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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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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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Mentoring Comes Full Circle for Englewood’s Sunroom Brewing

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 13, 2023

On Friday, July 14, it will release a collaboration beer with an upcoming brewery, an idea inspired by its own experience with Over Yonder in Golden.

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Casey Brewing Has Broken Out of Its Niche and Found Success in Change

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 11, 2023

“It’s one of my favorite experiences with a customer when they’re at our taproom for a lager or IPA, and they try a sour and love it.”

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Twelve Session Beers to Sip This Summer

By Ryan PachmayerJune 27, 2023

These low ABV sippers allow you to enjoy a refreshing, full flavored beer in the heat, without feeling too heavy or tired afterwards.

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Crazy Mountain Brewery Is Making a Comeback in a New Location June 23

By Ryan PachmayerJune 22, 2023

“We had to clean house. The big shake up needed to happen, and we’re just so damn excited to have a nice clean spot and fresh beer.”

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Sanitas Brewing Will Celebrate Its Grand Opening in Englewood June 23

By Ryan PachmayerJune 15, 2023

It will also be the home of CBurger, a new concept from restaurateur Bryan Dayton and chef Samuel McCandless.

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Snow Capped Cider Is Having a Big Year

By Ryan PachmayerJune 9, 2023

Its new Elevation series is a must-try, and it’s also opening a destination-worthy tasting room this summer.

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Dos Luces Brewery on Broadway Will Close September 30

By Ryan PachmayerJune 7, 2023

The brewery, which specializes in the traditional pre-Columbian beverages chicha and pulque, hopes someone will step in to take over the space and buy the brewing equipment.

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Phun Bar Is a Locally Made Way to Fuel Your Body for Fun

By Ryan PachmayerMay 26, 2023

After years in the wine industry, owner Jason Cartwright decided to turn a recipe into a food business that appeals to runners and cyclists.

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Fiction Beer Company Opens Second Location in Parker

By Ryan PachmayerMay 25, 2023

The brewery is run by Chris Belila, a former Fiction employee who has taken an interesting journey to get to this place.

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Q & A: Patrick Combs, Director of Liquids at Stem Ciders, Talks Product Innovation

By Ryan PachmayerMay 19, 2023

“What we’re making here, and what’s being made at other cideries in the United States, are really the next wave of things.”

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Inspired by Breweries, Colorado Distilleries Are Releasing a Collaboration Whiskey on Friday

By Ryan PachmayerMay 17, 2023

Projects like this are rare in the spirits world, but you can score one of the limited-release bottles that benefits local nonprofits this week.

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Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks Is a Kid-Free Zone

By Ryan PachmayerMay 9, 2023

The brewery will celebrate its tenth anniversary the weekend of May 19, and your children are not invited.

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Chicago’s Tavern-Style Pies Are the Hot New Trend in Pizza

By Ryan PachmayerMay 4, 2023

There are over a dozen spots making this regional specialty in the Denver metro area, including Grabowski’s and Pizza 3.14.

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Kölsch Is the Beer You Should Be Drinking This Spring

By Ryan PachmayerApril 21, 2023

The style’s delicate complexity can be a real joy for drinkers, especially when served the traditional way.

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MobCraft Will Close Its Denver Location on April 23, Just Seven Months After Its Debut

By Ryan PachmayerApril 13, 2023

The Wisconsin-based brewery had a challenging run in Denver, including construction delays and a falling out with its food partner.

Get Your Colorado Pint Day Glass on April 12 at Over 200 Participating Breweries

By Ryan PachmayerApril 11, 2023

This is the biggest year yet for the annual fundraiser that benefits the Colorado Brewers Guild.

Coors Releases Its Second Whiskey, Barmen 1873

By Ryan PachmayerApril 10, 2023

The beer company branched out to full-strength spirits in 2021.

Dry Dock’s New Spring German Beer Fest Will Include Can Bash and Oral Cancer Screenings

By Ryan PachmayerMarch 30, 2023

At least one person at the brewery knows all too well how important these screenings can be.

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The Must-Try Beers You’ll Find at Collaboration Fest This Saturday

By Ryan PachmayerMarch 20, 2023

Tickets are still available for this popular fest where you sample creative brews like Sour Patch Kids sour ale and mushroom-infused beers.

WestFax Brewing Celebrates Seven Years as Casa Bonita’s Reopening Looms

By Ryan PachmayerMarch 9, 2023

Head to the West Colfax brewery this weekend for the festivities, which include a retro arcade pop up and special beer releases.

This Local Brewer Started an OnlyFans to Boost Her Income

By Ryan PachmayerMarch 6, 2023

“I don’t think it’s any big secret that brewers just don’t really make a whole lot of money.”

Denver Beer Company Debuts Its Fourth Location, in Lowry

By Ryan PachmayerFebruary 27, 2023

The latest outpost of this popular brewery has a food menu and an expansive outdoor patio that opens up to a large park.

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