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!
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 47 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/
Live Music:
Prizes: 2026 Prizes:
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: 88lb box of hops provided by Haas - https://www.johnihaas.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.
2026 Participating Breweries
Barrels & Bottles Brewery * Beachwood Brewing * BenchTop Brewing
Black Tooth Brewing Co. * Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant * Bow & Arrow Brewing
Breakside Brewery * By All Means Beer Brewing * Cannonball Creek Brewing Co (2025 Winner).
Chuckanut Brewery * Cloudburst Brewing * Danico Brewing Co *
Downhill Brewing * Elevation Beer Co. * Enegren Brewing Co
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co * Firestone Walker Brewing Co. * Formula Brewing
Fritz Family Brewers * Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co. * Good Word Brewing
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 Cevercería
Lucky Envelope Brewing * New Terrain Brewing Co * Odell Five Points Brewhouse
pFriem Family Brewers * Russian River Brewing Co. * Schilling Beer Co
Seedstock Brewery * Storm Peak Brewing * Strange Craft Beer Co.
the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. * The Empourium Brewing Co.
Urban Roots Brewing * Varietal Beer Co. * Wayfinder (2024 Winner)
Westbound & Down Brewing Co. * Wooly Pig Farm Brewery * Wren House Brewing Co.
Bold & Italics = First Time Krispy King Participants
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
2025 WINNER
Cannonball Creek Brewing - Dad Squad Pils
Golden, CO
Contact Us
For inquiries regarding the Krispy King Lager Competition, kindly reach out to us.