News: Denver Beer Fest

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It has a mayor credited with co-founding the city’s first brewpub and a baseball stadium that bears the name of a local sudsmaker, so it makes sense that Denver is staging its first Beer Fest, from Sept. 18-27. Featuring nearly 100 beer-related experiences that solidify the Mile High City’s distinction as one of the world’s great beer cities, Denver’s celebration leads up to America’s most prestigious beer festival, the Brewers Association’s Great American Beer Festival, September 24-26. GABF has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as offering the largest number of beers available for tastings of any place on earth and attracts 46,000 beer lovers each year. More than 400 breweries are expected to attend, offering more than 2,000 beers for tastings and medal competitions. Besides Wynkoop Brewery, Mayor John Hinkenleooper’s pub, make time to visit Rock Bottom Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery, and Falling Rock Tap House, all downtown. Information: www.denverbeerfest.com