Beer, Bacon & Coffee Is Back in Arvada This Saturday
Beer, bacon, and coffee before noon?
Happy Friday, Arvada 💕
There are productive Saturdays… and then there are Saturdays that involve bacon and beer before 9am. If you’ve ever needed a socially acceptable excuse to start your weekend early, this might be it. Keep reading because this one’s celebrating 15 years and it’s happening right here in Arvada.
What ingredient gives beer its bitterness and helps balance the sweetness from malt?
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Cravings: Homegrown Tap & Dough
A rustic Olde Town spot known for hand-tossed pizzas, craft beer, and a laid-back family vibe. The free arcade keeps kids entertained while you wait, and the patio with garage doors is a solid move when the weather’s nice. From classic pies and meatball sliders to quinoa salad and local brews, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser for groups.
📍 5601 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada ⏰ 11 AM – Close 💰 $20–30
15 Years of Beer, Bacon & Coffee
📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 8:30am–11:00am
📍 Denver Beer Co. – 5768 Olde Wadsworth Blvd
🎟️ $30–$60 | 21+ (Designated Driver 18+)
Colorado’s favorite breakfast beer festival is turning 15, and the Arvada taproom is one of five locations pouring it up.
Here’s how your morning goes:
Show up at 8:30am. Yes, it counts as brunch.
Unlimited coffee from Huckleberry Roasters
Unlimited bacon. No explanation needed.
Unlimited specialty beer from DBC
Breakfast burrito included
Doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnut
It’s part beer fest, part breakfast party, and fully acceptable chaos before noon. General Admission and Designated Driver tickets are available, but they tend to disappear fast.
All 5 Denver Beer Co. Taprooms will celebrate the anniversary!
Important note: all sales are final and non-refundable.
If you go, plan absolutely nothing for the afternoon. A nap is strongly encouraged.
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💘 Date Spot in Arvada
Arvada dates are all about small-town charm with local flavor. Olde Town Arvada is a go-to for strolling, cozy dinners, and dessert stops, while the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities adds a culture-forward twist with shows, exhibits, and open-air vibes. If you’re leaning outdoorsy, sunset views and picnic potential at Majestic View Park never miss.
👉 Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in a future issue. 💌
See you out there, Arvada
Whether you’re a longtime DBC regular or just curious what breakfast beer culture looks like, this is one of those once-a-year mornings that people talk about later. If you end up going, reply and tell us how much bacon was too much bacon.
Trivia Answer: C) Hops
Hops are the flowers that add bitterness, aroma, and flavor to beer. They also act as a natural preservative, which is one reason heavily hopped styles like IPAs became so popular in the first place.
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See you Monday!
— Ben
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