March 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals Calendar

March 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals & Events

March is still a time for playing in the snow, skiing, boarding and keeping warm. It's also nearly time to start thinking about Spring. While the number of events scheduled during March tend to be low, there are always drink and food specials going on at most Colorado breweries. And let's not forget about Saint Patrick's Day events. This page will be updated often as news of upcoming March events are announced.

Here is a list of the upcoming Colorado beer fests, beer dinners, tapping parties, seminars and related events for March 2012. These listings are updated every week, so stop back often to see the latest happenings with beer in Colorado. Dates and events are subject to change at any time so please check with the event web site before attending. If you know about another event not listed here please add a comment below.

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Gary Brewsey: Men's Beer Club
Every Monday Night
The Mayor of Old Town - 632 S. Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO
Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Cost: $5 taster flight
Join the growing number of men who meet each week at The Mayor of Old Town to talk beer and learn about it's history, the styles and how it's made. Select samples from the 100 different beers on tap each week.
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Beer Bettys: Ladies Only Beer Club
Every Tuesday Night
The Mayor of Old Town - 632 S. Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO
Time: 6:00pm
This free to join Ladies Only club meets every Tuesday at 6pm. They are a grass roots group of women who are interested in learning more about beer, it's history, the flavors and more. Sample from over 100 different beers on tap.
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Denver Restaurant Week
February 25 - March 9, 2012 - Two weeks
Restaurants all across Denver
Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). Pair that meal with a great Colorado craft brew. Details at www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/.

Coaltrain's Barrel Aged Beer Tasting
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
The Warehouse Restaurant - 25 W. Cimarron Street
Colorado Springs, CO
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $48
Join Coltrain Wine & Spirits at The Warehouse restaurant for the greatly anticipated Barrel-Aged Beer Tasting. The line-up is killer, with an imported beer flight including a couple oak-aged Trappist ales, followed by a domestic flight dominated by bourbon and whiskey barrel aging. This is a sit-down event that begins promptly at 6pm. The Warehouse kitchen will provide two food courses to pair with the beer flights as well as a light dessert. The cost per taster is $48 inclusive. Call Coaltrain at (719) 475-9700 to make your required credit card reservation. You may pay in advance over the phone or in person at Coaltrain. Their 3-day cancellation policy is in effect; ‘no-shows’ or late cancellations will be charged half price ($24).
Event details.

Mazer Cup International
March 2-3, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
Boulder Outlook Hotel - 800 28th Street
Boulder, CO
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
The MAZER CUP, was started by Ken Schramm, Dan McConnell and Mike O'Brien and quickly became the de-facto standard for mead competitions in North America and set the standard for all of the mead-only competitions that followed.
www.mazercup.com

Frozen Dead Guy Days
March 2-4, 2012 (Friday - Sunday)
Nederland, CO
Cost: FDGD VIP Pass $150 - only 50 available, Coffin Race entry $70, Polar Plunge $20 per person
Time: See Events Schedule
This annual event celebrates putting Granpa Bredo on ice to one day find a way to bring him back to life. For a town like Nederland that thrives on the colorful, the offbeat, and the weird, Frozen Dead Guy Days is a fitting way to end the short days of winter and head into the melting snows of spring. Trygve Bauge calls it “Cryonics’ first Mardi Gras.” Come for a big line-up of live music, Coffin Races, Polar Plunges, Frozen T-shirt contests, Ice Turkey Bowling, Brain Freeze contests and of course lots of good Colorado craft beer in the ReAnimate Yourself Beer Tent in Chipeta Park (sponsored by Avery Brewing and Left Hand Brewing).
frozendeadguydays.org

Yelp's Crafternoon Delight
March 4, 2012 (Sunday)
Space Gallery - 765 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: Free - $5 donation suggested for a charity.
This is the first event of Yelp's Crafternoon Delight - a series of events celebrating independent Colorado beer, wine, or spirits plus a plethora of DIY stations brought to you by Denver Craft Ninjas (http://craftninjas.net/) at Space Gallery. Please remember to RSVP for only ONE event or you will NOT be allowed to attend any of them. On Sunday, March 4th they're celebrating some of the wonderful breweries Colorado has to offer with tastings from the following breweries: Twisted Pine, Renegade Brewing, Colorado Cider, Oskar Blues, Asher Brewing and Breckenridge Brewing. Plus they'll have small bites from several vendors including: Mile High Vienna Stand, Buenos Aires Pizzeria, Frills Cake Shop, KIND snacks, Skoops, PopChips and Baker St Pretzels. This even is free with a $5 suggested donation per person to benefit Denver Urban Gardens.
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10th Annual Boulder Strong Ale Festival
March 9-10, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
Avery Brewing Company - 5763 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO
Time: Mar. 9th - 5pm - 10pm, Mar. 10th 12pm - 5pm
Cost: $40 per person, tix available starting Jan. 6th at 9am.
Featuring over 80 different strong beers (beers greater than 8% ABV) from some of the best breweries across the country, with many beers that are not otherwise available in the State of Colorado. Profits from the fest will be donated to craft beer industry friend Danny Williams, to assist with medical costs for his ongoing battle with cancer. Beers, Music, and Commemorative Pint Glass included with Admission.
www.averybrewing.com

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
March 17, 2012 (Saturday)
Various locations
Stay tuned for details of upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Since it falls on a Saturday this year - look for a lot of weekend parties in what is one of America's largest holidays for drinking and wearin' o' the green!

TAG Beer Dinner
March 20, 2012 (Tuesday)
TAG Restaurant - 1441 Larimer Street
Denver, CO
Time: 7pm
Cost: $58 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Come join us in Denver for a special dining event featuring the beers of Great Divide Brewing Company paired with selections from MTH Farm Natural Lamb. There will be five courses, each with a unique beer/food pairing specially prepared by TAG chefs to tempt your palate. Seating is limited, please RSVP for reservation (303) 996-9985 or visit their website.
www.tag-restaurant.com

Wine Fest 30
March 23, 2012 (Friday)
Hilton Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Time: VIP 6pm-10pm, General Admission 7pm-10pm, Private Reserve Tasting 5pm-6pm.
Cost: VIP $100, General Admission $75, Private Tasting: additional $50.
While this many be a wine festival/benefit, they also will have a great supply of local Colorado craft beers in stock as well. Over 500 wines from around the world, great fresh food from local restaurants and caterers, plus an auction. Proceeds to benefit Disabled Resource Services. Wine Fest is among the largest and best-received wine tasting events in Colorado.


Stay tuned for more events being announced soon!

Related articles:
- February 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals Calendar.
- April 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals Calendar.
- May 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals Calendar.
- 2012 Colorado Beer Festivals and Events Calendar - Main page.

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