DENVER – The fourth annual Collaboration Beer Fest will take place on Saturday, March 25th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the National Western Stock Show Complex (4655 Humboldt St., Denver CO 80216). Each beer at this festival was created specifically for this event, meaning each beer has a unique story to its creation.
“This festival is, and will always be about the brewers and the beers they choose to create,” said Tobias Krause, event manager at Two Parts. “That is what sets Collaboration Fest apart from other festivals. Instead of asking breweries to bring a beer that’s one specific style, we let the brewers’ imaginations run wild, and highlight what it is they do best.”
The best way to start a beer festival is with a beer being handed to you immediately upon entering. This year’s welcome beer is the creation of the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) board. The board includes Brad Lincoln (Funkwerks Brewing Company), Brian O’Connell (Renegade Brewing Company), Chris Wright (Pikes Peak Brewing Company), Eric Wallace (Left Hand Brewing Company), Kim Jordan (New Belgium Brewing Company), Kristen Muraro (Ska Brewing Company), Matt Cutter (Upslope Brewing Company), Mike Bristol (Bristol Brewing Company), Tim Myers (Strange Brewing Company), Tony Simmons (Pagosa Springs Brewing and Grill), and Wynne Odell (Odell Brewing Company).
The CBG board wanted to create a beer that embodies the creative spirit of the Colorado craft beer industry. The result is an easy-drinking pale ale with hints of tropical fruit and citrus called Board’s in Session.
Board’s in Session is an all Colorado beer featuring local malt from Colorado Malting Company, Cascade and Crystal hops from High Wire Hops, and a yeast strain from Brewing Science Institute. This beer comes in at 4.5 percent alcohol by volume, and will open up attendee’s palates to the rest of the festival’s libations.
“Collaboration Fest has this buzz of excitement and nervousness,” said Steve Kurowski, director of operations at the Colorado Brewers Guild. “You are not sure what to expect from these beers, but no matter what you will be surprised at the creativity and passion poured into them.”
This year Collaboration Beer Fest will have 112 unique collaborations from 188 breweries. A full list of collaborations and beer descriptions can be found online at http://www.collaborationfest.com/beers. .
Ticket Info: Tickets for Collaboration Fest at CollaborationFest.com. General Admission tickets are $60 and include unlimited tastings throughout festival and commemorative glass. VIP tickets are $85 and include hourlong early access (3:00 p.m. entry), unlimited tastings throughout the event, commemorative glass, and VIP T-Shirt ($25 value). This festival has sold out in previous years.
Media Access: To apply for media credentials, please visit http://www.collaborationfest.com/media. Media application deadline is March 15, 2017.
Photos: Photos from brew days can be found at http://bit.ly/2kNsVr5. Photos from last year’s festival can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/CollabFest. Photo credit courtesy of Dustin Hall with The Brewtography Project.
Transportation: Lyft is the official transportation partner for Collaboration Beer Fest. The festival will have on-site drop off and pickup for easy access for attendees. Attendees who have never used Lyft can use the code TWOPARTS for free rides to and from the event.
About Two Parts
Two Parts is a Denver-based event production and promotions company that coordinates with the best restaurants, bars, music venues, and other fine establishments to create craft experiences. Two Parts produces experiences such as the Collaboration Fest, Denver Flea, Denver Beer Festivus, The Big Eat, and The Passport Program. For more information, visit twoparts.com.
About the Colorado Brewers Guild
The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) is a non-profit trade association representing Colorado craft breweries and brewpubs. CBG is dedicated to the improvement of business conditions and is an advocate for its members. CBG sponsors a variety of beer events each year designed to increase the awareness and appreciation of Colorado-brewed beer. Board members include: Brad Lincoln (Funkwerks Brewing Company), Brian O’Connell (Renegade Brewing Company), Chris Wright (Pikes Peak Brewing Company), Eric Wallace (Left Hand Brewing Company), Kim Jordan (New Belgium Brewing Company), Kristen Muraro (Ska Brewing Company), Matt Cutter (Upslope Brewing Company), Mike Bristol (Bristol Brewing Company), Tim Myers (Strange Brewing Company), Tony Simmons (Pagosa Springs Brewing and Grill), Wynne Odell (Odell Brewing Company). For more information about the Guild, visit www.coloradobeer.org.
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