Beer, History & Pint Day Is Calling šŗ
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Happy Monday, Boulder! š
Thereās something brewing this weekāand itās not just whatās in your glass. A little history, a little tradition, and a whole lot of local flavor are coming together in a way that feels veryā¦ Boulder. Keep reading, because this one ties past, present, and your next pint together perfectly.
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š» Brewed at Altitude: Where History Meets Your Next Pint
Before Boulder had craft breweries on every corner, beer was already shaping Colorado in a big wayāand this event dives straight into that story.
š Museum of Boulder
šļø Monday, April 27
ā° 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
šļø $0ā$20
This isnāt just a lectureāitās a full-on journey through Coloradoās beer legacy.
šŗ From gold rush saloons (that doubled as post offices, hotels, and hangouts)
š« To early prohibition laws that shut it all down
š„ To the craft beer explosion that put Colorado on the global map
Led by historians (and certified beer lovers) Sam Bock and Jason Hanson, this is the kind of storytelling that somehow makes your next drink taste even better.
š Think: history classā¦ but way more fun, and with a pint waiting on the other side.
š„ Then Comes Pint Dayā¦
Just two days later, the story continuesāthis time in real life.
šļø Wednesday, April 29 = Colorado Pint Day
Itās basically a statewide celebration where breweries drop limited-edition pint glasses (yes, the collectible kind), and $1 from each one supports Coloradoās craft beer scene.
š» Where to celebrate in Boulder:
MainStage Brewing (Gunbarrel)
The Post Brewing Company
Wild Provisions Beer Project
This is the kind of midweek plan that turns into ājust one drinkā ā āwhy not check one more spot?ā
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š³ Now Voting: Boulderās Best Brunch
Beer had its moment. Now itās brunch time.
Weāre opening voting for Best Brunch in Boulder, celebrating the spots that turn slow mornings into a full-on ritual. Think breakfast burritos, strong coffee, patio hangs, and dishes you keep coming back for.
If thereās a place you always recommend (or secretly gatekeep), nowās the time to show it some love.
šŗ Why This Week Hits Different
Youāve got the story behind the beerā¦ and then the chance to go experience it yourself.
Itās not just grabbing a drinkāitās stepping into a tradition Coloradoās been perfecting for over a century.
Keep the recs coming, keep voting, and if thereās a place youāre convinced belongs on the next list, just hit reply. I really do read every single one.
See you Wednesday, Boulder. š»
ā Ben
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