Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Virtual Fundraiser Beverage Guide

It’s not the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival without the “Brews”! Cold craft beer or a cocktail is a great way to complement this weekend’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Virtual Fundraiser. Check out recommendations from festival partners Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Tito’s Handmade Vodka below!

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Pale Ale - Heavy on hops, that was always the brewery plan. So in 1980, we loaded Pale Ale up with Cascade—a new hop at the time named after the mountain range—and the intense aromas of pine and citrus sparked the American craft beer revolution.

Oktoberfest - Our Festbier is a refreshing ode to beer’s biggest party. Toasty malts and German hops yield notes of fresh bread and floral, fruity character for a balanced, crisp lager that makes any moment festive.

Hazy Little Thing - Aggressively dry-hopped and less filtered because the haze is where the flavor is.

Wild Little Thing - This slightly sour Wild Little Thing has just the right smack of tartness for serious refreshment, while guava, hibiscus and strawberry lend fruity-sweet depth and a bright pop of color.

Narwhal Imperial Stout - Rich with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa, roasted grain and a light hint of smoke, Narwhal brims with malt complexity. Aggressive but refined with a velvety smooth body and decadent finish, Narwhal will age in the bottle for years to come.

Fantastic Haze - We were in search of something fantastic. Something juicy, something hazy, something ripe with notes of mango, melon and citrus. So we said, "Reason be damned," and filled our kettles with five hop varieties and loads of malt, oats and wheat.

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Tito’s Handmade Vodka

For those who fancy a cocktail, try these original recipes from our partner Tito’s Handmade Vodka!

Texas Sipper

Pucker up because we have the perfect combination of citrus and smooth elderflower that’s the ultimate refresher for any occasion. Add a mint garnish for an extra boost to this cool-down concoction.