Colorado takes 2nd in GABF medals

Submitted by Justinian on October 1, 2006 - 8:14am.

[img_assist|nid=358|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=76|height=100]Colorado breweries received more medals at the 2006 Great American Beer Festival than any other state except California.
Colorado brewers took home 28 medals; 10 gold, 7 silvers and 11 bronze.

Brewers Oympixxx 'a blast'

Submitted by Justinian on September 26, 2006 - 10:36pm.

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Steamworks Brewing Co, in Durango had to change the name of its Sept. 23 Brewers Olympics to Brewers Olympixxx after the U.S. Olympic committee called and complained.

Don't miss Steamworks' Beer Olympics

Submitted by Justinian on September 8, 2006 - 8:36am.

In celebration of Steamworks Brewing Co.’s 10th Anniversary, the popular Durango brewpub will host the Inaugural Brewers Olympics and Beer Festival on Sat., Sept. 23, 2006, beginning at Noon. The La Plata County Humane Society will be the beneficiary of the festivities.

Colorado's Beer economy

Submitted by Justinian on September 7, 2006 - 9:11am.

This is from yesterday's Rocky Mountain News: 

THAT'S WORTH A TOAST

76,162: Colorado residents who directly or indirectly have jobs because of the beer industry.

State Fair beer winners announced

Submitted by Justinian on September 7, 2006 - 8:59am.

There’s more to the Colorado State Fair than rodeos and Ferris Wheels. There’s also a microbrew and homebrew competition.
Although the competition is open to any microbrewrey, Colorado held its own, although the best of show went to Bells Brewery in Kalamazoo, Mich. For its Kalamazoo Stout.
With 12 ribbons, Bells Brewery was the most decorated entrant.
Durango’s Ska brewing took home five ribbons, as did Great Divide and Rockyard.
Golden’s second largest brewery, Golden City came back with three ribbons.

First place winners:

The fourth Annual Anniversary Benefit Funky Good Times party

Submitted by Justinian on August 27, 2006 - 12:12pm.

Mountain Sun brewery is turning 13 years old and its sibling, The Southern Sun is 4 years old, which calls for a party.
The fourth Annual Anniversary Benefit Funky Good Times party fits the bill.
There will be music (see the lineup below) and Mountain Sun beers will be on special for $2 a pint all night long.

Eat food, drink beer at Duo Beer Dinner

Submitted by Justinian on August 27, 2006 - 9:36am.

Colorado has some of the best beers in the world so let's drink them!
Great Divide Brewing Company is teaming up with Duo Restaurant and Oskar Blues Brewery to offer a fun and delicious evening. Enjoy a four course specially created menu paired with four different beers.

Steamworks to host Inaugural Brewers Olympics and Beer Festival

Submitted by Justinian on August 19, 2006 - 8:51am.

In celebration of Steamworks Brewing Co.’s 10th Anniversary, the popular Durango brewpub will host the Inaugural Brewers Olympics and Beer Festival on Sat., Sept. 23, 2006.
Participation is limited to the first 17 brewery teams (of two) to register. Entry “fee� is merely one half-barrel (15.5 gal) of a brewery’s finest brew and a tap handle (on loan). Beer from breweries competing in Brewers Olympics will be served to spectators and guests at Steamworks throughout the festivities, with the proceeds from sales benefiting the La Plata County Humane Society.

Craft Lager Festival on tap in Manitou

Submitted by Justinian on August 2, 2006 - 8:41am.

[img_assist|nid=160|title=|desc=|link=popup|align=right|width=100|height=75]Jason Yester, Brewer at Bristol Brewing Company, has a solution for what Ales you – Lagers.
On Aug. 12, the quaint mountain town of Manitou Springs, will be home to the fourth annual Craft Lager Festival. The festival will feature unlimited sampling, the awards ceremony for exceptional beers, and home grown organic music.

Get your very own Third Eye

Submitted by Justinian on July 12, 2006 - 9:10am.

[img_assist|nid=158|title=Third Eye|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=83|height=100]Fans of Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Third Eye Pale Ale no longer have to drive to Southwest Colorado to enjoy one of the brewery’s hoppiest offerings. Third Eye six packs are now available throughout the state.





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