting room patio following an amendment to the Town of Eagle’s land use regulations passed Tuesday, September 11. The patio is slated for completion in December.

In order for Bonfire Brewing to begin this greatly anticipated project, Eagle’s Mayor and Town Board of Trustees had to approve Ordinance 30-2018 amending Chapter 9.28 of the Eagle Municipal Code Concerning Encroachments. This amendment allows Bonfire, a private entity, to “encroach” into small portions of Eagle’s public right of way, making the new patio the first thing that visitors see when they head into town on Highway 6.

Voted by Vail Daily readers as the Valley’s Best Patio in 2017, Bonfire’s expansion will include additional seating, more room for live music, and the installation of garage doors that open onto the patio from the brewery’s west side. When complete, customers will experience wrap-around outdoor space for enjoying Bonfire beers outdoors.

The Bonfire Brewing patio expansion plan will increase tasting room customer space by more than 700 square feet. The projects is estimated to be complete by December of 2019.

For more information about Bonfire Brewing or their tasting room expansion, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

Front entrance mockup

west wall mockup

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Brewing Steps Up For The Eagle River Park Project

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing is proud to announce a Class IV sponsorship and the largest donation yet to Eagle, Colorado’s River Park Project, launched to build four world-class whitewater features and an adjacent park area on the north side of the Eagle River. Bonfire’s contribution supports ongoing work to construct additional amenities, and secures the naming rights for the Eastern Firepit that serves as a central hub for the park.

The Eagle River Park project is nestled along the Eagle River near the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo Grounds, and Chambers Park, where once a dirt lot, fencing, and semi-trucks served as the gateway to the community. The Park is a central part of the Eagle River Corridor Plan established in 2015. Following adoption of the plan in April of 2016, town of Eagle voters approved a 0.5% sales tax to fund a variety of park and trail improvements including this project. 

Most recently, a group of local residents formed a fundraising committee to help finance various elements of the park that were not funded by the town's initial bond budget. “Without hesitation, Bonfire Brewing reached out to be the first major donor of the Park,” says Town of Eagle Trustee Matt Solomon. “The Eagle River Park has been on the wishlist of boaters and residents for decades. This amenity will truly connect the Soul of the River to the Heart of our Valley. This partnership with Bonfire Brewing is an eternal representation of this balance of nature and spirit.” 

The project was one of the first initiatives that Bonfire Brewing Owner & Co-Founder Andy Jessen worked on as a member of Eagle’s Board of Trustees when he was elected in 2014. Now serving a second term, Jessen reflects that “Watching this park come to fruition as a trustee, citizen, and business owner in Eagle has been perhaps the most gratifying experience I can recall during my ten years here. Given Bonfire’s long-standing commitment to community, there was never a question of if we would directly support making it a reality— just when, and how. Naming the firepit at the center of what will serve as a gathering spot for Eagle for decades to come was a no-brainer.”

For more information about The Eagle River Park project, visit eagleoutside.com/riverpark. If you would like more information about Bonfire Brewing’s local involvement, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.