Colorado Breweries Shine at the Great American Beer Festival

Trinity Brewing Co. brought home a silver medal for its Red Swingline IPA Primitif in the Brett Beer category, while Coors Banquet was crowned the best American-style lager in the land. The 34-year-old beer event drew 60,000 people to sample over 3,500 concoctions at the Colorado Convention Center, solidifying its position as one of the most prominent gatherings for beer brewers and drinkers. Colorado breweries showcased their creativity, with some brewers incorporating local grains like millet into their recipes.

Key Takeaways:

• Trinity Brewing Co. earned a silver medal for its Red Swingline IPA Primitif in the Brett Beer category.
• Coors Banquet, a beer that has been flowing since 1873, was crowned the best American-style lager in the land.
• Colorado breweries produced over 60,000 gallons of beer for the festival, with 3,500 different concoctions available for sampling.
• New Planet Beer in Boulder is crafting gluten-free beer using millet, a grain used in many beers that is often discarded as birdseed.
• Pikes Peak Brewing Company's Penrose Private Reserve, a barley wine aged in wine barrels, was a popular choice among festival goers.

Statistics:

• 60,000 people attended the Great American Beer Festival to sample over 3,500 different beers.
• 34 years old, the festival has grown into one of the most prominent gatherings for beer brewers and drinkers.
• Coors Banquet has been flowing since 1873, three years before Colorado was granted statehood.
• New Planet Beer is using over 50% of the millet produced in Colorado to craft gluten-free beer.
• Pikes Peak Brewing Company sold over 1,000 cases of its Penrose Private Reserve during the festival.

Sources:

• The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

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