Bierstadt Lagerhaus To Release Velorama Vienna Lager
DENVER, CO— Today Bierstadt Lagerhaus releases its Velorama Vienna Lager Release brewed for the Velorama Colorado Fetival and Colorado Classic bike race.
This beer is a 5.6% ABV lager with low bitterness, copper color, and toasty malt flavor balanced with a dry finish. The recipe includes Vienna malt, Pilsner malt, hallertauer tradition hops, and German Lager yeast. It will be sold on tap at a number of locations in the Metro area and in Crowlers at Bierstadt Lagerhaus.
The official beer release will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 3, with live music from 5 to 9 pm. Meet Brewers and Owners Ashleigh Carter and Bill Eye, who opened Bierstadt last year at 2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
This beer is just one of the ways the neighborhood is partnering with organizers of the upcoming Velorama Colorado Fetival and Colorado Classic bike race. Members of the Drink RiNo group are also the offical adult-beverage partners, meaning their beer, wine and cider will be sold exclusively at race stages in Colorado Springs (Aug. 10) and Breckenridge (Aug. 11) and for the Velorama festival in Denver (Aug. 11-13), which includes the final two stages of the race.
With 15 independently owned breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries in a roughly 1-mile radius, RiNo has one of the highest concentrations of adult craft beverage producers in the U.S -- and we're proud to partner with the whole Drink RiNo group: Beryl’s Beer Co. Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Bigsby’s Folly, Black Shirt Brewing Co., The Block Distilling Co., C Squared Ciders, Epic Brewing, Great Divide Brewing Co., Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery, Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, Mockery Brewing Co., Our Mutual Friend Brewing Co., Ratio Beerworks, Stem Ciders and Zephyr Brewing Co.
For information about Velorama Colorado, visit www.VeloramaColorado.com or call Curtis: (303) 908-2378.
Find Bierstadt Lagerhaus online at bierstadtlager.com. For more information contact Ashleigh Carter at ashleigh@bierstadtlager.com
Former Great Divide Brewing Director of Sales Joins ‘The MBM Group’
The MBM Group is proud to announce that Anna Nadasdy has joined the organization as the first operating partner.
Photo by Colin Bridge
PITTSBURGH, PA – The MBM Group is proud to announce that Anna Nadasdy has joined the organization as the first operating partner. This strategic addition to the group comes at a time of unprecedented growth in the craft beer, spirits and wine industries. Nadasdy will work with new and existing clients to expand the already-robust service offerings and develop customized consultative solutions.
Nadasdy joins The MBM Group from Great Divide Brewing Company where, as Director of Sales & Marketing, she was a member of the Executive Leadership Team providing measured and analytical perspective on all facets of the brewery operations. In addition, she was responsible for building and motivating the sales & marketing teams to deliver profitable, brand building results through their national distributor network.
“Anna is exactly the partner I anticipated adding to our team as we continue to get calls from prospective clients in need of strategic consulting, training and direction,” said CEO & Founder of The MBM Group, Michele Meloy Burchfield.
With an extensive sales and management background gained over the course of the last 15 years from lengthy turns for other well-respected breweries including Odell Brewing Co. and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Nadasdy brings a wealth of experience and skill to The MBM Group.
Burchfield said, “She embodies the knowledge, expertise and passion of the next generation of the beverage alcohol business and I believe that she will deliver on The MBM Group’s commitment to transforming sales organizations.”
In 2010, Nadasdy’s palate and passion for craft beer led her to pursue and achieve Certified Cicerone — among the first of industry sales professionals to be awarded the level. Additionally, she has been very active on both the Government Affairs Committee for the Colorado Brewers’ Guild and the Brewers’ Association’s Market Development Committee, having authored and co-authored several popular articles.
Ms. Nadasdy holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and resides in Northwest Denver with her husband, John, and daughter, Evelyn.
ABOUT THE MBM GROUP
The MBM Group is a Training & Consulting company specializing in the Beverage Category. The services include Strategic Sales & Marketing Consulting, Organizational Analysis, Sales, Negotiating, Managing & Developing People and Effective Wholesaler Partnership Training. Clients include Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Rogue Ales & Spirits, D.G. Yuengling & Son, New Belgium Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., FIJI Water, Wonderful Brands, Golden Road Brewing Company, Origlio Distributing, Tenth & Blake, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates & Vermont Hard Cider Company.
Strange Craft Beer Company Presents The Brown Palace Golden Age Imperial Honey Brown Ale
The Brown Palace Golden Age tops the charts at 12.5 percent ABV as a potent nod to The Brown's 125th. A very limited number of bombers will be available at The Brown Palace.
Photo by Colin Bridge feat. Rob Dietrich, head distiller at Stranahan's tasting this beer from barrels.
DENVER, CO — August 12, 2017 marks the 125th Anniversary for Denver institution The Brown Palace Hotel. To celebrate, Strange Craft Beer Company has brewed a batch of beer with water from the Brown Palace’s artesian well and a touch of honey from the hotel's rooftop beehives, and aged it for four months in Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Whiskey barrels. The Brown Palace Golden Age tops the charts at 12.5 percent ABV as a potent nod to The Brown's 125th. A very limited number of bombers will be available at The Brown Palace.
The Brown Palace Golden Age was brewed with 60 pounds of Colorado honey in honor of The Brown Palace’s rooftop beehives and 10 pounds of English East Kent Goldings hops on a base of English Maris Otter and Brown malt, and fermented with Strange's house Belgian yeast. It has sweet honey aroma and roasted, dark chocolate notes, all amplified with whiskey qualities from its time spent in barrels. This beer will gain complexity over time.
The label for Golden Age was developed by students at The Art Institute of Colorado.
Reservations for The Brown’s Strange Craft Beer 12.5% Anniversary package, which includes a bottle of this beer, are available beginning August 1. Guests can also taste the beer on draft at Ship Tavern in the hotel while supplies last.
For more information about this 125th anniversary brew, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT STRANGE CRAFT BEER COMPANY
When Strange Craft Beer Co. opened just south of Denver’s Mile High Stadium in May 2010, it was the first nanobrewery in the city brewing one barrel of beer at a time. Strange has since become a destination spot for Colorado beer drinkers and taken home multiple awards, including two Great American Beer Festival medals and two World Beer Cups. Visit the brewery online at strangecraft.com.
ABOUT THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL AND SPA
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is a Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond luxury landmark located in the heart of downtown Denver. It is a charter member of National Trust Historic Hotels of America and is managed by Quorum Hotels & Resorts, a full service management company headquartered in Dallas. The Brown Palace is also part of the signature Autograph Collection, an exclusive collection of upper upscale and luxury hotels within Marriott International’s global portfolio. The Brown will celebrate its 125th anniversary in August 2017. For more information, visit brownpalace.com.
Lone Tree Brewing To Host Brews For CancerBlows Dinner Featuring Coffee IPA collaboration with Broken Compass Brewing
This event will feature CancerBlows Coffee IPA brewed in collaboration with Broken Compass Brewing, five Lone Tree beer-paired courses crafted by Chef Paul Worley, and live music by the H2 Big Band and trumpet players from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
CancerBlows 2017 - photo by Lone Tree Brewing Co.
LONE TREE, CO — Lone Tree Brewing Company will host its annual Brews for CancerBlows dinner on Friday, July 7. The event will feature CancerBlows Coffee IPA brewed in collaboration with Broken Compass Brewing, five Lone Tree beer-paired courses crafted by Chef Paul Worley, and live music by the H2 Big Band and trumpet players from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Proceeds from this event will go to CancerBlows and The Ryan Anthony Foundation.
Kenyan Thaita AA roast from Denver’s Boxcar Coffee was added to the CancerBlows Coffee IPA after fermentation. This beer’s light grain bill—comprised of 2-row malt, biscuit malt, crystal malt, and oats— makes way for bold and juicy Mosaic hop additions and lightly roasted, fruit-forward coffee. Lactose is added to convey a coffee-and-cream mouthfeel. Brews for CancerBlows Guests will receive welcome goblets of this beer during a private tour of Lone Tree Brewing with Head Brewer Josh West.
Tickets for this beer dinner cost $70 and can be purchased here or in Lone Tree’s tasting room. The menu is available on Lone Tree’s Facebook page.
If you would like more information about the Brews for CancerBlows dinner, the CancerBlows Coffee IPA, or Lone Tree’s partnership with The Ryan Anthony Foundation, please contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree's cans and 22-ounce bombers are sold across the state of Colorado, as well as Kansas and Nebraska. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants in its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.
ABOUT BROKEN COMPASS BREWING
Broken Compass Brewing opened in 2014 just a short bike ride, drive or ski north of downtown Breckenridge with a focus on bringing you great beer and great community all in one location. With shelves full of board games and friendly dogs and humans filling the seats, it's the perfect place to grab a beer after work or relax with friends and family on mountain vacations. Broken Compass brews are sold almost exclusively at the brewery tasting room and at a scattering of restaurants in Summit County. Find the brewery online at brokencompassbrewing.com.
ABOUT CANCERBLOWS
In 2013 43-year-old Dallas Symphony Orchestra trumpeter Ryan Anthony was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a terminal bone marrow cancer that typically appears in patients aged 70 and older. Ryan’s musical community rallied around him and when they offered support, he jokingly replied that “we’ll all play a concert when I am healthy again and we’ll call it 'Cancer Blows'”. Ryan is now in remission, and the joke morphed into The Ryan Anthony Foundation, who in 2015 put on CancerBlows, a once-in-a-lifetime musical event bringing together the most famous trumpet players in the world. The event raised more than $1 million with all of the net proceeds donated to the Baylor Health Care Research Foundation and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation that work toward a cure for cancer. Visit CancerBlows online at cancerblows.com.
Strange Craft Beer Company’s Watermelon Hefe Returns For Independence Day
Strange Craft Beer Company’s popular summer seasonal Watermelon Hefe will return for its fourth year on draft and in limited bombers just in time for the Fourth of July.
Photo by The Molecule Effect
DENVER, CO — Strange Craft Beer Company’s popular summer seasonal Watermelon Hefe will return for its fourth year on draft and in limited bombers just in time for the Fourth of July.
Watermelon Hefe was first brewed at Strange in 2013 and bottled one year later. This bright and crisp German-style wheat beer is one of the brewery’s most sought-after creations, a refreshing summer delicacy adored for its 5.5 percent ABV drinkability and healthy but not overpowering dose of real watermelon— more than 660 pounds of organic, hand-cut fruit per batch.
Strange Craft’s Watermelon Hefe will be available at the brewery on draft and in bombers on Friday, June 30. This year’s bottle run is the smallest yet, with only 60 cases to be distributed across Colorado’s Front Range. Last year, this beer was sold out by the end of July.
For more information about Strange Craft’s Watermelon Hefe, or with any other media inquiries, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT STRANGE CRAFT BEER COMPANY
When Strange Craft Beer Co. opened just south of Denver’s Mile High Stadium in May 2010, it was the first nanobrewery in the city brewing one barrel of beer at a time. Strange has since become a destination spot for Colorado beer drinkers and taken home multiple awards, including two Great American Beer Festival medals and two World Beer Cups. Despite expansion to a 10 BBL brewhouse, owners Tim and Marni Myers are committed to small batches and nod to their nano roots with One Barrel Wednesdays for experimental brews. Each month the brewery donates proceeds from a nonprofit tap to a local charity through their Strangers Helping Strangers program, and offers a lineup of food trucks and other community events. Visit the brewery online at strangecraft.com.
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar to Celebrate First Anniversary on July 15, 2017
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar on East Main Street in Buena Vista is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, July 15th with a mini beer festival and live music.
BUENA VISTA, CO— The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar on East Main Street in Buena Vista is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, July 15 with a mini beer festival and live music.
Baere Brewing, Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, Cerebral Brewing, Elevation Beer Company, and Melvin Brewing will be pouring during the mini beer fest from 2 - 6 p.m. Live music will start on the outdoor stage at 3 p.m. with Boulder based rock band Augustus followed up by Denver based bluegrass band The River Arkansas 6 - 8 pm.
The Jailhouse recently extended its liquor license to include the lot next door, which houses The Watershed BV – a community shared space – an outdoor stage, where all the live music will be taking place, and The Bearded Lady food truck.
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar will be open before, during, and after the mini beer fest with service as usual and a special selection of beers filling its 10 taps. Guests are welcome to bring their beers to the beer fest area to enjoy the music, but a wristband is required to sample beers from the beer tents. Tickets are $20 for unlimited tasting from the beer tents and access to live music. Tickets will be available for purchase at The Jailhouse leading up to the event and at the door on July 15.
The Mini Beer Fest is also a benefit for Chaffee County Search & Rescue North, who will be selling $3 Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) cards at the door— each card purchase helps to reimburse the volunteer teams for costs incurred for rescue missions. CCSAR will also host demos and classes on the hour during the festival inside The Watershed BV.
For more information about The Jailhouse or its first anniversary celebration, contact Sarah Haughey at sarah@thejailhousebv.com.
ABOUT THE JAILHOUSE CRAFT BEER BAR
The Jailhouse is a craft beer bar located in the historic 1880s jailhouse in Buena Vista, Colorado. Featuring 10 rotating taps of craft beers from across Colorado, the United States, and abroad, plus bottles, cans, and wine, The Jailhouse offers something for every palate. Find The Jailhouse online at thejailhousebv.com
Lone Tree Brewing Company To Debut Cucumber Wheat Cans at Summer Carnival on June 17
This year the brewery is hosting the Summer Carnival just five days before Summer Solstice.
Photo by Colin Bridge
LONE TREE, CO — Lone Tree Brewing Company likes to celebrate the longest days of the year. This year the brewery is hosting the Summer Carnival on Saturday, June 17, just five days before summer solstice. This celebration will feature a strawberry-infused batch of Lone Tree’s Blonde Ale and the debut of the brewery’s popular Cucumber Wheat Beer in cans.
This American Wheat beer has fresh cucumber flavors and just enough hop profile for a crisp finish. It was first brewed for Lone Tree’s 2016 Summer Solstice Celebration, one of the brewery’s signature annual events.
This year, the party has all the carnival fixin’s of a day at the fair, including lawn games, live music by the School of Rock Aurora, face painting by Emma Paints Colorado, and concessions by the Elevation 5280 food truck. This event’s infamous charity dunk tank will benefit the Front Range Center for Assault Prevention. Here is the detailed calendar of amusements—
Elevation 5280: Street Food Elevated 11am-8pm
School of Rock Aurora- House Band 2-4pm
Emma Paints Colorado 1-4 pm
Charity Dunk Tank 3-5pm
This event is family and dog friendly, and it does not require tickets.
Photos of Lone Tree’s 2016 Summer Solstice celebration can be downloaded here. Photo credit can be given to Eleven17 Photography.
For more information about this event feel free to contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree's cans and 22-ounce bombers are sold across the state of Colorado, as well as Kansas and Nebraska. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants in its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.
Station 26 Brewing Co. Releases First Seasonal In Cans, Lemondrop Wheat
Lemondrop Wheat is the brewery’s first seasonal can, and the sixth addition to Station 26’s lineup of canned brews.
DENVER, CO — Station 26 Brewing Co. is releasing Lemondrop Wheat in cans this week in stores across the Colorado Front Range.
Lemondrop Wheat is the brewery’s first seasonal can, and the sixth addition to Station 26’s lineup of canned brews. This beer is made with Lemondrop hops and a hint of lemon, and is crafted to reduce gluten. At 4.5% ABV, 17 IBUs, and 3 SRM, Lemondrop Wheat is refreshingly drinkable and the ideal cool-down for a warm summer day.
“Lemondrop Wheat is a perfect beer for the parking lot at Red Rocks or camping trips in the mountains this summer,” said Justin Baccary, Founder + President of Station 26 Brewing Co. “We’re excited to share this beer with our fans in Denver, Boulder, and beyond.”
Grab a six-pack today, or try it on draft at the Station 26 taproom in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.
For more information about Lemondrop Wheat or Station 26 Brewing Co., please contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT STATION 26 BREWING CO.
Station 26 Brewing Co. brews craft beers in a 1960 fire station in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. The brewery was founded in 2013 by Justin Baccary and friends. It’s an ideal first stop for travelers coming from Denver International Airport. Find the brewery online at www.station26brewing.co.
Pikes Peak Brewing Releases 2017 Batch of Incline Imperial IPA
This Imperial IPA, named after the legendary Manitou Incline hiking trail in nearby Manitou Springs, is one of the brewery’s most popular beers.
MONUMENT, CO — Pikes Peak Brewing releases the 2017 batch of the famed Incline IPA today. This Imperial IPA, named after the legendary Manitou Incline hiking trail in nearby Manitou Springs, is one of the brewery’s most popular beers.
The Incline Imperial IPA is a study in hopping, says Pikes Peak Brewing Founder and Head Brewer Chris Wright. Constructed to match the proportions of the steep Manitou Incline hike, it utilizes massive additions of Mosaic, Columbus, and Centennial Hops (more than three pounds per barrel) atop a light grain bill of mostly 2-row malt that helps the hops shine. “This beer is so fragrant and floral,” Wright says. “It’s an illustration of how you can take hopping to the extreme.”
Much like the Manitou Incline, this beer is not for the faint of heart. It clocks in at 10.5 percent ABV with a calculated 185 IBUs.
Incline Imperial IPA will be available in very limited quantities in 12-ounce 6-packs across the state of Colorado, and it wont last long. In past years this beer has sold out in a few short weeks.
For more information about Incline Imperial IPA or Pikes Peak Brewing, please contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT PIKES PEAK BREWING
Pikes Peak Brewing Co. is an award-winning, veteran-owned brewery in Monument, Colorado that is dedicated to elevating the craft of beer. Pikes Peak beers are full-flavored renditions of classic styles that are best enjoyed in the company of good friends. For more, visit pikespeakbrewing.com.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Launches Rebrand with cans of Peach Pale Ale and Mexican Lager
Lone Tree Brewing Company rolls out its rebrand this month with new Peach Pale Ale and Mexican Lager cans that are now available across Colorado. The brewery’s new look is clean and compelling, just like its beers.
LONE TREE, CO — Lone Tree Brewing Company rolls out its rebrand this month with new Peach Pale Ale and Mexican Lager cans that are now available across Colorado. The brewery’s new look is clean and compelling, just like its beers.
Lone Tree enlisted Boulder-based design agency Anthem Branding to refine its logo, packaging artwork, apparel, and swag. This rebrand also includes updated design elements in the brewery’s tasting room, on its website, and across its social media platforms.
Lone Tree and Anthem began working together two years ago on merchandise. “Specifically the Hop Zombie t-shirts that they designed were very creative and really impressed us,” says Lone Tree’s Sales and Event Director Bridgette Geiger. “Anthem’s ability to really understand who we are as a company played an important part in the creation of our rebrand. They understood the vibe of Colorado and community and put them together in a way that conveys such.”
“Lone Tree embodies a persona that we feel should exemplify craft beer culture – as a company, they are collaborative, community driven, and down-to-earth,” says Anthem Branding’s Art Director Monte Mitchell. “They understand the nature of being Coloradoan; committed to friendliness, approachability, and a general love for the outdoors. We love what they’re doing and brewing.”
New cans of Lone Tree Brewing Peach Pale Ale and Mexican Lager (that will replace Mountain Mama Helles on the brewery’s core line of beers) are now available across the state of Colorado. The Branching Out series bombers have a new look as well. Each one will feature a different variety of flower embedded in its artwork.
For more information about Lone Tree’s rebrand, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact RadCraft at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree's cans and 22-ounce bombers are sold across the state of Colorado, as well as Kansas and Nebraska. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants in its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.
ABOUT ANTHEM BRANDING
Anthem Branding is a promotional products and design agency based in Boulder, Colorado. We partner with industry leaders in the craft brewery space to amplify the ethos of their brand and help them reach new audiences in an authentic way. We believe your brand can be a powerful tactile experience. Our portfolio of services ranges from eye-catching retail packaging design, premium custom merchandise, and impactful branding.
Ten Breweries to pour beers at Strange Craft Beer Company’s Anniversary Backyard BBQ
Strange Craft Beer Company is celebrating 7 years by inviting its local brewery friends over for a beer festival. Mark your calendar for this May 20 birthday bash! #7StrangeYears
DENVER, CO — To celebrate its seventh anniversary, Denver’s first nanobrewery Strange Craft Beer Company has invited its local brewery friends over for a birthday beer festival!
The Anniversary Backyard BBQ will go down on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 4pm at Strange Craft on Zuni Street south of Mile High Stadium. Blooming Honeywise will play at 6pm. Tickets to the Anniversary Backyard BBQ include food vouchers for the Spudz & Frank’s BBQ food truck, and unlimited pours of more than twenty beers. Participating breweries include Wit’s End Brewing Co., Renegade Brewing Co., Hogshead Brewery, CAUTION: Brewing Co., Copper Kettle Brewing Company, Black Sky Brewery, Chain Reaction Brewing Company, The Brew on Broadway, and Very Nice Brewing Company. A festival beer list will be posted in coming weeks.
Purchase $30 tickets at eventbrite.com or $35 day-of tickets at the door. Show your Uber or Lyft receipt for a future free pint.
Strange Craft’s anniversary coincides with American Craft Beer Week, for which the brewery will host daily events including the Westside is the Best Side beer bus tour on May 13 and a screening of the documentary film Blood, Sweat, and Beer on May 16. There is a complete ACBW event list at strangecraft.com.
For more information about Strange Craft’s seventh anniversary, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT STRANGE CRAFT BEER COMPANY
When Strange Craft Beer Co. opened just south of Denver’s Mile High Stadium in May 2010, it was the first nanobrewery in the city brewing one barrel of beer at a time. Strange has since become a destination spot for Colorado beer drinkers and taken home multiple awards, including two Great American Beer Festival medals and two World Beer Cups. Despite expansion to a 10 BBL brewhouse, owners Tim and Marni Myers are committed to small batches and nod to their nano roots with One Barrel Wednesdays for experimental brews. Each month the brewery donates proceeds from a nonprofit tap to a local charity through their Strangers Helping Strangers program, and offers a lineup of food trucks and other community events. Visit the brewery online at strangecraft.com.
Beers Made By Walking and Forest Park Conservancy Announce New Hikes with Portland Crafters
Now in its sixth year, Beers Made By Walking (BMBW) returns to the Pacific Northwest with a new series of public hikes with brewers and cider makers in Portland’s Forest Park.
PORTLAND, OR— Now in its sixth year, Beers Made By Walking (BMBW) returns to the Pacific Northwest with a new series of public hikes with brewers and cider makers in Portland’s Forest Park. BMBW invites brewers to go on nature hikes and make beer inspired by plants found on the trail.
The 2017 series of hikes are organized by Forest Park Conservancy. Each hike is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required. Hikers are accompanied by a local brewer who must create a hike-inspired beer/cider in the summer. A list of hikes and sign ups are available below.
These place-based beers serve as drinkable, landscape portraits of the trails that are walked. Tapped during special events at each respective brewery, the beer and cider proceeds are donated to the Forest Park Conservancy. The full list of beers will be published after the hikes are finalized, but you can go to the Beers Made By Walking website if you would like to see the tapping dates in advance and add them to your calendar.
May 06, 3pm - Springville Trailhead
Breweries: Hopworks Urban Brewery and Base Camp Brewing
June 03, 10am - Germantown Road and Leif Erikson Trail
Breweries: Lucky Lab Brewing and Breakside Brewery
June 10, 10am - Tunnel Trailhead
Brewery/Cidery: Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider and PINTS Brewing
ABOUT BEERS MADE BY WALKING
Beers Made By Walking (BMBW) is a program that invites people to step outside and see the place they live in a new light. We invite brewers to take nature walks and make beer inspired by the plants identified on the trail. Since 2011, we have worked with more than 100 breweries throughout the country to create over 200 place-based beers. Hiking and tasting events act as educational and fundraising programs for environmental organizations in the regions they serve. Additional info is available at beersmadebywalking.com.
Lone Tree Brewing and Wild Woods Brewery Craft Birch Bark Kölsch for National Arbor Day
These tree-themed breweries teamed up to brew a beer with bark from Birch trees, a native Colorado tree, in the boil. The Arbor Day Kölsch will tap at both breweries on Arbor Day, Friday, April 28.
Josh West (left) and Jake Evans
LONE TREE, CO— Last week Lone Tree Brewing Company hosted Wild Woods Brewery from Boulder to brew a Kölsch-style beer with Birch tree bark in honor of the upcoming National Arbor Day, a holiday observed to celebrate the importance of trees.
These tree-themed breweries teamed up to brew a beer with bark from Birch trees, a native Colorado tree, in the boil. This addition should impart subtle earthy flavors and fresh herb aromatics, say head brewers Josh West (Lone Tree) and Jake Evans (Wild Woods).
The Arbor Day Kölsch will tap at both breweries on Arbor Day, Friday, April 28. Both breweries plan to pass out seedlings to customers and encourage them to post tree-planting photos on social media using the hashtag #ArborDayBrew.
For more information about this beer, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com. Learn more about Arbor Day at arborday.org.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree's cans and 22-ounce bombers are sold across the state of Colorado, as well as Kansas and Nebraska. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants in its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.
ABOUT WILD WOODS BREWERY
Jake and Erin Evans opened Wild Woods Brewery in 2012 to brew handcrafted beer inspired by the outdoors. The beers start with recognizable styles with subtle use of some specialty all natural ingredients, like jasmine flower in Wildflower Pale and juniper berries in Treeline IPA. The brewery is located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado with a cozy tap room offering six year-round beers and six rotating seasonals that guests can fill in Crowlers and growlers to-go. Wild Woods beers are available at select Boulder restaurants and tap houses, too. Find the brewery online at wildwoodsbrewery.com.
Station 26 Brewing Co. Introduces Single Hop Mandarina Bavaria IPA
Grab some before it’s gone because cans of this limited release beer will only be available in Colorado on The Front Range through the end of April.
Image by Craft Beer Cellar in Fort Collins, Colorado
DENVER, CO — The fifth release of Station 26 Brewing Co.’s canned Single Hop IPA series is now available in six packs across the Colorado Front Range and on draft at the brewery’s taproom in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.
Each version of Station 26’s ever-evolving Single Hop Series utilizes a different hop for a unique IPA experience. The current batch features Mandarina Bavaria hops grown in the Hallertau region of Germany. Single Hop Mandarina Bavaria IPA clocks in at 6.8% ABV, 70 IBUs, and 8 SRM.
This beer pours deep gold and features notes of mandarin orange zest, honeydew melon, and noble hop character. Grab some before it’s gone because cans of this limited release beer will only be available through the end of April.
For more information about Station 26 Brewing Co., please contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT STATION 26 BREWING CO.
Station 26 Brewing Co. brews craft beers in a 1960 fire station in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. The brewery was founded in 2013 by Justin Baccary and friends. It’s an ideal first stop for travelers coming from Denver International Airport. Find the brewery online at www.station26brewing.co.
Nine Beers To Drink at Collaboration Fest Before They're Gone
Our brewery partners are working with local neighbors and notable out-of-state breweries on #CollabFest17 beers! They've taken time to barrel-age beers in Colorado whiskey and wine barrels, and used a variety of experimental hops and culinary ingredients. Learn more about the beers here.
Collab Fest, here we come.
The fourth annual Collaboration Festival, America's Most Creative Beer Festival, is Saturday, March 25 at Denver's National Western Complex. Here's the lowdown on the #CollabFest17 beers brewed by our partner breweries. If you need more information about the following, give us a shout at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
Representatives from each of Colorado Brewers Guild board member breweries came together on the festival welcome beer Board’s In Session.
"The CBG board wanted to create a beer that embodies the creative spirit of the Colorado craft beer industry," said press release from the Guild. "The result is an easy-drinking pale ale with hints of tropical fruit and citrus called Board’s in Session, an all Colorado beer featuring local malt from Colorado Malting Company, Cascade and Crystal hops from High Wire Hops, and a yeast strain from Brewing Science Institute. This beer comes in at 4.5 percent alcohol by volume, and will open up attendee’s palates to the rest of the festival’s libations. "
CBG Board Breweries include Strange Craft Beer Co, Ska Brewing, Left Hand Brewing Company, Pikes Peak Brewing Company, Funkwerks, Odell Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing Company, Upslope Brewing Company, Renegade Brewing Company, Bristol Brewing Company and Pagosa Brewing Company.
Strange Craft Beer Company worked with Freetail Brewing out of San Antonio, Texas to make StrangeTail VI: Pale Lager, a smooth-drinking, hop-forward craft Lager brewed with Colorado-grown Chinook and Northwest Lemondrop hops for a thirst-quenching finish.
Lone Tree Brewing Co. and Platt Park Brewing Co. crafted Unicorn Nectar ISB. This collab is a Steam Beer or California Common, one of the first truly American styles of beer. The brewers adding a healthy dose of hop bitterness and flavor. The beer will a clean, full bodied amber with notes of biscuit and a slight touch of sweetness, surrounded by copious amounts of earthy hop flavors.
Station 26. got with the Colorado Brewers Guild and Denver's community of independently owned restaurants EatDenver to craft this food-friendly White IPA brewed with culinary ingredients— mandarin orange, coriander, and fennel. Station 26 also made Diese Scheiße ist Ananas, an imperial pineapple Berliner Weisse, with 4 Hands Brewing from St. Louis, Missouri. Station 26 created a third Collab Fest beer with Des Moines, Iowa's Exile Brewing Company. Space Goose Super Saison is an Imperial Saison re-fermented with gooseberries and dry hopped with Galaxy hops. You heard that right, folks — three collaboration beers!
Locavore Beerworks and Chicago's Aquanaut Brewing aged their Cherry Hammer, an American Brown Ale, on cherries and cocoa nibs in Deerhammer Single Malt Whiskey barrels.
Spice Trade Brewing collaborated with Denver's new Cheluna Brewing Company at the Stanley Marketplace on the Empress Mora Imperial Stout, a 10% ABV Imperial Stout aged in Infinite Monkey Theorem Cabernet Sauvignon barrels with blackberries. The addition of simple culinary ingredients added complexity to this rich dessert beer. Notes of grape and dark fruit are prominent, and complemented by the beer's dark malt profile.
The Golden breweries usually get together for at least one Collab Fest beer. Barrels + Bottles Brewery, Golden City Brewing, and Golden's new gluten-free brewery Holidaily Brewing made this year's collaboration, which might have one of the better names at the fest. The Beard, The Fro & The Ponytail is named after a distinctive feature of each of our brewer’s. The brewer’s worked together to select one style of hops each would work with. They each brewed a batch at their own facility. The final product is a blend of all three beers in a delicious hop-focused, smooth drinking Pale Ale named after their super-coiffed 'dos.
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Breweries across the state will host special tappings of their Collaboration Fest beers on Friday, March 24 as part of the Statewide Collaboration Fest Tailgate. Visit coloradobeer.org for a list of tailgate events, and a comprehensive guide for Colorado Craft Beer Week events.
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Deerhammer Distilling Produces Record Numbers, Announces Progeny Series
BUENA VISTA, CO — Last year, Deerhammer Distilling produced more handcrafted spirits than ever before and experienced record growth in sales, which are up by 262 percent statewide, among other milestones.
Here is Deerhammer Distilling’s 2016 Year In Review
In 2016, Deerhammer distilled 6,217 gallons of whiskey. The majority of this volume represents the distillery’s flagship product Single Malt Whiskey. Deerhammer only distributes its spirits in the state of Colorado.
Last year Deerhammer reinvigorated its package with new glass bottles that have a traditional whiskey shape with sleek curvature. The new label designs are cleaner and bolder, with incorporated visual elements that commemorate why Deerhammer crafts whiskey in Buena Vista— including compass points on each corner to highlight the distillery’s rugged mountain surroundings. Also included in the new design is a small illustration of nearby Mount Princeton, river waves, wind, and diamond trailhead markers. The new labels were designed by Tim Praetzel out of Austin, Texas.
Looking Ahead
Next month at the Colorado Brewers Guild’s Collaboration Fest, Locavore Beer Works and Aquanaut Brewing will serve a beer that was aged in Deerhammer Single Malt Whiskey barrels. Look for more details about this beer on Deerhammer’s Facebook page.
Next for Deerhammer is the roll out of the Progeny Series, a lineup of small-batch spirits created through inspired partnerships with other crafters in Colorado, including a whiskey and chocolate pairing with Cultura Chocolate, and other collaborations with Wit’s End Brewing Company, Call To Arms Brewing, Crooked Stave, and Colorado Cider Company.
For more information about Deerhammer Distilling, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact RadCraft at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT DEERHAMMER DISTILLING
Steeped in Tradition. Crafted in Colorado.
Amy and Lenny Eckstein founded Deerhammer in 2010. Drawn to Buena Vista, Colorado by the whitewater currents of the Arkansas River, their passion for whiskey is driven by that same adventurous spirit. As artisans and business owners, Amy and Lenny’s process is defined by a deep curiosity for the history of spirits and a thoughtful analysis of each individual step of the distilling process. Deerhammer's cornerstone contribution to the field of American craft spirits, Single Malt Whiskey, has become the company's flagship product. Deerhammer also distills Whitewater Whiskey, Buena Vista Brandy, and Dutch Style Gin. Find the distillery online at deerhammer.com.
Yak & Yeti Brewpub Rebrands as Spice Trade Brewing, Announces Launch Party, Retail Expansion, New Beers To Come
Spice Trade's new logo
ARVADA, CO — The famed Yak & Yeti Brewpub, recognized as one of Colorado’s best Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan food restaurants and known for its award-winning beers, today announced its rebrand as Spice Trade Brewing.
Under the brewing direction of Head Brewer Jeff Tyler (pictured), Spice Trade will be a stand-alone brewery operating out of Yak & Yeti’s Restaurant in Arvada. It will supply the beer for Yak & Yeti’s two other locations, the original restaurant in Westminster and the event center in South Denver. Growlers are available at the brewpub . Spice Trade’s canned beers will be distributed in the Denver Metro area later this year.
Spice Trade produces unique beer styles inspired by culinary ingredients and traditions from around the world. “The Yak & Yeti beer has always taken a little bit of inspiration from the culinary world,” says Tyler, who joined the Yak & Yeti team in summer 2016 as Head Brewer, “but this will be the main focus of our beer going forward as we unveil the Spice Trade brand. Our Chai Milk Stout, blended with the owners’ secret, family recipe of chai spices and Jalapeño Lena Pilsner are great examples of our culinary influences.”
Spice Trade will continue to brew Yak & Yeti staples such as the Chai Milk Stout, Jalapeño Lena Pilsner, Himalayan IPA, and Sun Temple IPA. It will add several new ingredient-focused beers to the lineup as well, including Szechuan Saison and Mayan Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout that will debut at the Spice Trade launch party on Wednesday, February 15. Visit the company’s new website, spicetradebrewing.com, for details about this celebration.
For more information about Spice Trade Brewing, to interview Jeff Tyler, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact RadCraft at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT SPICE TRADE BREWING
Spice Trade Brewing produces unique beer styles inspired by culinary ingredients and traditions from around the world. Formerly Yak & Yeti Brewpub, Spice Trade is now a stand-alone brewery operating out of Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Arvada Colorado under the direction of Head Brewer Jeff Tyler who joined the company in summer 2016. The brewery hand-crafts a wide variety of beer in small batches on a 7 barrel brewhouse with a focus on high quality, ingredient centered beer. Find Spice Trade online at spicetradebrewing.com.
ABOUT YAK & YETI
Yak & Yeti was founded in 2003 by Dol Bhattarai in Westminster. The company has since launched the Yak & Yeti Restaurant & Brewpub, now called Spice Trade, in Arvada's oldest historic house on Ralston Road in 2008 and the Yak & Yeti Restaurant & Event Center on East Hampden in Denver in 2014. Its beers have been the recipients of multiple Great American Beer Festival® awards and its restaurants are recognized often for serving some of the best Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan food in the state. Find Yak & Yeti online at theyakandyeti.com.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Reports Production Numbers and Other Milestones, Announces Upcoming Rebrand in 2016 Year In Review
Lone Tree's new logo
LONE TREE, CO — In 2016, Lone Tree Brewing Company welcomed a new head brewer, added two states outside of Colorado to its distribution footprint, underwent major expansion, and launched the Branching Out bomber series, among other business milestones.
Here is Lone Tree Brewing’s 2016 Year In Review —
In January 2016, Lone Tree announced its New Head brewer Josh West. Most notably the creator of the 2015 GABF® Silver Medal Winning Summer Siesta Mexican Lager, West has worked at the brewery since 2012. Throughout the year, he reinvigorated the small batch pilot program for experimental beers, introduced new seasonal offerings, and even tweaked some of Lone Tree’s flagship recipes.
In March 2016, Lone Tree purchased a new bottling line (affectionately named Barack Obomber) that gave way to the Branching Out Series, a series of experimental, limited quantity beers in 22-ounce bombers. This lineup of beers includes Cranberry Saison, Triple IPA, and Arctic Spice Old Ale.
Also in spring of 2016, Lone Tree began out-of-state distribution. Lone Tree’s canned flagship beers— Acres O'Green Irish Red, Hoptree Double IPA, Mountain Mama Helles, and Peach Pale Ale— are now available in select liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in Kansas and Nebraska.
In July 2016, Lone Tree nearly doubled its number of seats when it completed the expansion of its tasting room and outdoor patio. The new seating area, known as the West Wing, sports a massive indoor bocce ball court, big screen TVs, and board games. The West Wing has ample space for booking meetings and special events.
In December 2016, Lone Tree Brewing celebrated its fifth anniversary with a weekend of special events and tappings.
Lone Tree brewed more than 2,000 barrels of beer in 2016. Throughout the year the brewery raised more than $10,000 for nonprofit organizations.
Lone Tree Brewing has new beers in store for the Branching Out series in 2017, as well as a significant rebrand that includes a new logo and a fresh lineup of can and bomber artwork. Keep an eye out for Lone Tree’s new look in coming months.
For more information about Lone Tree Brewing Company, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Take Roots and Grow Friends
Lone Tree Brewing Company is Lone Tree, Colorado’s first craft brewery and tasting room, located near Park Meadows Mall. Opening Lone Tree Brewing Company in 2011 meant much more to its owners than just serving beer. To them the brewery is about creating a community atmosphere where people who share their excitement in the science, experimentation, and development of a handcrafted beer can feel right at home.
Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com. Like the brewery on Facebook at
facebook.com/LoneTreeBrewingCo, follow the brewery on Instagram @lonetreebrewingco, or
tweet to the brewery on Twitter @lonetreebrewing.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Celebrates Five Years In Business
LONE TREE, CO — Lone Tree Brewing Company will celebrate its fifth anniversary on December 8, with several events to follow through December 10. Over the past 5 years, the city of Lone Tree, it’s residents, neighbors, family, friends and even distant travelers have gathered together over pints in the brewery’s tasting room on Park Meadows Drive.
Beginning Thursday, December 8, Lone Tree will tap a series of small-batch beers each day, concluding with the brewery’s official anniversary beer— Toasted Coconut Brown Ale. Here is the brewery’s schedule of celebrations:
Thursday, December 8
Mile High Music Patrol will host a special LTBC trivia beginning at 6pm and the brewery will tap Imperial Peach IPA.
Friday, December 9
LTBC owners and staff will conduct the “Walk Through Time” tour from 5 to 7pm, discussing brewery beginnings, how the company has grown in the last five years, and what’s on the horizon. Lone Tree will tap their Winter Ale, Patagonia Pale.
Saturday, December 10
The LTBC anniversary celebration will culminate with the 5th Anniversary Soiree at 4pm. Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola will be on site serving lunch, dinner, and passed appetizers in the tasting room. The official anniversary brew, Toasted Coconut Brown Ale, will tap at 4pm, as well as Tequila Barrel-Aged Hop Tree IIPA, Coffee IPA, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter.
The LTBC team would like to invite all of their fans, friends and family to join this anniversary celebration in the community spirit of Lone Tree and its first craft brewery.
For more information about Lone Tree’s anniversary celebration, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact RadCraft at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Take Roots and Grow Friends
Lone Tree Brewing Company is a European-style craft brewery and tasting room located in Lone Tree, Colorado near Park Meadows Mall. Opening Lone Tree Brewing Company in 2011 meant much more to its owners than just serving beer. To them the brewery is about creating a community atmosphere where people who share their excitement in the science, experimentation, and development of a handcrafted beer can feel right at home.
Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com. Like the brewery on Facebook at
facebook.com/LoneTreeBrewingCo, follow the brewery on Instagram @lonetreebrewingco, or tweet to the brewery on Twitter @lonetreebrewing.
Lone Tree Brewing Company to Release Hop Zombie Imperial Red IPA October 1
LONE TREE, CO — Prepare yourselves— the Hop Zombie Apocalypse is upon us again! Hop Zombie Imperial Red IPA, Lone Tree Brewing Company’s most anticipated release of the year, creeps back to the brewery on Saturday, October 1 at 11am.
Hop Zombie comes in strong at 8.9% ABV and 90 IBU. A hop lover’s dream, this beer is deep red in color, with rich malt character balanced by huge hop flavor and aroma. Eight different hops spanning from North America to New Zealand are used to craft this brew, including experimental varieties that showcase citrus, floral, pepper, and dark fruit notes. This Imperial Red IPA is sure to bring you back from the grave.
Taste the 2016 batch of Lone Tree Brewing Company’s Hop Zombie Red IPA on Saturday, October 1. Also lurking in the tasting room that day will be a three-year Hop Zombie vertical flight, special merchandise, a Zombie costume competition, great food, and other surprises. Doors open at 11am and the undead will party until 10pm.
For more information about this beer, or with any other media inquiries, feel free to contact RadCraft at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY
Take Roots and Grow Friends
Lone Tree Brewing Company is a European-style craft brewery and tasting room located in Lone Tree, Colorado near Park Meadows Mall. Opening Lone Tree Brewing Company in 2011 meant much more to its owners than just serving beer. To them the brewery is about creating a community atmosphere where people who share their excitement in the science, experimentation, and development of a handcrafted beer can feel right at home.
Lone Tree Brewing Company is located at 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222. The taproom at
Lone Tree seats more than 200, and features weekly beer releases, daily food trucks, trivia nights,
live music, and other special events.
Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com. Like the brewery on Facebook at
facebook.com/LoneTreeBrewingCo, follow the brewery on Instagram
@lonetreebrewingco, or tweet to the brewery on Twitter @lonetreebrewing.