Events

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Featuring over 60 of the best strong ales (beers >8%abv) in the nation. We'll host two sessions again this year, one on Friday evening and another on Saturday afternoon. Mark your calendars now!!

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Featuring over 60 of the best strong ales (beers >8%abv) in the nation. We'll host two sessions again this year, one on Friday evening and another on Saturday afternoon. Mark your calendars now!!

Get your recipes ready!  Big brew Day  is coming and  it will be the best yet!  Come on down to the Rockyard with your equipment.  The first six people to sign up will be allowed to brew inside the new bottling facility located nearby the Rockyard Brewery.  All others will be in the parking lot.  There wil be a toast at 11am.  So even if you are not brewing stop on by to support your fellow Rock Hoppers.  Please let Bridgette know if you are brewing that day at home.  She will be going around and creating a club video for the BA.  Brewing begins at 9am water will be provided.

Fox Theatre
Boulder, CO

Experience the Boulder Brew and Music Festival at the famous FOX Theatre in Boulder, CO! 

Over 50+ craft, specialty and limited release brews from around the country and abroad

 coupled with LIVE music and a special music series night!

boulderbrewfest.com

Crabtree Brewing is once again hosting it's annual SpringFest at the brewery in east Greeley.

Beers, food and bands will be highlighted.

http://www.crabtreebrewing.com

After a big day of brewing come on over to Greg Geigers House for a Smokin' good time.   Smoked Ribs and Turkey will be provided.  As well as potato salad and baked beans.  Feel free to bring over any side dishes or desserts and of course GOOD BEER!!  This event is open to Rock Hopper members and their significant others.

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Location Change!

May's meeting will be held in the Rockyard's bottling facility, just west of the brewery. Please bring chairs!

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations:

• Hop To It, 2900 Valmont Rd. D2, Boulder, CO. (303) 444-8888
• Beer at Home, 4393 S Broadway, Englewood, CO (303)789-3676
• The Brew Hut, 15108 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO (303)680-8898
• Beer at Home, 1325 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, CO (720)872-9463
• Stomp Them Grapes, 2563 15th Street #101, Denver, CO, (303)433-6552
• Hops & Berries, 125 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, (970)493-2484

More info at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8seconds.html

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

The club is hosting a BJCP exam on May 15, 2010. Reply to Kelly Kruegel if you are interested in taking the test and/or interested in participating in the study group. Further details will follow, but please get this on your calendar if interested.

One of the top 4 beer festivals in Colorado.

There will be beers from more than 20 Colorado and regional microbreweries served

 plus a bug line-up of top-notch comedians.

Live music after the tasting. Open 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Educational Event:

Time: 6pm-8pm Tuesday evening

1.5 hours of tasting/education/touring

Cost: $15.00 includes tasting and pint glass

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Judging
Homebrew judging will be on Saturday May 22, 2010. Judging sessions will be held held in the Wind River Room at the Historic Plains Hotel in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, beginning at 9:30am. Judging information will be sent to area BJCP judges. If you are not a registered BJCP judge, but would like to judge at the competition, please contact the Judge Coordinator, Brian Mertz. Stewards and apprentice judges are always welcome. Contact the Judge Coordinator above or go to http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/8secjudg.html for details. Lunch will be provided for Judges and Stewards.
The Plains has also offered a terrific room rate of $75 for judges/stewards who wish to stay overnight. Call (307)635-3311 ext.4603 and tell them you are with the competiton.
Awards Ceremony & Celebration
An awards ceremony will be held following the judging. Awards and prizes will be handed out to those in attendance and mailed to those not present. For more information see the Drafters  club web site at http://www.bbriggs.vcn.com/drafters.html or,  Bill Briggs or Brian Mertz by email.
Depot Street Merchants is located at 316 West 15th Street, in downtown Cheyenne, between Carey Avenue and Pioneer Avenue.
The Plains Hotel is loacted at the corner of 16th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Cheyenne.
Altitude Chophouse and Brewery is located at 320 South 2nd Street in downtown Laramie on the corner of 2nd St. and Garfield St.

Sixth Annual Ace of Clubs Competiton

Pumphouse Brewery and Restaurant announces a beer tasting event held to raise money

for local charities in need, and raise awareness of Colorado and U.S. Craft Beer Brewers.

$30 General Admission. Price Includes Logo Glass, Meal and 10-4oz Taster Tickets. The Festival

 will be held in the Red Zone and on the Pumphouse Patio (Weather Permitting). 

Tickets will be available at the door, on a first come, first served basis.

pumbhousebrewery.com

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Multiple breweries
All across Colorado + the USA
Billed as "The Mother of All Beer Weeks".

americancraftbeerweek.org

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Time: 6pm

Featuring:
Strawberry Salad with a sweet poppy seed dressing
Beer Pairing: Great Divide Colette

Fried Risotto Cake topped with grilled Pineapple and a Jerk Sauce
Beer Pairing: Saison Dupont

Bacon wrapped Sea Scallop on a bed of Summer Swiss Chard finished with a St. Feuillien Citrus "Beer" Blanc
Beer Pairing: St. Feuillien Saison

Candied Apples Medley - Chocolate Nutmeg, Honey Caramel, and Cinnamon
Beer Pairing: Owners Surprise - Join us for this Rare Saison -

You won't find this anywhere else!

$40 per person * Limited Seating * Advance Ticket Purchases Only! Tickets available online at www.thecheekymonk.com or at The Cheeky Monk (534 E. Colfax Ave.).

Northern Colorado's Liquid Poets homebrew club invites you to enter our annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned Liquid Poetry Slam homebrew competition.
 
Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges based on the current BJCP guidelines.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as well as for Best of Show Beer.  All BJCP beer categories (1-23) are accepted.  For Meads and Ciders (categories 24-28) we will be holding our annual Muse Cup mead competition in September.  Please check our website for additional information regarding the Muse Cup!

Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
A-Basin, CO

Join spring skiers for A-Basin's largest party of the year! Spend the day sampling mugs of beer

 from a variety of Summit County brewpubs for one low price per 14 oz mug (must be 21).

Live music 1-4