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Ryan Pachmayer

Ryan Pachmayer is a beer writer living in Arvada. He has written for publications such as Craft Beer & Brewing, Zymurgy, Porch Drinking, Homebrewing DIY and Punch. He is also the former head brewer at Yak & Yeti Brewpub, marketing director at New Image Brewing and a BJCP Certified Judge.

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Beer and food pairing.

Epic Eats and Beer Combine at Paired During GABF

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 9, 2024

The event, which takes place on Thursday and Friday, brings together some of the country’s best chefs.

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Tickets Are Still Available for Denver Rare Beers on Thursday

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 9, 2024

Events like this have become a rarity on the festival circuit – are beer festivals really dying?

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The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Great American Beer Festival

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 8, 2024

Changes this year include new experience areas such as Prost!, a German biergarten and even a Halloween-themed area.

Crown and medal and beer.

Krispy King Lager Competition Returns to Barrels & Bottles in Golden October 9

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 8, 2024

Over 35 breweries, including heavy hitters from out of state, will compete for the crown.

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This Week in Beer: Organization Is Underway to Help North Carolina Breweries and More

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 3, 2024

TRVE’s Asheville location was able to reopen, but New Belgium’s NC outpost experienced serious flooding from Hurricane Helene.

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This Week in Beer: A New Cidery Opens in Aurora and More

By Ryan PachmayerSeptember 26, 2024

Vanishing West took over the former Lady Justice Brewing location in the Aurora Cultural Arts District.

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This Week in Beer: Bell Brothers Closing, and Some Big Bashes

By Ryan PachmayerSeptember 19, 2024

Oktoberfest parties, including BarkToberfest, abound in late September.

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This Week in Beer: A New Brewery Debuts in Arvada and More

By Ryan PachmayerSeptember 12, 2024

There are also some can’t-miss events this weekend including the inaugural Denver Highlands Oktoberfest & Market.

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This Week in Beer: Fresh Hop Beer Releases and More

By Ryan PachmayerSeptember 5, 2024

‘Tis the season!

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This Week in Beer: Brewability Vandalized, Renegade Reopens and More

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 29, 2024

We also have a new beer of the week, an ale made with Pueblo and serrano chiles that actually packs some heat.

Brewery system

High Tech Equipment Is Producing Highly Impressive Beer at Prost’s New Flagship Brewery in Northglenn

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 27, 2024

“This technology is amazing but it really comes down to the people,” notes the brewery’s president, David Deline.

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This Week in Beer: Events Galore Including Prost’s Anniversary, Tour de Fat and More

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 22, 2024

There’s also news of another closure – Battle Mountain Brewing in Castle Rock, which will pour its last beer on August 31.

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This Week in Beer: Molson Coors Shutting Down AC Golden and More

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 15, 2024

Other highlights include FlyteCo’s transitioning to a weekday co-working space, a new Prost biergarten and more.

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Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Shows a Maturing Colorado Spirits Landscape

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 13, 2024

“It kind of puts your foot on the ground in the whiskey world.”

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Father-and-Son Team Building Large New Brewery With Rooftop Deck in Littleton

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 9, 2024

Troy and Ray Beer are the founders of Littleton Brewing Company, which will debut later this year.

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This Week in Beer: Upslope Opening New Taproom and More

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 8, 2024

There are also three breweries celebrating anniversaries this weekend: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Cohesion and Woods Boss.

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Taste Test: Is Pizza Hut’s New Tavern-Style Pie as Good as Our Favorite Local Spot?

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 5, 2024

This Chicago-born style has become all the rage.

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This Week in Beer: Burly Closes Amid Controversy and More

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 1, 2024

There are also two grand opening celebrations this weekend as Incantation celebrates its second location and Cerebral debuts its Aurora Arts Taproom.

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Mile High Spirits to Release First Whiskey That’s Been to Space – and Yes, It’s Expensive

By Ryan PachmayerAugust 1, 2024

Is Strato it worth the $4,500 price tag? We tried a sip to find out.

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This Week in Beer: New Brewery Millieu Launches Distribution and More

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 25, 2024

Plus, Breckenridge Brewery is opening a taproom in Fort Collins and it’s Christmas in July at Old 121 Brewhouse this weekend.

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This Week in Beer: GABF Tickets Are on Sale and More

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 18, 2024

There are also three standout events this weekend including a Lager Hoopla complete with swimming pools and games.

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Renegade Brewing Is Coming Back Under New Ownership

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 16, 2024

Dan Colbourne and Aaron Uhl plan to reopen the Lincoln Park brewery in August.

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