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
Odell Brewing, which was founded in Fort Collins in 1989, has won plenty of beer awards over the decades, but on Friday, the company’s wine operation won a coveted award as well. The OBC Wine Project took home “Best in Show” for its Colorado Red blend during the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board’s tenth annual … 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
Denver Beer Co. is preparing to fly south this winter to start a new brewery with a new name. The company is expanding to Phoenix under the moniker Formation Brewing., said CEO Robert MacEachern. Construction is currently underway on an existing 10,000-square-foot building in an art district called Roosevelt Row. He anticipates it will open … 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). When a bunch of guys in suits walks into a small business, it usually … Read more
New Image Brewing, which is known for its innovative beers and brewing processes, is looking to make a similar impact with a new farm-to-table restaurant concept. The restaurant, appropriately called Table, is located inside the company’s original brewery and pub at 5622 Yukon St. in Olde Town Arvada, which has been gently remodeled. It will … Read more
A lovely bunch of coconuts Thursday-Saturday. Nothing puts one in a tropical mood like pineapple and coconut, which is why Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant, 218 S. Broadway, is bringing back Painkiller Week, offering two signature cocktails served with a heaping helping of island ambiance. Both are made with Pusser’s Rum, the company that popularized … Read more
Molson Coors is planning to shut down the experimental beer arm AC Golden Brewing Co., known for its line of Colorado Native beers that feature locally grown ingredients. AC Golden will cease operations by the end of September, Molson Coors spokesperson Adam Collins confirmed to The Denver Post. The details, first reported by Brewbound, were … Read more
Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, is making more moves in the craft beer space and this time it’s picking up brands from Molson Coors. On Tuesday, Tilray announced it has inked a deal with the beverage giant to acquire four breweries: Hop Valley Brewing Co. in Eugene, Ore., Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Ga., Revolver Brewing … Read more
