First Drafts

07/07/2025

Denver’s craft beer scene continued its dramatic implosion Monday when Banded Oak Brewing Company, a small beer maker at 470 Broadway, said it would close at the end of September.

Denver’s craft beer scene continued its dramatic implosion Monday when Banded Oak Brewing, a small beer maker at 470 Broadway, announced that it will close at the end of September.

27/05/2025

Great Divide Brewing Co. will soon close both of its taprooms within city limits following its acquisition by a larger craft conglomerate.

That means Great Divide will no longer have a footprint in its hometown, where it opened in 1994.

12/05/2025

Dean C. Peterson, who with his brother Dale opened the Bull & Bush at 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South in Glendale more than 50 years ago, died May 3 after a years-long bout with cancer. He was 87.

The brothers went on to open and run Ichabod’s, Toby Jug, H. Brinkers and Simms Landing.

02/04/2025

NEW: Left Hand Brewing Company and Dry Dock Brewing Company will join forces in an increasingly competitive market.

Left Hand Brewing CEO: “Those of us who band together have a much likers chance of survival than those who don’t.”

01/04/2025

One of Colorado’s oldest craft breweries has sold to a locally based craft beverage conglomerate.

One of Colorado’s oldest craft breweries has sold to a locally-based craft beverage conglomerate.

05/03/2025

Chef Troy Guard’s breakfast spot HashTAG is expected to open within the next year in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, along with a Prost Brewing biergarten and a new concept by The Radiator Café and Bar founder Ciaran O’Brien.

The western suburbs are getting a trifecta of restaurants.

04/02/2025

Cheetah Coalition launched out of GoldSpot with two labels under its umbrella: Sabo’s Flower Shop Beer Werks and Laughman’s Neon Buzz Beer Works.

The model is based on similar incubators in Chicago and Milwaukee both called Pilot Project.

28/01/2025

Colorado brewers celebrated the best in locally made beer over the weekend after medals were handed out at the inaugural Colorado Brewers Cup.

Ever wonder who makes the best IPAs in Colorado? This new competition has the answers.

27/01/2025

Last year was a difficult one for breweries in Colorado, and some are projecting more hardships for the craft beer industry moving into 2025.

15/01/2025

The inaugural Colorado Brewers Cup celebrates the best of local craft beer on Jan. 24.

Colorado may be home to the esteemed Great American Beer Festival, but brewers are excited about a new statewide competition dedicated to celebrate local suds.

27/11/2024

Colorado breweries are once again turning to the dark side on Black Friday by releasing some of their biggest and best porters, stouts and other dark beers.

Looking for suggestions on where to go for this annual tradition? We’ve got some suggestions.

Your best bests also include “GloWing,” a family-friendly seasonal show.

19/11/2024

Andrew Kaczmarek and business partner Nato Francescato — who have been friends since they attended Wheat Ridge High School — will close 14er Brewing Company on Saturday.

For Andrew Kaczmarek, the most heart-wrenching parts about shutting down his Denver brewery are the memories of all the “great people and so many great friends coming through.”