The Great American Beer Festival returns to Denver from October 9–11, 2025, and the city is gearing up for a week-long celebration of craft beer excellence. We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning breweries from across the country, including fan favorites like 3 Floyds, Russian River, Brooklyn Brewery, Westbound & Down, and many more. Throughout the week, you’ll find tap takeovers, special releases, and unique events happening all over Denver. Keep an eye out for featured pours from Telluride Brewing, Outer Range, Delirium, Elevation Beer Co., Wibby Brewing, and Allagash—each bringing their own flavor to the festivities. Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just here for the fun, GABF week is the perfect time to raise a glass and explore the best in American brewing.
Tuesday, October 7
Telluride & Ratio Mini Takeover
Where: Blue Pan Pizza – Congress Park (3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Telluride Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Join us at Blue Pan Pizza – Congress Park for a mini tap takeover featuring Telluride Brewing Co. and Ratio Beerworks! Enjoy a crisp Telluride Pilsner or dive into the hoppy goodness of Move Me Brightly IPA. Come for the beer, stay for the vibes!
Finn’s Manor East vs West Coast
Where: Finn’s Manor (2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205)
When: All Day
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Head to Finn’s Manor for an all-day celebration of coastal craft beer culture! Featuring Westbound & Down, this event pits East Coast haze against West Coast clarity in a flavorful battle of styles.
Wednesday, October 8
Media Mixer
Where: Oskar Blues (1624 Market St, Denver, CO 80202)
When: 4:00PM – 6:00pm
Who: Outer Range Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Join us for a laid-back Media Mixer at Oskar Blues featuring Outer Range Brewing Co. Sip on the refreshing Cold Current Lager while connecting with fellow creatives and beer lovers. Great beer, good company—don’t miss it!
West Coast Wednesday
Where: Westbound & Down Brewery (1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202)
When: 5:00 PM
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Swing by for a laid-back evening celebrating the bold, hop-forward flavors of the West Coast. Enjoy a curated selection of crisp, piney brews and soak up the good vibes with fellow beer lovers.
Keeping The Glass
Where: Stout Street Social (1400 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202)
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Delirium
The Lowdown: Celebrate Belgian brilliance at Stout Street Social with a Keeping the Glass event featuring Delirium Tremens on tap. Sip, savor, and take home the iconic pink elephant glass!
Limited glassware available—come early!
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Littleton (819 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120)
When: 11am – close
Who: 3 Floyd’s
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a 3 Floyd’s takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Flying Saucer Happy Hour
Where: Improper City (3201 Walnut St #107, Denver, CO 80205)
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Brooklyn Brewery
The Lowdown: Swing by Improper City for Flying Saucer Happy Hour featuring Brooklyn Brewery! Craft classics, chill vibes—see you there!
3rd Annual Wing Eating Contest & Westbound Tap Takeover
Where: King of Wings – Wheat Ridge (7741 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033)
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Join us for a flavor-packed evening featuring the legendary Westbound & Down brewery!
Test your limits in the ultimate wing-eating showdown or kick back with a cold pint from Westbound’s stellar tap lineup. Whether you’re competing or just here for the beer, it’s going to be a spicy, hoppy good time!
🍗 Wings. 🍺 Beer. 🎉 Bragging rights. Don’t miss it!
Finn’s Manor East vs West Coast
Where: Finn’s Manor (2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205)
When: All Day
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Head to Finn’s Manor for an all-day celebration of coastal craft beer culture! Featuring Westbound & Down, this event pits East Coast haze against West Coast clarity in a flavorful battle of styles.
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Broomfield (1280 E 1st Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River, 4 Noses
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as Russian River and 4 noses takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Krispy King Lager Competition
Where: Barrels & Bottle Brewery (1055 Orchard St, Golden, CO 80401)
When: Starts 2 PM
Who: Russian River, Elevation Beer Co., Wibby Brewing, Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Four breweries. Five crispy lagers. One crown. Join us at Barrels & Bottles for a showdown of crushable classics featuring:
🍺 Wibby Brewing – Oishii Rice Lager
🍺 Westbound & Down – Coloradoan Mexican Lager
🍺 Russian River – STS Pils
🍺 Elevation Beer Co. – Pilsner
Who will reign supreme as the Krispy King? Come sip, vote, and celebrate the crisp!
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Cherry Creek (2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a Russian River takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Thursday, October 9
Banger Sesh
Where: Finn’s Manor (2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205)
When: 6:00 PM – Midnight
Who: Outer Range Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Kick off the night at Finn’s Manor with a stacked tap list from Outer Range Brewing Co.:
🍺 Cliff Drops Hazy IPA
🍺 Continental 10 Degree Lager
🍺 Wheelie Nelson Hazy DIPA
From crisp to hazy, it’s a full-on flavor ride. Come thirsty. Stay late. It’s gonna be a banger.
Outer Range & Friends
Where: Parker Pour House (12919 Stroh Ranch Ct Unit B, Parker, CO 80134)
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Outer Range Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Outer Range is bringing the haze! Stop by and explore a trio of bold, hop-forward pours—perfect for fans of juicy, flavorful brews. Good vibes, great pours—don’t miss it!
Westbound & Friends
Where: Hops & Pie (3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212)
When: All Day
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Spend the day at Hops & Pie for a special tap showcase featuring Westbound & Down and a few of their favorite brewery friends. It’s an all-day celebration of great beer, good company, and delicious food.
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Littleton (819 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120)
When: 11am – close
Who: 3 Floyd’s
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a 3 Floyd’s takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Broomfield (1280 E 1st Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River, 4 Noses
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as Russian River and 4 noses takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Cherry Creek (2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a Russian River takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Friday, October 10
Elite Portfolio Showcase
Where: Hops & Pie (3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212)
When: All Day
Who: Russian River, 3 Floyds, Allagash Brewing Company, Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Celebrate the best of the best at Hops & Pie with a stellar lineup from Russian River, 3 Floyds, Westbound & Down and Allagash Brewing Company. From rare pours to iconic favorites—this all-day event is all about top-tier taste. Grab a pizza and a pour, and post up on their patio until you head into GABF.
Alpha King
Where: Rock Bottom (1001 16th St Mall A-100, Denver, CO 80265)
When: Noon
Who: Russian River, 3 Floyds
The Lowdown: Rock Bottom Downtown is hosting a midday celebration of two legendary breweries—Russian River and 3 Floyds. Featured on tap: the bold Pliny for President IIPA, plus more flavorful surprises from 3 Floyds. Great beer. Great vibes. See you there!
Rare Beer
Where: Bierstadt (2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205)
When: Noon – 4:00 PM
Who: Westbound & Down
The Lowdown: Come early, sip slowly, and savor the rare finds while they last!
GABF Tap Takeover
Where: Denver Milk Market (1800 Wazee St Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202)
When: All Day
Who: Wibby Brewing
The Lowdown: Celebrate GABF week with an all-day tap takeover at Denver Milk Market featuring Wibby Brewing—the 2023 GABF Brewery of the Year in the 5,000–15,000 barrel category!
Enjoy a stacked lineup of award-winning lagers and bold brews, including:
🍺 Bourbon BA Storbock
🍺 Volksbier Amber Lager
🍺 Home Team Pils
🍺 Lightshine Helles
🍺 Wibby Jibby Cold IPA
🍺 Moondoor Dunkel
🍺 Oishii Japanese Rice Lager
🍺 Double Dunkel
Come thirsty—these lagers are legendary.
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Broomfield (1280 E 1st Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River, 4 Noses
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as Russian River and 4 noses takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Littleton (819 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120)
When: 11am – close
Who: 3 Floyd’s
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a 3 Floyd’s takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Cherry Creek (2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a Russian River takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Outer Range & Friends
Where: Improper City (3201 Walnut St #107, Denver, CO 80205)
When: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Who: Outer Range Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Improper City is hosting a flavor-packed evening with Outer Range Brewing Co. and a killer tap list that spans crisp lagers, hazy IPAs, and a tart raspberry gose.
Featured brews include:
🍺 Camp Lager
🍺 Cold Current WC Pilsner
🍺 In the Steep Hazy IPA
🍺 Juice Box Raspberry Gose
🍺 Wheelie Nelson Hazy DIPA
Good beer. Good friends. Great night.
GABF Tap Takeover
Where: Improper City (3201 Walnut St #107, Denver, CO 80205)
When: All Day
Who: Wibby Brewing
The Lowdown: Improper City is going all in with Wibby Brewing for an all-day celebration of award-winning lagers and bold innovation. From the smooth Lightshine Helles to the rich Moondoor Dunkel, this tap list is stacked with flavor.
Featured brews include:
🍺 Lightshine Helles
🍺 Volksbier Amber Lager
🍺 Jibby Cold IPA
🍺 Moondoor Dunkel
Raise a glass to crisp craftsmanship and GABF-worthy pours!
Saturday, October 11
Late Night Party
Where: Cart-Driver – RiNo (2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205)
When: 10:00 PM – Midnight
Who: Outer Range Brewing Co.
The Lowdown: Cart Driver – RiNo is keeping the taps flowing late with Outer Range Brewing Co.! Come wind down (or turn up) with crisp, crushable lagers like Camp Lager and Continental 10 Degree Lager. Late night. Light lagers. Let’s go.
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Littleton (819 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120)
When: 11am – close
Who: 3 Floyd’s
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a 3 Floyd’s takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Cherry Creek (2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a Russian River takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Broomfield (1280 E 1st Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River, 4 Noses
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as Russian River and 4 noses takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Sunday, October 12
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Littleton (819 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120)
When: 11am – close
Who: 3 Floyd’s
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a 3 Floyd’s takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Cherry Creek (2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as a Russian River takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
Tap Takeover
Where: The Cherry Cricket – Broomfield (1280 E 1st Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020)
When: 11am – close
Who: Russian River, 4 Noses
The Lowdown: Join us from 11am to close for a full day of craft beer celebration as Russian River and 4 noses takes over the taps! No cover. All flavor. Come thirsty! 🍻
