Sierra Nevada’s 2025 Festival Lineup Is Here — And It’s Delicious

We’re hoppin’ with excitement! 🍻 The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is proud to welcome back our longtime partner and craft beer icon — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — for another unforgettable year in the San Juan sun.

A true OG in the craft beer world, Sierra Nevada has been brewing bold, award-winning beer since 1980. With state-of-the-art breweries in both Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina, their passion for quality and innovation hasn’t just set the bar — it built it. From sustainability efforts to legendary hops, Sierra Nevada continues to lead the pack, one pint at a time.

Patrick ShehanJuly 22, 2025Sierra Nevada, Craft Beer, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, 2025

The Lineup For The 2025 Brewers Showcase Is Here!

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2025 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

2024 House of Brews Styles

The House Of Brews (HOB) Bar returns this year with local, regional and national breweries showcasing their best suds. Located adjacent to the merch tent and main entrance, the HOB gives attendees a chance to enjoy a wide selection of beers while catching all of the action on the Main Stage. The HOB features a rotating list of styles from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and other breweries throughout the festival, with more than 10 styles available for purchase each day.

2024 Tasting Session Beer Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.

Introducing The 2024 Sierra Nevada Craft Beer Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2024 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.

Patrick ShehanJune 13, 2024Sierra Nevada, Craft Beer, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, 2024

Breweries Announced for the 2024 Brewers Showcase

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2024 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

2023 Tasting Session Beer Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the 70+ styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the new Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these 23 brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.

Announcing The 2023 House of Brews Beer Styles

The House Of Brews (HOB) Bar returns this year with local, regional and national breweries showcasing their best suds. Located adjacent to the merch tent and main entrance, the HOB gives attendees a chance to enjoy a wide selection of beers while catching all of the action on the Main Stage.

Introducing The 2023 Craft Beer Styles From Sierra Nevada

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2023 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.

Patrick ShehanJune 19, 2023Sierra Nevada, Craft Beer, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, 2023

Raise a Mug! Craft Breweries Announced For 2023 Brewers Showcase

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2023 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

A Guide To Sampling Beer

With over 75 styles of beer to sample at tasting sessions at the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, the choices can be daunting! From classic lagers and IPAs, to wild sours and stouts, the complex flavors range far and wide. With so many unique tastes, aromas and colors, one may ask themself, “What makes a good beer or how do I evaluate this beverage?” While everyone has a unique palette and opinion, there are a set of loose guidelines to properly evaluate a beer. Compiled from experts, brewers and friends, here is our guide to sampling beer.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - 2022 Program Guide

Welcome to the show! The Program Guide for the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is here! Everything you need to enjoy the festival can be found right here inside this guide. Explore and plan your weekend to not miss a beat!

Introducing Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 2022 Craft Beer Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2022 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.

Patrick ShehanAugust 19, 2022Sierra Nevada, Craft Beer, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, 2022

The 2022 House of Brews Beer Styles Are Here

The House Of Brews Bar returns this year with local, regional and national breweries showcasing their best suds. Located in the Main Festival grounds the House of brews gives attendees a chance to enjoy a variety of beers while catching all of the action on the Main Stage. This year’s House Of Brews features a rotating list of styles from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and 19 other breweries throughout the festival, with up to 10 styles available for purchase each day. With a focus on variety, each beer style will only be featured once throughout the festival and available in limited quantities.

The 2022 Tasting Session Beer Styles Are Here

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the 70+ styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the new Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these 23 brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.

2022 Brewers Showcase Attending Breweries

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2022 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

Blues & Brews Enhances Craft Beer Experience & Announces New Brewers Showcase

After months of market research, phone calls with industry colleagues and a lot of careful thought, we are thrilled to introduce the new Brewers Showcase at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Remaining true to our roots, this new experience replaces our traditional Grand Tasting and provides attendees with expanded opportunities to interact directly with breweries and to sample rare, new and classic beer offerings while supporting local, regional and national craftsmanship in the craft beer industry.

The new Brewers Showcase is a multi-faceted experience with events spanning the entire festival weekend. The Showcase will host five intimate tasting sessions with 21 breweries pouring unlimited samples for attendees. The Showcase also introduces a themed bar presented by the Colorado Brewers Guild serving one-of-a-kind, multi-brewery, collaborative beers along with a House of Brews bar with rotating beer styles each day. To top it all off, the Showcase will kick off with a multi-course beer pairing dinner that will strategically pair modern mountain dishes with special craft beer.

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 Titos Handmade Vodka below!

2020 Grand Tasting Breweries

As the craft beer scene continues to grow, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival continues to receive an overwhelming number of Grand Tasting Brewer applications! The list has been narrowed down and we’re thrilled to announce the 2020 Grand Tasting Brewery lineup. These 56 breweries will pour over 170 styles of beer and cider on Saturday, September 19 from Noon to 3 pm. Cheers!

2019 Woodstock, Oktoberfest & Funk Costume Parties

Channel your inner self at this year’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. We are hosting three full-blown costume parties and the Blues & Brews crew will be flaunting their eclectic style right along with you, so don’t be shy to step it up!