Press Release DENVER, CO – The 15th edition of the Denver Rare Beer Tasting, featuring some of the most sought after beers on the planet to raise funds for the Pints for Prostates campaign, returns on Oct. 10th from 12-4 p.m. One of the highlights of the Great American Beer Festival weekend, this year’s event is being held on a new day and at a new venue.
The Denver Rare Beer Tasting XV features the chance to sample rare, exotic and vintage beers, along with the opportunity to meet the men and women who made them. Each attendee receives beer samples, lunch, collectible tasting glass, t-shirt and program. Attendees will get the chance to bid in an exciting online auction that includes a variety of unique beer experiences and collectibles, and participate in the Brewers Health Initiative, a free health screening.
The event has moved to Thursday (Oct. 10) and will be held at Bierstadt Lagerhaus and Deep Roots Winery, located at 2875 Blake St. in Denver’s RiNo district.
“The Denver Rare Beer Tasting is recognized as one of the top events in craft beer and we’re excited to return to our roots this year. Our first four events were held at the Wynkoop Brewery, so hosting this year at a brewery brings us full circle,” said Rick Lyke, founder of Pints for Prostates. “The generosity of the participating breweries enables Pints for Prostates to reach people through the universal language of beer with an important health message. We’ve been able to provide free health screenings for thousands of people over the years because the craft beer community has made the Denver Rare Beer Tasting an annual celebration of beer passion.”
Tickets for the event are $200 and are now on sale. Available tickets will be the lowest number in a decade, so people interested in attending should act now to secure admission to the event. Pints for Prostates is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity and all net proceeds from Denver Rare Beer Tasting go towards the group’s awareness mission, education and support programs, and free prostate cancer screening programs.
Since its inception in 2009, the Denver Rare Beer Tasting has attracted some of America’s most respected craft breweries who generously serve their most exotic beers. A total of 236 breweries from 44 states have poured at the event during its first 14 editions. Only four breweries have participated in all 14 Denver Rare Beer Tastings and another 47 breweries have poured at least five times, while 99 have made a single appearance at the event. The nature of the event makes it a bucket list happening for beer fans and brewers. More than 50 breweries will pour at this year’s event
All About Beer is the media sponsor for the Denver Rare Beer Tasting XV. Sponsorship packages are available for companies that wish to support this boutique tasting.
“We created the Denver Rare Beer Tasting to be a special experience for beer fans and brewers, with a mission,” said Lyke. “This event reminds people about the importance of early detection in fighting prostate cancer. A simple blood test in 2008 saved my life and we want people to understand that paying attention to regular health screenings can help them to take charge of their health.”
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 299,010 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2024, with 35,250 U.S. deaths from the disease. Prostate cancer is nearly 100 percent survivable when detected early and properly treated. There are currently more than 3.4 million survivors of prostate cancer in the U.S.
About Pints for Prostates
Pints for Prostates reaches men through the universal language of beer to encourage them to take charge of their health. The group was founded by prostate cancer survivor and beer writer Rick Lyke in 2008. The grassroots effort raises awareness among men about the importance of regular men’s health screenings by making appearances at beer festivals, social networking and pro bono advertising. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 299,010 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2024 in the U.S., with sadly 35,250 deaths from the disease. More information is available at www.pintsforprostates.org. Pints for Prostates also has a presence on Facebook and Instagram (@pints4prostates).