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Jonathan Shikes

Jonathan Shikes is a Denver native who writes about business and beer for Westword.

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Declaration Brewing Blames COVID-19 for Irreparable Damage

Declaration Brewing Blames COVID-19 for Irreparable Damage

By Jonathan ShikesMay 6, 2020

The craft brewery was on shaky ground even before the mandated taproom closures.

Beer Calendar: Kendrick’s Ale, Call to Arms Cans and a New Boulder Brewery

Beer Calendar: Kendrick’s Ale, Call to Arms Cans and a New Boulder Brewery

By Jonathan ShikesMay 6, 2020

Here’s our weekly roundup of the best beer tappings and other happenings.

Here’s One Denver Brewery’s Plan for Reopening to the Public

Here’s One Denver Brewery’s Plan for Reopening to the Public

By Jonathan ShikesMay 4, 2020

There will be rules — but you’ll be able to relax with a beer and friends.

Beer Festival Season Has Been Canceled — No Matter What You’ve Heard

Beer Festival Season Has Been Canceled — No Matter What You’ve Heard

By Jonathan ShikesMay 1, 2020

The crowds and beer sharing inherent in beer festivals don’t pair well with a pandemic.

Coors Pre-Prohibition-Style Batch 19 Returns at the Right Time and Place

Coors Pre-Prohibition-Style Batch 19 Returns at the Right Time and Place

By Jonathan ShikesApril 30, 2020

The pre-Prohibition-style brew seems appropriate for current conditions.

Beer Calendar: A Media Darling, Mexican Lager, and Cinco de Mayo at Home

Beer Calendar: A Media Darling, Mexican Lager, and Cinco de Mayo at Home

By Jonathan ShikesApril 29, 2020

Don’t miss these new beers and online beer chats from now through May 7.

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Nonprofit Beer Associations Lay Off Staff After Hard Hits From Pandemic

Nonprofit Beer Associations Lay Off Staff After Hard Hits From Pandemic

By Jonathan ShikesApril 29, 2020

The Colorado Brewers Guild and Brewers Association can’t raise money with the usual festivals and events.

Beer Makers Provide Crucial Step in Hand Sanitizer Production

Beer Makers Provide Crucial Step in Hand Sanitizer Production

By Jonathan ShikesApril 27, 2020

Distill the alcohol from beer and you’ve got the raw ingredient for a product in short supply.

Brewers Guild Celebrates 25 Years With Toasts, Tall Tales and an Online Party

Brewers Guild Celebrates 25 Years With Toasts, Tall Tales and an Online Party

By Jonathan ShikesApril 23, 2020

Join in the sudsy online fun with Colorado’s brewing royalty.

Beer Calendar: New Beers From Raices, Woods Boss and Great Divide

Beer Calendar: New Beers From Raices, Woods Boss and Great Divide

By Jonathan ShikesApril 22, 2020

Don’t miss these new beers, online beer events and other sudsy happenings through May 1.

Wild Goose Helps Breweries Can During the Pandemic

Wild Goose Helps Breweries Can During the Pandemic

By Jonathan ShikesApril 20, 2020

A miniature canning system lets small brewers get in on the package deal.

Beer Calendar: Live-Stream and Chill With Joyride, 4 Noses, WeldWerks, Bierstadt

Beer Calendar: Live-Stream and Chill With Joyride, 4 Noses, WeldWerks, Bierstadt

By Jonathan ShikesApril 15, 2020

Don’t miss these craft beer tappings and and online events through April 25.

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Where Will Colorado Craft Brewers Be at Year End? Industry Experts Weigh In

Where Will Colorado Craft Brewers Be at Year End? Industry Experts Weigh In

By Jonathan ShikesApril 14, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is hitting breweries, distributors and bars alike.

For Funkwerks, the Switch to Cans Is Both a Blessing and a Curse

For Funkwerks, the Switch to Cans Is Both a Blessing and a Curse

By Jonathan ShikesApril 13, 2020

But the Fort Collins brewery could soon have enough cash to rehire laid-off employees.

The Hard-Hit Colorado Brewers Guild Tries to Rally With Beer Release

The Hard-Hit Colorado Brewers Guild Tries to Rally With Beer Release

By Jonathan ShikesApril 9, 2020

The CBG’s new brew is available at seven Colorado breweries.

Beer Calendar: Spring Beers, New Cans and Online Tastings

Beer Calendar: Spring Beers, New Cans and Online Tastings

By Jonathan ShikesApril 8, 2020

You can still enjoy craft beer — even without the taproom!

All It Took Was a Pandemic to Get Bierstadt Lagerhaus to Package Its Beer

All It Took Was a Pandemic to Get Bierstadt Lagerhaus to Package Its Beer

By Jonathan ShikesApril 7, 2020

You may never see these cans again after the coronavirus crisis ends.

Ziplocs a No-No, but It’s Still the Wild West for Booze To Go

Ziplocs a No-No, but It’s Still the Wild West for Booze To Go

By Jonathan ShikesApril 6, 2020

“The rules are fluid,” says the state. Naturally!

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The Bittersweet Taste of Friday’s Collaboration Fest Beer Releases

The Bittersweet Taste of Friday’s Collaboration Fest Beer Releases

By Jonathan ShikesApril 3, 2020

Score some strange and wonderful brews that would have been served at the annual fest.

Brewpubs Were Making a Comeback…Until the COVID-19 Lockdown

Brewpubs Were Making a Comeback…Until the COVID-19 Lockdown

By Jonathan ShikesApril 2, 2020

Those kitchens are helping keep some open, though.

Beer Calendar: Virtual Happy Hours, Guided Tastings and Collab Fest Cans

Beer Calendar: Virtual Happy Hours, Guided Tastings and Collab Fest Cans

By Jonathan ShikesApril 1, 2020

Beer festivals and taproom gatherings are out of the question, but there are other ways to enjoy beer.

SIP Beer Fest and Nine Other Fun Ways to Help Colorado Craft Breweries

SIP Beer Fest and Nine Other Fun Ways to Help Colorado Craft Breweries

By Jonathan ShikesApril 1, 2020

Beery events, products and fundraisers are helping Colorado’s breweries stay afloat.

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