Is it too early to start planning for summer? When it comes to the annual Vail Craft Beer Classic, it’s never too early to start planning for a good time. Team Player Productions brings you another year of competition between some of Colorado’s best breweries and beverage makers. On June 13 to 14 in Vail Village, attendees can expect more than 40 craft beer vendors, seltzers and spirits from beverage makers, food trucks and live music. This all-inclusive event is one that you’ll want to get your ticket for now and start planning out your staycation.
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Defending Best of Summer champions Danico Brewing Company, Launch Pad Brewery, Something Brewery, FlyteCo Brewing, Ratio Beerworks, Outer Range Brewing and Wibby Brewing will all return for this friendly annual showdown competition where the winners will be able to display its Best of Summer tap handles all year long.
While you navigate the winter chill and wait for the signs of summer, you can start planning and envisioning those warmer summer days filled with laughter and clinking glasses with beautiful backdrop nature scenes that Vail offers during the summer. Early access tickets (starting at $82.80 with fees) include access to the event 30 minutes before general admission, a welcome beer from last year’s Best Bear of Summer winners and a VIP commemorative glass. General admission ($62.10 with fees) tickets include more than 100 all-inclusive craft beer offerings including cider, spirits and seltzers, live music and a commemorative tasting glass. Voting will take place for the best Brewer’s Choice and People’s Choice beers. Get your tickets now as these prices reflect discounted pricing for the first 100 tickets sold.
The Vail Craft Beer Tasting Sessions will be held Friday, June 13, 4 to 7 p.m. (3:30 p.m. for early access), and Saturday, June 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. (1:30 p.m. for early access).
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