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		<title>The 10 Denver beer gardens we&#8217;re loving now</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/NewTerrain.jpg" alt="New Terrain Brewing" /><p>Whether on a rooftop or a patio, beer garden culture has a special appeal.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/the-10-best-beer-gardens-in-denver-40887923/">The 10 Denver beer gardens we&#8217;re loving now</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver brewery to open fourth taproom in Parker</title>
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					<dc:creator>Ryan Pachmayer</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-brewery-to-open-fourth-taproom-in-parker-40888798/">Denver brewery to open fourth taproom in Parker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Chopped Champion Oscar Padilla Opening BuffHouse in Boulder</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image.jpeg" alt="BuffHouse" /><p>The sports bar dedicated to the CU Buffs is slated to open in August.</p>
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		<title>Are Denver Beer Drinkers Getting What They Pay For?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Gabe Toth</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:33:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/are-denver-beer-drinkers-getting-what-they-pay-for-40882555/">Are Denver Beer Drinkers Getting What They Pay For?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Brewers Bag Nearly Two Dozen Awards at World Beer Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/colorado-awards-world-beer-cup-2026-040876421-40876421/">Colorado Brewers Bag Nearly Two Dozen Awards at World Beer Cup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Ultimate Guide to Denver&#8217;s Best Breweries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Jess-Blackwell-Photography-Cohesion-Brewing.png" alt="brewery taproom" /><p>We've picked our favorites in every part of town. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-breweries-denver-colorado16613630-16613630/">The Ultimate Guide to Denver&#8217;s Best Breweries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fifteen-Year-Old Copper Kettle Brewery to Shutter This Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:21:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-24/copper_kettle.png" alt="a flight of beer" /><p>The list of brewery closures continues to grow. </p>
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		<title>Popular Wheat Ridge Brewpub Closing After Thirteen Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:05:36 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>One of the Best Burger Joints Around Is Leaving Arvada</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:14:09 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>&#8220;Nothing Good Ever Comes Out of Meeting Someone at the Bar&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/dons.webp" alt="outside of bar named Don&#039;s" /><p>So says one reader. But others disagree, and share stories of finding love at local saloons.</p>
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