Boulder, Food and Drink

Microbreweries for the Environment

We couldn’t resist an extra blog post today as we noticed this fun event tomorrow, Friday, April 27, 2012, 8pm.  Microbreweries for the Environmentat the Boulder Theater.  Admission ($25.75) includes a commemorative pint glass. Pints are $2 but attendees can opt for a sampler glass for $12 for unlimited tastings.

This event has been around since 1993 and proceeds from this year’s event will benefit these local non-profit organizations: CU Environmental Center, Boulder Food RescueTiyospaye Winyan MakaThe Koru FoundationCommunikey, and Colorado Ocean Coalition.

Participating breweries:  Asher Brewing Company, Aspen Brewing Company, Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Beer Company, Breckenridge Brewery, Bristol Brewing Company, Crabtree Brewing Company, Dillon DAM Brewery, Fort Collins Brewery, Great Divide Brewing Company, Left Hand Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing Co., New Planet Beer Company, Odell Brewing Company, Oskar Blues Brewery, Renegade Brewing Company, Shine Brewing Co, Ska Brewing, Twisted Pine Brewery, Upslope Brewing Company.

The evening’s entertainment features country-disco (Cris-Co), roots-rock, booty-shakin’ jam-tastic, folksy Americana music by Grant Farm, with very special guests Keith Moseley and Billy Nershi, and support acts The Mile Markers and The Drunken Hearts.

The benefit is a zero-waste and carbon-neutral event and they encourage people to walk, bike, or bus to the event.

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