We did things a little different this year, though. Rather than have all the breweries come together to make a single beer, we all started with the same base recipe, and each brewery worked with two other breweries to make something unique. FCB’s brew was made in collaboration with Coopersmith’s and Black Bottle. Together, we decided on additions to the malt bill, chose the yeast strain, and chose the hops. In our case, because we love smoke beer so much, we added smoked malt to recipe.

On brew day, we all got together and shared some beers and stories…oh yeah, and we brewed the beer, too.

FCB’s Collusion brew will be available in the Tasting Room starting May 13th, and all 9 of the Collusion brews will be tapped at Black Bottle on May 13th.

“Exporting was not part of our strategic vision,” says FCB’s marketing director, Charles Stanley, “ but we were approached by Galatea Distributing’s US liaison, who made us aware of the growing demand for US craft beer in Sweden.”

Despite this demand, FCB was cautious, and it took its time with the decision. “This is entirely new ground for us,” says Doug Smith, FCB’s Operations Manager. “Freshness of the beer was a big concern, of course. The beer takes a long time to get to the shelves compared to distributing in the US, but after talking through the details with Galatea, we were convinced that transit time would be kept to a minimum and our beer would be kept refrigerated every step of the way.”

If Rocky Mountain IPA and Red Banshee are well received, FCB and Galatea plan to put additional styles in the market.

For additional information about FCB, visit

Website: fortcollinsbrewery.com

Facebook: facebook.com/fortcollinsbrewery

Twitter: twitter.com/fortcollinsbrew

For additional information about Galatea Distributing, visit Galatea.se

Road Runner Sport Adventure Run
May 9th  6-11pm
Road Runner Sports/Quaker Steak and Lube
Westminster, CO
Event Website
Compete in this free urban adventure run and earn cool prizes! And what’s better, there’s a cold complimentary FCB brew waiting for you at the finish line.
Then join us for the afterparty at Quaker Steak and Lube for some more beer, grub, and the chance to win more prizes.

Handsale at Pringles
May 10th  4-6pm
Pringles Fine Wine & Spirits
Fort Collins, CO
Join our Beer Bard Brett to sample some FCB brews, and if you leave the store with a FCB six-pack in hand, Brett will set you up with a pint glass or extra bottle of beer!

Handsale at Fabby’s
May 11th  2-4pm
Fabby’s Wine and Spirits
Fort Collins, CO
Join our Beer Bard Brett to sample some FCB brews, and if you leave the store with a FCB six-pack in hand, Brett will set you up with a pint glass or extra bottle of beer!

American Craft Brew Fest
May 11th  11am-4pm
Lowry Beer Garden
Denver, CO
Kickoff American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19) at the Lowry Beer Garden! Stop by on May 11th to sample rare craft beers, some of which are only available in the tasting rooms at the breweries. For $20, you get to keep a taster mug and sample unlimited beer from the eight breweries, each of which will showcase two to three different brews. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the door. Participating breweries include Upslope Brewing,Tommyknocker Brewing, Fort Collins Brewery, Lone Tree Brewing, Copper Kettle Brewing Company, Avery Brewing, Great Divide Brewing, andCaution Brewing Co. The Lowry Beer Garden will be open for regular business for those not wishing to participate in the tasting.

Brewery Night at The Forge Publick House
May 15th  6-8pm
The Forge Publick House
Fort Collins, CO
Join our lead brewer Adam and our Beer Bard Brett at the Forge for a chance to not only drink FCB, but learn about the beer from the horse’s mouth. And if you buy one of the first 24 pints of FCB that night, you’ll get a free FCB pint glass!

Cirque du Yelp
May 16th  8-10pm
McNichols Civic Center Building
Denver, CO
Event Website
You’re invited to the McNichols Civic Center for a free evening filled with aerial acts, wacky carnival games, face painting, food, brew, and something similar to a zoo! The event is free, so quit clowning around and RSVP today! Make sure you receive a confirmation before arrival. The event is 21+ and invite is non-transferable. Visit the Cirque du Yelp website to register.

Handsale at Supermarket Liquor
May 18th  2-4pm
Supermarket Liquors
Fort Collins, CO
Join our Beer Bard Brett to sample some FCB brews, and if you leave the store with a FCB six-pack in hand, Brett will set you up with a pint glass or extra bottle of beer!

Front Range Rally
May 18th  3-7pm
Loveland Food Share
Loveland, CO
Event Website
The Front Range Rally is a festival celebrating the FrontRange’s rich culture of Craft Brewing and the emergence of a growing cadre of quality Mobile Food Vendors. The two go hand-in-hand and are a logical choice to support the work of Food Bank for Larimer County.

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Taste of Loveland
April 4th  6-9pm
Embassy Suites – Loveland
Loveland, CO
Join us for an elegant and tasteful event benefitting Foothills Gateway, Inc. and Namaqua Center and showcasing samples from over 30 wineries, 4 breweries, and 30 area restaurants!

The Taste
April 18th  5-9pm
The Hilton – Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Enjoy an evening of delectable, delicious and delightful food and beverages from locally-owned restaurants, breweries and distillers. The Taste benefits the Food Bank of Larimer County and their efforts to reduce hunger.

Beerakfast at Choice City
April 19th  9am
Choice City Butcher and Deli
Fort Collins, CO
$20 gets you three courses and three beers from three different breweries (FCB, Left Hand, and Funkwerks). Not a bad way to start a Friday!

Handsale at Liquor Max
April 19th  4-6pm
Liquor Max
Loveland, CO
Chat about beer with our Beer Bard, Brett. And if you decide to take home some FCB beer, we’ll set you up with a pint glass, too!

Microbreweries for the Environment
April 19th  8pm-1am
Boulder Theater
Boulder, CO
Twenty Colorado microbreweries serve their best beers for only $2/pint. Admission includes a commemorative pint glass. Participants can opt to purchase a sampler glass for $12 to partake in unlimited tastings. Funds raised from the event go to local environmental causes.

Tasting at Fish’s Liquormart
April 20th  Time: TBD
Fish’s Liquormart
Fort Collins, CO
Join our Beer Bard, Brett, to try some FCB Brews at Fish’s!

Industry Appreciation Night at the Aspen Grille
April 24th
The Aspen Grille
Fort Collins, CO

Handsale at Fort Namaqua Liquors
April 26th  Time: 4-6pm
Fort Namaqua Liquors
Loveland, CO
Brett the Beer Bard will be sampling out FCB brews and sending you home with something special if you leave the store for FCB in hand.

Words with Hops: An Evening of Poetry and Beer
April 26th  Time: 8-9:30pm
FCB Tasting Room
Fort Collins, CO
To celebrate National Poetry Month, Wolverine Farm Publishing is hosting a poetry reading at the FCB Tasting Room on Friday, April 26th from 8-9:30pm. The reading will consist of six local poets reading for 10 to 15 minutes each. Some of the poets reading will be: 2013 Ft. Collins Poet Laureate Jason Hardung and also 2012 Poet Laureates Matthew Sage and Michael Bussmann. Stop in and enjoy the poems and the potions.

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Doppel Bock received a score of 97, or platinum level. This means it is tied for first in the world with Aying (yes, the German one) and Capital Brewery. Read the review.

Rocky Mountain IPA brought in a silver medal with a score of 86. Read the review.

And Obsessed Barley Wine, a limited release beer in our Tap Club series, clocked in with a score of 95, or gold level, and is tied for third place. Read the review.

All in all, not a bad day at all.

Doppelbock is currently on tap at the FCB Tasting Room, and we’re holding onto some Obsessed. Maybe you’ll get lucky, and we’ll put it on again soon.

Boulder Strong Ale Festival
March 1-2
Avery Brewing Co.
Boulder, CO
Boulder Strong Ale Fest features over 100 epic brews from craft breweries around the country, bringing the beers of brawn and this king of categories to one holding pen for your pleasure. To make it into this fest, a beer must be 8% ABV or higher and represent something very special from the heart and soul of its creator.
Keep your eye out for FCB’s Barley Wine and Double Chocolate Coffee Stout.

2nd Annual Fort Collins Beer Pairing
March 8 6-9pm
Lory Student Centre – Theatre
Fort Collins, CO
Join the Fort Collins Ram Network and CSU Alumni and friends for the 2nd Annual Fort Collins Beer Pairing. From pilsners to porters, enjoy unlimited samples from Colorado breweries paired with gourmet small plates.
FCB will be serving up Rocky Mountain IPA and Chocolate Stout paired with Chocolate Stout braised short ribs. Yum!

Handsale at Bullfrog Wine and Sprits
March 9 3-5pm
Bullfrog Wine and Spirits
Fort Collins, CO
Join our man Brett at Bullfrog Wine and Spirits to sample some FCB brews, and you might just walk away with something special.

Roadrunner Sports Adventure Run
March 14 6-11pm
Road Runner Sports (Westminster) and Sweetwater Station
Westminster, CO
Compete in this free urban adventure run and earn cool prizes! And what’s better, there’s a cold complimentary FCB brew waiting for you at the finish line.
Then join us for the afterparty at Sweetwater Station for some more beer, grub, and the chance to win more prizes.

Handsale at Wilbur’s Total Beverage
March 16 2-4pm
Wilbur’s Total Beverage
Fort Collins, CO

Handsale at Thompson Valley Liquor
March 22 4-6pm
Thompson Valley Liquor
Loveland, CO

Check back every now and then for updates!