Bid adieu to 2016 (we’re SO over you!) and kick off the new year with your favorite Colorado breweries. Where’s the party?! Check out my round-up of breweries with events on New Year’s Eve, as well as New Year’s Day. Cheers!
Sat., Dec. 31, 11 am-2 pm: BSB Beer Brunch! at Black Shirt Brewing (3719 Walnut St, Denver).
Introducing BSB Beer Brunch Cocktails—
$6 Micheladas w/ Common Red & The Real Dill Bloody Mary mix
$6 Beermosas w/ Semitone & OJ
$6 Coffee Beer (rotating selection w/ Huckleberry Roasters)
Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm. Brunch is meant to be drunk!
Sat., Dec. 31, 4-9 pm: New Years Beer Dinner at Black Shirt Brewing (3719 Walnut St, Denver).
We’re teaming up with To The Wind Bistro and Bear Creek Distillery for an epic New Year’s Eve Dinner. The folks at To The Wind have created an incredible menu pairing our beers and Bear Creek’s spirits with their inventive, unique, and seasonal fare. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come—
Maui White Shrimp
Jicama slaw, Macadamia nut, Papaya
**Born to Hula, BSB Pineapple Coconut Sour on Nitro
Truffle Mortadella
Toasted spent Grain, Arugula, pecorino cheese
**BSB Foeder-Aged Stringbender Saison
Seared Scallops
Barley risotto, kohlrabi salad
**BSB Fourtrack Chai Porter
Shuck & A Shot
Fat Bastard
**Bear Creek Wheat Whiskey
Duo of Colorado Lamb
Rack of Lamb, braised lamb, spätzle, root vegetable
**BSB Box of Boom, Farmhouse Belgian Triple IPA
Tasting of Sweets
Creme Brulee, Pecan pie, Pineapple curd
**Bear Creek Rum Old Fashioned
St. Maure Caprifeuille
Black pepper and rye vodka cure, roasted beets
**BSB & Bear Creek Rye Beet Saison “Bubbles”
**$100/person, contact To The Wind @ tothewindbeerdinner@gmail.com
Sat., Dec. 31, 12-10 pm: Depravity Imperial Peanut Butter Cup Stout Release! at Renegade Brewing (925 W 9th Ave, Denver).
It’s finally that time of year!
Depravity Imperial Peanut Butter Cup Stout is back!
Come to the taproom on NYE and enjoy a pour of this delicious and extremely limited beer.
This popular beer will be available:
– on tap
– in growler fills for take-away
-in 4 packs* for take-away
*limit of 2 4-packs per customer
Sat., Dec. 31, 6-8:30 pm: End of the Year Party at Tasting Room at Left Hand Brewing Company (1265 Boston Ave, Longmont).
Pre-Party before NYE Party, or your only party…we like your style! Beer, food, & music from Hobo Swagger & Sugar Mill Sunset, bringing you a little hard rock and ska.
Sat., Dec. 31, 8 pm-1 am: New Year’s Eve Party at Ratio Beerworks at Ratio Beerworks
(2920 Larimer St, Denver).
Ring in the New Year by joining the Ratio Beerworks team for one helluva year end blowout. Dress sharp for a special night of special release firkins, snacks, dance partying and our balloon and keg drop at midnight.
The Mystery Sisters DJ Duo will be spinning punk and dance vinyl track for our taproom dance party so come ready to throw down. 2016 has been a real kick in the ass so lets celebrate a clean slate over great beer and good times.
Sat., Dec. 31, 9 pm-1:30 am: Epic NYE Coast to Coast Party! at Epic Brewing Company – Denver Taproom (3001 Walnut St, Denver).
The end of 2016 is coming!
Get your tickets for the Epic Coast to Coast Party!
https://epicdenvernye.eventbrite.com/
The only thing better than celebrating the new year is celebrating it 4 times in one night!
Starting at 9pm each hour Epic will count down the minutes to the new year from east coast to west coast.
Each hour will feature a themed small plate buffet of bar fare from major cities, served along with a special beer pairing.
Buffet Themes: 9-10 pm New York, 10-11 pm Chicago, 11 pm-12am Denver (obviously), 12-1 am Portland
There will be a red carpet to greet you!
Photographer Dustin Hall (Brewtography Project) will be on site to capture you at your best!
DJ Eerie will keep the night going by spinning tunes for each city celebration!
We will watch each count down live!
You will also have a chance to record your new year’s resolutions the old fashioned way (typewriter.)
All Nighter Tickets are available for the whole night celebration 9pm-1:30am, or if you can’t hang out that long you can purchase tickets for individual hour celebrations. Individual hour tickets are labeled by the theme of the city along with times.
Sat., Dec. 31, 9 pm-12 am: 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner – Black Tie Affair at Copper Kettle Brewing Company (1338 S Valentia St #100, Denver).
Please join us for our third annual New Year’s Eve black tie dinner party featuring a three course beer pairing dinner with El Toro the Tot. Get dressed to the nines and ring in the new year with an intimate, candle lit, fine dining experience at your favorite local brewery!
The Menu:
– Course 1 ~ Seared Tuna ‘Tataki’, shaved fennel, pickled shallots, honey-basil vinaigrette, ‘mini onion rings’ – paired with – Bavarian Helles: a German lager with a crisp finish, 4.8% ABV
– Course 2 ~ Black Truffle Stuffed Chicken, roasted squash puree, Brussels sprouts, bacon, black truffle jus, – paired with – Le Chapeau, wild ale aged in cabernet and sauvignon blanc barrels, 7.4% ABV
– Course 3 ~ Coffee & Doughnuts, cappuccino semifreddo, home made cinnamon-sugar doughnut – paired with – Snowed In, imperial oatmeal stout aged in coffee, chocolate and bourbon barrels, 13% ABV
– Midnight Toast
Skip the downtown crowd, the high priced parking and spend New Year’s Eve with us! This event sold out quickly last year, so make sure to get your tickets!
$60 per person (plus tax and gratuity. Gratuity will be charged upon final online ticket purchase).
Sat., Dec. 31, 7 pm-12:30 am: 3rd Annual NYE Party – Live Music at Fiction Beer Company (7101 E Colfax Ave, Denver).
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve close to home at your favorite neighborhood brewery! Our 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Celebration will feature:
Live Bluegrass – That Damn Sasquatch at 9:00 pm
Exclusive Toasting Beer made only for NYE
Covered Heated Patio, plenty of room!
Food and Beer Pairings
Prizes all night
Special tapping (more details to come)
So avoid the downtown drama, lack of cabs, surge charges from Uber, high cover charge bars, and general nonsense of downtown and have fun with us and your neighbors.
Sat., Dec. 31, 6 pm-2 am: Casino Night New Year’s Eve Bash NO COVER at 38 State Brewing Company
(8071 S Broadway, Ste A, Littleton).
38 State Brewing presents: The Third Annual New Year’s Eve Bash!!!
2016 was quite a year so let’s send it off in style!
Theme: Casino Rat Pack Night
NO COVER
21+ only 6PM and on.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS: 6 PM to Midnight – Get a ticket with every beer ordered. Each ticket goes into a giveaway box… At 8, 9, 10, 11 we will have a drawing and a prize giveaway!
At 11:55 PM we will give away BEER FOR A YEAR!! Get here early for a higher chance to win.
CASINO DETAILS: Every person will get $100 worth of chips to play with. No purchase necessary.
The games: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps.
Casino games from 8-10 PM.
Once your chips are gone they are gone!
You can redeem your chips for a variety of 38 State prizes/merch.
DRESS TO IMPRESS!!! There might even be a few extra chips in it for ya!
LIVE MUSIC: Michael Angiolillo “The Italian Crooner” from 9-12:15
Arepas House will be serving up food.
Sat., Dec. 31, 6 pm-2 am: Black Sky’s BREW Year’s Eve! FREE! 21+ at Black Sky Brewery (490 Santa Fe Dr, Denver).
Ring in the New Year proper with metal! Groovey.TV and 13 Mentalities Productions are bringing you 4 bandsf or your listening pleasure. Champagne Toast at Midnight! As always, our shows are FREE! 21+ No vertical, temporary, or expired ID accepted.
Bands:
Hallowed Screams – Slayer Tribute Band
Driven by Turmoil
Six Feet of Anger S F O A
Sanity’s Edge
Sat., Dec. 31, 11 am-12:30 am NYE at KBC at Kokopelli Beer Company (8931 Harlan St, Westminster).
Join us for our New Year’s Eve celebration! We will be open late, with live music from Mitchel Evan & The Mangrove at 8:00pm. Giveaways and happy hour prices all day! And of course there will be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are suggested, and are now being accepted.
Singer-songwriter, Mitchel Evan has been writing and preforming since he was 13 years old. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to open for many national acts including Civil Twilight, All Time Low and Title Fight. Shortly after moving to Colorado The Mangrove began to take roots under the apprenticeship and guidance of Producer Lance Bendiksen of Bendiksen Productions. With the addition of Dave Janssen on Bass guitar and Zedekiah Mills on the drums, the three create an eclectic mix of roots, rock, ad blues accompanied by powerful vocals and notable lyrics. With such a diverse sound Mitchel Evan and the Mangrove is guaranteed to captivate and entertain any audience.
Mitchel Evan & The Mangrove
www.mitchelevan.bandcamp.com
Sat., Dec. 31, 9 pm-12:30 am: New Year’s Eve ParTay at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (303 Main St, Lyons).
We all survived 2015, so #getinhere and celebrate with us! Cheers to the New Year!
Tap Takeover with Periodic Brewing! Live music from 9 pm-12:30 am with Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams!
Specialty food menu including smoked prime rib as well as a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
Sat., Dec. 31, 7 pm-12:30 am: Deviant New Year’s Eve Party at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids (1555 S Hover St, Longmont).
Deviant Dale’s is here and so is the New Year! Come party with us!
Deviant Dale’s release party Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids! Come hang out with Shannon McGrath the OBCO brewery sales rep., drink some Deviant, win some swag & listen to live music.
Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene jammin’ from 9 pm-12:30 am.
Appetizer buffet + a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
Sat., Dec. 31, 8:30 pm-1 am: New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner at Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery (2990 Brewery Ln, Littleton).
Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration!
– 8:30 pm Welcome Reception
– 9:00 pm Community Style Dinner
– 11:00 pm-1:00 am Live Music
2017 Midnight Toast with a Special Breckenridge Brewery Firkin Tapping!
**Call the restaurant now to book your spot: (303) 803-1380 or visit breckbrew.com/visit/littleton**
Sat., Dec. 31, 12-2 pm: Happy New Beer! at Grandma’s House (1710 S Broadway, Denver).
It’s time for our last meeting of 2016. Let’s enjoy a casual get-together at Grandma’s House to share beer hopes and dreams for 2017. As always, this meeting is open to the public so please come and invite a friend or two.
More about the Flocculant Basterds Home Brew Club:
We are a beer loving, home brew making, fun bunch of people that meet once every other month. All beer-lovers and drinkers (of legal drinking age) are invited to join!
Adorable Grandma Image via: http://www.rsvlts.com/2015/07/20/grandma-drinks-guinness/
Sun., Jan. 1, 2017, 11:30 am: New Year’s Chili Cook Off at The West End Tavern (926 Pearl Street, Boulder).
The West End Tavern is celebrating the start of a 2017 with its annual Chili Cook Off. On Sunday, January 1, guests will get the chance to sample three different recipes from The West End kitchen. Football will be playing on all 6 flatscreens and there will be food and drinks specials all day long including $10 BBQ nachos and $14 pitchers of Post Brewing Co.’s Howdy Beer. Doors open at 11:30 am.
Sun., Jan.1, 11 am-2 pm: BSB Beer Brunch! at Black Shirt Brewing (3719 Walnut St, Denver).
Introducing BSB Beer Brunch Cocktails—
$6 Micheladas w/ Common Red & The Real Dill Bloody Mary mix
$6 Beermosas w/ Semitone & OJ
$6 Coffee Beer (rotating selection w/ Huckleberry Roasters)
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-2 pm. Brunch is meant to be drunk!
Sun., Jan. 1, 10:45 am-8 pm: New Year’s Day Tamales, TV’s, and Brewski’s at Factotum Brewhouse (3845 Lipan St, Denver).
We know our crowd isn’t a bunch of amateurs and will be ready to get out on the first day of 2017 to get the New Year started properly. Write your resolutions, throw on your favorite football jersey, grab your friends/family and come over to the taproom for some traditional New Year’s Day tamales by our well-renowned neighbors Tamales by La Casita!
We’ll also have The Sunday Ticket football on our two TV’s and 100″ screen and fresh, fresh, craft beer pouring.
Sat., Dec. 31, 7 pm-7 am on New Year’s Day: Coors Light Free Rides®
Have fun celebrating! But most importantly, get home safe. This year, Coors Light and RTD Denver have teamed up to create Coors Light Free Rides,® available on Saturday, December 31, from 7 P.M. through 7 A.M. on New Year’s Day. Free Rides will also be offered on New Year’s Eve in Chicago; Dallas; Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN; Milwaukee and Madison, WI; Phoenix; and Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.coorslightfreerides.com.