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Brewery searches for sour beer testing ground
A brewery is hoping to tap into a new audience with a second facility for sour and barrel-aged beers outside of the city.
Another booze business sets sights on RiNo
A startup distillery hopes to raise $1million to get its Larimer Street production and taproom off the ground while other area distilling companies pick up speed.
Breweries duke it out at GABF
Dozens of Colorado breweries took on national competition at the annual Great American Beer Festival over the weekend, and many left the event with additions to their trophy cabinets.
Brewery’s big plan to double its beer flow
A $2.6 million real estate purchase, major investments in new equipment, and a deal with a large distributor — that’s the route Denver Beer Co. is taking to spread its suds across the state and pump out twice as much beer.
Distillery kicks off $2M capital raise
Hoping to expand the reach of its new canned cocktail, a Ballpark distillery has launched a capital raise and is already nearly halfway to its goal.
Beer startup concocting custom brews
Two home brewers have built a business for themselves churning out tailor-made batches of beer for weddings, parties and other events.
Brewery getting into distribution game
A South Cherokee brewery is hoping to help other startup microbrew operations boost their reach with a quality testing lab and distribution business.
Pushed out of RiNo space, brewery expands elsewhere
As a developer moves to build over its RiNo home, a brewery’s hurried hunt for a larger space will take it out of its namesake neighborhood for the time being.
Boulder brewery sues Ariz. beer brand
Two Boulder and Arizona breweries with the same name are leaving their fate up to the courts after the two clashed over branding at events like the Great American Beer Festival.