Bonfire Brewing Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Week of Throwback Beers and Live Music
Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado Celebrates 10 Years
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 2020 Lineup with Release Shindig
2020 Bonfire Block Party lineup to include Sam Bush, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, The Main Squeeze, The Broadcast, The Runaway Grooms, and House with a Yard.
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
Bonfire Brewing Releases Good Boy Peanut Butter Porter
The name, “Good Boy,” is a nod to Bonfire’s association with all things dogs, and the common use of peanut butter as a puppy training reward.
EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing canned a new beer from the Community Creator Series last week. Good Boy Peanut Butter Porter is available locally in canned 12 oz. 6-packs this week, followed by state-wide shipments in early January. Following strong positive feedback from its tap room customers, Bonfire plans to produce and package the beer through March 2020.
The base recipe of this new beer was inspired by their popular Tent Pole Vanilla Porter— Bonfire’s brewers upped the chocolate malt and added peanut butter flavoring resulting in a rich and tasty cold-weather treat. The name, “Good Boy,” is a nod to Bonfire’s association with all things dogs, and the common use of peanut butter as a puppy training reward.
Earlier this year, Bonfire launched the Community Creator Series of limited release beers with Après-Cot, followed by Pink-I Raspberry IPA, and GrapepHruit Kettle Sour IPA.
A nitro version of Good Boy will be available at Bonfire in weeks to come.
For more information about Good Boy Peanut Butter Porter cans or the Community Creator series, 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 Continues Community Creator Series with Fall Releases
Look for Gyptoberfest, GrapepHruit, and Sugar Speed in 6 packs of 12 oz. cans soon.
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.
Bonfire Brewing Introduces Community Creator Series
Bonfire Brewing graces Colorado with a spring surprise from the Vail Valley with their new Community Creator Series.
EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing graces Colorado with a spring surprise from the Vail Valley. Fueled by the inspiration of their community and power of a new automated labeler, the brewery began brewing, packaging and distributing a line of new limited-release beers as part of their new Community Creator Series last month.
Bonfire is kicking off the Community Creator series with the limited release of Après-Cot, an Apricot Blonde Ale previously a draft-only offering. Après-Cot is a delicate, smooth American blonde ale brewed with nugget hops, munich and white wheat malts, and real apricot purée to create a balanced and easy drinking beer perfect to throw back at the après of any activity.
Après-Cot is available in 6 packs of 12 oz. cans at Bonfire’s tasting room and select local accounts now, with limited statewide shipments by the end of May and through the summer.
Following the release of Après-Cot, Bonfire Brewing plans to continue the Community Creator series with the release of Pink-I Raspberry IPA, followed in the fall by GrapepHruit Kettle Sour IPA, and the return of the Rope Drop Hazy IPA in 12 oz. for a limited time. More creations are certain to follow.
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.