Can't Miss March Events

Spring has sprung! Looking to get out and enjoy the weather? Check out these events this month! You'll see us at many of these during the next few weeks!

Test Tap: Mosaic Saison | Fieldhouse Brewing | Tonight

It's Brewer's Choice month! He's brewing whatever sounds good, and they're all going to be amazing! To kick it off, we're tapping a Saison brewed with delicious and complex Mosaic hops. Treehouse BBQ will be here with a dinner pairing, so come hungry!

Oatmeal Cookie Stout release | Fossil Craft Beer Company | Thursday, 4pm

This week for our Thursday tapping we are featuring an Oatmeal Cookie Stout, this beer is part of our Strata Series and is sure to please! Stop in and have a beer, no growlers or rounds this time.

Maibock Release | Bristol Brewing | Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Join Bristol Brewing in the Bristol Pub for the release of Maibock!Mike Bristol will kick off the evening with a toast at 5:30 with free tastings, followed by live music from Robert Beard.About the Beer:In Bavaria they toast spring with Maibock--a tasty idea, since the higher ABV of this lager warms you during the stray spring snow storm, while the bright color and lively flavor hint at sunny blue skies ahead. Our Maibock leads with Saaz hops for a spicy flavor and aroma, with Munich and Vienna malts imparting a touch of biscuit just before the crisp, clean finish.

Beer Flight Night with Iron Bird Brewing | Peak Place Coffeehouse | Friday, 6-9pm

Try 4 beers from Iron Bird Brewing Company. Only $10!

2016 Boulder Strong Ale Fest | Avery Brewing | Saturday

Tickets are $50 each and all proceeds benefit G.O.A.L.S. - Get Outside And Learn Something. Each ticket includes 16 pours and a commemorative glass. Food will be available for purchase. Because this event is for charity, there are no discounted designated driver tickets and no refunds. This is a 21+ event—please leave your children and dog-children at home.

Test Tap: West Coast Black IPA | Fieldhouse Brewing | March 9

Week 2 of Brewer's Choice is a West Coast Black IPA. This beer is one for all you hop heads out there, yet it has the dark roasted malt to balance it out! Treehouse BBQ will be here with dinner for you!

Talk Nerdy to Me | Fossil Craft Beer Company | March 10, 7pm

This month we're welcoming Nikki Shaw and Mike Laur from Beer Drinker's Guide to Colorado! They will be presenting about how space exploration has made beer better! We will also be tapping the latest edition of our peppercorn-aged New Zealand IPA!

One Ear Saison 4-pack Release | Trinity Brewing | March 11

Test Tap: Imperial Irish Red | Fieldhouse Brewing | March 16

In light of St. Patrick's Day this week, the 3rd week of Brewer's Choice Month is an Imperial Irish Red. Come get in touch with your inner Irish, and get yourself some of this high ABV Irish Red! Treehouse BBQ will be here to feed you! Come hungry!

St. Paddy's Day | Every brewery | March 17

Great Storm's Fourth Anniversary | Great Storm Brewing | March 19

12:00: Food and seasonal beer releases available all day!

  • Happy Birthday, The return of our famous vanilla double pils with an entire from-scratch birthday cake thrown in the mash.
  • Geez Louise!, Our American Extra Special Bitter created by Gretchen (one of the few female brewers around!)
  • Big Pill, New this year, an Imperial Pilsner brewed by David.
  • Lilliput Pale Ale, A hoppy session ale made from the second runnings of our annual barley wine.

7:00pm

  • Miss Claire Voyant will delight and amaze our patrons with her mysterious mesmerism and magic!

JAKs One Year Anniversary | JAKs Brewing | March 19

JAKs Brewing Company is turning 1!! We would love to invite you for a celebration! We will be releasing our Aggressor Red IPA and our Axe and Oak Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout (small Batch)! Rocky Mountain BBQ AND All Things Pita Will provide the eats! Music, door prizes and amazing brew! Come celebrate with us!

Collaboration Fest 2016 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | March 19  SOLD OUT

Test Tap: No Regrets Stout (Peanut butter, bacon, bourbon) | Fieldhouse Brewing | March 23

Week 4 of Brewer's Choice Month is a stout that will leave you with NO REGRETS! It coincides with Colorado Craft Beer Week, so come support your local brewer! This stout is brewed with plenty of peanut butter, bacon & bourbon. It's crazy and delicious all at the same time, because, well, that's what we do here at Fieldhouse! Treehouse BBQ will have a dinner pairing for you that will knock your socks off. Come hungry!

503W and Local Relic Craft Beer Dinner | 503W | Wednesday, March 23

Come celebrate 503W's 22nd Craft Beer Dinner featuring Local Relic Brewery. This event is a new one for us because Local Relic Brewery created all new brews and paired it with our chef's exclusive menu- talk about handcrafted!Pairing 4 exclusive courses with 4 handcrafted brews.Date: 03/23/16Time: 7pm- Please be on time.Price: $60 per person. Must be 21.Ticket Info: Purchase tickets online or reserve your tickets by calling 719-471-3370. Tickets must be reserved/purchased by Mon. 3/21 @10pm.Menu:-Welcome Starter: Blueberry Sour-First Course: Thai Basil Saison:Oyster on the half shell. Lemongrass, lime leaf, thai basil.-Second Course: Imperial Nut Brown Wild Ale:Venison carpaccio. Soft herb, stilton, jalapeño balsamic reduction, avocado oil, asparagus tips, arugula-Third Course: Red Double IPA:Pan seared lamb loin. Red currant demi, summer squash gratin, celeriac puree, wild clover honey glazed baby carrots-Fourth Course: Salted Caramel Wheat Wine:Pumpkin caramel mousse. Sticky rum sponge, poached pear, wafer/tuilleWe look forward to serving you and thank you for supporting local.Cheers!FAQsWhat are my parking options to the event?Park at Western Omelette, along Burt's Auto (after 5:30pm) or 503W's back parking lot.Ticket informationPay for your tickets online or call (avoid online fees) 719-471-3370.

Beer Fight: Porter vs. Stout | Triple S Brewing | Thursday, March 24

Want to know the difference between a Porter and a Stout? Come learn from Colorado Springs only Cicerone Certified Brewery, during Colorado Craft Beer Week. Steve Stowell, owner and Certified Cicerone, will take you through a tasting journey of Porters Vs Stouts. Learn why Guinness tastes like it does, what actually goes into a milk stout, and how do they get that coffee flavor in there? Tickets are $12 for a number of samples of some of the greatest examples of the styles. Call us at 719 344 5477 to reserve tickets.

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