{"id":2729,"date":"2019-04-17T21:38:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T21:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:35:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:35:03","slug":"denver-beer-festival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/denver-beer-festival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The GOGO Charters Guide to Denver Beer Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Denver<\/a> is no stranger to craft beer and festival culture. The Mile High City is great at a lot of things, and brewing and drinking beer is one of them. In fact, Colorado is one of the most active states in the growing USA craft beer scene. Fort Collins<\/a> and Colorado Springs<\/a> have their feet in Colorado\u2019s craft brew arena, but as the state\u2019s capital, Denver still reigns supreme. Visiting Denver is a must for any beer lover and participating in a popular festival should be at the top of any local\u2019s list. There are dozens of festivals throughout the year and plenty of other Mile High activities to partake in. Renting a charter bus with GOGO Charters is your best group transportation option to get to and from any beer festival.<\/p>\n

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To rent a charter bus or minibus in Denver for a beer festival, brewery tour, or any other group event, call us at (720) 216-2068<\/strong>. We\u2019ll get you a free quote for your trip out on the town.<\/p>\n

The History of Beer in Denver<\/h2>\n

Denver and the surrounding area has a lot of history under its belt, especially when it comes to beer. Coors Brewery was founded in 1873 in Golden, Colorado, just east of Denver. Coors remained one of the largest family-owned breweries in the country until 2006. The modern Coors Brewery<\/a> produces big names like Blue Moon, Killian\u2019s, Coors, and Coors Light, making it a popular stop for beer-loving tourists. The historic Coors namesake also lives on in Downtown Colorado, with Coors Field, the home of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n

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These big names in beer are only a portion of the beer landscape in Denver. Microbreweries and brewpubs arrived on the scene in 1988 with Wynkoop Brewery, which is located in what\u2019s now the popular LoDo neighborhood. Craft beer production has exploded in the state, with breweries like Great Divide and Black Shirt Brewing Co. becoming popular locally and heavy hitters like New Belgium and Oskar Blues taking the stage on a national scale. Today, the Denver area ranks among the likes of San Diego<\/a>, Seattle<\/a>, Chicago<\/a>, and Portland<\/a> for the most breweries per capita.<\/p>\n

The Festivals<\/h2>\n

Denver\u2019s beer festivals range in size, duration, and time of year. From one-day brew fests to weekend-long events, there\u2019s something for everyone. Enjoy an endless number of beers and the company of friends, family, and fellow brew lovers.<\/p>\n

Grab your tickets, book your private transportation with GOGO Charters, and get ready for a good time!<\/p>\n

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF)<\/h3>\n

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Easily the biggest beer festival in Colorado, GABF brings breweries and patrons from across the country. This three-day event started in 1984 with just a handful of local breweries. Now, the festival is the largest in the country with over 800 breweries representing every state in the country. GABF has welcomed over 60,000 visitors the past few years and there\u2019s little indication that this attendance will slow down anytime soon. With over 4,000 beers to sample, there\u2019s sure to be something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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The festival is hosted by the Brewer\u2019s Association, a national trade group of over 7,000 breweries, retailers, and individuals dedicated to the craft brew field. GABF also includes a competition judged by a panel of professionals across more than 160 categories. Visitors are sure to get the best of the best brews when hitting GABF. Whether you\u2019re an IPA appreciator, a pilsener pundit, or a sour savant, this festival won\u2019t let you down.<\/p>\n

Tips for Heading to GABF<\/h4>\n

Each beer festival has its own quirks and figuring out an efficient game plan depends on the festival layout, your personal tastes, and so much more. Check out a few helpful tips to get the most out of the United States\u2019 biggest beer festival:<\/p>\n