2024 Breckenridge events cancelled. Info below was for the 2020 event and is for reference only.
| BIG BEERS FESTIVAL PACKAGES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Full Weekend VIP Pass
Includes your choice of Educational Seminars, tickets and VIP access to the Brewers Reception, Traditional Brewmasters’ Dinner, 20 Year Big Beers Reunion, *New* VIP Lounge and more… Details |
$675.00 | |
| Box of Big Beers Raffle Tickets Win a box of 12 random beers from the Commercial Tasting floor. Do NOT need to be present to win. Must be 21 to enter. Details |
$10 – $25 | |
| Social VIP Pass
Includes tickets and VIP access to the 20 Year Big Beers Reunion, early Commercial Tasting entry, *New* VIP Lounge and more… Details |
$180.00 | |
| Saturday VIP Pass
Includes tickets and VIP access to the Commercial Tasting, early Commercial Tasting entry, *New* VIP Lounge and more… Details |
$135.00 | |
| Technical Seminar Package
Experimental Brewing + Technical Track I + Technical Track II Details |
$55.00 | |
| Sensory Seminar Package
CraftBeer.com + Sensory Track I + Sensory Track II Details |
$40.00 | |
| Brewing Belgian Styles Seminar Package
Random Track I + Technical Track II Details |
$35.00 | |
| Brewing Innovation Seminar Package
Experimental Brewing + Brewmasters Track I + Random Track II Details |
$45.00 |
| SINGLE EVENT TICKETS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Brewmasters’ Dinner | $135.00 | |
| Small Plates and Craft Beer Pairing | $75.00 | |
| 20 Year Big Beers Reunion
20th Anniversary Celebration! Details |
$45.00 | |
| 20 Year Big Beers Reunion (Alumni Discount)
*All brewers and volunteers who participated 2001-2019 eligible Details |
$40.00 | |
| Box of Big Beers Raffle Tickets Win a box of 12 random beers from the Commercial Tasting floor. Do NOT need to be present to win. Must be 21 to enter. Details |
$10 – $25 | |
| Commercial Tasting
Does NOT include Educational Seminars. (Volunteers do not need this ticket) Details |
$75.00 |
| SEMINAR SEATS | ||
|---|---|---|
| CraftBeer.com: Beer and Food Experience
“Palate Battle: Hops vs Heat” with Julia Herz and Chef Adam Dulye – Friday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Experimental Brewing
“Combination Innovation: Yeast, Barrels, Fruit & Blending” with Jeffrey Stuffings of Jester King, James Howat of Black Project, Phil Markowski of Two Roads, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing – Saturday Details |
$20.00 | |
| Brewmasters Tracks: | ||
| Brewmasters Seminar I
“Time: The Only Ingredient You Can’t Buy” with Neil Fisher of WeldWerks Brewing Co. and Troy Casey of Casey Brewing & Blending – Saturday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Brewmasters Seminar II
“Sours, Medianoche and Collaboration” with Neil Fisher of WeldWerks Brewing Co. and Troy Casey of Casey Brewing & Blending – Saturday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Technical Tracks: | ||
| Technical Track I
“The Dark Side: Exploring Malt” with John Mallett of Bell’s Brewery, Florian Kuplent of Urban Chestnut, and Geoff Larson of Alaskan Brewing – Saturday Details |
$20.00 | |
| Technical Track II
“The Evolution of Belgian Styles in the US” with Steven Pauwels of Boulevard, Cory King of Side Project, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing – Saturday Details |
$20.00 | |
| Sensory Workshop Tracks: | ||
| Sensory Workshop I
“A Glimpse into the Future of Craft Beer” with John Holl, Co-host of Steal This Beer, Industry Journalist and Author, and panel – Saturday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Sensory Workshop II
“Bubbles or Not? A Sensory Exploration” with Dr. Nicole Garneau, Owner/Educator of Dr. Nicole Garneau, LLC – Saturday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Random Tracks: | ||
| Random Track I
“Brewing Traditional Belgian Styles” with Charlie Gottenkieny of Bruz Beers, and George Otteni of White Labs – Saturday Details |
$15.00 | |
| Random Track II
“Equipment Innovation in Brewing” with Doug Odell of Odell Brewing, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Dan Strevey of Avery Brewing, and Matt Vincent of Ska Fabricating – Saturday Details |
$15.00 |
Ticket Descriptions
Colorado Full Weekend VIP Pass
-
- Exclusive access to the Brewers Reception. Mix and mingle with brewers at their reception for an hour or so prior to the Brewmasters’ Dinner. (Thursday pm)
- Traditional Brewmasters’ Dinner Reservations featuring Troy Casey of Casey Brewing & Blending, and Neil Fisher of WeldWerks Brewing Co. (Thursday pm)
- VIP access to the Big Beers 20 Year Reunion showcasing Featured Brewmasters from the first 20 years of Big Beers alongside European and American style desserts. (Friday pm)
- Early access to Commercial Tasting. Skip the line and enjoy 30 minutes on your own in the Commercial Tasting to track down your choice of rare and unique offerings. (Saturday 2:00 pm)
- VIP Lounge access during the Commercial Tasting, including private restrooms, a trio of unique beers not available at the Commercial Tasting, an upscale selection of charcuterie and cheeses, a break from the noise and comfortable seating – complete with mountain view and cozy fireplace. (Saturday 3:00 – 6:30 pm)
- Commercial Tasting Tickets (Saturday)
- Your choice of Seminars (Friday and Saturday – selected in advance)
- Welcome Reception Admission (Friday afternoon)
- Commemorative Glassware (2 glasses) in addition to traditional event glass
- Custom wearable – orders taken in advance
Please note that all taxes and gratuity are included in this package price. Purchaser will receive customized event pass at the Traditional Brewmasters’ Dinner registration on Thursday evening that will provide admission for all weekend events.
Social VIP Pass
-
- VIP access to the Big Beers 20 Year Reunion showcasing Featured Brewmasters from the first 20 years of Big Beers alongside European and American style desserts. (Friday pm)
- Early access to Commercial Tasting. Skip the line and enjoy 30 minutes on your own in the Commercial Tasting to track down your choice of rare and unique offerings. (Saturday 2:00 pm)
- VIP Lounge access during the Commercial Tasting, including private restrooms, a trio of unique beers not available at the Commercial Tasting, an upscale selection of charcuterie and cheeses, a break from the noise and comfortable seating – complete with mountain view and cozy fireplace. (Saturday 3:00 – 6:30 pm)
- Commercial Tasting Tickets (Saturday)
- Welcome Reception Admission (Friday afternoon)
- Commemorative Glassware (2 glasses) in addition to traditional event glass
Purchaser will receive customized event pass at the Welcome Reception registration on Friday afternoon or the Big Beers 20 Year Reunion on Friday evening that will provide admission for the above events.
Saturday VIP Pass
-
- Early access to Commercial Tasting. Skip the line and enjoy 30 minutes on your own in the Commercial Tasting to track down your choice of rare and unique offerings. (Saturday 2:00 pm)
- VIP Lounge access during the Commercial Tasting, including private restrooms, a trio of unique beers not available at the Commercial Tasting, an upscale selection of charcuterie and cheeses, a break from the noise and comfortable seating – complete with mountain view and cozy fireplace. (Saturday 3:00 – 6:30 pm)
- Commercial Tasting Tickets (Saturday)
- Welcome Reception Admission (Friday afternoon)
- Commemorative Glassware (2 glasses) in addition to traditional event glass
Purchaser will receive customized event pass at the Welcome Reception registration on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning registration that will provide admission for the above events.
-
- Experimental Brewing: “Combination Innovation: Yeast, Barrels, Fruit & Blending” with Jeffrey Stuffings of Jester King, James Howat of Black Project, Phil Markowski of Two Roads, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing (Saturday)
- Technical Track I: “The Dark Side: Exploring Malt” with John Mallet of Bell’s Brewery and Florian Kuplent of Urban Chestnut (Saturday)
- Technical Track II: “The Evolution of Belgian Styles in the US” with Steven Pauwels of Boulevard and Cory King of Side Project, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing (Saturday)
Sensory Seminar Package
-
- CraftBeer.com Beer and Food Experience: “Palate Battle: Hops vs Heat” (Friday)
- Sensory Workshop Track I: “A Glimpse into the Future of Craft Beer” with John Holl, Co-host of Steal This Beer, Industry Journalist and Author (Saturday)
- Sensory Workshop Track II: “Bubbles or Not? A Sensory Exploration” with Dr. Nicole Garneau, Owner/Educator of Dr. Nicole Garneau, LLC (Saturday)
Brewing Belgian Styles Seminar Package
-
- Random Track I: “Brewing Traditional Belgian Styles” with Charlie Gottenkieny of Bruz Beers, and George Otteni of White Labs (Saturday)
- Technical Track II: “The Evolution of Belgian Styles in the US” with Steven Pauwels of Boulevard, Cory King of Side Project, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing (Saturday)
Brewing Innovation Seminar Package
-
- Experimental Brewing: “Combination Innovation: Yeast, Barrels, Fruit & Blending” with Jeffrey Stuffings of Jester King, James Howat of Black Project, Phil Markowski of Two Roads, and Peter Bouckaert of Purpose Brewing (Saturday)
- Brewmasters Track I: “Time: The Only Ingredient You Can’t Buy” with Neil Fisher of WeldWerks Brewing Co. and Troy Casey of Casey Brewing & Blending (Saturday)
- Random Track II: “Equipment Innovation in Brewing” with Doug Odell of Odell Brewing, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Dan Strevey of Avery Brewing, and Matt Vencent of Ska Fabricating (Saturday)
SINGLE EVENT TICKETS
Traditional Brewmasters’ Dinner
-
- Hosted by our 2020 Featured Brewmasters, Neil Fisher of WeldWerks Brewing Co., and Troy Casey of Casey Brewing & Blending
- Features a custom menu created solely for the Big Beers Festival for the specific beers selected by Fisher and Casey
- Thursday night, January 9 at 7:30 pm in the Imperial Ballroom at Beaver Run Resort
Please note that tax and gratuity are included in the ticket price. Table seating will be assigned for the evening of the dinner. Please make seating requests and provide dietary information when
purchasing your tickets or email Laura.
Small Plates and Craft Beer Pairing
-
- Hosted by Matt Lincecum, Founder/ Owner of Fremont Brewing Co. and Phil Markowski, Master Brewer/Co-Founder of Two Roads Brewing Co.
- Features a custom menu created solely for the Big Beers Festival for the specific beers selected by the brewmasters featured for this event.
- Friday afternoon, January 10 at 3:00 pm at Sauce on the Maggie
Please note that tax and gratuity are included in the ticket price. Table seating will be assigned for the afternoon of the event. Please make seating requests and provide dietary information when purchasing your tickets or email Laura.
-
- Hosted by Featured Brewmasters from the first 20 years of Big Beers.
- Features unusual, unique, and collaborative beers from the Featured Brewmaster alumni alongside a fun selection of after dinner snacks and desserts.
- Friday evening, January 10 from 8:30 – 10:30 pm in the Imperial Ballroom at Beaver Run Resort.
Please note that ticket price is inclusive of taxes and gratuities. The 20 Year Reunion will be reception style with a variety of foods to fit all dietary needs.
-
- Commercial Tasting of over 500 specialty beers meeting “Big [7% abv +], Belgian in style, or Experimental in nature” event requirements
- A food coupon to use at the food stations located inside of the Commercial Tasting area
- Commemorative tasting glass
Please note that Seminars are no longer included in the Commercial Tasting ticket, but can be purchased separately.
If you get stuck, email Laura, call or text at 970-977-0100.