Colorado Bartenders Guild

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Colorado Cocktail Project Party Extravaganza!! (And a little Don Julio Announcement)

COBG(ers) -

You've read about it in Westword. Or maybe Sean Kenyon told you about it via Skype (you luck devil you!).

We've selected the finalists (there's 10 of em) and are ready for a two day Colorado Cocktail EVENT!

Come one, come all and explore the artistry of mixology and the craft of distilling in a two-day event where our finalists and distillers compete to create a signature Colorado cocktail, made from Colorado spirits. The program starts on Sunday, June 26 with a sampling of the unique flavors of Colorado’s 11 distillers, plus food, drinks and talks by historians, brewers and other cocktail luminaries (I'm not sure what all that means...it was on the website). On Monday, June 27 the ten finalist bartenders compete before a panel of judges (and Bryan freakin' Dayton!) for a chance for their drink to be crowned the Colorado Cocktail. Both days feature drinks, food and fun.

Here's the deets below if you're interested in attending the first event of it's kind in Colorado! A two day pass for 2 is $70 ($35 bucks a peace for those of you counting)...or purchase a one day pass for two for $40 (again, $20 for two...you can see which is the better deal).

Sunday, June 26, 2011
12–6PM All-Day Colorado Spirits Tasting & Lecture Marathon Series
Food Trucks. Drinks. Colorado Cocktail Experts.

Monday, June 27, 2011
5–9:30PM Meet the bartenders and help the judges decide which will be the winning, Colorado Cocktail.
Learn. Drink. Vote.

For more information and to purchase tickets...head over to http://mcadenver.org/index.php/programs/Colorado_Cocktail_Project

Also...if you've made it this far down the email...The folks over at Don Julio are throwing a little party at Lola this Sunday night. They're looking for a few more contestants for a "Iron Chef" style cockail comp. So if you're free this Sunday night and are ready to play for a chance to win some great prizes, send Jennifer Muenzenmayer an email today expressing interest at jmuenzenmayer@mktg.com. So if you're interested in throwing down, shoot Miss Jen and email ASAP to secure your spot.

Thanks everyone! We'll see you this weekend.
-COBG

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Mike Henderson, President
Sean Kenyon, Vice President
Anika Zappe, Treasurer
Brian Melton, Secretary

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Spirits Confidential

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Hey Everyone!

Hope we're all enjoying this extremely hot weather we're having...and those random lightning storms last night that had my dog cowering behind the toilet.

It's been a little while since we last chatted, but that just means we've all been very busy. With all of your hard work, Denver's beginning to get that national recognition we all deserve. That's why....

Beam Global is inviting us to an exclusive opportunity to meet their world famous Master Distillers and Ambassadors. This is an unparalleled opportunity to share in generations
of spirits expertise and mingle with some of the industry’s most respected craftsman and mixologists. On hand for this excellent evening will be Fred Noe Sr., Jim Beam Distiller and Great-Grandson of Jim Beam; Rob Samuels, Master Distiller of Marker's Mark; Bobby "G" Gleason, Master Mixologist; Gary Nelthropp, Master Distiller of Cruzan Rum; Carlos Camarena, Master Distiller of El Tesoro...and many more!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6-7 Panel Discussion with Master Distillers and Mixologists
7-10 Cocktail Reception

WHERE: Kevin Taylor’s in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
(corner of 14th and Curtis Streets)

RSVP: beth.smith@beamglobal.com or call: (949) 200-7214

Attached is the invite. Space will be VERY limited, so RSVP just as soon as you can.

Thanks everyone. Keep an eye out for a couple of more emails this week as we get some events nailed down.

Cheers!
COBG

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Our First 2011 COBG Meeting & Whiskey Brigade

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Hi Dee Ho Kids!

As you may already know, Denver kicked some serious Bar Smarts ass last month and as a celebration and introduction for all of our new members, we thought we would throw a little meet and greet party at Vesta Dipping Grill on Wednesday, May 11th from Noon - 1 pm.

Brought to you by Domaine de Canton, Peach Street Distillers and Justin Bieber's bangs...wait...no, we were just told Bieber Bangs Inc. just pulled their sponsorship. Bummer.

Anywho, we're all set for our FIRST 2011 COBG Meeting. If there's only ONE COBG Guild Meeting you're planning on attending this year, this is it.

For just the LOW LOW price of ABSOLUTELY FREE you'll receive:
1) Cocktails (duh!)
2) Food
3) An Introduction to new members and current members to the COBG and it's current Officers
4) A State of the Union, so to speak. We want as many ideas from you all as possible to make the Colorado Bartenders Guild one of the best in the nation.

AND AS AN ADDED GIFT -

After the meeting we're going to take the FIRST 30 to RSVP to the Rockies vs. Mets Game at 1:10.... courtesy of your friends at the COBG. We'll also be handing out free bags of homemade cracker jacks and pats on the back.

So Be There.

And in further news, Skyy Spirits is bringing all things Whisk(e)y to the Green Russell on Monday, May 9th from 8 - 10 pm. We've attached the invite. You have to RSVP to Kelsey@wagstaffworldwide.com by this Friday to reserve your place in the base...wait for it...ment.

So RSVP to coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com to snag your seat for the game, and RSVP to Kelsey@wagstaffworldwide.com to snag your seat for the booze.

KaPeesh?

Loves, hugs and bar spoons,

- COBG

Friday, April 22, 2011

Kentucky derby Party needs bartenders

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "COBG" <coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com>
Date: Apr 22, 2011 2:29 PM
Subject: Kentucky derby Party needs bartenders
To: "Sean Kenyon" <seankenyon13@gmail.com>

All,

The organizers of the huge Annual Kentucky Derby event at Infinity Park in Glendale (they have outgrown the Botanical Gardens where the event has been held for 10yrs), have sent us a request for 30 bartenders for the Derby Party. If you are available and would like to participate, please email us with your name and phone number so that we can forward your info to them. See Info below...

Cheers,

Sean

DATE: Saturday, May 7, 2011

WHERE: Infinity Park, Glendale
TIME: 11am to 7pm (aproximately)
PAY: $5/hour, plus tips (there should be no problem in making at least $25/hour in tips based upon the last couple years information)
DETAILS: This event is a large party for the Kentucky Derby. For the last several years this has been held at the Botanical Gardens. They have outgrown that facility. Current expected attendance is around 4,000, but they are still selling tickets and have requested 60 bartenders and 6 runners for the event. I need 30 basic bartenders. They will be serving tap beer, wine, sodas and waters. There will be 3 areas that will involve a full bar (vodka, rum and bourbon), along with beer, mint juleps and champagne. I am not quite sure where everyone will be working yet as they are still finalizing placement of everything. I would like to schedule a meeting with everyone next Monday, May 2nd at 6pm at the stadium. At that time I will go over all the details for the day and get more of an idea as to where I will place certain people. I also need everyone to wear black dress pants and a white shirt.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

AMERICAN HARVEST LAUNCH PARTY AT EUCLID HALL

ONE NATION, ONE SPIRIT...

You are cordially invited to join Sidney Frank Importing’s return into the vodka category with the launch of AMERICAN HARVEST.

The party will feature complimentary cocktails and food as well as a special appearance by the Denver Broncos very own Brandon Lloyd.

Event benefits Project Angel Heart, please see attached invite for details.

Please RSVP to rsvpcolorado@ahspirit.com

Cheers,

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Great...Bar Smarts is over with...now what??

Well...

Congratulations on everyone who came out and took Bar Smarts this past Tuesday. From what we're gathering from BAR, they were absolutely impressed with the dedication of the Colorado bartending scene and are very eager to get back here. We've all know how awesome we all are for some time, but to have the best minds in our industry come and see what we're made of was absolutely an honor. Cheers to breaking that 80% pass rate every other market has been saddled with. We know you all did amazing.

This email is going to be both a schedule of events and contests that are hurdling towards us like some meteorite from the planet Krypton. You know, after it exploded and stuff...

First Up...Next Monday, April 18th at 6:30 pm

Just a reminder. Michael Collins is releasing their new 10yr Single Malt at Japoix, 975 Lincoln Street. For those of you who are still confused about the second spirit in Tuesday's tasting portion of BarSmarts, this one should really piss you off. So come by and taste Irish Whiskey that tastes a hell of a lot like scotch. Make sure you RSVP...not to us. See attachment.

Second Up...Next Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30 pm

Thatcher's Organic Artisan Liquor founder Dave Racicot will be in town for a meet and greet seated dinner at TAG Restaurant, 1441 Larimer. Cocktails will be consumed and dinner will be had at 7:00 pm. Free food and booze? Yup! Just what you needed after the ass-whoopin that was BarSmarts. Seating is limited to 30 people and this sucker is going out to everyone in the industry, not just COBG peeps, so get on it if you want in. RSVP to Bryan Hansen at 303.214.2873 or bryan.hansen@beamglobal.com. DO NOT RSVP to this email address. We'll just laugh at you.

Thrice Up...Russian Standard Cocktail Competition

Have you ever wanted to go to Russia? No? Well how bout now?

Russian Standard Vodka is creating a pretty unique opportunity for you and a friend (or you can go solo if you need a ticket to bring your mail order bride back) to head to Russia to check out Russian Standard's operations.

The contest is called Emotions in a Glass, and yes, they want you to cry. Or laugh. Or smirk. Just make sure your drink represents whatever emotion it is you want to convey. Our's is probably going to have something to do with a Deadmau5 album. Cause that kid can DJ. For real.

This is hosted by our parents over at the USBG. It's simple...just go to www.usbg.com before May 5. You have to submit a picture, so yes, you actually have to MAKE your drink. The top 20 cocktails go up on their facebook page for a consumer voting contest. Winner of Consumer's Choice gets a trip to Tales. Hurray!! So if you win both you could go get drunk in New Orleans and get yourself hitched in the former U.S.S.R. You don't know how lucky you are. (Yes, Superman, Deadmau5 & the Beatles in one post!! Take that Perez Hilton!)

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Aight. That's it. Enjoy with reasonable responsibility. We don't want you going crazy or anything.

Love your faces!
COBG

Friday, March 25, 2011

Michael Collins Irish Whiskey DENVER Kick Off Party

Join Michael Collins Irish Whiskey at Japoix Restaurant and Lounge at 975 Lincoln Street on Monday, April 18th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Why: Booze. Bartenders. Cool stuff. You know the drill. They're unveiling their 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. And if you're like us, you love whiskey. Especially of the Irish kind.

What: We'll gather together while Sean Kenyon, Mike Henderson and Todd Richman from NYC make us some spectacular drinks with the help of Japoix's great team of bartenders. There will be some Irish eats as well.

Cost: It's free silly. Just RSVP to RSVPDenver@michaelcollinswhiskey.com

BONUS! Michael Collins needs TWO more bartenders to shoot a little video for use on the interwebs that evening. If you're interested in concocting a drink (your Michael Collins concoction BTW) and slinging it on camera for promotional purposes, please respond to coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com. We'll get in touch with you on the rest of the details.

See ya at the party -
Your COBG