After a decade of pouring some of the most innovative beers on Denver’s east side, Fiction Beer Company said Friday that it will close at the end of the year. The books and literature-themed brewery was founded in September 2014 by Ryan and Christa Kilpatrick, whose love of reading gave name to the business and … Read more
It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Colorado is, after all, the best state in the United States for both skiing and drinking. But the competition was pretty stiff: Tahoe, Whistler, Vermont, Jackson Hole. Still, Colorado landed two spots on USA Today’s new list of the best après-ski bars in North America — and the top … Read more
They say that when one door closes, another opens. But in this case, it’s the same door. Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, which closed last month after 11 years in downtown Denver, has sold its brewing equipment and other assets to two longtime local beer makers who plan to reopen the space next February as Full … Read more
For Andrew Kaczmarek, the most heart-wrenching parts about shutting down his Denver brewery are the memories of all the “great people and so many great friends coming through.” But Kaczmarek and business partner Nato Francescato — who have been friends since they attended Wheat Ridge High School — will close 14er Brewing on Saturday. The … Read more
Less than five months after fully opening a second taproom in Aurora, Cerebral Brewing said Monday that it will open a third location at 3257 Lowell Blvd. in northwest Denver. The building — a former church — was previously occupied by Oasis Brewing, which closed last December after five years. The high-profile location is just … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.) For 20 years, the Falling Rock Taphouse was a given in Lower Downtown. It … Read more
This year’s Great American Beer Festival allowed beverages such as cider and ready-to-drink cocktails to be poured during the event, and cider also was permitted in its prestigious competition for the first time. Colorado cideries made a showing by winning three medals before beer took centerstage, and local breweries once again proved why people from … Read more
When the temperatures drop, you might be inclined to curl up on the couch and hibernate until next spring. But that’s no fun. Instead, you should be out exploring Colorado’s vibrant culinary scene by attending these food- and drink-focused festivals around the state. Oct.10-12 Great American Beer Festival. This beloved Colorado festival and competition has … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). It’s the most wonderful time for a beer! The Great American Beer Festival returns … Read more
Before dawn on a cool July morning, the rumble of cars breaks the silence on a farm on Colorado’s Western Slope. Agricultural workers, prepared for the sunrise with long-sleeved shirts and baseball caps, gather on the road to await the start of the first day of sweet corn harvest. John Harold, founder of Tuxedo Corn … Read more
