Breckenridge Brewery Events For American Craft Beer Week

The Brewers Association, the national non-profit association on behalf of the majority of today’s U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com, celebrate craft beer each May with American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), The Mother of All Beer Weeks.

This year, ACBW will be held May 16 – 22, 2011 and offers an exciting opportunity for small and independent craft brewers and the community of better beer retailers to feature craft beer in their community. Plus, tens of thousands of today’s beer beginners, beer enthusiasts, and hard core beer geeks make time to toast the week. Read on for ACBW events from Breckenridge Brewing in Denver, CO.

Monday, May 16th: Firkin Tappin’ at Breckenridge Brewery & BBQ
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
471 Kalamath Street, Denver
Help us kick off American Craft Beer Week with the tapping of a new firkin!

Monday, May 16th THROUGH Friday, May 20th: Enter to win a FREE PINT a WEEK for a Year! at Breckenridge Ballpark Pub only
all day, Monday – Friday
2220 Blake Street, Denver
With the purchase of any food or beverage, you are eligible to enter the contest to win a free pint of beer every week for a year! Only valid at the Breckenridge Ballpark Pub; must be 21 or older to enter. Winner will be announced Saturday evening at the Ballpark Pub during the Colorado Goat Ropers Guild show. Need not be present to win. (but wouldn’t it be fun to be present?!)
Also all week at the Ballpark Pub – get a free Breckenridge Koozie with the purchase of a pitcher. Summer’s a comin’!

Tuesday, May 17th: Western Slope “First Tapping” – Trademark Tripel at Breckenridge Ale House, GRAND JUNCTION
6:00 PM
2531 North 12th Street, Grand Junction
Be among the first to taste Trademark Tripel, Breckenridge Brewery’s newest small batch beer – a Belgian version of our Trademark Pale Ale.

Wednesday, May 18th: Firkin Fest at Ale House @ Amato’s
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
2501 16th Street, Denver (Lower Highlands)
Firkins, Firkins!! Join us as we tap a Breckenridge Brewery firkin & a Left Hand Brewing Co. firkin in the main level bar.

Wednesday, May 18th: 3-4-3 Flights at Breckenridge Ballpark Pub
all day
2220 Blake Street, Denver
Flights (sample trays) of 3 beers available for $3 – choose from a variety of flights.

Thursday, May 19th: American Craft Beer Trivia Night & Front Range “First Tapping” of Trademark Tripel
at Breckenridge Ballpark Pub
7:00 PM
2220 Blake Street, Denver
Be among the first to partake in the Front Range FIRST TAPPING (at 7:00) of Trademark Tripel, Breckenridge Brewery’s newest small batch beer – a Belgian version of our Trademark Pale Ale.
Our weekly trivia night (starting at 7:31…yes, that’s 7:31) will highlight American Craft Beer Trivia.

Friday, May 20th: Fish Friday – kick off the weekend w/ a free pint at lunch at Breckenridge BreweryBallpark Pub
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
2220 Blake Street, Denver
Have you tried our famous fish and chips? Come in for lunch Friday, order our fish and chips, and receive a free pint of Breckenridge Beer.

Friday, May 20th: Brewery Tours with Artisan Cheese Pairings at Breckenridge Brewery & BBQ
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
471 Kalamath Street, Denver
Enjoy 3 special Breckenridge beers paired with American Artisan Cheeses. Brewery Tours also available at 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 & 5:00.

Saturday, May 21st: BEER-unch at Ale House at Amato’s
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2501 16th Street
Ale House at Amato’s now serves brunch…er…BEER-unch! Free Beer-Mosa (Agave Wheat&OJ) with the purchase of any BEER-unch menu item.

Saturday, May 21st: Join Breckenridge Brewery at Wynkoop Brewing Company’s UNITED TASTES OF BELGIUM at Wynkoop Brewing Company
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
1634 18th Street, Denver
What a perfect event after BEER-unch at Ale House at Amato’s!!
For more information on Wynkoop’s United Tastes of Belgium, click here.
Breckenridge Brewery’s contribution to the event?…Trademark Tripel!!

Saturday, May 21st: live music at Breckenridge Brewery’s Ballpark Pub featuring Colorado Goat Ropers Guild at Breckenridge Ballpark Pub
5:00 PM
2220 Blake Street, Denver
We are extending happy hour ($1 off Breckenridge Brewery mainline and small batch beers) into the evening as you enjoy live music from Colorado Goat Ropers Guild.
The winner of the “Free Pint a Week for a Year” contest will be announced!

Sunday, May 22nd: BEER-unch at Ale House at Amato’s
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2501 16th Street
Ale House at Amato’s now serves brunch…er…BEER-unch! Free Beer-Mosa (Agave Wheat&OJ) with the purchase of any BEER-unch menu item.

The following locations will participate all week with Happy Hour Specials on all American Craft Beer

• Breckenridge Ale House – Grand Junction — $1.00 off all Breckenridge Brewery

• Breckenridge Ale House @ Amato’s – Denver — $1.00 off all American Craft Beers

• Breckenridge Ballpark Pub – Denver — $1.00 off all Breckenridge Mainline Beers

• Breckenridge Brewery & BBQ – Denver — $2.50 Breckenridge Brewery Beers

• Breckenridge Brewery & Pub – Breckenridge — $1.00 off all Breckenridge Beers