About the Event

Colorado Startup Brews is a celebration of the things that make Colorado the state it is today: entrepreneurship,  craft beer and charity.

Colorado Startup Brews (formerly Bootstrapped Brews), now in its fourth year, is the annual members’ conference (21 & up) of the Colorado Startup Brews Association (CSBA). It is an opportunity to connect with like-minded Colorado-area startups, to secure bragging rights for making some of the finest homebrew in town, and to help an amazing cause with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Dear Jack Foundation. It is a networking event, a craft beer competition, and completely fun. We welcome any Colorado-based company with a startup mentality and a passion for brewing to join us.

How it works

Participating startups will be given a space and a table to set up any promotional materials they like. Additionally, startups will be provided with a bucket (for kegs or bottles) and ice to keep their beer cold. In return, each startup must brew and provide at least 5 gallons of beer by September 30th, 2018 (prior to the event for judging purposes). Startups, you are also responsible for staffing and serving your beer at the event.

The event is an open beer hall (think Great America Beer Festival for Startups), so participants can mill around, visit with fellow startups, and enjoy all the great beer.

For more information on how the beer will be judged, see Judging & Awards.

Event details

Date:

October 12th, 2018

Time:

5pm to 9pm

Location:

McNichols Civic Center Building
144 W Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80202

Attire:

Casual (jeans & t-shirt ok)

Age:

This event is 21 & up. You will not be allowed into the event without a valid ID, even if you registered for the event. We will NOT be able to sell tickets the day of the event so get yours early!