Our second GABF!

We will be pouring at GABF this weekend for the second year! This year we will have our flagship Saison, White, Tropic, and our Belgian Resistance. We will also have our Saison and White paired in the Farm to Table pavilion. Please stop by and say "hi" if you were one of the lucky to grab tickets to this event!

In the mood for beer and a cocktail?

Well you are in luck!!! Our good friend Ray Harvey at Ace Gillett's has outdone himself once again in the creation of Funkwerks beer cocktails. The expert drink mixer has envisioned 10 dreamy cocktails sure to please just about everyone.

If you are in the mood for something light and refreshing, try the White Shandy made with the Funkwerks White, Sweet Tea Bourbon and a fresh-squeezed lemon, or the Bocci Beer that teams the Funkwerks flagship Saison with orange juice and amaretto.

Other delicious creations include the Dark-and-Stormy Beer that couples the White with dark rum and ginger beer, and the Beer-and-Sand that pairs the flagship Saison with scotch, orange juice, Heering Cherry Liqueur and Ruby port.

Whatever you are in the mood for, Ray can mix you up a drink you are sure to love! Ace Gillett's is located below the Armstrong Hotel, 239 S. College Ave., in downtown Fort Collins.

Look for recipes here on the website and in the taproom soon.

As always, enjoy!!!

- Jean

Hello fall!

We’ve had a great summer here at Funkwerks- a big thanks to everyone who has come out to bask in the sun on our patio, or take shelter in the often-welcome air conditioning of our taproom.

For those of you who haven’t been in to visit us recently, we’ve added a couple more beers to our menu, including the Chardonnay Barrel Blonde, Cochon, and Motif.

Our Chardonnay Barrel Blonde is the second barrel aged beer we’ve released here, and it has been very popular since it’s first tapping less than a month ago. This beer combines the flavors of our flagship Saison with the rich, smoky aromas of brettanomyces and a light oakiness from the Chardonnay barrels. Sitting at an 8.2% ABV, and with it’s unique complexity, this beer is quickly becoming a favorite.

Cochon has been received with excitement as well. Cochon (meaning “pig” in French) is a Saison-American pale ale hybrid. It showcases the traditional fruit and pepper notes of our house Saison yeast, as well as a slight citrus flavor and bitterness due to the addition of Cascade and Centennial hops. With an ABV of 6.3%, this beer may be our Saison answer to all those hop heads out there!

Our newest beer, Motif, was tapped just this week. It is a high gravity Saison that starts with a blend of Belgian and German malts combined with cane sugar and brown sugar from Malawi and rounded out with German, Belgian, and Czech hops. Flavor notes of candied apricots, black pepper, rum and ginger are purely from a unique Saison yeast strain and a warm primary fermentation. The finish is dry and crisp with a noticeable alcohol warming. It was brewed by homebrew competition winner Jeff Blackburn here at Funkwerks.

Also, for those of you who were with us when we first opened, you’ll understand the excitement behind this taproom news: Cherry Saison is almost here! Our beloved seasonal is almost back for round two. Due to be released at the beginning of October, there has been a buzz around Funkwerks since we mentioned it was being brewed. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the most up to date release date!

We look forward to the Colorado fall- cooler weather, colorful trees, football… and some new brews for you (and us) to enjoy!

Hope to see you soon!
-Nicole

Funkwerks Southern Tropic

Our goal at Funkwerks is to make good beer for our customers. Our intention was not to disrespect the Māori people or their culture in naming our Māori King beer. Out of respect, we are re-branding this beer as Southern Tropic.

Craft Beer App

Funkwerks is proud to partner with the Craft Beer App for iPhone, a new and frequently updated media outlet dedicated to all things craft beer. We have six of our brews featured on the app, so download it to read up on our beers and others from craft breweries across the country.

With the Craft Beer App, you can enjoy a world of beer at your fingertips. The main menu guides you through beers by region, or you can use the app to pair your beer with a meal, gain knowledge of a beer's heritage, or read blogs from various brewers.

While you're exploring the app, don't forget to visit the Funkwerks page and rate our fine brews. I definitely have our Maori King listed as one of my favorites!

To learn more or buy the app, check out the Craft Beer App.

Enjoy!!!

Jean

Summer Fun

Hello Funkwerks followers! Our first summer seasonal, the Wild Apricot, was a huge hit. While the beer drinking community quickly consumed the batch, have no fear--our second and third summer seasonals, the Key Lime Rye and Hibiscus Resistance, are still pouring strong in our taproom.

Key Lime Rye is a delicious balance of rye and barley malt, with a hint of key lime juice which adds a delicate citrus note. With a 5.3% ABV, this beer has been a favorite of patio-sippers and growler-fillers alike.

Our newest beer, the Hibiscus Resistance, offers a unique twist on a house favorite- the Belgian Resistance. We took our malty Belgian and added hibiscus in the brewing process to create a more floral and tart beer. With an ABV of 7.2%, this beer packs a bigger punch than our original Belgian Resistance, while offering drinkers a more complex citrus flavor for those hot summer days.

In other non-beer related news, Funkwerks is proud to announce we will now be graced with the presence of StrEats food truck on Friday afternoons. Just in case our usual offering of cheese, crackers and almonds doesn’t fulfill your appetite, StrEats offers up a variety of more substantial foods for you to choose from.

As always, we look forward to seeing you in the taproom!

- Nicole

Join Funkwerks for a five-course meal at the Moot House

This summer is already getting crazy busy here at Funkwerks. We are having a blast getting to know so many people and organizations in the community, and we love how 
welcoming everyone has been to our beer. As most of you know, the warmer months bring events and festivals to the Front Range, and we are going to make sure you have plenty 
of opportunities to grab one of our brews when you’re out and about. 


Coming up on our ever-filling calendar of events are Beer Dinners at the Moot House. Join us on either Wednesday, June 22 or Thursday, June 23 for a five-course dinner paired 
with our Casper, White, Maori King, Belgian Resistance and our first summer seasonal, the Wild Apricot. The cost is just $26.95 per person. Click here to see the menu or swing into 
Funkwerks to pick up a flier. The dinners are going to be a great time, so make your reservations before they sell out by calling the Moot House at 970-226-2121. 



Cheers!!! 



Jean