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According to those who founded it, TRVE Brewing represents being a part of counter culture without immersing yourself to the point of taking it too seriously. Their goal has always been to create a place to hang out and drink great beer.

They embrace chaos and eschew brewing rules and guidelines, so you never know what you might find on tap. But you can count on the fact that whatever you order, it’ll be good.

They host occasional pop-ups and other events. Check out their Facebook page and website for a full list of their events. 227 Broadway #101, Denver, 303-351-1021.

The first brewery to open in Aurora, Dry Dock Brewing Company has since established itself as a community gathering place and Aurora’s premiere microbrewery. It is the only regional brewery in Colorado that exclusively distributes in-state, and has become one of Colorado’s most award-winning breweries. [Read more…] about Dry Dock Brewing Company

With an atmosphere so comfortable you’ll feel like you’re sitting in your living room, Vine Street Pub & Brewery is the place to go to have a beer and relax. Determined to never have TVs in their breweries, Vine Street encourages you to talk to your friends, other guests, or enjoy a game of Scrabble.

Vine Street Pub & Brewery often hosts live music and other events. Check out their Facebook page to learn more about them and see what they have coming up next.

1700 Vine Street, Denver, 303-388-2337.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

Bluegrass Tuesdays: An Advanced On-Stage Jam
Tuesdays
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE

Vine Street Vibes w/ Mark Diamond
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE
10/8 – Blues, Funk and Soul (Johnny O, Bill McKay, Marion Edwards, & Mark Diamond)
10/15 – Jazz Quartet (Stafford Hunter, Dave Hanson, Harold Sumney, & Mark Diamond)
10/22 – Jazz Quartet (Wil Swindler, Tom Amend, Dru Heller, & Mark Diamond)
10/29 – Jazz Quartet (Wellington Bullings, Tim Wendel, Zach Howarth, & Mark Diamond)

 

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The Family Jones Spirit House is a distillery and tasting room that features crafted spirits and foods. It focuses on the relationship between distiller, chef, bartender, and guest, ensuring a pleasurable experience every time.

In a space that pairs industrial elements with rich wood details, you can find low-lighting and a sense of hospitality that turns the Spirit House into a gathering place where everyone can feel at home.

You can find live music every Tuesday at the Spirit House, as well as other events throughout the week. Stop by their Facebook page or their website to learn more about what they’re planning next.

3245 Osage St., Denver, 303-481-8185.

Here are a few of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Adult Spelling Bee
Sunday, December 11
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
21+ with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. in person. Rules will be announced at 6:50 p.m. and the contest starts at 7 p.m.

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Wynkoop Brewing is Colorado’s very first brewpub, and is proud to have become a Colorado landmark and one of the nation’s top craft breweries. Their hallmarks include small-batch beers, high quality food and service, the city’s best pool hall, and their historical 1888 building.

They often host beer and music festivals, release parties, and more. Visit their Facebook page or website to learn more about them, and see their full line up of events. 1634 18th St., Denver, Colorado, 303-297-2700.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

St. Patrick’s Day Hooley
Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15 & Tuesday, March 17
11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be St. Patrick’s Day themed food and drink specials available for purchase as well as live entertainment. On Saturday, the Denver and District Pipe Band will perform at 1 p.m. and the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 2 p.m. On Sunday, The Denver and District Pipe Band at 1:30 p.m. and the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 1 p.m.

 

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Like with all great adventures, you never know what wonders you’ll find at New Terrain Brewing. While some of their beers are brewed traditionally, others are often creations of their own design born from a curiosity to try things differently. Whatever drink you try, the passion and joy of craft brewing is present in every drop.

With a culture of curious and distinct individuals as well as the motto “we wonder so we wander”, New Terrain Brewing is never boring. Stop by the brewery for food trucks, live music, or something entirely new.

Make sure to check their Facebook page or website for a full list of all their upcoming adventures. 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy., Golden, 720-697-7848.

Here are some of their upcoming free events:

Music by the Mesa
Thursdays 
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
10/8 – Tumbledown Shack
10/15 – Big Shrimp
10/22 – Risky Strings
10/29 – Alex Theole, Ettore Buzzing, & Scott Kwiatek

Meow-loween: A Cat Takeover
Wednesday, October 14
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Halloween Party Ft. Foggy Mountain Spaceship
Saturday, October 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

If you’re more of a cider person than a beer person, make sure to try some of Stem Ciders’ drinks at either Acreage Cider House or their RiNo Taproom.

Based on the main principles of quality, style, and tradition, Stem Ciders was founded by two entrepreneurs eager to bring the craft cidery business back to life. They use traditional cidermaking techniques to complement the flavors of the fruit, while also using a barrel method to infuse interesting oak characteristics.

Their RiNo taproom is where you can find ciders on tap and a more typical bar environment. Head over to the Acreage Cider House to explore the founders’ first culinary venture and event space, and see how they brought the urban cider house experience to the countryside.

You can find events happening throughout the week at both locations, from live music to trivia to pie pairing nights.

Check out their full list of events by following them on Facebook or by checking out their website.

RiNo Taproom, 3040 Blake St. #101, Denver, 720-443-3007.

Acreage Cider House, 1380 Horizon Ave. Unit A, Lafayette, 720-443-3007.

Here are a few of their upcoming free or cheap events:  

Denver BAZAAR
Sunday, May 24
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Acreage
FREE (Entry)

 

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Fort Collins’ first brewery, Odell Brewing Company, is one of its most notable, where craft tinkerers and experimenters relentlessly search for new ways to change up their beer. While always creating a variety of beers, their roots are in British styles where innovation and creativity meet balance, consistency, and quality.

Although their flagship location can be found in Fort Collins, they recently opened a new brewhouse and taproom in RiNo, making their beers more easily accessible to those in the Denver area.

Make sure to check out their Facebook page or website to see what and where their next event is happening or to learn more about them.

Fort Collins Brewery: 800 E. Lincoln Ave, 970-498-9070.

RiNo (Five Points) Brewhouse: 2945 Larimer St., Denver, 720-795-7862.

Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse: 1625 Perry St., Denver, 303-376-3777.

OBC Wine Project: 824 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, 970-541-0540.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

Trivia Night
Mondays 
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE 

Trivia Night
Tuesdays 
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE 

Trivia Night
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE 

Spooky Cinema Nights
Sundays in October
6 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)
10/4 – The Nightmare Before Christmas
10/11 – Scream
10/18 – Hocus Pocus
10/25 – Night of the Living Dead

Stitch Sesh w/ Angelle: Open Sewing Club & Mending
Tuesday, October 6
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Poudre Valley Playboys
Wednesday, October 7
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Drunk and Disorderly: History and Beer
Friday, October 9
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (RSVP)

Summer Concert Series: Third Turn
Saturday, October 10
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Earth to Aaron
Wednesday, October 14
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Drag Bingo BOOnanza Ft. Taylor Made & Yung Raccoon
Sunday, October 18
11 a.m.
OBC Wine Project
$10

Baby Goat Pumpkin Happy Hour w/ Guided Goat Hikes
Sunday, October 18
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Spooky Market
Saturday, October 24
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Horror Movie Trivia
Saturday, October 24
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Clean Up in Costume
Friday, October 30
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Doggy Tricks for Treats
Saturday, October 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Paws N’ Pints Costume Contest
Saturday, October 31
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Punk Halloween
Saturday, October 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Little Machine Beer serves clean beer, done right. Founded by industry veterans who wanted to get back to their roots while also brewing new and different beer styles, Little Machine offers dog-friendly patios and a tasting room with something for everyone on tap.

They have food trucks on site every night, as well as other events, including weekly trivia nights, parking lot parties, and more. Check their Facebook page or website to see what they have coming up next. 2924 W. 2oth Avenue, Denver, 303-284-7893.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Magic w/ The Gathering Society
Tuesdays
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE

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

Bingo
Sundays 
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE

Movie Night
Saturdays through October
7 p.m.
FREE
10/10 – Army of Darkness
10/17 – The Craft
10/24 – Rocky Horror Picture Show
10/31 – The Thing

 

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Founded in 1993, Left Hand Brewing got its name from Chief Niwot (meaning left-handed), an Arapaho chief who wintered his tribe in the Boulder Valley area of Colorado. Since its creation, the brewery has continued to uphold its core values to cultivate long-term service and passion for both their brews and their community.

Proudly employee owned and independent, Left Hand is also known for its foundation, which supports arts and cultural activities, medical research, housing projects, community support groups, and includes an emergency response team.

You can often find live local music and other events happening at the brewery. Check their Facebook page or their website for a full list of their events.

Main Taproom, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258.

Beer Garden, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258.

RiNo Drinks & Eats, 4180 Wynkoop St., Denver, 704-449-7535.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Nerd Night (BYO Game)
Mondays
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Trivia w/ Trevonious Monk
Wednesdays 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Oktoberfest Beer Choir
Sunday, October 4
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Mojomama
Saturday, October 10
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

The Garden Groove: Jazz Night w/ The Atom Collective
Friday, October 16
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Crick Wooder
Saturday, October 17
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Adult Drag Bingo w/ Miss Jessica
Sunday, October 18
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE

Leftoween Ft. Skinny Khakis, The Walking Corpses, & Pinfield Suites
Saturday, October 31
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

 

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