PRESS RELEASE: COLORADO VOTER SURVEY REVEALS MAJOR DISAPPROVAL TO PROPOSED ALCOHOL TAX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boulder, Colorado – A newly proposed 200 percent hike in alcohol taxes from Sens. Kevin Priola (D-13th District) and Chris Hansen (D-31st District) has been met with strong opposition from Colorado Voters. In a newly published survey by Nelson Research, the proposal, SB 24-181, “loses support among all major demographic subgroups as more information is known about the funding mechanism and impacts on economy, democratic process, small business/consumers, and overall lack of prioriti ..read more

PRESS RELEASE 2024 COLLABORATION BEER FEST - MARCH 30th More Than 165 Craft Breweries to Pour at Collaboration Fest on March 30th. Named Best Beer Festival by the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards, this one-of-a-kind craft beer fest will showcase more than 120 beer collaborations. DENVER (Jan. 30, 2024) – The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) proudly announces 165+ participating craft breweries, which includes 20 out-of-state breweries, that will pour at Collaboration Fest on March 30, 2024 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80 ..read more

Tom Moseman - Mythmaker Brewing - FORT COLLINS We recently sat down with Tom Moseman, Owner & Brewer, at Mythmaker Brewing in Fort Collins to chat about the inner-workings at Mythmaker. In case you missed their beer at Collaboration Beer Fest last year, you’ll want to read on to see exactly WHAT they put in the beer that made it, well, appropriate enough to eat for breakfast. This year they are teaming up with Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake and Left Hand Brewing with separate collaboration beers for Collaboration Beer Fest on March 30th. Collab Fest is known as Colorado’s favorite beer fest ..read more

Hop water is here to the rescue! Have you ever tried hop water? It’s sparking water that has been hopped, or dry-hopped, or infused with hop oil, or even hemp in some cases! Breweries across Colorado are embracing this safe-for-breakfast beverage and offering it up on draft and in cans. We are the State of Craft Beer, but we also appreciate a finely tuned 0% ABV hoppy beverage for the right occasion, so here is your short list of tasty hop-infused non-alcoholic options for those trudging their way through Dry January. 4 NOSES BREWING  –  BROOMFIELD Water Proof. A sparkling ho ..read more

press release The list of participating breweries for Colorado Pint Day will be announced in late march We proudly announce the return of the 9th Annual Colorado Pint Day on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This beloved fundraiser, in which $1 of each pint glass sold is donated to the Colorado Brewers Guild, also supports local craft breweries as beer lovers flock to participating member breweries to purchase limited-edition Colorado Pint Day glassware. This fundraiser is a great way to support local, independent craft beer and the CBG’s mission of promoting, protecting, and propelling its member ..read more

With many occasions for gatherings with friends and family on the horizon, we rounded up some must-haves to bring to the table. From a two-time World Beer Cup winner that’s all bourbon barrel-aged goodness to a smoked beer that an OMF brewer traveled to Norway to learn how to brew, consider these beers to liven up your holiday events. 300 Suns Brewing – Longmont Cranberry Sage Kölsch A crisp, unfiltered Kölsch harmonizing tart cranberry, earthy sage & noble hops. Festive and bright. 25 IBUs 4.7% ABV Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout Cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa nibs, black onyx cocoa in a ric ..read more

We sat down and chatted with Leif Anderson, Co-Owner and Head Brewer at Mash Mechanix Brewing in Colorado Springs. Leif tells us what makes their brewery tick and what fuels their passion for craft beer. Spoiler alert: it’s not *just* beer! how did your craft beer story begin? I started out, like many brewers, as a homebrewer. I was a science teacher and brewing was a natural fit for me as a lifelong learner. Little did I know it would lead me to where I am today, co-owning, brewing, and operating a brewery. We opened our doors in March of 2021 and we haven’t looked back! W ..read more

We sat down and chatted with Kristin Popcheff, Director of Events & Experience, at Weldwerks Brewing in Greeley, Colorado. Let’s dive into her take on craft beer, what makes it tick and why so many of us are in love with craft beer! how did your craft beer story begin? Everyone’s origin story with any industry either begins with drive and focused dedication towards where they want to be or it’s something they fall into. I am of the latter.  After years of bouncing around the country after college, a friend connected me with our co-founders while they were still in the process o ..read more

Oktoberfest is a beloved German beer festival that celebrates Bavarian culture (fun fact: it all started as a royal wedding celebration) in Munich that takes place this year on Sept. 16th – Oct. 3rd.  Here in Colorado, you can get in on the fun because a number of Colorado craft brewers are releasing Oktoberfest beers, Märzens, and Festbiers. We’ve rounded up the best Oktoberfest beers to enjoy this fall, and no, it’s not too early to don your lederhosen! OKTOBERFEST PARTIES Sept. 9th Holidaily Brewing (Golden) – Oktoberfest Party Save the date for our annual 100% gluten-free Ok ..read more

Unique to the end of summer weather, this is the time of year when hops are harvested and delivered to breweries across the country, including numerous throughout Colorado. The fresh hop beers differ from traditional brewing throughout the rest of the year due to the hops being fresh (or wet) and often arrive at the brewery within 24 hours and still attached to the vine (also called the hop bine).  Tradition amongst many breweries is an impromptu hop picking party the day the fresh hops arrive. This often unplanned event is one to partake in if the opportunity presents itself. Imagi ..read more