Food & Drink

Opened with the goal of becoming a place for the up and coming RiNo community, Our Mutual Friend Brewing began as a small neighborhood taproom. Since their opening, they have worked tirelessly to understand the techniques and history of beer while also looking forward to where craft beer was heading. The result has been their ability to offer both traditional styles while also having room for experimentation.

You can join them for live music and other events throughout the week. Check their website or Facebook page to see what they have coming up. 2810 Larimer St., Denver, 303-296-3441.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Trivia Night
Wednesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE 

More Free & Cheap Brewery Events

When the founders of Cannonball Creek Brewing Company first opened the brewery, they knew they wanted to name it something that would reflect their love for their hometown of Golden. After doing some research, they learned that the original name for Clear Creek, which runs through the center of Golden, was Cannonball Creek. And so, Cannonball Creek Brewing Company was born.

With an always full food truck schedule, open mic nights, and more, there’s almost always something happening at Cannonball Creek. Check out their Facebook page or their website to see a full list of what’s coming up. 393 N. Washington Ave., Golden, 303-278-0111.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

Live Music: Myranda Whitesides
Saturday, July 12
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Cannonball Comedy
Thursday, July 17
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
This event is hosted by Josh Mazek and features routines from Zak Maas, Kelsey Rosen, and Elliot Broder.

 

More Fun Events at Breweries

Ever wanted to feel as if you were a part of the production process of your favorite beers? At Bierstadt Lager, they make that experience a reality by placing you in the middle of their 21,000 square foot production facility. They brew some of the freshest lager and cider in the area, and offer a full menu based on the brewed-food movement.

The Rackhouse also offers cocktails and wines if that’s more your thing, and you can find tons of games and activities in their Beer Hall. They also play host to numerous events throughout the year, including live music and watch parties.

Check them out on Facebook to see updates and a full list of events, or swing by their website. 2875 Blake St., Denver, 720-570-7824.

Here are some of the upcoming free or cheap events:  

Taphaus Team Trivia
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
FREE 

Live Music: Badda Boom Brass Band
Saturday, July 5
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE

Blood Drive w/ Lark & Key Real Estate
Wednesday, July 9
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE
Limited space is available so please register in advance! Lark & Key will buy a Big Ass Pretzel for everyone who donates. 

Live Music: Ben Rafferty
Thursday, July 10
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

Bierhalle Brawl: Live Pro Wrestling
Friday, July 11
9 p.m.
FREE (General Admission)

Live Music: MDJ
Saturday, July 12
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Jonas on Keys
Thursday, July 17
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

Talia Tucker’s Musical Bingo: Late Night Edition
Friday, July 18
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
FREE (General Admission)

Live Music: Chananigans
Saturday, July 19
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE

 

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

Call to Arms Brewing Company is the product of the blending of three friends and their backgrounds. With each founder hailing from a different state, they aim to use their shared love of brewing beer to combine the cultures of New York and Connecticut with that of Colorado.

Call to Arms does this through their love of local, traditional food and drink, as well as the creation of their brewery into a timeless and neighborhood-friendly hang out spot.

Call to Arms plays hosts to comedy nights, live music, and other events. Check their Facebook page and website for more information and a full line-up. 4526 Tennyson St., Denver, 720-328-8258.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Tennyson Pride Parade
Saturday, June 21
12 p.m.
FREE 
The event runs all day, but the actual small float competition goes from 4 p.m.-4:20 p.m. with float staging at Call to Arms at 3:45 p.m. There will be live music from The One and Only Jon Ham at the after party.

Widespread Panic’s Annual Red Rocks Run Pre-Party
Thursday, June 26
5 p.m.
$5 (Suggested Donation)
Proceeds and funds raised will go to support the Second Wind Fund. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. and will feature performances from Jupiter Tea and Built to Last. There will be food from Eat Here available for purchase on site during the event.

 

More Fun Events at Breweries

At Alpine Dog Brewing, they have two loves: craft beer and the outdoors. They know that the term “Alpine Dog” is a reflection of the people and their love of the mountains. Whether you are mountain biking or snowboarding, or just enjoying the view with a brew, if you have a passion for the high country, you’re an Alpine Dog.

Alpine Dog Brewing aims to bring bold and unique brews to an equally bold and unique population. They are inspired by the adventurous spirit of Coloradans to explore nature, live life to the fullest, and enjoy great beer.

At the heart of their brewery is a neighborhood bar where you can share stories and attend events. Check out their full list of upcoming events on their website or their Facebook page. 1505 N. Ogden St., Denver, 303-832-1245.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Pride Party 2020
Sunday, June 21
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE 
They’ll be open for on-site beers and will be offering Alpine Dog Pride tees. $1 from every item sold on the day will go to One Colorado. Peyote Mexican Food truck will be onsite. Masks are required inside when not seated. Please see the bartender to be seated in order to make sure there is a sanitized table available. All seating is first come, first served.

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

At Copper Kettle Brewing their mission is simple: to create a local neighborhood bar where they strive to know your name and your story. A self-described mom and pop brewery, Copper Kettle is the perfect place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a beer with new and old friends alike.

While they don’t have a kitchen, you can often find new and familiar food trucks on site throughout the week.

They’ll also host other events, so make sure to check their Facebook page and website to see what they have going on. 1338 S. Valentia St. #100, Denver, 720-443-2522.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Copper Kettle’s 14th Anniversary Party Day One
Friday, June 6
2 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
For the first hour, refills will be free until 3 p.m. with the purchase of a 14th Annniversary glass. There will be an opening toast at 5:45 p.m. and live music from Irregular Goats at 6 p.m. 2 Salty Sarges will be providing food for purchase during the event. 

Copper Kettle’s 14th Anniversary Party Day Two
Saturday, June 7
12 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
Tattoo artists from Arth With Heart will be on site with first come first serve tattooing available for purchase. The bartenders are competing in a Staff Showdown for best beer, there will be live music from Strings & The Box at 1 p.m. and The Outliers at 6 p.m., and food will be available to purchase from Saiko No Sushi and Colorado Coney Company. 

Copper Kettle’s 14th Anniversary Party Day Three
Sunday, June 8
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be bottomless Beermosas and Micheladas until 12:30 p.m. Dave the Vinyl Guy will have vinyls, CDs, cassettes, and more available for purchase starting at 1 p.m., Joshua James will be performing live  throughout the event, and there will be food available for purchase from Cruz In & Eat.

 

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

Offering beers that are brewed from gluten-free ingredients, corn and aguamiel, Dos Luces Brewery offers beers that are rich in flavor and deep with history. These ingredients are little known in the U.S., but Dos Luces aims to use the tradition behind them for inspiration to explore the vast possibilities they can hold. Come drink something old and new, complex and simple.

Their brewery also strives to be a welcoming community space. They offer a long communal brewer’s table, as well as a central plaza. They offer non-alcoholic alternatives to beer, and an environment that’s friendly to singles, couples, and families alike. See what events they have coming up by checking out their Facebook page or website. 1236 South Broadway, Denver. 720-379-7763.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Last Anniversary
Saturday, July 29
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

Breckenridge Brewery started as a small brew pub in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. It has now grown into one of the largest breweries in the U.S. While the original brewery still serves craft beer and delicious pub fare, they now also have a 12-acre location in Littleton that includes their production facility, Farm House restaurant, and welcoming beer garden.

You can find events happening at Breckenridge’s Littleton brewery location as well as next door at the Farm House restaurant. Check their website and Facebook page to learn what events they have planned. Farm House: 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton, 303-623-2739. Fort Collins: 1020 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, 80524, 970-658-3894.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 8
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE

Bingo Night
Thursday, July 10
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE

Live Music: Saja Butler
Saturday, July 12
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE

Live Music: Tyler Grant’s Pickin On the Dead
Saturday, July 12
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Farm House
FREE

Live Music: The Cosmosmiths
Saturday, July 19
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE

Live Music: Giant Walking Robots & Wake Up and Live
Saturday, July 19
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Farm House
FREE

Paint a Pint
Sunday, July 20
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Collins
$10

At Renegade Brewing Company, they don’t care about making traditional styles or following trends. Instead, they focus on making beer that’s “offensively delicious” – brews that are creative, packed with flavor, and made for people who like to challenge the status quo.

Food trucks are almost always on site for great eats.

The brewery often hosta events, such as weekly trivia and live music. Check their Facebook page and website to see a full list of events.

925 W. 9th Ave., Denver, 720-401-4089.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia
Tuesday, June 24
6:30 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

More Brewery Events

CLOSED!! Considered one of Colorado’s original microbreweries, Oasis Brewing Company is dedicated to producing fresh, full-bodied craft beer for all levels of beer connoisseurs. They like to stay active in the Colorado beer scene through events such as trivia and guitar lessons. Check out their Facebook page or website to see what they have coming up next. 3257 N. Lowell Blvd., Denver, 303-317-4369.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Game Night
Tuesdays
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE

Bingo
Wednesdays
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE

Trivia
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: The Part Time Travelers
Saturday, December 2
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Digg Band
Saturday, December 9
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Robbie Nicholas & Charlie King
Saturday, December 16
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

More Fun Brewery Events

The Post Brewing Company brews beers that, as they put it, are gosh darn delicious. Their beers have been purposefully designed to pair perfectly with whatever meal you order.

Their kitchen serves delicious comfort food cooked with the love of your grandma and the skill of trained chefs. Their famous chicken is humanely raised and all-natural, and features gluten free flour so that everyone can enjoy a hot meal.

The Post has locations throughout the area. Check their Facebook pages (Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder) and website to see a full listing of what’s coming up at each of them. 105 W. Emma St., Lafayette, 303-593-2066.  1258 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 720-588-2883. 2027 13th St., Boulder, 720-372-3341.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Veteran’s Day (Free Food + Beer)
Monday, November 11
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder locations
FREE
Veterans will receive their 2-piece chicken, hand mashed potatoes, and a can of Howdy Beer on them.

More Fun Events at Breweries

Odd13 spends its time focusing on brewing hoppy American styles, Belgian styles, and experimental styles. They like to say that their beer has characters, and are characters. Each can features its own unique artwork created by local artists and friends, giving each beer a sense of personality and individuality.

Odd13 often has food trucks on site and will host festivals and other events throughout the year. See a full lineup of what’s next on their website or their Facebook page. 301 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. 303-997-4164.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Trivia Night
Tuesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Taproom Temptations: Spicy Pop-Up Book Swap
Saturday, February 8
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
Hosted in collaboration with Read Queen Bookstore, Odd13 is encouraging patrons to bring “spicy” books to trade with others. There will also be books from Read Queen and beer available for purchase. 

 

More Fun Events at Breweries

With an utter disregard for what the market demands, Avery Brewing is known for simply brewing the kind of beer that they want to drink. They search for fans with equally eccentric palates with whom to enjoy their brews.

You can stop by their website or their Facebook page to see what events they have coming up, or to learn more about them. 4910 Nautilus Court, Boulder, 303-440-4324.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

BolderBoulder 10k Kickoff Party
Saturday, May 17
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be hourly raffles and a grand prize drawing at 4 p.m. Guests can get raffle tickets by buying something off the menu, showing their registration for BolderBoulder, buying something from the Avery gear shop, or proving they follow Avery’s Instagram. There will also be live music from River Mann.

 

More Fun Events at Breweries