DG2C Event Calendar | January 2016

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Sixteenth Annual Big Beers, Belgians And Barleywines Festival

Imagine a World Class Winter Wonderland of fun activities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado…and then top off your trip with a World Class International Beer Festival, complete with Brewmasters' Dinners and Seminars by some of the world's most innovative Brewers…

Could it be the ultimate beer vacation?
Your bucket list "beercation"?

Vail, Colorado • January 7-9, 2016

See the weekend events on their webpage -

www.bigbeersfestival.com

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Sixteenth Annual Big Beers, Belgians And Barleywines Festival

Imagine a World Class Winter Wonderland of fun activities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado…and then top off your trip with a World Class International Beer Festival, complete with Brewmasters' Dinners and Seminars by some of the world's most innovative Brewers…

Could it be the ultimate beer vacation?
Your bucket list "beercation"?

Vail, Colorado • January 7-9, 2016

See the weekend events on their webpage,

www.bigbeersfestival.com

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Sixteenth Annual Big Beers, Belgians And Barleywines Festival

Imagine a World Class Winter Wonderland of fun activities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado…and then top off your trip with a World Class International Beer Festival, complete with Brewmasters' Dinners and Seminars by some of the world's most innovative Brewers…

Could it be the ultimate beer vacation?
Your bucket list "beercation"?

Vail, Colorado • January 7-9, 2016

See the weekend events on their webpage,

www.bigbeersfestival.com

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Kokopelli Beer Company Turns 2!

Kokopelli Beer Company will be celebrating their Second Anniversary this Sunday, January 10th from 11am-9pm. There will be several new small batched beers released, food specials from the kitchen, live music by Josh Blackburn from 6-9pm, and giveaways! They would love to see you there.

kokopellibeerco.com

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Great Storm Brewing: Give Something Back

Start the New Year off right! Celebrate with PEAK Parent Center and Great Storm Brewing. For every beer sold, Great Storm Brewing will donate $1 to PEAK!

Who: Your Friends, Family, PEAK, and Great Storm Brewing

When: Monday January 11, 2016, 5:30-8:30pm

Where: Great Storm Brewing, 204 Mt View Lane #3, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Also: Children may attend. You must be 21 to drink. Donations will be made only from the sale of beer.

PEAK Parent Center: Helping families create new possibilities for ALL children with disabilities since 1986.

www.greatstormbrewing.com

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Pinot Posse

If you are a Pinot Noir lover, this event is for you.

January 15-16 2016

Join some of the best Pinot Noir winemakers in the USA; Andrew Vingiello, AP Vin; Ed Kurtzman, August West; Jenne Bonaccorsi, Bonaccorsi; Jim Prosser, JK Carriere; Craig Strelow, Camlow Keefer Ranch; David O'Reilly, Owen Roe; Dan Kosta, Kosta Browne; and Peter Cargasacchi, Cargasacchi. The BROADMOOR has created a two night weekend exploring of the joys of wine, designed to elevate participants' overall understanding and appreciation through interactive wine seminars, exploratory pairings and tastings and a multi-course winemaker dinner. Chef Mark Musial will create a menu that perfectly complements and highlights Pinot Noirs from the country's top producers and celebrates Summit's 10 year Anniversary!

Friday evening Reception with Broadmoor Sommeliers (Pinot Posse arrives by lunch time for afternoon tastings etc).

Dinner on own - Reserve your table today in La Taverne, Summit, Penrose Room, Golden Bee or Ristorante del Lago.

Saturday - Breakfast on own
Saturday morning - The regions of Pinot Noir in the Northeast United States
Saturday lunch - Reserve your table today in Golden Bee or La Taverne!
Saturday afternoon - Spend your afternoon with the Pinot Posse as they focus on wines from the West Coast of the US and specifics about the wines from their portfolios!
Saturday night - Pinot Posse Wine dinner in Summit
Afterglow in Summit - ala carte pricing and optional to attend but it will be fun to spend the evening with the wine makers!

Sunday Sunday Brunch on own but included in package (Don't forget to make your reservation)

Package prices start at $725 per person, per weekend, plus applicable taxes and gratuity, based on double occupancy. Limited availability. Not applicable to groups.

*Programing is subject to change

www.broadmoor.com

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Pinot Posse

If you are a Pinot Noir lover, this event is for you.

January 15-16 2016

Join some of the best Pinot Noir winemakers in the USA; Andrew Vingiello, AP Vin; Ed Kurtzman, August West; Jenne Bonaccorsi, Bonaccorsi; Jim Prosser, JK Carriere; Craig Strelow, Camlow Keefer Ranch; David O'Reilly, Owen Roe; Dan Kosta, Kosta Browne; and Peter Cargasacchi, Cargasacchi. The BROADMOOR has created a two night weekend exploring of the joys of wine, designed to elevate participants' overall understanding and appreciation through interactive wine seminars, exploratory pairings and tastings and a multi-course winemaker dinner. Chef Mark Musial will create a menu that perfectly complements and highlights Pinot Noirs from the country's top producers and celebrates Summit's 10 year Anniversary!

Friday evening Reception with Broadmoor Sommeliers (Pinot Posse arrives by lunch time for afternoon tastings etc).

Dinner on own - Reserve your table today in La Taverne, Summit, Penrose Room, Golden Bee or Ristorante del Lago.

Saturday - Breakfast on own
Saturday morning - The regions of Pinot Noir in the Northeast United States
Saturday lunch - Reserve your table today in Golden Bee or La Taverne!
Saturday afternoon - Spend your afternoon with the Pinot Posse as they focus on wines from the West Coast of the US and specifics about the wines from their portfolios!
Saturday night - Pinot Posse Wine dinner in Summit
Afterglow in Summit - ala carte pricing and optional to attend but it will be fun to spend the evening with the wine makers!

Sunday Sunday Brunch on own but included in package (Don't forget to make your reservation)

Package prices start at $725 per person, per weekend, plus applicable taxes and gratuity, based on double occupancy. Limited availability. Not applicable to groups.

*Programing is subject to change

www.broadmoor.com

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Miracle Berry Party At Great Storm Brewing

Join Great Storm Brewing for an event like no other. They are throwing a flavor-tripping, sensory-blasting Miracle Berry party. This African fruit tricks the tongue and causes sour tastes to seem sweet, so here's your chance to bite into a lemon with relish!

Scientists say a protein in the exotic berry, called miraculin, binds with the taste buds and acts as a sweetness inducer when it comes in contact with acids. They will serve eight beer samples (some sour) and an assortment of foods along with the berry to put this fruit through its paces.

Deets below:

· Sunday January 17th, 3pm-6pm

· Tickets are limited, $25, call, visit or email them and they will reserve your space.

· Eight 4-oz. beer samples (four before ingesting berry, four after)

· An assortment of flavor-popping foods.

greatstormbrewing.com

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Winter Brew Fest

The Annual Winter Brew Festival at the Mile High Station is back on January 22nd and 23rd. Sample from over 40 breweries each night while listening to live music by Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene on Friday night and the Gin Doctors on Saturday night. Beat the crowds with the 6-7pm VIP tasting which includes general admission and a special cheese sampling by Mouco Cheese. Buy your tickets in advance to save! This festival benefits Swallow Hill Music Association.

6-7 pm VIP Power Hour!
$45 advance/$55 day of event
Friday/Saturday
includes General Admission

7-10 pm General Admission
$35 advance/$45 day of event
Friday/Saturday

Day of tickets available online until 4:00pm. Cash only at door.

Get your tickets today!

www.eventbrite.com

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Winter Brew Fest

The Annual Winter Brew Festival at the Mile High Station is back on January 22nd and 23rd. Sample from over 40 breweries each night while listening to live music by Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene on Friday night and the Gin Doctors on Saturday night. Beat the crowds with the 6-7pm VIP tasting which includes general admission and a special cheese sampling by Mouco Cheese. Buy your tickets in advance to save! This festival benefits Swallow Hill Music Association.

6-7 pm VIP Power Hour!
$45 advance/$55 day of event
Friday/Saturday
includes General Admission

7-10 pm General Admission
$35 advance/$45 day of event
Friday/Saturday

Day of tickets available online until 4:00pm. Cash only at door.

Get your tickets today!

www.eventbrite.com

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2016 Frisco Brewski

On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the Town of Frisco and New Belgium Brewing will present the inaugural Frisco BrewSki, a happy hour ski tour at the Frisco Adventure Park and Frisco Nordic Center. This family friendly event is for all ski abilities and ages, and costumes are encouraged (maybe even a little bit required). New Belgium Brewing will also be releasing their new Citradelic IPA at BrewSki for participants 21+ to sample.

The skiing portion of the event will start at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge and head onto the groomed and scenic terrain at the Frisco Nordic Center. The after-party at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge will wrap up the skiing portion of the event with prizes and refreshments.

This is not a race, but instead it is a chance to form a team with friends and family, don costumes and enjoy a fun ski tour through the woods with an occasional stop for beverages and snacks. There will be no professional timing and prizes will be for best costume, toughest costume to ski in and more. Look out for a few more surprises during the ski and party.

Schedule of Events:

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. skiing starting at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. after party at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge.

www.townoffrisco.com

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Bites N' Brews With Spangalang Brewery

BITES N' BREWS
$99.00

Craft Beer has always earned a seat at the table but Bites n' Brews is taking it beyond the glass this time. Beer is just as delicious in cooking as wine but perhaps not as straighforward. Join in for a class that combines the basics of cooking with beer with a menu that is meant to complement the complexities and flavors of a craft brew. The Cook Street Chefs will guide you through a menu catered directly to the beers you will be enjoying. Featuring the beers of Spangalang Brewery! A seasonal updated menu will be coming soon, check back for more details!

*This class is 21+

cookstreet.com

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State 38 Distilling 2 Year Anniversary

In celebration of two amazing years, they are throwing a party! Stop by the tasting room Friday, January 29 from 5-7 pm for snacks, games, tours, and of course tastings of your favorite spirits!

Bring all your friends! They can't wait to see you there!

state-38.com

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Former Future Brewing Co 2nd Anniversary

Join the folks at Former Future Brewing Company on South Broadway for a weekend of special beer tastings during the brewery's Second Anniversary Party happening Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30.

Friday night features a Prohibition Party (costumes encouraged) with Electro Swing. There will be beer cocktails, a photo booth, and the return of Cat Sabbath Russian Imperial Stout.

Saturday, be one of the first 50 people to the party and receive a Former Future/Black Project glass and one free pour of the latest Black Project Beer for a toast. Enjoy the sounds of Mile High Soul Club all afternoon and one new beer will be tapped every hour on the hour. The brewery is hinting that some special Black Project beers could be available as well.

The fun starts Friday at 2 PM and Saturday at 11 AM.

- See more at:

denver.thedrinknation.com

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The Corner Office Brewers Brunch With Avery Brewing Company

The Corner Office is bringing back its monthly Brewers Brunch series by partnering with Avery.

Brunch is a dearly held weekend tradition. Boozy beverages served with breakfast food allow you to escape from the workweek realities. This January, The Corner Office is bringing back its monthly Brewers Brunch series by partnering with Avery Brewing Company on January 30th at 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a four course brunch featuring the creations of Chef Rich Byers. Each course will be paired with a different Avery beer. While indulging in each course, Avery representatives will offer pairing tips and the stories behind each beer.

Course One
Liliko'i Kepolo paired with Hawaiian Loco Moco Benny

Course Two
Joe's Premium American Pilsner paired with Pilsner Crust Quiche

Course Three
Chai Brown Ale paired with Mini Tea and Coffee Biscuits

Course Four
Czar Stout paired with Braised Pork Nachos

Tickets are on sale now for $35

When: 1/30/2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Mountain Time
Where: The Corner Office
1401 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80203

thecornerofficedenver.com

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Former Future Brewing Co 2nd Anniversary

Join the folks at Former Future Brewing Company on South Broadway for a weekend of special beer tastings during the brewery's Second Anniversary Party happening Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30.

Friday night features a Prohibition Party (costumes encouraged) with Electro Swing. There will be beer cocktails, a photo booth, and the return of Cat Sabbath Russian Imperial Stout.

Saturday, be one of the first 50 people to the party and receive a Former Future/Black Project glass and one free pour of the latest Black Project Beer for a toast. Enjoy the sounds of Mile High Soul Club all afternoon and one new beer will be tapped every hour on the hour. The brewery is hinting that some special Black Project beers could be available as well.

The fun starts Friday at 2 PM and Saturday at 11 AM.

- See more at:

denver.thedrinknation.com