Southwest Fresh Fest at Billy Goat Hop Farm Returns September 23
Montrose, Colorado’s Second Annual Celebration of Local Hops and Regional Beer to take place on Fall Equinox at Billy Goat Hop Farm.
MONTROSE, CO— Billy Goat Hop Farm is thrilled to bring back Southwest Fresh Fest for the second year. This showcase of all fresh-hopped beers with live music, food trucks, and yard games will take place on the farm on Saturday, September 23rd from 2 to 6pm.
Fresh hop, or wet hop, beers are brewed with hops that come straight off the bine and into the brew— usually within 24 hours— instead of being dried and pelletized. “They're special because they're only available at harvest time and are best imbibed immediately,” say Billy Goat Hop Farm Owners, which makes this festival an extra special celebration of the freshest beers to be found in the Four Corners.
Breweries pouring include Avery Brewing Company, Base Camp Beer Works, Colorado Boy Pizzeria & Brewery, Elevation Beer Company, Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery, Horsefly Brewing Company, Mountain Tap Brewery, Primitive Beer, Stronghouse Brew Pub, The Steel Bender Brewyard, Wren House Brewing Company, and Yampa Valley Brewing Company.
Beyond the beer, Southwest Fresh Fest, guests can enjoy local food trucks and live music from the Drew Dvorchak Band and the Still House String Band, tour the hop farm, and get down on yard games. TelluRides will provide free shuttle rides to and from Montrose and the farm.
Ticket prices are as follows: The Full Sha-Bang - $30 in advance and $35 day-of; Designated Driver or Under 21 - $15; Under 12 are free. Tickets are on sale now at southwestfreshfest.com.
The Southwest Fresh Fest is made possible by the local community and sponsors including Colorado River District, Maxfield - Peterson, P.C., AgWell, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, RadCraft, TelluRides, CropwoRx, West of 105, Valley Food Partnership, Visit Montrose, Colorado Grain Chain, and Northwest Rafting Company.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Southwest Fresh Fest or Billy Goat Hop Farm. Download press images here.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST FRESH FEST
Southwest Fresh Fest is the first and only fresh hop beer festival in the Southwest, hosted at Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose, CO on September 23rd. Attendees and brewers alike can enjoy fresh hop beers from across the region in a rad complimentary taster glass. There will also be a Pickin’ Party with live bluegrass music, local food trucks, farm tours, and games… not to mention the panoramic views from the San Juan Mountains to the Grand Mesa. Come out for the festivities and stay for the recreation, beauty, and good beers abound. Join the fun at Billy Goat Hop Farm and celebrate harvest at Southwest Fresh Fest.
Buy tickets, sign up to pour beer, or sponsor at southwestfreshfest.com.
ABOUT BILLY GOAT HOP FARM
Billy Goat Hop Farm is the largest hop farm in the Southwest, providing superior quality fresh, whole cone, and pelletized hops directly to craft brewers. Starting in 2017, they've grown to 32 acres that produce 9 varieties of amazing hops. Owners and farmers Chris and Audrey pride themselves on creating genuine farmer-brewer relations and bringing true craft into their process. Combining traditional hands-on practices and state-of-the-art technology, they use less water and chemicals which transcends into a healthier ecosystem, soil, and hop plants. Brewers enjoy the bright aroma and subtly unique flavor profile imparted from Colorado's terroir, and the passion poured into every step of the process. Know your farmer, Love your beer.
Learn more at billygoathopfarm.com.
Freshtober Fest by The Empourium Returns To Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood October 15, 2022
Freshtober Fest 2022 at The Empourium Brewing Co. in the Denver Berkeley neighborhood will feature ten breweries pouring their fresh hop expressions.
The Empourium Owners Sara and Greg Fetzer
DENVER, CO— The Empourium Brewing Co. brings back its beloved celebration of fresh hop beers to the Berkeley neighborhood for the third year on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 6pm.
Freshtober Fest 2022 will feature ten breweries pouring their fresh hop expressions (the brewery list is below), The Hucklebearers at 12:30pm and Westword’s best new band of 2022 Traveling Rose Band at 3:30pm, eats from local favorite food trucks Little Red’s Kitchen and Pho King Rapidos. The Empourium will also host its annual denim drive to support The St. Francis Center. It’s all going down on the brewery patio that’s expanded into 42nd Street for the day.
The Empourium will also bring back its fresh hop beer Now & Forever, made with El Dorado hops from Hop Head Farms that were overnighted to the brewery for supreme freshness. This beer will return in a can with new label art for 2022.
Tickets cost $45 and include a festival glass and beer tokens for beers poured on the patio. Guests can also purchase full pints inside of the tasting room that can be taken back outside. Bring your friends, bring your jeans, and come ready to taste the season’s freshest hops all in one place.
Freshtober Fest 2022 Breweries
Barquentine Brewing
Berkeley Alley Beer Co.
Call to Arms Brewing
FlyteCo Brewing
Goldspot Brewing
Hogshead
Joyride Brewing
Odell Brewing
The Empourium Brewing Co.
Uhl’s Brewing
Media interested in attending or with questions can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT THE EMPOURIUM BREWING CO.
Located in the heart of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood, The Empourium is a gathering place for all— patrons and beer styles alike. Armed with true to style recipes and local pride, owners Greg and Sara Fetzer, Mike Cugini, and Justin Vallely focus their efforts to craft a warm, lively community hub centered around balanced, sessionable beers guaranteed to bring people together. Visit The Empourium at 4385 W. 42nd Avenue or online at theempourium.com.
The Empourium To Host First-Ever Fresh-tober Fest in Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood
Fresh-tober Fest is The Empourium’s alternative for the traditional Oktoberfest celebration.
WHAT: Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood gets fresh this fall season with Fresh-tober Fest hosted by The Empourium Brewing Company and accompanied by Call to Arms Brewing Company, The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery, De Steeg Brewing and FlyteCo Brewing!
The Empourium’s fresh hop beer is Now & Forever, a 6.2% ABV IPA with seven pounds per barrel of fresh hops. It’s extra fresh and not so bitter.
Fresh-tober Fest is The Empourium’s alternative for the traditional Oktoberfest celebration— in this rendition each brewery will feature their own fresh hop beer creations! Little Red’s Kitchen will sling German-themed eats and three local bands will perform live throughout the day. Rose Finn will play from 1 to 3pm, The Blowholes from 3:30 to 5:30pm, and Show and Tell from 6 to 8pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
This festival will benefit the St. Francis Center, a refuge for men and women who are homeless in the metro Denver area. Fresh-toberfest will include a jean drive for St. Francis Center. Guests are encouraged to bring a new or gently used pair of jeans to donate.
Tickets are not required for this event. Each 12oz pour will cost $5. Guests can purchase custom festival glassware for $10, which includes a first free beer.
WHEN: Saturday, October 12 from noon to 8pm
WHERE: The Empourium Brewing Company, 4385 W 42nd Ave, Denver, Colorado 80212
Contact Erin Hamrick at erin@radcraftbeer.com for the complete Fresh-tober Fest beer list and to connect with The Empourium for an interview about this inaugural festival.
ABOUT THE EMPOURIUM
Located in the heart of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood, The Empourium is a gathering place for all— patrons and beer styles alike. Armed with true to style recipes and local pride, owners Greg and Sara Fetzer, Mike Cugini, and Justin Vallely focus their efforts to craft a warm, lively community hub centered around balanced, sessionable beers guaranteed to bring people together. Visit The Empourium at 4385 W. 42nd Avenue or online at theempourium.com
