The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), a nonprofit trade organization for independent craft breweries in the State of Craft Beer, is announcing member breweries that are participating in Firkin February.
What and When: It’s Firkin February! All month long Colorado craft breweries will be releasing their firkins to the public. A firkin is a specific size of a cask, a ¼ of a barrel that often looks like a mini keg. Breweries are able to put their creativity in this vessel infusing beer with Phillipine coconut, Sour Patch Kids, Ancho Chiles and mango, and more. $20 per firkin will be donated to the Colorado Brewers Guild.
“We wanted to open on Main Street, but couldn’t find the room,” said Ford.
Instead, the brewery rented out an additional unit at their “OG location” on the north end of Breckenridge and opened up a taproom right next to their main brewery, offering shuttle services for people who wanted a ride from downtown over to their place for a brew.
“For 7 years we’ve been out there and life’s been great,” said Ford.
Still, the idea to open up a taphouse to cater to locals and visitors looking to have a good time downtown never quite went away. This week that idea became tangible as the brewery opened up their downtown location at the former site of the Liquid Lounge at 500 S. Main St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Menu: Shrimp and crab bisque, Black Angus prime rib with au jus, scalloped Yukon Gold potatoes, grilled asparagus and fruit tart. Regular menu also available
Cost: $52
Arapahoe Cafe and Pub, 626 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, 970-468-0873, ArapahoeCafe.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Menu: Regular menu with additional specials
Dining options: Indoor and takeout
Asobi Teppanyaki, 110 S. Park Ave., Breckenridge, 970-547-2862, AsobiTeppanyakiTogo.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Menu: Regular menu
Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar, 103.5 N. Main St., 970-547-9998, AspenThai.net
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Timberline Craft Kitchen & Cocktails, 246 Rainbow Drive
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Menu: Full. Visit TimberlineCraftKitchen.com
Indoor and outdoor dining
Hours: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Menu: Full. Visit Wendys.com
Which Wich, 247 B Rainbow Drive.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays
Menu: Full. Visit Order.WhichWich.com
Windy City Pizza, 191 Blue River Parkway
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
To order: 970-453-5570 or online
Find a complete list of restaurants open for in-person dining under the five-star certification program on each town’s website.