presented and hosted by
Barrels & Bottles Brewery
The Krispy King Lager Competition is here, where only the best-tasting, crispiest lagers are crowned winners!
Our competition is unlike any other, as it is judged by professionals in the industry who have years of experience and expertise in evaluating beer. These experts know what it takes to create a lager that not only meets but exceeds the highest standards of quality and taste.
Join us at the KKLC and experience a showcase of the finest, crispiest, clearest lagers around...Whether you are a brewer looking to showcase your skills or a beer enthusiast eager to taste the best of the best, this event is not to be missed.
Cheers to excellence!
2026
Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 (GABF week)
Time: 2pm till 8pm with awards announced at 7pm
Where: Barrels & Bottles Brewery, 1055 Orchard St, Golden, CO
What: 5th Annual Krispy King Lager Competition
Info: Free to attend, ALL 45 beers available for purchase on draught.
DAY OF EVENT: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 (2pm - 8pm)
Transportation: TBD
Car: If driving, we have parking across the street at Rock Rest bar. Uber/Lyft is also easy to use to get here/back to Denver.
Train: There is RTD Train Rail Station called Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station nearish to us but it is a 45 min walk from the station to our location. Here’s a link if you want to plan a train ride. https://www.rtd-denver.com/routes-services/rail
On Site Activities:
TATtered-N-Torn - Make your own trucker hat with . https://www.facebook.com/gypsydreams5/
Shuck Bros - Mobile Oyster Bar . https://www.shuckbrothers.com/
Live Music:
Prizes: 2025 Prizes were:
1st Place: Full pallet of grain provided by RahrBSG - https://rahrbsg.com/
2nd Place: 30bbl yeast pitch provided by Inland Island Yeast - https://inlandislandyeast.com
3rd Place: 44lb box of hops provided by Haas & Hop Head Farms - https://www.johnihaas.com and /https://hopheadfarms.com
4th Place: Beverage Bucket provided by YETI - https://yeti.com
5th Place: 64oz Pitcher provided by YETI - https://yeti.com
Please contact us at barrelsbottles@gmail.com if you have any questions.
2025 Participating Breweries
Barrels & Bottles Brewery * Beachwood Brewing * BenchTop Brewing
Bow & Arrow Brewing * Black Tooth Brewing Co.
Breakside Brewery * By All Means Beer Brewing * Call to Arms Brewing Co.
Cannonball Creek Brewing Co. * Casey Brewing and Blending
Chuckanut Brewery * Cloudburst Brewing * Danico Brewing Co *
Downhill Brewing * Dry Dock Brewing * Elevation Beer Co.
Enegren Brewing Co. * Firestone Walker Brewing Co. * Formula Brewing
Fritz Family Brewers * Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co.
Heater Allen Brewing/Gold Dot Beer * Helper Beer * Hideaway Park Brewery
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers * Joyride Brewing Co. * Kansas City Bier Co.
Launch Pad Brewing * Live Oak Brewing Co. * Los Dos Potrillos CevercerÃa
New Terrain Brewing Co * Odell Five Points Brewhouse * pFriem Family Brewers
Russian River Brewing Co. * Seedstock Brewery * Storm Peak Brewing
Strange Craft Beer Co. * The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. *
The Empourium Brewing Co. Varietal Beer Co. * Wayfinder Beer
Westbound & Down Brewing Co. * Wibby Brewing
Wren House Brewing Co. * Comrade Brewing Co.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
PAST YEARS WINNERS
2022 WINNER
OCC Brewing ~ Westside Pils
Colorado Springs, CO
2023 WINNER
BAGBY Brewing ~ No Hype Helles
California
2024 WINNER
Wayfinder Beer - Harvest Moon Pils
Portland, OR
Contact Us
For inquiries regarding the Krispy King Lager Competition, kindly reach out to us.
Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors
