Sure, the Great American Beer Festival is sold out. But whether you’re attending or not, there are plenty of other fun beer events in September!
Note: Due to events being continually announced, I will update this post as necessary.
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Starting Tue., Sep. 1: The Great Douglas County Libraries Brew Tour 2015 (takes place at 8 breweries; click link for details). In addition to the Brew Tour, each Wed. in Sep. at 6 p.m. at the tappings of “library brews,” a special guest speaker will be in attendance:
- September 2: John Holl, author of The American Craft Beer Cookbook at Living the Dream. The library brew is a Blackcurrant Saison.
- September 9: Beer and Chocolate Pairing with the Chocolate Therapist at Elk Mountain. The library brew is an ESB.
- September 16: Ed Sealover, author of Mountain Brew: Colorado’s Colorful Craft Breweries at Barnett & Son. The library brew is a Dunkel Weizen.
- September 23: Randy Mosher, author of Tasting Beer at Grist. The library brew is a Southern English Brown Ale.
- September 30: Dan Rabin, author of Notes from the Tap Room at Lone Tree Brewing. The library brew is a Pumpkin Ale.
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Thur., Sep. 3, 7-10 p.m.: The Denver Passport Closing Party at the McNichols Building (144 West Colfax, Denver).
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Thur., Sep. 3, 6:30 p.m.: Odell Brewing Satellite Taproom at the West End Tavern (926 Pearl St., Boulder).
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Mon., Sep. 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.: Labor Day Picnic at The POST Brewing Co. (105 W. Emma St., Lafayette).
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Sat., Sep. 12, 1-6 p.m.: Lafayette Brew Fest 2015 at Lafayette Florist (600 S. Public Rd., Lafayette).
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Sat., Sep. 12: September Brewer’s Brunch with Odell Brewing at The Corner Office (1401 Curtis St., Denver).
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Fri., Sep. 11-Sun., Sep. 13, 4-6 p.m.: The POST Brewing Co. Townie Ale & Howdie Beer Can Release Parties. Sep. 11 at Centro Latin Kitchen, Sep. 12 at The POST Brewing, and Sep. 13 at LOLA Mexican Fish House.
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Sat., Sep. 12, 1-10 p.m.: Gravity Brewing’s 3 Year Anniversary Celebration at Gravity Brewing ( 1150 Pine Street Unit B, Louisville).
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Fri., Sep. 18, 11 a.m.: New Belgium Tap Takeover at Next Door Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St., Ste. 100, Denver).
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Sat., Sep. 19, 12-5 p.m.: 3rd Annual Thrills & Pils’ Brew Festival at Elitch Gardens.
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Fri.-Sun., Sep. 18-20 & Fri.-Sun., Sep. 25-27: Oktoberfest Denver (Between 20th St. & 22nd St. on Larimer St., Denver).
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Sat., Sep. 20 & Sun., Sep. 21, 10 a.m.-close: First Draft’s Oktoberfest at First Draft (1309 26th St., Denver).
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Wed., Sep. 23, 6-10 p.m.: Offensively Delicious Craft Beer and Comedy Show at the Oriental Theater (4335 West 44th Ave., Denver).
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Thur., Sep. 24-Sat., Sep. 26: Great American Beer Festival at the Colorado Convention Center (700 14th Street, Hall F, 14th and Stout Streets, Denver). SOLD OUT.
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Thur., Sep. 24, 10:30 p.m.: 2015 Avery Midnight Breakfast at Euclid Hall (1317 14th St., Denver).
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Thur., Sep. 24, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.: 50 Firkin Fiasco at Epic Brewing (3001 Walnut St., Denver).
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Sat., Sep. 26, 1-9 p.m.: South Pearl Street Oktoberfest (1200 block of South Pearl Street, Denver).
