What do Bent Barley Brewing, a 5-year-old beermaker in Aurora, and Wynkoop Brewing, the 35- year-old Lower Downtown mainstay co-founded by Sen. John Hickenlooper, have in common? What about Ska Brewing, a regional IPA and lager specialist in Durango, and Bruz Beers, which turns out Belgian-style specialities at its north Denver brewhouse?
You can find out when Collaboration Fest returns on March 25. The state’s signature beer festival, which is hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, will feature more than 120 unique collaborative beers produced by 175 different breweries, including 20 from out of state.
What’s a collaborative beer? It’s when two or more breweries work together on a beer, each bringing their own set of talent and skill, along with ingredients, flair and style.
“I’m delighted to see non-Colorado breweries such as Beachwood Brewing and Monday Night Brewing on the roster, as well as Cyprez Tap Room out of Mexico,” said the guild’s executive director, Shawnee Adelson, in a written statement. “This proves that Collaboration Fest is a world-class beer event that brings both breweries near and far.”
Collaboration Fest, which is celebrating its eighth year, will be held at The Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020) on Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. with early entry beginning at 2 p.m. and general admission beginning at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.
The CBG welcomes the following breweries to Collaboration Fest 2023. Please note that the information below is subject to change. Participating breweries may be continuously added to the Collaboration Fest Festival Guide. Check back to get the latest information.
105 West Brewing and The Elizabeth Brewing; Angry James Brewery and Locavore Beer Works;
Cabin Creek Brewing and Soulcraft Brewing
Cellar West Artisan Ales and La Cumbre Brewing Co. (NM)
Crystal Springs Brewing Company and River North Brewery
Danico Brewing Company and Ursula Brewery
Denver Beer Co. and El Rancho Colorado
Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co. and Craftsman Brew Co.
Great Divide Brewing Co. and Boneyard Beer (OR)
Jade Mountain Brewing Company and WeldWerks Brewing Co.
Lone Tree Brewing Company and Platte Park Brewing Co.
Los Dos Potrillos and River North Brewery
Mythmaker Brewing and Outworld Brewing
New Image Brewing Company and Cerebral Brewing
New Terrain Brewing Company and Fritz Family Brewers
Novel Strand Brewing Company and Cohesion Brewing Company
Odyssey Beerwerks and Launch Pad Brewery
Peculier Ales and Call to Arms Brewing Company
Telluride Brewing Company and Live Slow Brewing
About Collaboration Fest:
Collaboration Fest is the original craft beer collaboration festival that showcases the collaborative nature of the craft beer industry. Established in 2014 to support the Colorado Brewers Guild and their mission to promote, protect and propel Colorado craft beer, Collaboration Fest pairs Colorado Brewers Guild members with breweries near and far to create unique, one-time-only beers for the public to enjoy. This one-of-a-kind festival is a celebration about everything we love about the craft beer industry—community, camaraderie, creativity and craft beer.
About the Colorado Brewers Guild:
The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) is a nonprofit trade association with the mission to promote, protect, and propel independent craft breweries in the State of Craft Beer through advocacy, community, education, and public awareness. The majority of the state’s 400+ licensed breweries and brewpubs are members. See a list of events that support membership, learn how to become a member, and more at coloradobeer.org.
About On Tap Credit Union:
On Tap Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution serving people living and working in Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, and Larimer counties. Founded in 1954, the credit union has $360 million in assets and 20,000 members who are also owners of the organization. The credit union provides personal consultation and financial products including vehicle, mortgage, and home equity loans, credit cards, insurance, savings and investment accounts, and financial guidance, as well as a full suite of business services including a variety of commercial lending products. For more information, please visit www.OnTapCU.org.
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