Denver Pride is in full effect and there are ways you can celebrate this weekend with a cold craft beer. While not every brewery will have specific events – they are showing support in other ways. Denver Beer Company, Wit’s End and Alternation Brewing to name a few are swapping the traditional logos for those boasting Pride Colors. Below is a round-up of the craft beer Pride events you can find in Denver.
Thursday, June 14
All The Pride PFLAG Pint Night
When: Thursday, June 14, 4 – 10 p.m.
Where: Cerebral Brewing – 1477 Monroe St., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: Start your Pride weekend by drinking beers for a good cause at Cerebral Brewing. One dollar from every pint purchased between 4 to 10 p.m. will go directly to PFLAG Denver – they will also have a table set up with information about PFLAG and will be accepting additional donations. PFLAG is a national organization with chapters around the world that focus on education, advocacy and policy change for equal rights.
Friday, June 15
Super Pride IPA Release
When: Friday, June 15, 3 p.m. – Sunday, 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Factotum Brewhouse – 3845 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: To celebrate Pride weekend Factotum brewed a Super Pride hopped IPA. Proceeds from every pint sold will benefit Colorado’s own One Colorado – the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Coloradans and their families. Bonus — the first 100 pints sold will include a rainbow lollipop as a garnish.
Brewery Pride Parade
When: Friday, June 15, 6 p.m. until the night is done
Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus – 2875 Blake St., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: The Denver Beer Queers are celebrating with a Brewery Pride parade that will start at Bierstadt Lagerhaus and will have stops at 14er Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company and they will end their night at Ratio Beerworks. Bring your flag and your thirst as you celebrate Pride craft beer style.
Saturday, June 16
Shop Local With Pride & Strawberry Rhubarb Bottle Release
When: Saturday, June 16, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Baere Brewing Company – 320 Broadway Suite E, Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: Baere is hosting six local artists and craft makers in the taproom in celebration of Pride. Crafts include jewelry, pottery, bolo ties, prints and cross stitch. In addition, the Strawberry Rhubarb Table Sour will go on sale $12 for 750 mL bottles.
Sunday, June 17
Pride Celebration and Crowler Release
When: Sunday, June 17, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Alpine Dog Brewing Company – 1505 Ogden St., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: Alpine Dog is the only brewery on the Pride route, the patio is a great place to watch the parade go by, and in celebration, the brewery is releasing these limited edition crowlers that can be filled with your favorite Alpine Dog beer. One dollar from each can sold will be donated to One Colorado – the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Coloradans and their families.
Zuni Street Pride Party
When: Sunday, June 17, 12 – 9 p.m.
Where: Zuni Street Brewing Company – 2355 W. 29th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: Zuni is dedicating the entire day to the celebration of Pride and its friends in the LGBT community. Display your parade gear in the taproom and receive one dollar off pints all day long. Live music from The Wont will be from 4 – 7 p.m. and Wilder Meats and Eats will serve fresh American cuisine all day.