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Ryan Pachmayer

Ryan Pachmayer is a beer writer living in Arvada. He regularly contributes to Craft Beer & Brewing and Zymurgy. He is also the former head brewer at Yak & Yeti Brewpub, the marketing director at New Image Brewing and a certified beer judge. His beer travels have resulted in three North American Guild of Beer Writers awards.

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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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This Week in Beer: Colorado Wins Big at U.S. Open Beer Championship and More

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 11, 2024

Other highlights include the new WestFax in Colorado Springs and Novel Strand’s sixth-anniversary block party.

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This Week in Beer: Finkel and Garf Closing Boulder Taproom and More

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 4, 2024

We also have the details on this weekend’s Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival at Ratio Beerworks Overland.

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Bierstadt’s Collaboration Cocktails Are Worth Your Attention

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 1, 2024

The brewery’s latest offerings were created by some of Denver’s best cocktail bars including Yacht Club and Death & Co.

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Beer Garden Debuts in Skyline Park for the Summer

By Ryan PachmayerJune 28, 2024

It includes a quality list of brews from Odell, Prost, Bootstrap and more plus eats from Blessed BBQ.

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This Week in Beer: Cerebral Opens Second Taproom, Cidery Coming to Aurora and More

By Ryan PachmayerJune 27, 2024

Plus, don’t miss weekend events like the Arvada Firefighter Fundraiser at Odyssey Beerwerks.

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Award-Winning Cidery Snow Capped Opens Western Slope Taproom

By Ryan PachmayerJune 25, 2024

Housed in a remodeled 1940s gas station, owner Kari Williams hopes it will become a regional destination.

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This Week in Beer: Wanderment Debuts, Pints for Prostates Tickets on Sale and More

By Ryan PachmayerJune 20, 2024

We’ve also got details on several events including Dark Lord Day at Hops & Pie.

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This Week in Beer: GABF Adds Cider to Competition, Sells Out Booths Early

By Ryan PachmayerJune 13, 2024

We also have info about upcoming events, including Belgian Beer Fest this weekend.

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This Week in Beer: Big Shakeups at Blue Spruce Brewing and More

By Ryan PachmayerJune 6, 2024

The brewery with locations in Centennial and Littleton parted ways with two founding partners and its head brewer.

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This Week in Beer: Crooked Stave Making a Comeback in Fort Collins and More

By Ryan PachmayerMay 30, 2024

Other highlights include the first beer from new company Andiamo, a Pride edition of Beer & Books at Goldspot, and a trout and beer pairing dinner.

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Q&A: Alyssa Hoberer and Jacob Kemple Talk Crowdfunding Their New Beer Project

By Ryan PachmayerMay 24, 2024

Full Frame Beer is a new venture from the Jagged Mountain Brewery head brewer Our Mutual Friend Brewing lead brewer.

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This Week in Beer: Incantation, Formerly Jade Mountain, Is Expanding – and More

By Ryan PachmayerMay 23, 2024

After a sudden rebrand in February, the Aurora heavy metal brewery is planning to open a second location in Baker.

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Two Breweries Reel in Phish Fans With Jam Band-Inspired Beers

By Ryan PachmayerMay 21, 2024

“The Phish community is so tightly knit and supportive.”

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This Week in Beer: Living the Dream Celebrates Two New Locations and More

By Ryan PachmayerMay 16, 2024

We also have the scoop on the changes coming for GABF and two big brewery anniversary celebrations this weekend.

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New Kid on the Block Milieu Fermentation Is Wise Beyond Its Years

By Ryan PachmayerMay 13, 2024

Owners Andrew Bergeron and Rob Bessett both worked for Ursula Brewing before taking over its space and debuting their own concept.

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This Week in Beer: Two Industry Pros Are Crowdfunding a New Brewery and More

By Ryan PachmayerMay 9, 2024

We also have the details on upcoming brewery events, including Dog Mom Day at River North.

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This Week in Beer: Milieu Opens, Prost Taps Maibock, and More

By Ryan PachmayerMay 2, 2024

Have you tried King of Carrot Flowers? You won’t forget it.

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This Week in Beer: Colorado’s 2024 World Beer Cup Winners and More

By Ryan PachmayerApril 25, 2024

Nineteen local breweries took home a total of 21 medals at the largest beer competition in the world.

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This Week in Beer: Renegade Closing, Brewability Vies for a Big Prize and More

By Ryan PachmayerApril 18, 2024

We also have the details from the Brewers Association’s new 2023 report on the industry.

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BrewDog’s First U.S. Franchise Location Opens in RiNo April 19

By Ryan PachmayerApril 15, 2024

The Scottish brand has faced controversy in recent years, but the family behind this location is excited to introduce the brewery with its own dog park to the Mile High.

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