Living The Dream Brewing Presents Summer Seasonal Powder Run, Strawberry Lemonade
Living The Dream Strawberry Lemonade Powder Run was a crowd favorite during its soft tasting room release earlier this year, striking the perfect balance between sweet berries and zesty citrus.
COLORADO— Living The Dream Brewing just released the latest seasonal variant of its Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale, Strawberry Lemonade. Find it on tap and available in canned 6-packs across Colorado this summer.
This recipe is made with real fruit additions, like all of the variants in this quarterly release series. Strawberry Lemonade was a crowd favorite during its soft tasting room release earlier this year, striking the perfect balance between sweet berries and zesty citrus.
“Our Powder Run is the perfect canvas for fruit additions, and this combination was an obvious choice for summertime,” says Jason Bell, Founder at Living The Dream Brewing. “Enjoy it while it lasts, and keep an eye out for future seasonal flavors.”
Strawberry Lemonade is freshly canned and available in Crowlers and growlers to-go at both Living The Dream locations in Highlands Ranch and Sterling Ranch, while supplies last. Find it in canned six-packs across Colorado via Colorado Craft Distributors.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Living The Dream Brewing.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Living The Dream Brewing 2023 Gingerbread Powder Run Release and Friendsgiving Celebration Is November 18
Gingerbread Powder Run, a variant of Living The Dream’s award-winning flagship Cream Ale, is crafted with gingerbread and other spices from Colorado local Savory Spice Shop to strike a balance between spicy and sweet.
LITTLETON, CO— The release of the Living The Dream Brewing winter seasonal Gingerbread Powder Run is slated for Saturday, November 18 during the brewery’s Friendsgiving celebration.
Gingerbread Powder Run, a variant of Living The Dream’s award-winning flagship Cream Ale, is crafted with gingerbread and other spices from Colorado local Savory Spice Shop to strike a balance between spicy and sweet. Get this beer on tap and in 6-packs to-go at Friendsgiving. Gingerbread Powder Run cans and kegs will also be available across Colorado through Colorado Craft Distributors, all while supplies last.
Donate to Living The Dream’s food drive for Move For Hunger that begins on November 18 and runs through Black Friday, November 24. Move For Hunger seeks non-perishable items such as pasta and sauce, broth, baby food, nut butters, beans, cereal, and cooking oils. Find a complete checklist of desired items here.
Also during the Friendsgiving celebration, catch the Colorado Pet Pantry popup from 2 to 4pm to learn more about their mission to keep animals out of shelters and with their families.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com for more information about Living The Dream Brewing.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO.
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you have imagined. Visit Living The Dream online at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Living The Dream Brewing Turns Nine
Living The Dream Brewing will celebrate its 9th anniversary on July 22 and 23 with nine specialty beer releases, foodd trucks, dog friendly activities, and the return of their annual birthday cornhole tournament.
LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing will celebrate its 9th anniversary on July 22 and 23 with nine specialty beer releases and the return of their annual birthday cornhole tournament. The South Metro Denver brewery invites beer lovers, kids, and dogs to join for this 90’s themed family-friendly weekend.
Among the anniversary beer releases will be some returning favorites like Belgian Quad and ROCKER Spirits Port Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout; variations on returning beers such as a 3-Speed Pale Ale; and brand new creations like Mojito Gose, Cranberry Lime Blonde, and a Mixed Barrel Sour Ale that’s been aging since 2016. Also included in this lineup will be a ROCKER Spirits Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel with Plum and Ginger, and two beers aged in barrels from Arvada’s Talnua Distillery: Barrel Aged Belgian Quad with Fig, and Barrel-Aged Barleywine. Sign up for Living The Dream’s weekly newsletter to receive more information about the beer list.
The largest Living The Dream cornhole tournament of the year will take place on Saturday, July 22 at 2pm. Guests can sign up when they arrive. Also on Saturday, Wag N' Wash will be set up with a doggy pool, treats, and giveaways for four-legged friends who join for the celebration.
Food vendors for the weekend include the Big Stuff Food Truck, Motor City B’s Pizza, Uptown & Humboldt, Luchador Food Truck, Savage Jerky, and Gelato & Co.
Tongue Tied Design will be printing t-shirts starting at noon each day. Customers can choose their color and one of four custom designs made exclusively for the anniversary.
It’s really amazing to think Living the Dream has been around for nine years,” says company Founder Jason Bell. “When we opened, we wanted to connect to the community and share our passion for brewing great beer. It has been immeasurably more than that. We have made so many great friends while getting to do what we love. It really doesn’t get any better than that!”
Media interested in attending Living The Dream’s 9th anniversary can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO.
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you have imagined. Visit Living The Dream online at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Living The Dream Brewing Continues To Increase Production and Community Engagement After Expanding Distribution Statewide in Colorado
Here is the 2022 Living The Dream Brewing Year in Review.
LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing reported continued momentum in 2022 after their statewide distribution expansion. This past year brought new beers, several awards, and many philanthropic opportunities for the brewery, which donated more than $13,000 to local causes. Here is the 2022 Living The Dream Brewing Year in Review.
PRODUCTION & SALES
The installation of new equipment in 2020 for capacity and its increase in production in 2021 poised Living The Dream for a new distribution agreement with Colorado Craft Distributors in 2022. Since the companies announced their partnership last May, the brewery continues to increase production and sales.
Now Colorado residents and visitors can find cans of Living The Dream mainstay beers— Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale and its variants, 7-Speed IPA, Mountain Drive American Ale, and Fly Reel Amber Ale— as well as canned seasonals across the Centennial State year round.
TEAM
The Living The Dream team continued to grow and is now up to 15 employees.
In 2022 the brewery promoted Michael Acerra to General Manager, hired Jayme Hillian to manage events and social media, and continued brewing operations under the leadership of Head Brewer Rob Meehan.
BEER
Living the Dream Brewing released an array of specialty beers in 2022, including Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale variants Lemon Bar, Key Lime Pie, Tangerine, Horchata, and the famed holiday seasonal Gingerbread. Root Beer Float is the newest addition to this series, and currently available in cans and on tap while supplies last.
Living The Dream debuted the High Line Pilsner in cans over the summer, and released many experimental batches on draft throughout the year. These beers included Sunrise Tangerine Wheat, several dark and traditional German-style lagers, and the Port Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout made in collaboration with Littleton’s ROCKER Spirits.
ACCOLADES
Living the Dream received six awards in the 2022 Denver International Beer Competition: Gold for Velvet Imperial Stout and Port-Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout; Silver for 7 Speed IPA, Guava Mountain Gose, and Powder Run Cream Ale; and Bronze for Fly Reel Amber Ale. The brewery also took home a silver award in the American Style Fruit Beer – Tangerine category of the 2022 U.S. Beer Open Championship.
COMMUNITY
Living The Dream invested in its taproom experience in 2022 by adding pinball machines and a pool table, hosting numerous events and a variety of food trucks, and installing new heated patio tents for year-round, comfortable outdoor seating.
Living The Dream’s continued its partnership with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, which includes sponsoring the Highlands Ranch Race Series and hosting a monthly Beer For Bucks night, raised more than $2400 for the association in 2022. Among the brewery’s other philanthropic initiatives were the 2nd Annual Daniel Vogt Memorial in partnership with Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions that raised more than $11,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Living The Dream also teamed up with Physio Racing, Runners Edge, and Fire Pit Runners on group runs and rides throughout the year.
Living The Dream collaborated with two fellow Colorado breweries– Base Camp Beer Works and Ska Brewing— for the 2022 Colorado Brewers Guild’s Collaboration Festival that took place in April. In October, the brewery continued its support of the beer community at large as a sponsor of the 40th annual Great American Beer Festival.
Living The Dream is proud to partner with RadCraft on its communications strategy, which in 2022 included a revamp of its website in collaboration with Midwest Coast Media.
MOVING FORWARD
The brewery is teaming up on brew days with New Terrain Brewing and Payette Brewing for the 2023 Collaboration Festival, and experimenting with fresh flavors for upcoming beer releases. Customers can look forward to Living The Dream’s 9th anniversary celebration this summer.
Media inquiring about Living The Dream can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you have imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Living The Dream Brewing Celebrates Eight Years
To celebrate 8 years in business, this Colorado brewery is hosting a weekend pack full of their favorite activities— including a cornhole tournament and a group ride with Elevation Cycles— and fresh beer releases on July 16 and 17, 2022.
LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing was founded on pursuing passions in places you love. To celebrate 8 years (of brewing beers and making great friends) in business, this Colorado brewery is hosting a weekend pack full of their favorite activities— including a cornhole tournament and a group ride with Elevation Cycles— and fresh beer releases on July 16 and 17, 2022.
Here’s the lineup of Living The Dream anniversary happenings.
Saturday, July 16
Group Ride, 11:30am
Kick off the 8th Anniversary weekend with a 10-mile bike ride along the High Line Canal Trail led by Elevation Cycles. The ride will take off from the brewery and circle back to the taproom for free ice cream sandwiches, and a beer of course.
Cornhole Tournament, 2pm
This annual single elimination bracket style tournament is free to enter. Sign up in the taproom day-of to win merchandise to gift cards.
Beer Releases
New variants to its most popular beer, Powder Run vanilla cream ale, returning favorites, and brand new beers will hit the taps throughout the weekend. Customers will receive complimentary anniversary glassware while supplies last.
Food Trucks
Woodhill Small Batch BBQ and Motor City B’s Pizza will be slingin’ eats outside.
Sunday, July 17
On Sunday, enjoy the same beer release lineup, food by Big Stuff, and donuts from Dapper Doughnut. Follow Living The Dream on Facebook and Instagram for the complete 8th anniversary weekend beer list. The corn hole tournament will continue on Sunday as well.
“It’s an honor to celebrate eight years of Living the Dream Brewing with our team, our friends and our community,” says Living The Dream Founder Jason Bell. “We can’t wait to see what the next eight years bring.”
Media interested in attending can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
8th ANNIVERSARY TAP LIST
Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale
Horchata Powder Run
Key Lime Powder Run
Pina Colada Powder Run
Arapahaze Hazy DIPA
Tropical Arapahaze
Barrel-Aged Barleywine
Oatmeal Stout
Ice Climber DIPA
Schuss Bomber
Mixed Berry Sour
Railbender
Vienna Lager
Rock Climber IPA
7 Speed IPA
3 Speed IPA
Fly Reel Amber Ale
Old-Fashioned American Strong Ale
Raspberry Stout
Sweet Chile Wheat
Peanut Butter Mocha Stout
Cherry Cream Ale
SPECIAL SUNDAY BEER RELEASES
Cherry Stout
Root Beer Powder Run
Mango Powder Run
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO.
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined. Visit Living The Dream online at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Living The Dream Brewing Partners with Colorado Craft for Statewide Distribution
Living The Dream beers now available in cans across the Centennial State through Colorado Craft Distributors.
LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing and Colorado Craft Distributors announced today a partnership that will bring Living The Dream beer to beer lovers across Colorado beginning this week.
After consecutive record-breaking sales years and new beer additions to their year-round lineup, Living The Dream is excited to join Colorado Craft’s portfolio of independent beverage brands distributed up and down the Front Range, as well as Steamboat, Aspen, Crested Butte, Salida, Gunnison, Telluride, Grand Junction, and Durango. Living The Dream’s flagship beers including Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale, 7-Speed IPA, Mountain Drive American Ale and Fly Reel Amber Ale will be joined by a rotation of beers including Arapahaze Double IPA, Guava Mountain Gose, Backcountry Wilderness Wheat and others in the Colorado Craft portfolio.
“We’ve admired and enjoyed these beers for many years now,” says Tom Jasko of Colorado Craft Distributors. “The opportunity to work with them is like we’re actually living the dream. Our companies have a synergy that mirrors our paths for growth and is a win for everyone involved from production to retail to customer.”
Contact info@coloradocraftdist.com or 720-485-5855 to connect with your local representative if you’re interested in carrying Living The Dream in Colorado.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Living The Dream Brewing. Download press assets here.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO.
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
ABOUT COLORADO CRAFT DISTRIBUTORS
Colorado Craft Distributors is a specialty distribution company located in Denver, Colorado. They proudly represent craft beer, cider, spirits and other fun alternative beverages and mixes with a portfolio comprised of products from trending categories. Learn more at coloradocraftdist.com.
Collaboration Beers Abound at Living The Dream Brewing Company
It’s unofficial collaboration brew season at Living The Dream Brewing Company, who are partnering with several Colorado breweries on beers to be served at Collaboration Fest, and to support the Pink Boots Society.
LITTLETON, CO– It’s unofficial collaboration brew season at Living The Dream Brewing Company, who are partnering with several Colorado breweries to create specialty beers that span styles and concepts; to be served at Collaboration Fest, and to support the Pink Boots Society.
Fresh off a tapping of the Treat Yo Self Stout made with Lady Justice Brewing for Stout Month, Living The Dream brewers collaborated on three beers that are now available while supplies last. Meet them here.
Pink Boots Society
A celebration of the Pink Boots Society International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, A Kühl Of Their Own is an experimental Lager that was brewed at 105 West Brewing in Castle Rock. It’s inspired by all things fun in the sun, baseball, peaches, Big League Chew®, and cold beer. The name is a clever combination of a classic women’s baseball movie reference, and the German word Kühl, meaning cool, cold, or chilly. This beer will be available at Living the Dream, Platt Park Brewing Co., and 105 West Brewing Co.
Monumental Beer Works
For Collaboration Fest 2022, Living the Dream wanted to partner with Western Slope breweries who they often visit when they’re out playing in Colorado’s wilderness. First up, they called previous Living The Dream team member Brian Fischer of Monumental Beer Works and the two breweries created Hurricane Hazy IPA. It’s inspired by a Hurricane cocktail, infused with flavors of passionfruit, orange, lime, and cherry.
“It’s very fulfilling seeing Monumental succeed and grow,” said Jason Bell, Founder of Living the Dream.
Ska Brewing
In another Collaboration Fest 2022 partnership, Living the Dream teamed up with Ska Brewing to brew Living The Ska Dream Double IPA. The focus in this brew was hop additions, and lots of them. Brewers used nine unique hops and multiple hopping techniques. “We wanted a big base to build on but didn’t want to get into the ‘Triple IPA’ range,” says Living The Dream Head Brewer Rob Meehan. “We’ve got bittering, aroma, whirlpool, dip hop, and dry hop additions to show how each variety can add something unique based on type of addition.”
Living the Dream is excited to work with Colorado beer icon Ska to create something truly unique that can be enjoyed across the state.
Try all of these storied beers, and more, in the Living The Dream tasting room and at the collaborating locations while supplies last. Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about any of the above.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO.
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
Midnight Trail Cam Wheat From Living The Dream Brewing Is The Next Beer for the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund
Living The Dream Brewing partnership with Highlands Ranch Community Association to fundraise for local wildlife habitat improvement.
LITTLETON, CO— Support the ongoing Living The Dream Brewing partnership with Highlands Ranch Community Association with a sip of the next beer in their collaboration series, Midnight Trail Cam Wheat. This dark rendition of Backcountry Wilderness Wheat, the first beer that Living The Dream brewed to support the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund, debuted this week.
Midnight Trail Cam is a great “introduction dark beer” for people who don’t usually drink Porters and Stouts, says Jamie Gonzalez, who created the recipe. “This a great transition from winter to spring beer,” she adds.
“Jamie has a background as a pastry chef, which resonates with my food background too,” says Living The Dream owner Jason Bell. “Jamie’s background inspired her to create this beer with flavors of creamy chocolate and hints of dark roasted coffee. It reminds me a bit of a dark chocolate bar and does not have any of the bitterness which can be found in most Stouts.”
Midnight Trail Cam Wheat is part of an ongoing collaboration beer series that supports the nonprofit arm of HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area in Highlands Ranch, one of the brewery’s time-honored partnerships.
Find Midnight Trail Cam Wheat at Living The Dream’s tasting room in Littleton while supplies of this limited batch are available. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund that directly supports wildlife habitat improvements and opportunities for people in Living the Dream Brewing Co.’s local community to engage in environmental education.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with questions about Living The Dream Brewing or this collaboration. Contact Lindsey McKissick at lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org for more information about the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
ABOUT THE HRCA BACKCOUNTRY WILDERNESS AREA
The Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund is the 501c3 arm of the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. The Backcountry Wilderness Area is an 8,200-acre wildlife habitat conservation property that is owned and managed by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The 501c3 nonprofit funds wildlife habitat conservation improvements like fire mitigation, noxious weed treatment, and maintaining water resources for wildlife alongside environmental education efforts to engage people of all ages with wild places. The mission is to improve wildlife habitat, inspire the next generation of nature stewards, and ignite a lifelong love of the outdoors for all. Learn more at hrcaonline.org/backcountry.
Living The Dream Brewing Brews Backcountry Wilderness Wheat For Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund
Living The Dream collaborates with Highlands Ranch Community Association to fundraise for local wildlife habitat improvement.
LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing presents the Backcountry Wilderness Wheat brewed to support the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund, the nonprofit arm of HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area in Highlands Ranch.
“Living the Dream Brewing Co. has been behind the mission of the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund since the very beginning in 2017,” says Lindsey McKissick, the Outreach Coordinator at the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Besides providing beer for all of the 501c3 nonprofit’s events, Living The Dream also hosts Beer for Bucks on the second Thursday of every month when $1 from each beer benefits the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund.
Designed to drink as the perfect aprés beer for any outdoor activity, Backcountry Wilderness Wheat is light and refreshing while still full of flavor. “Starting with a thirst quenching wheat beer, we added the refreshing qualities of real orange zest, coriander and grains of paradise. We finished with just enough hops to balance everything out and the beer comes in at an easy drinking 4.6% ABV.
Look for 12oz six-packs of Backcountry Wilderness Wheat at Living The Dream’s tasting room in Littleton, and for sale at select locations across the Front Range in mid January. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund that directly supports wildlife habitat improvements and opportunities for people in Living the Dream Brewing Co.’s local community to engage in environmental education.
In 2020, Living The Dream raised $2600 for the Backcountry Wilderness Area through Beer for Bucks. “As Living the Dream Brewing continues to grow, it’s important to us that our community involvement grows too. Working with the great people at the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund to put this beer in the market is the perfect way for us to start the new year.”
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with questions about Living The Dream Brewing or this collaboration. Contact Lindsey McKissick at lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org for more information about the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area.
ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.
ABOUT THE HRCA BACKCOUNTRY WILDERNESS AREA
The Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund is the 501c3 arm of the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. The Backcountry Wilderness Area is an 8,200-acre wildlife habitat conservation property that is owned and managed by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The 501c3 nonprofit funds wildlife habitat conservation improvements like fire mitigation, noxious weed treatment, and maintaining water resources for wildlife alongside environmental education efforts to engage people of all ages with wild places. The mission is to improve wildlife habitat, inspire the next generation of nature stewards, and ignite a lifelong love of the outdoors for all. Learn more at hrcaonline.org/backcountry.