Denver Beer Week 2019

DG2C Staff - September 18, 2019
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Welcome to Colorado, and Denver Beer Week!


You won’t find more great beer packed into fewer square feet anywhere else in Colorado, than in Downtown Denver. Home to over 70 brewers large and small, with legendary taprooms and restaurants, this 30-block urban and industrial core is a destination of its own. It’s known worldwide for its premier wine tastings, beer festivals and whiskey events, like the Great American Beer Festival and Denver Beer Week.

We at The Beer, Wine, & Spirit Drinkers Guide to Colorado, have gathered together information that you'll find useful, profitable and even essential as you make your way around Central Denver.

Please bear a few things in mind:

It’s a mile high here. If you’re new to town, take it easy for the first couple of days. Altitude sickness is real, and altitude increases the effects of alcohol. Drink plenty of water, slow down, eat right, and rest if you’re lightheaded.

Alcohol laws are changing. Starting in January, 2019, 3.2 beer is gone. We’ll sure miss it, huh? In its place, at convenience stores and grocery stores like Safeway, you’ll find “real” beer, which today often means Colorado Craft. You still need to visit a liquor store for wine and liquor purchases for now. More changes ahead…

BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU! You must be 21 to buy or be served alcohol anywhere in the state, and you must have a valid ID to prove your age. Even if you’re 50 years old, bring your ID. OK?

Use Denver RTD system to get around town on light rail, bus and the free 16th Street Mall Ride.
Click here for their website

If you’re driving, know that Colorado law enforcement is strict and severe with drunk drivers. A Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08 is considered legally intoxicated, and a BAC of .05 is “impaired”. Be careful: that’s only one or two pints of beer!

Check back often for updates, and look for our new Pocket Guide and Map to Central Denver at finer businesses throughout Central Denver. Get your own map, and use it to get Free Beer downtown!


Denver Beer Week Events


Friday September 27th

  • Denver Oktoberfest- Friday 9/27- $50-$240
    Larimer Square 2100 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    11-12am
    Click here for more info

  • Oktoberfest at Denver Milk Market- Friday 9/27- FREE
    1800 Wazee St Ste 100 Denver, CO 80202
    11-11pm
    For more info click here

  • Ba Tart Pear Saison Small Batch Release- Friday 9/27- FREE
    Factotum Brewhouse 3845 Lipan St Denver, CO 80211
    3-10pm
    For more info click here

  • Pawsco & Pints- Friday 9/27- FREE
    Diebolt Brewing Company 3855 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80211
    4-6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Fall Pottery Painting at Grandma's House Brewery- Friday 9/27- $25
    1710 South Broadway Denver, CO 80210
    6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Westerlight Duo- Friday 9/27- FREE
    Crazy Mountain Brewery 471 Kalamath St Denver, CO 80204
    6-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Lucky Seven: Black Shirt’s 7th Anniversary Party- Friday 9/27- FREE!
    3719 Walnut St Denver CO 80205
    7-11pm
    Click here for more info


Saturday September 28th

  • Denver Oktoberfest- Saturday 9/28- $50-$240
    Larimer Square 2100 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    11-12am
    Click here for more info

  • Oktoberfest at Denver Milk Market- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    1800 Wazee St Ste 100 Denver, CO 80202
    11-11pm
    For more info click here

  • Copper Kettle Oktoberfest- Saturday 9/28-FREE
    1338 S Valentia St Ste 100 Denver, CO 80247
    12-10pm
    For more info click here

  • Prost Brewing Oktoberfest- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    2540 19th St Denver, CO 80211
    3-6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Zwanze Day at Crooked Stave-Saturday 9/28/19- $20
    3350 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216
    11-230pm
    Click here for more info

  • THEBIGWONDERFUL Stapleton- Saturday 9/28- $20
    The Shops at Northfield Stapleton 8340 Northfield Blvd Denver, CO 80238
    12-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Endo Brewing Turns Two! - Saturday 9/28- FREE
    2755 Dagny Way Ste 101 Lafayette, CO 80026
    Starts at Noon
    Click here for more info

  • Dogtoberfest- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    River North Brewery 6021 Washington St Unit A Denver, CO 80216
    12-9pm
    Click here for more info

  • GRATITUDE 2019- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    Our Mutual Friend Brewery 2810 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    2-10pm
    Click here for more info

  • Farm to Bottle Fall Festival @ Old South Gaylord Street- Saturday 9/28- $29-$75
    1059 S Gaylord St Denver, CO 80209
    3-7pm
    Click here for more info

  • Colfax Westfest- Saturday 9/28- $10
    West Colfax Ave from Lowell Blvd. to Tennyson St. 3275 West 14th Ave Federal Blvd Denver, CO 80204
    4-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Save the Waves Filmfest at Diebolt Brewing- Saturday 9/28-$10
    3855 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80211
    7-930pm
    Click here for more info

  • Patio Anniversary Party + Silent Disco Under the Stars- Saturday 9/28- $8
    Improper City 3201 Walnut St Ste 101 Denver, CO 80205
    3-12am
    Click here for more info

  • Beer, Bacon& Bluegrass ft. The High Road Home- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    Black Shirt Brewing Co 3719 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    2-7pm
    Click here for more info

  • Hillbilly Hellcats- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    Bierstadt Lagerhaus 2875 Blake St Denver, CO 80205
    8pm-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Odell RiNo Brewhouse Live Music: L.C.’s Afro Cuban Latin Jazz- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    Odell Brewing Co. Denver 2945 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    3-5pm
    For more info click here

  • ON TAP WITH KBCO: Live music at Breckenridge Brewery- Saturday 9/28- $37
    2920 Brewery Ln Littleton, CO
    1230-7pm
    Click here for more info

  • Rino Mini Golf Open- Saturday 9/28- $20
    10 Barrel Brewing Company 2620 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    1230-730pm
    For more info click here

  • Skylines Yoga + Beer at Epic Brewing- Saturday 9/28- $18-$32
    3001 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    10-11am
    Click here for more info

  • Yoga on the Patio!- Saturday 9/28- $15
    Mockery Brewing 3501 Delgany St Denver, CO 80216
    1030-1130am
    Click here for more info

  • Odell RiNo Brewhouse Yoga w/ Big Power Yoga- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    2945 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    1030-1130am
    Click here to reserve your spot

  • West Denver Brewery Bike Loop- Saturday 9/28- FREE
    Starts at Seedstock Brewery 3610 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
    12-6pm- Complete Bike Loop and earn a FREE BEER!
    Click here for more info


Sunday September 29th

  • Denver Oktoberfest- Sunday 9/29- $50-$240
    Larimer Square 2100 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    11-12am
    Click here for more info

  • Oktoberfest at Denver Milk Market- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    1800 Wazee St Ste 100 Denver, CO 80202
    11-11pm
    For more info click here

  • Viewhaus Oktoberfest -Stein Hoisting, Comps & Prizing- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    ViewHouse Ballpark 2015 Market St Denver, CO 80205
    10-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • The PokeBar: Denver- Sunday 9/29- $45
    3500 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    11-830pm
    For more info click here

  • Denver Vintage Reggae Society Party and Record Swap at Ratio- Sunday 9/29-FREE
    Ratio Beerworks 2920 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    12-3pm
    Click here for more info

  • RIP Rockies Party- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    Epic Brewing 3001 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    12-5pm
    For more info click here

  • Art for the Equinox- Sunday 9/29- $29
    Crazy Mountain Brewery 471 Kalamath St Denver, CO 80204
    2-4pm
    Click here for more info

  • Breckenridge Brewery Beer Bust- Sunday 9/29- $20-$25 All you can drink
    Mozart's Denver 1417 Krameria St Denver, CO 80220
    2-4pm
    Click here for more info

  • Axe Throwing Tournament Gassed up by Red Truck Beer Co- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    DAGAR Denver 2000 Lawrence St Denver, CO 80205
    4-7pm
    Click here for more info

  • BINGO- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    Little Machine 2924 W 20th Ave Denver, CO 80211
    4-6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Live music with Effron White- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    Odell Brewing Co. Denver 2945 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    1-330pm
    For more info click here

  • Live music with Rush Hour Train- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    Odell Brewing Co. Denver 2945 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    4-6pm
    For more info click here

  • Bluegrass Jam and Beer at Seedstock Brewery- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    3610 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
    5-7pm
    For more info click here

  • Shred415 Workout: More than a workout- Sunday 9/29- FREE
    Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery 2990 Brewery Ln Littleton, CO 80120
    10am
    Click here for more info


Monday September 30th

  • Welcome to the Wild West: GABF KICK OFF- Monday 9/30- FREE
    Tivoli Brewing Co. 900 Auraria Parkway Suite 240 Denver, CO 80204
    5-10pm
    For more info click here

  • Thirst’s Tour of Colorado- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    Tap Fourteen Ballpark 1920 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
    4-7pm
    Click here for more info

  • WeCAN Running Club- Monday 9/30- FREE
    Seedstock Brewery 3610 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
    615-715pm
    Click here for more info

  • Run Odell Brewing Co- Monday 9/30- FREE
    2945 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
    630-830pm
    Click here for more info


Tuesday October 1st

  • Odell Beer Dinner- Tuesday 10/1- $70
    Euclid Hall 1317 14th St. Denver, CO 80202
    630-1130pm
    For more info click here

  • Pre-GABF Beer and Cookie Pairing- Tuesday 10/1- $14
    De Steeg Brewing 4342 Tennyson St Denver, CO 80212
    6-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Run Club and Live Trivia- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    Factotum Brewhouse 3845 Lipan Street Denver, CO 80211
    6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    Rackhouse Pub 2875 Blake Street Denver, CO 80205
    7pm
    For more info click here

  • CSA Showcase at Freshcraft- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    7pm
    For more info click here

  • Loteria Night- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    Cerveceria Colorado 1635 Platte St Denver, CO 80202
    7-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Your Time Open Mic- Sing, Jam, Stand Up, Play Solo or Band- Tuesday 10/1- FREE
    Woods Boss Brewing 2210 California St Denver, CO 80205
    7-9pm
    Click here for more info


Wednesday October 2nd

  • Crooked Stave Opens Brewery & Barrel Cellar to the Public during GABF- Wednesday 10/2-FREE
    1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19-West side of building Denver, Colorado 80211
    Noon-6pm, Tours at 12:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm
    Click here for more info

  • Celebration of Sour- Baere Brewing- Wednesday 10/2-FREE
    320 Broadway, Denver CO 80203
    3-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • GABF Kickoff at Liberati Brewery- Wednesday 10/2-$30
    2403 Champa St Denver, CO 80205
    4-9pm
    Click here for more info

  • Brewers' Resources & Referrals Connection- Wednesday 10/2-FREE
    Falling Rock Tap House 1919 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
    530-830pm
    Click here for more info

  • 9th Annual Hooves and Hops Dinner at Osteria Marco- Wednesday 10/2-$65
    1453 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202
    530-830pm
    Click here for more info

  • A Taste of Denver’s Finest- Wednesday 10/2- $65
    The Westin Denver Downtown 1672 Lawrence St Denver, CO 80202
    6-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • 5th Annual Mercantile Invitational Chef/Brewery Paired Dinner- Wednesday 10/2- $150
    1701 Wynkoop Street #155 Denver, CO 80202
    6-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Thirsty Monk Beer & Hand Pie Pairing- Wednesday 10/2- $5 Hand Pie with purchase of pint
    1604 E. 17th Ave Denver, CO 80218
    4-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Black Project, New Image & Cerebral Tapping- Wednesday 10/2-FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    6pm
    For more info click here

  • Denver Pickers Bluegrass Jam- Wednesday 10/2- FREE
    Baere Brewing Company 320 Broadway Unit E Denver, CO 80203
    630-830pm
    click here for more info

  • Lagwagon & Face To Face- Wednesday 10/2- $30
    The Oriental Theater 4335 W 44th Ave Denver, CO 80212
    730-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • William Morgan Michael w/ BO Dependa- Wednesday 10/2-$15-$30
    Oskar Blues' Black Buzzard 1624 Market St Lower Level Denver, CO 80202
    7pm
    Click here for more info

  • Sun King Mini Tap Takeover-Wednesday 10/2- FREE
    Factotum Brewhouse 3845 Lipan Street Denver, CO 80211
    4-10pm
    Click here for more info

  • Mini American Beer Festival- Wednesday 10/2- FREE
    Tivoli Brewing Company 900 Auraria Pkwy #240 Denver, CO 80204
    6-10pm
    Click here for more info

  • Deep Roots Americana Showcase- Wednesday 10/2- FREE
    Seedstock Brewery 3610 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
    7-9pm
    Click here for more info

  • 4th Annual All-Star IPA Throwdown- GABF Kick off Party- Wednesday 10/2- Ticket Price TBD
    Falling Rock Tap House 1919 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
    9pm-12am
    click here for more info

  • Insanely Strange Stout Life Party- Wednesday 10/2- FREE
    Strange Craft Beer Company 1330 Zuni St Unit M Denver, CO 80204
    9pm-12am
    click here for more info


Thursday October 3rd

  • Three Floyds Tap Takeover- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen 800 Lincoln St Denver, CO 80203
    11am-12am
    Click here for more info

  • Crooked Stave Opens Brewery & Barrel Cellar to the Public during GABF- Thursday 10/3-FREE
    1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19-West side of building Denver, Colorado 80211
    Noon-6pm, Tours at 12:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm
    Click here for more info

  • Believe The Hype- Freshcraft will be tapping beers from some of the most sought after breweries in the U.S. - Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    Noon-9pm
    For more info click here

  • LIBERATI Tastemaker Days for GABF- Thursday 10/3-$2.50 per taste or $16 flight
    LIBERATI restaurant & brewery 2403 Champa St Denver, Colorado 80205
    Noon
    For more info click here

  • Truffle Cheese Shop Pop Up and Pairing- Thursday 10/3
    Baere Brewing Company 320 Broadway Unit E Denver, CO 80203
    4-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Fiesta Cerveza- A GABF After Party- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Raices Brewing Co. 2060 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
    4-9pm
    Click here for their website

  • GABF Collab Release- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Woods Boss Brewing 2210 California St Denver, CO 80205
    4-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Ben Hammond at Woods Boss Brewing- Thursday 10/3-FREE
    2210 California St Denver, CO 2019
    6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Team Trivia- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Little Machine 2924 W 20th Ave Denver, CO 80211
    7-9pm
    Click here for more info

  • Deschutes Beer Dinner- Thursday 10/3-$45
    Blackbird Denver 305 S Downing St Denver, 80209
    7-10pm
    Click here for more info

  • Draughts and Laughs at Bruz Beers!- Thursday 10/3- $12-$15
    1675 W 67th Ave Ste 100 Denver, 80221
    8-930pm
    Click here for more info

  • Big Girl Pants Stand Up Comedy- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Factotum Brewhouse 3845 Lipan St Denver, CO 80211
    8-930pm
    For more info click here

  • After Session w/Modern Time & Pizza Port- Thursday 10/3- FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    10pm
    For more info click here


Friday October 4th

  • 2019 NAGBW Awards and Meeting- Friday 10/4- FREE
    The Denver Press Club 1330 Glenarm Pl Denver, CO 80204
    1130am-1pm
    Click here for more info

  • Same Day Hazy IPA Release and Tappings- Friday 10/4-FREE
    Station 26 Brewing Co. 7045 E 38th Ave Denver, CO 80207
    11-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Tri-Fecta Collaboration Release Party- Friday 10/4- FREE
    Woods Boss Brewing 2210 California St Denver, CO 80205
    11-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • LIBERATI Tastemaker Days for GABF- Friday 10/4-$2.50 per taste or $16 flight
    LIBERATI restaurant & brewery 2403 Champa St Denver, Colorado 80205
    Noon
    For more info click here

  • Denver Rare Beer Tasting 11- Friday 10/4- $200
    McNichols Building 144 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80202
    Noon-4pm
    Click here for more info

  • Austin In The House at Freshcraft- Friday 10/4- FREE
    1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    Noon
    For more info click here

  • Crooked Stave Opens Brewery & Barrel Cellar to the Public during GABF- Friday 10/4-FREE
    1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19-West side of building Denver, Colorado 80211
    Noon-6pm, Tours at 12:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm
    Click here for more info

  • Primos Live Pro Wrestling Piledrivers & Ale @ Mockery- Friday 10/4- FREE
    3501 Delgany St Denver, CO 80216
    3-6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Ohio Brewery Tap Takeover at Freshcraft- Friday 10/4- FREE
    1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    4pm
    For more info click here

  • First Friday BAZAAR at Stranahan's- Friday 10/4- FREE
    200 S Kalamath St Denver, CO 80223
    5-10pm
    Click here for more info

  • AJ Silverberg at Woods Boss Brewing- Friday 10/4-FREE
    2210 California St Denver, CO 80205
    630-830pm
    Click here for more info

  • The Brewhouse Sessions: Logan Thomas- Friday 10/4- FREE
    Black Shirt Brewing Co 3719 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
    730-930pm
    Click here for more info

  • Suds & Stogies #2 | THE OFFICIAL GABF AFTER-PARTY- Friday 10/4- $30-$40
    Tap Fourteen Ballpark 1920 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
    8-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Bingo Brunch at Night- Friday 10/4- FREE
    Denver Milk Market 1800 Wazee St Ste 100 Denver, CO 80202
    Brunch 5pm-12am, Bingo starts at 9pm
    Click here for more info


Saturday October 5th

  • Cider Days- Saturday 10/5- Advance Tickets- $6 GA, $30 Hard Cider Tasting
    Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S Yarrow St Lakewood, CO 80226
    10am-5pm
    Click here for more info

  • IA Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Game Watch Featuring Toppling Goliath & Boulevard Brewing Co- Saturday 10/5- FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    10am
    For more info click here

  • Crooked Stave Opens Brewery & Barrel Cellar to the Public during GABF- Saturday 10/5-FREE
    1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19-West side of building Denver, Colorado 80211
    Noon-6pm, Tours at 12:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm
    Click here for more info

  • LIBERATI Tastemaker Days for GABF- Saturday 10/5-$2.50 per taste or $16 flight
    LIBERATI restaurant & brewery 2403 Champa St Denver, Colorado 80205
    Noon
    For more info click here

  • Breckenridge Brewery Presents- Our 29th Anniversary Hootenanny- Saturday 10/5- $45-$110
    Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery 2920 Brewery Ln Littleton, CO 80120
    1230-9pm
    Click here for more info

  • Briar Common Brewery 3rd Year Anniversary Party- Saturday 10/5- $20
    2298 Clay St Denver, CO 80211
    1-5pm
    Click here for more info

  • Great Mexican Beer Fiesta- Saturday 10/5- FREE
    Cerveceria Colorado 1695 Platte St Denver, CO 80202
    1-8pm
    Click here for more info

  • Prost Brewing Oktoberfest- Saturday 10/5- FREE
    2540 19th St Denver, CO 80211
    3-6pm
    Click here for more info

  • Lager-Fest Between Sessions- Saturday 10/5- FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    4pm
    For more info click here

  • Greenland America Beatles Fiesta- Saturday 10/5- FREE
    Bierstadt Lagerhaus 2875 Blake St Denver, CO 80205
    8-11pm
    Click here for more info

  • Brewtality at Black Sky- Saturday 10/5-FREE
    490 Santa Fe Dr Denver, CO 80204
    9pm-12am
    Click here for more info

  • The After Party with Elite Brands- Saturday 10/5-FREE
    Freshcraft 1530 Blake St Unit A Denver, Colorado 80202
    10pm
    For more info click here


Sunday October 6th

  • LIBERATI Tastemaker Days for GABF- Sunday 10/6-$2.50 per taste or $16 flight
    LIBERATI restaurant & brewery 2403 Champa St Denver, Colorado 80205
    Noon
    For more info click here



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