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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 3/9

March 9, 2023 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

March is filled with beer-based activities, but none are larger than Collaboration Fest hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild on March 25th. With 175 breweries participating this year, what new trends are we going to see make waves in the industry? If you’re looking for something just as fun a bit earlier in the month, head over to Uhl’s Brewing Co for their third-anniversary party on the 18th!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 2/23

February 23, 2023 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

With February coming to a close shortly, we’ll be looking ahead to the first weekend in March. FlyteCo Brewing and New Image Brewing will both be celebrating their anniversaries in style! FlyteCo will be hosting a 4-day party March 2-5. With special tappings, karaoke, a DJ and even a hangover brunch, you won’t run out of things to do. Meanwhile, New Image will be releasing five new beers (including some incredible barrel-aged beers), as well as having live music in the afternoon on March 4.

Take advantage of all of the amazing opportunities coming up in The State of Craft Beer!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 2/9

February 9, 2023 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

Stout month continues with a myriad of delicious new options for you to pick up from your favorite breweries. With coffee stouts, sweet stouts and even white stouts, you can find almost anything to quench your thirst for a strong dark beer this week.

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 1/26

January 26, 2023 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

Just like that, January is almost over, and we’re on our way to the month full of love, February. One of the things we love most (and probably you as well if you’re reading this) is beer. There’s nothing better on a cold day than a great dark beer! If you’re looking to taste some amazing dark beers next weekend, be sure to grab a ticket to Wynkoop Brewing’s Day of Darks beer festival on the 4th.

Day of Darks is sure to leave to feeling all warm and fuzzy, as you sample winter seasonals, Brown Ales, Stouts, Sours and Barleywines from a number of your favorite local breweries. Tickets can be found here!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 1/12

January 12, 2023 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

Kick 2023 off with a bang at Outer Range this weekend! They’re celebrating their anniversary with 11 new beers for you to enjoy, along with all sorts of other activities as part of their Jerry Fest. If you don’t have the time to make it for this 3-day event, we have plenty of other releases out for you to peruse for your drinking pleasure.

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 12/29

December 29, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

As 2022 draws to a close, we hope that you’ll show your favorite breweries your support at least one more time. While we’ll surely miss all of the brews we’ve had this year, we’re certain that 2023 will be a great year for Colorado craft beer!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 12/15

December 15, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

We’re seeing a number of Christmas related seasonals being released right now, but for those of you that aren’t in search of the taste of the holidays, there are plenty of more traditional styles being releaed as well. As you celebrate the holidays this year, do it with beer in hand to show your support to all of our local Colorado breweries.

If you’re looking for New Year’s Eve plans, look no further than FlyteCo’s Catch Me if You Can themed party at the former Stapelton Air Traffic Control Tower. Tickets are available now!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 12/1

December 1, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

As expected, after a busy holiday weekend, the new releases are slightly more limited this week. What you can look forward to spotting down below are a few specialty releases that only come out this time of the year. From a candy cane stout from River North to a variety of Grow Old With You variants from Verboten, the holidays are in full swing in the Colorado craft beer community.

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 11/17

November 17, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

The time has come for us to anxiously start planning out our Thanksgiving beer supplies because we all know that Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a solid beer lineup to share with family and friends. While there are plenty of options to look forward to, you don’t want to sleep on a few of the Black Friday releases that we have down below either! So, while you sip on that delicious beer, be thankful that you’re enjoying Black Friday, and let everyone else pack into stores instead.

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 11/3

November 3, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

As we move into November, we officially leave spooky season behind us. Now, even though spooky season is over, it doesn’t mean the treats have to go away just yet! Whether you’re looking for some liquid candy in the form of a peanut butter cup Imperial Stout or a crisp IPA to quench your thirst, you can find it this week all over the state of Colorado.

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 10/20

October 20, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

Colorado seems to have flipped a switch in the past couple of weeks because it really is starting to feel like fall. Your favorite breweries have noticed too, so we’re seeing plenty of dark beers flowing this week. Bask in the deliciousness of all of the stouts and porters, and enjoy the extra warming embrace that they provide. Where are you stopping for a beer first this week?

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide GABF Week

October 6, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

As we go through the final countdown to GABF, you may be wondering to yourself, are there going to be any releases I can pick up even if I’m not at GABF itself? Well, the answer is yes! That being said, with the sheer volume of special releases only available at GABF, it’s looking like a lighter couple of weeks for the canned and bottled releases. If you’re one of the lucky attendees of this year’s GABF, you can find some helpful tips here, that if we’re honest, are pretty valid for first-timers or grizzled veterans of the event!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 9/22

September 22, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

GABF season is finally upon us! If you’re ready to immerse yourself in all things GABF, you may want to check out what Hops & Pie is up to this year. After a three-year hiatus, they’re back to hosting a slate of events in honor of GABF itself. With a new brewery takeover every night from October 5 through 8, you’ll have plenty to look forward to!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 9/8

September 8, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

It may not seem like it, but fall weather is quickly approaching. It looks like we’ll even be getting a blast of fall this weekend across the state, so you know what we need to do, right? Get the firepit going and break out one of your favorite heavy Stouts or Porters. What’s that? You don’t have any with you? Well, you don’t need to worry, because we’ve got multiple new options for you to get your hands on down below!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 8/25

August 25, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

After what seemed like an eternity, it’s finally football season again! If you’re an NFL fan, a college fan or just love football of any kind, plenty of your favorite breweries will have games playing in their tap rooms. So, if you’re trying to get out of the house to catch a game, why not enjoy it with a cold beer and your closest friends (beer lovers, obviously)?

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 8/11

August 11, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

It may not seem like fall is close yet, but with September just around the corner, we’re starting to see an influx of your favorite fall beers being released. Whether you’re a fan of a more traditional Oktoberfest German-style Lager or you’re already looking out for the beginning of pumpkin spice season, you’ll find what you’re looking for down below!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 7/28

July 28, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

It looks like we finally have some cooler temps ahead for this weekend, and you know what that means! Time to sit out on the patio at night—maybe even by a fire if you’re out in the mountains—while you sip on a refreshing brew. Well, our local CO breweries are making sure that you can find what you’re looking for, whether it’s a high ABV Barrel-Aged Stout or a crushable summery Ale.

Don’t forget, GABF tickets are on sale to the general public now, and as I’m writing this, there are still tickets available for Thursday and Saturday! Don’t miss out on the spectacle that is GABF. Get your tickets while you can!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 7/14

July 15, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

As expected, now that we’ve gotten clear of the 4th of July, we’re seeing a little lull in new packaged beer releases. But don’t fret! There are still plenty of brand new releases along with a few surprise returns for you to enjoy. Take your pick to help you beat the heat this summer, but make sure to keep it local as always!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 6/30

June 30, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

The holiday weekend is starting a little bit early because of the Avs Championship Parade going on today! Now it’s just a matter of finding the perfect spot to watch from and the perfect brew to sip on while you’re there. Keep the suds flowing all the way through the 4th of July to make it one of the best weekends in Colorado this summer!

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Colorado Beer Beat | Bi-Weekly Beer Release Guide 6/16

June 16, 2022 |

Welcome to the Colorado Beer Beat, a bi-weekly roundup of all of the new can releases around the state. From Denver to Grand Junction and everywhere in between, we have you covered. Be sure to check back on Thursdays (usually!) to find out what’s new in the Colorado beer scene.

With all of the hot weather we’ve been having in Colorado recently, you’d think that there’s no way that it’s still hockey season. Well, that’s where you’re wrong! With the Stanley Cup Finals underway, you’re probably looking for places to go for a beer, while you show your support for the Avs. Take it from us, any of your local breweries make the perfect landing spot for you to watch from. Grab a cold Colorado craft beer and cheer on the Avalanche!

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