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Denver Beer Co. Opens Fourth Taproom in Denver’s Lowry Neighborhood

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DENVER, Colorado – Denver Beer Co. announced a grand opening event will take place on February 25, 2023 for the craft brewery’s fourth taproom at 7070 E. Lowry Blvd in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood. The locally-owned craft brewery will open the taps starting at 12 p.m. and will celebrate with live music, giveaways, and specialty beer releases. The Lowry location features a brewery, taproom, an expansive outdoor patio and garden, as well as an in-house restaurant concept.

Denver Beer Co. Lowry has a dedicated brewing team and will offer specialty brews unique to the location as well as Denver Beer Co. flagships including Graham Cracker Porter, Princess Yum Yum Raspberry Kolsch, Juicy Freak Juicy IPA, Incredible Pedal IPA, hard seltzers and rotating seasonals. The new taproom’s opening lineup will include easy-drinking Lowry Lager, Lo-Fi Hazy IPA, a pale ale with coconut, lime and pineapple dubbed Tropic Thunder, Tripel Threat Belgian tripel, and Lavender Currants Belgian wheat. In addition, Denver Beer Co. Lowry will feature house made, small batch non-alcoholic beverage offerings and an all-day menu focused on elevated comfort foods with kid-friendly, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

“Our Lowry location and its new brewhouse will provide an incredible opportunity for experimentation,” stated Patrick Crawford, Co-Founder of Denver Beer Co. “We’re excited to work on classic styles and try out new hop varieties, yeast strains, and techniques in the beers we brew specifically for this space. Designing beers around and with our food menu is also a great opportunity for our brewers to get creative.”

The Denver Beer Co. Lowry taproom was built with a focus on sustainability and includes solar panels, EV charging stations and dedicated bike parking. The taproom and patio will feature fire pits, patio heaters, misters, and outdoor game spaces. Patrons can expect to see a full calendar of signature Denver Beer Co. events such as the Beer, Bacon & Coffee fest, pairings with local restaurants and food purveyors, beer dinners and more.

“We can’t wait to grab a beer and spend the afternoon tossing a frisbee with friends at the park,” shared Charlie Berger, Co-Founder of Denver Beer Co. “This location is really special; we’ve felt such a warm welcome from our neighbors in Lowry and surrounding areas. We are looking forward to hosting fun events such as community block parties, outdoor movie nights, and even yoga in the park. We hope the beer garden will become a central gathering place for folks in the community.”

Denver Beer Co.’s Lowry Taproom is located within the Exchange at Boulevard One, a vibrant mixed-use community hub co-owned and developed by Confluent Development and Kelmore Development. The location includes a 4,200-square-foot taproom and brewhouse with a 7 bbl brewing system from DME, plus a 5,400-square-foot patio. The taproom will have the capacity to hold 125 guests in the interior space as well as an additional 360 guests on two outdoor patio areas. Denver Beer Co. has created 30 jobs to staff the location, including a brewer, bartending staff and food service staff.

About Denver Beer Co.

Independently owned and operated, Denver Beer Co. is founded on the core belief that beer is serious fun. Using locally sourced grain and the finest ingredients available, traditional methods and innovative spirit, our team creates craft beer that is approachable, fun, damn delicious and consistently wins awards to prove it. We believe in environmental stewardship and our corporate responsibility to operate sustainably which is why we produce our beer using 100% clean solar power. We believe in creating and supporting an accepting community where good beer can be enjoyed with friends and neighbors, loved ones and strangers.

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Great Divide Releases Hazy Hercules Imperial IPA in 19.2 oz. Cans

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DENVER, Colorado –Hot on the heels of Great Divide Brewing Co.’s re-formulated Imperial IPA comes the first extension to the Hercules Imperial IPA family in the form of HAZY Hercules Imperial IPA. Like its predecessor Hercules—a fan-favorite that returned, in September with a new look and taste—Hazy Hercules will also be 9.5% ABV and available exclusively as a 19.2oz single-serve can.

“We were extremely proud of how the new Hercules Imperial IPA tasted and were eager to extend the Hercules brand family,” said Marketing Manager, Matt Sandy. “Based on the popularity of our year-round Hazy IPA we knew our brewing team would knock a New England-style version of Hercules Imperial IPA out of the park…and they did pretty much first shot.”

Brewed with Amarillo, Cascade, Mandarina Bavaria and Chinook hops, “Hazy Herc” is tropical leaning and complements the reformulated Hercules Imperial IPA recipe which toned down the bitterness and maltiness of the original version in favor of a lighter mouthfeel and more approachable drinking experience.

Hercules was part of the original Great Divide Brewing Co. Maverick Series first released in 2003. The beer remained in the Denver brewery’s portfolio for nearly two decades before changing consumer tastes necessitated a new path.

“Don’t be surprised to see additional versions of Hercules Imperial IPA roll out in the near future,” added Sandy. “We’ve had a lot of fun brainstorming flavors and styles that will enhance this series.

Hazy Hercules Imperial IPA 19.2oz cans will be available starting in February.

About Great Divide Brewing Co.

Founded in 1994, Great Divide Brewing Company is Denver’s oldest and largest packaging brewery and one of the most decorated breweries in America, recognized for brewing some of the globe’s most balanced yet assertive and flavorful beers. These beers have landed an impressive amount of acclaim, earning 18 Great American Beer Festival Medals, five World Beer Cup Awards and 14 spots on Beer Advocate’s “Top Rated Beers: Colorado” (2015). Here at Great Divide, Bold Character isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s the philosophy behind what we brew, how we think and what we believe. For more information visit www.greatdivide.com.

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Lone Tree Brewing Reports Production And Philanthropic Impact In 2022

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LONE TREE, Colorado – In 2022, Lone Tree Brewing maintained its community commitments with the production of both fan-favorite and innovative new beers, and more than $20,000 donated to philanthropic initiatives. Here is their Year in Review.

Production

Lone Tree produced 3,923 barrels of beer in 2022. 248,772 pounds of grain and 3,541 pounds of hops went into these recipes, which yielded 3,566 kegs of beer on draft and 567,120 cans.

Throughout the year, the brewery was able to recapture 111,600 gallons of water and reuse pallet wraps that saved 350 pounds of plastic wrap.

Lone Tree Hefeweizen, a tasting room favorite-turned-seasonal, hit cans for the first time in the spring of 2022. In the fall, the famed Vanilla Caramel Amber returned for its sixth season in cans.

Sales & Distribution

Lone Tree continued to sell beer across Colorado through distribution partners Western Distributing and Ska Brewing, and in Kansas through Worldwide Beverage Group.

On Halloween, the cult-followed Hop Zombie Imperial Red IPA escaped from the brewery in limited quantities after selling out in a matter of hours at the brewery.

Community and Events

Lone Tree donated more than $8,300 and many beers toward nonprofit organizations in 2022, including Drink for Pink, Big Dogs Huge Paws, the Evans Scholarship Fund, the Honor Bell Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and the Moving Mountains Animal Rescue.

The brewery was proud to bring back the second annual Douglas County School District Bridge Transition Program & Lone Tree Brewing car show, which raised more than $12,000. Lone Tree is also grateful for the six student interns from this program who help with daily tasks to keep the brewery in good working order.

Additionally, Lone Tree participated in Douglas County Library Brew Tours that raised funds and awareness for the Douglas County Libraries.

Over the course of the year, Lone Tree also hosted four local craft markets featuring 50 craft vendors; three dog adoption events with Big Dogs Huge Paws; a Halloween dog costume contest with 40 adorable pups in attendance; a Father’s Day Pig Roast with a 90-pound hog cooked by Hesher BBQ Catering; and its annual salsa and guacamole contest at which 30 contestants showed off their skills.

It’s worth noting that in 2022 Lone Tree Brewing staff achieved two hole-in-one shots at the Commonground Golf Course in Aurora, Colorado— both on the same day during a fundraiser for the Colorado Golf Association’s caddy program that Lone Tree Co-Owner Jerry Siote participated in as a kid.

In December when Lone Tree celebrated its 11th anniversary in community with their staff and many brewery regulars. “We are honored that our community chooses us again and again, reminding us that we wouldn’t be here without them,” says Lone Tree Founder and Co-Owner John Winter. “We’re committed to continue serving compelling, quality beers that help us do good outside of the brewery.”

Moving Forward

In 2023, Lone Tree has an exciting lineup of canned seasonals planned: Hefeweizen will return in spring; summer will reveal a brand new Honey Cream Ale; fall staples Oktoberfest and Vanilla Caramel Amber aren’t going anywhere; and winter will bring another new beer, Brownie Stout, to the mix. Stay tuned for release dates.

The brew team has plans for experimental, small batches that will be served in the tasting room only; and is actively exploring new products beyond beer, too. “2022 reinforced the importance of staying relevant for the long haul,” says Siote. “Our customers demand a high standard of consistency and quality from us, so we take that very seriously. When it gets this competitive along with all the other obstacles to grow and keep market share, the margin of error shrinks that much more. We love the challenge, and we know we have the goods to back it up.”

Many events will enliven Lone Tree’s tasting room this year, starting with the Hearts & Hops Sock Hop with Swingin’ Denver and local band Last Call Romance. The brewery plans to host many returning favorites, such as its local craft markets, the third annual Douglas County School District Bridge Transition Program & Lone Tree Brewing car show, and another Drink For Pink fundraiser, among many other activities.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO.

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

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River North Brewery’s Super Stout Party Returns This January

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DENVER, Colorado – Every January, River North Brewery throws a party in celebration of stout connoisseurs everywhere. The brewery will be hosting Super Stout 2023 on January 28. This year’s celebration will feature TWELVE different stouts at its Washington Street taproom, as well as an additional half-dozen options at its RiNo taproom on Blake Street. Fan favorites such as Stout and About, Double Avarice, and the award-winning Mr. Sandman will be tapped, plus several new flavor variants created just for the celebration.

The elusive Anniversary 10 Triple-Barrel-Aged Stout, a 22% monstrosity, will be tapped at 1 pm. Other stouts rounding out the draft list will include the 2022 Barrel Aged Double Avarice, and vintage 2019 Shadowman, along with toasted marshmallow and blueberry Mr. Sandman variants.

There will also be a sneak preview of the Anniversary 11 Imperial Stout, which will be officially released next month on February 18th for the brewery’s 11th Anniversary Bash. This much-anticipated brew is not to be missed and is even more intense and complex than any previous stout River North’s mad scientist brewers have yet devised.

The brewery’s Blake Street taproom lineup includes half a dozen more rare and roasty varieties. Most notably, Barrel Aged Nightmare Fuel, the brewery’s beloved coffee stout – only released once a year – will be tapped right at opening.

Super Stout is a celebration of all the stouts River North crafts throughout the year and provides a unique opportunity to riff on a few classic stouts with new, experimental flavors, adding to the midnight malty mayhem. Both taprooms will have a food truck onsite for the event.

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Our Mutual Friend Brewing Announces New Beers for 2023

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DENVER, Colorado – Our Mutual Friend Brewing (OMF) is kicking off 2023 with the launch of a new rotating IPA series and the return of Thanatoid, the brewery’s revered Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout that last made its appearance at OMF in 2020.

“Thanatoid is special to us because at the heart of it the beer is a simple but decadent whiskey barrel-aged stout, but with each release we try to improve on it,” says OMF Co-Owner and Head Brewer Jan Chodkowski. “This release is by far our best!”

Available on Saturday, Jan. 14

Thanatoid rested on Laws Whiskey Four Grain Barrels for 14 months and then was aged on a pound per barrel of Madagascar vanilla beans. The result is a slow sipper, with notes of vanilla, marshmallow, nugget, toffee, dark chocolate and whiskey-soaked oak, and clocks in at 15.3% ABV. To celebrate the release of Thanatoid, OMF will also have a limited-edition Thanatoid glow-in-the-dark tumbler available for purchase; stout lovers can get the beer and glass for $20. The Thanatoid release, and specialty glass, releases at 11 a.m. The beer will be available on draft and in 12-ounce cans.

Well-balanced and approachable, Spillover IPA, is a beer that one can enjoy throughout the day. At 5.1% ABV, this easy drinking IPA is hoppy and flavorful. Hopped with Citra, Mosaic and Strata, Spillover IPA has flavors and aromas of citrus, berries and tropical sweet fruit. This beer will be available on draft and in four-pack 16-ounce cans.

Available on Saturday, Jan. 28

Slow Tale, a collaboration with Trophy Brewing out of Raleigh, NC, is a Barrel-Fermented Saison brewed with Colorado malt and hops. The name and liquid is a nod to the older beer style and slower fermentation process. Barrel and bottle conditioned, Slow Tale has flavors of mango, passion fruit, peach, leather and light oak. Slow Tale will be available on draft and in 500-milliliter bottles.

“We’re excited to kick off Wave Motion, a new rotating IPA series where we will explore and experiment with new hops, new hopping methods, and new brewing techniques,” says Chodkowski. “This is an opportunity for us to explore IPA in a broader way!”

Wave Motion: Terre Verte is the first iteration coming out of the experimental IPA lineup. This Juicy and Hazy IPA is hopped with El Dorado and Citra hops, as well as NZ-214 hops which provide aromas and flavors of apricot, papaya, and stone fruits. This beer will be available on draft and in four-pack 16-ounce cans.

About Our Mutual Friend Brewing

Established in 2012, Our Mutual Friend is a relaxed brewery and taproom in Denver, CO whose goal is to create world-class beer using local ingredients whenever possible and serve as a gathering place for the Five Points neighborhood. This small but mighty brewery has earned acclaim and numerous awards with eight GABF medals, including a gold medal for Saison Trystero and silver medal for Biere Ovale in 2022, and a 2018 gold medal for Saison Trystero at World Beer Cup.

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