Bent Barley Brewing and Lone Tree Brewing

• Beer name: Zusammenator
• Beer style: Doppelbock
• Story behind the collaboration: Zusammenator is a play on the German penchant for naming Doppelbock-style beers with “ator.” The German word for together/collaborate is Zusammen, so…Zusammenator. This collaboration allowed some old friends and some new friends to come together to make a beer all can enjoy. Alles Zusammen!

Coal Mine Ave Brewing Co., Chain Reaction Brewing Co., and Wild Sky Brewery

• Beer name: Uncommon Link
• Beer style: Raspberry Jalapeno Popper ale
• Story behind the collaboration: Chain Reaction inspired the ventures of the people of Coal Mine and Wild Sky. Friends and their journeys continue to add links 

Grossen Bart Brewery and Bootstrap Brewing

• Beer name: Pure Luck Weizenbock
• Beer style: Weizenbock
• Story behind the collaboration: Dan at Grossen Bart and Colin at Bootstrap have previously worked together. Now, the friends are blocks away from one another so Collaboration Fest was the perfect opportunity to brew a beer together. So they winged a Weizenbock off the hip, Pure Luck!

Odell Five Points Brewhouse and Firestone Walker (CA)

• Beer name: Wandering Don IPA
• Beer style: American IPA
• Story behind the collaboration: Firestone is brewing a larger batch of this collaboration at their place for a national release in May. Odell saw this as a great opportunity to brew a small batch version for the fest

Phantom Canyon Brewing Company and Carver Brewing Company

• Beer name: Westie Besties Double IPA
• Beer style: Double IPA
• Story behind the collaboration: DeGens Double IPA is a bold and flavorful brew made entirely with West Slope Colorado ingredients, highlighting the best of local agriculture. What truly sets it apart is the brewers’ commitment to regenerative agriculture, using ingredients that not only enhance the beer’s quality but also support sustainable farming practices. This means every sip contributes to healthier soils, stronger ecosystems, and a more sustainable future for Colorado craft beer. This collaboration is special because it brings things full circle—one of Phantom Canyon’s team members began their brewing career at Carver Brewing and has a deep personal connection to Durango and its craft beer scene. Partnering with Carver felt like a natural fit, not just for the shared passion for locally sourced ingredients and sustainability, but also for the strong personal and professional ties between our breweries. DeGens Double IPA isn’t just another hoppy beer—it’s a love letter to Colorado’s West Slope and the hardworking farmers who make craft brewing possible. We want people to know that local sourcing and sustainability can go hand in hand with bold, delicious flavors

Two22 Brew and A Bit Twisted Brewpub & BBQ

• Beer name: Stone Cold Steve Aspen 
• Beer style: Aspen Wood aged Steinbier Lager
• Story behind the collaboration: The collaboration grew from a conversation over a Two22 “Old Cluster Fuggle” Barrel Aged Barleywine one evening. The brewers thought the “Hot Rock” technique would be interesting and using Aspen wood for aging 

Vicious Cycle Brewing Company and Rule 105 Brewing 

• Beer name: Hop-tato
• Beer style: Potato Lager
• Story behind the collaboration: Neither brewer has ever brewed a potato lager, so they figured Collab Fest is a great time to try something new

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Zwei Brewing Co. and Mythmaker Brewing Co.

• Beer name: KirschRauchHellerBock
• Beer style: Rauchbier
• Story behind the collaboration: Custom Cherry wood smoked Malt used in a classic Hellerbock