Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Brews News 1-14

The month is already half over and we have already seen new brewery openings faster than we can keep up with them. Also festival season has slowly begun, but as we head into a new week we take a break from new brewery openings. Instead we look at anniversaries and new beer releases to keep our pint glasses full. Here is what is going on in the upcoming week.
Grand Openings:
Even though they have already been open for a few weeks now Caution Brewing Company will be celebrating the grand opening of their new location Caution: West in Lakewood. Event is Saturday, January 18 from 12-10 and will feature some great beer specials, food trucks, and entertainment all day.
Anniversaries:
In the end of 2012 the small mountain town of Golden had only 1 microbrewery, now they have 4 and on Saturday, January 18 the second craft brewery in this town will be turning 1. Cannonball Creek will be celebrating their first anniversary with live music, great food, and of course great beer. 10 to be exact to celebrate 1 year in business that include a brand new Oatmeal brown n nitro, an anniversary ale, and a collaboration beer with the Colorado School of Mines home brew club. The party starts at noon so stop by, say congratulations, and enjoy some great beer in the process.
New Beer Releases/Events:
Some new beer releases around town this week, some new and some returning favorites.
-Tuesday, January 14 at the Source Crooked Stave will be selling Nightmare on Brett Street starting at 5:00. Bottles are $12 with a 6 bottle limit and this is a cash only event. Arrive early to get your spot in line as this popular beer is sure to go fast.
-Immediately following the sale of Nightmare on Brett Crooked Stave will be tapping their final keg of Hop Savant with Galaxy starting at 6. This great beer won’t last long.
-Wednesday, January 15 Copper Kettle is continuing their month long beers around New Years Resolutions. This week is “Be Kinder,” with a no bitterness ale. This mild ale was made with only finishing hops so there will be no bitterness. Tapping is at 3.
-Wednesday, January 15 Lone Tree Brewing will be bringing back their popular India Pale Lager (IPL). This is a rerelease of this beer and the first time it was extremely popular, so make sure t get a pint or growler early, it might not last long.
-Wednesday, January 15 for Wayward Wednesday River North Brewery in Denver will be bringing back a popular favorite, Abbey Style Unified Theory. Tapping will happen at 3.
-Yak and Yeti Brewpub in Arvada has been doing a porter series for the past few weeks and that continues Wednesday, January 15 with a Molasses Porter. These beers have been running out within a couple days so arrive early to try.
-Thursday, January 16 Station 26 will tap a new firkin. This week will feature the Red IPA with red and black chipotles and Cocoa Nibs. Sounds like a full flavored beer that should not be missed.
-Friday, January 17 at Grist Brewing in Highlands Ranch they will be releasing a new beer they call the Giant Rabbit Belgian Specialty Ale.
-Saturday, January 18 Copper Kettle Brewing Company in Denver is bringing back their Belgian Golden Strong. This beer is brought back on a limited basis and is always popular, tapping will be at 12 for this great beer.
-Saturday, January 18 at Epic Brewing in Denver they will be hosting the event Brewed, exploring how coffee and beer came together. This event is $15 and features 5 local coffee roasters, 5 local brewers, and will feature samples of both. Tickets are still available but are going fast.

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