Brewers & Brews

The 5th Annual Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest, held Friday through Sunday, June 6-8, 2008 is one of the hottest events of the summer. Last year’s Chili Pepper & Brew Fest kicked off the Aspen/Snowmass summer with a bang, hosting 35 plus Breweries from around the country. Taking place in the breathtaking Colorado mountain resort of Snowmass Village, the festival celebrates renowned music acts, the uniqueness of the illustrious Chili Pepper and Spirited Brews!

Guests from Colorado and surrounding states will head to Snowmass for International Chili Society (ICS)-sanctioned and Locals chili cook-offs. A Vendor Village will offer unique crafts, food, and chili pepper-themed items for sale. Each day delivers live concerts, including past popular performers Ziggy Marley, David Grisman Quintet, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Medeski, Martin, & Wood, Jonny Lang and more.

But, one of the biggest highlights of the event is always the Brew Fest!

What Is The Brew Fest?
Top microbreweries from all over the country are invited to compete for various honors in the "Best Summer Ale Brew Fest 2008."  Friday features a professionally judged competition for participating brewers to showcase their seasonal summer brews while festival-goers savor the spirited results.  The main events are the Seasonal Brews Sampling on Friday from 5:00-7:00pm and the Grand Beer Tasting on Saturday from 2:30-5:00pm, creating high energy as brews flow freely and popular headliners rock Pepper Hill.

Join Us!
This multi-faceted festival has developed a tremendous following in just a short time ... residents of and visitors to Aspen/Snowmass from nearby towns, Denver and surrounding states head here each June for a full and entertaining weekend. Over 8,000 attendees are expected to enjoy popular music, frothy brews, and serious chili.

If you think your summer ale has what it takes to partner with the zesty chili pepper, then you'll want to be part of this spicy event! It is an excellent opportunity to expose your products to an appreciative and knowledgeable public. This hugely popular festival is SPACE IS LIMITED, so please review the attached information sheet and complete and submit the application as soon as possible, - but no later than MAY 1 - to help ensure your participation!

See you in June for a hot time in a cool place!

Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
Vanessa Adam, Brew Coordinator
vanessa.adam@comcast.net
(970) 925-1663

 

BREWER APPLICATION
(downloadbale pdf file)

 

Past year's microbrewers included:

• Avery Brewing Company
• Big Sky Brewing
• Deschutes Brewing
• Flying Dog Brewery
• Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company
• Left Hand Brewing Company
• New Belgium Brewing Company
• Odell Brewing Company
• Oskar Blues
• Palisade Brewing Company
• Pug Ryans
• Redstone Meadery
• Ska Brewing Company
• Steamworks Brewing Company
• Tommyknocker Brewery
• Santa Fe Brewing Company
• Bristol Brewing
• Wynkoop Brewing Company
• Jarre Creek Ranch Brewery
• Snake River Brewing Company
• Great Divide Brewing Company
• Boulder Beer Company
• The Fort Collins Brewery
• Breckenridge Brewery
• Twisted Pine Brewing Company
• Reaper Ale
• Green Flash Brewing Company
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
• Boneyard Brewery
• Stone Breweing Company
• Kona Brewing Company
• Redhook Ale Brewery
• Widmer Brothers Brewery
• Trinidad Brewing Company

Think your summer ale has what it takes?
Want an invitation?

Click here for helpful festival tips
(links to "Things You Need to Know)