Another month in Colorado means another month full of fantastic beer events. Here is what we have to look forward to in August:
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Saturday, Aug. 1, 12-4 p.m.: Sesh Fest 2015 at Sculpture Park (1345 Champa Street, Denver). Over 40 local breweries pouring beers that are 5% ABV or less. -
Saturday, Aug. 1 & Sunday, Aug. 2, 1-5 p.m.: 19th Annual Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival at Keystone Resort, CO. Over 35 breweries and more than 14 bluegrass bands will be at this festival. -
Saturday, Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m.: Hops for Habitat 2015 at Plains Conservation Center (21901 E Hampden Ave, Aurora). 11th annual fundraiser for the Plains Conservation Center with breweries, live music and food trucks.
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Sunday, Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m.: Jack’s Benevolent Bash, hosted by The Post Brewing, at the Koenig Alumni Center at CU. This bash features some of the area’s best chefs and breweries, and the proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Boulder County. -
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.: Summer Tuesday Women-Only Craft Beer Sessions, Part 3 of 3 at Factotum Brewhouse (3845 Lipan St., Denver). This session focuses on women in the beer industry. Women who work in different sectors of the industry will be on hand to talk about what they do and how they got involved. Includes samplings and snacks.
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Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Boulder Bike & Brew Fest at Valmont Bike Park (times vary; see link for details). Race clinics for mountain bike and cyclocross, 17 local breweries, live music and food vendors.
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Saturday, Aug. 15, 5-11 p.m.: Hops in the Hangar at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum (7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver). Brews, Blues and Barbeque in the WWII-era Air Force hangar.
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Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.: Beer Dinner with Black Shirt Brewing Co., showing Walk The Line, at Alamo Drafthouse (7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton). Four course dinner, each paired with a beer from Black Shirt Brewing.
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Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, & Sun. Aug. 23: The Post Brewing Co. Can Release Parties. The Post is releasing Howdy Beer and Townie Ale in 6-pack cans and is celebrating with 3 release parties. $1 cans, live music, free beer samples, giveaways and more. Can release week will also kick off a social media contest in which the winner will receive free 6-packs of POST can beer every month for a year.
- Fri., Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. at Centro Latin Kitchen
- Sat., Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. at The Post Brewing Company
- Sun., Aug. 23, 4-6 p.m. at Lola Mexican Fish House
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Saturday, Aug. 22, 1-5 p.m.: Boulder Craft Beer Festival at West Central Park. In its second year, this festival features breweries specifically from Boulder County.
