Colorado Brewers Guild Announces 215+ Breweries for 11th Annual Pint Day

The fundraiser celebrates Colorado's 150th and the U.S.'s 250th birthdays with limited-edition glassware designed by a Denver artist.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:04am

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A clean, modern 3D digital illustration depicting the interior of a cozy craft beer taproom, with shelves displaying various beer bottles and glassware, including a prominent display of the limited-edition Colorado Pint Day glass design.The annual Colorado Pint Day celebration brings the state's vibrant craft beer community together to support independent breweries through the purchase of limited-edition glassware.Denver Today

The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), a nonprofit trade organization for independent craft breweries in the state, has announced that over 215 of its member breweries will participate in the 11th annual Colorado Pint Day on April 29. During the event, participating breweries will sell limited-edition collectible pint glasses, with $1 from each sale going directly to the CBG's mission of promoting, protecting, and supporting its members.

Why it matters

Colorado has the fifth most craft breweries per capita in the U.S., generating over $2.4 billion in economic impact. However, independent craft breweries still need community support, especially during slower seasons. Colorado Pint Day is a way for Coloradans to directly invest in the industry that has made the state a craft beer destination.

The details

This year's collectible glass features a design by Denver Doodle Artist Joe Palec, whose artwork celebrates a historic double milestone: Colorado's 150th birthday and the United States' 250th birthday. Palec's signature style brings a prehistoric, campy, and uniquely Colorado flair to the glass, complete with dinosaurs and other animals set against a classic Rocky Mountain scene.

  • Colorado Pint Day will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
  • The Colorado Brewers Guild has hosted the annual event for 11 years.

The players

Colorado Brewers Guild

A nonprofit trade organization for independent craft breweries in the State of Craft Beer, with a mission to promote, protect, and propel its members through advocacy, education, and public awareness.

Joe Palec

A Denver Doodle Artist whose artwork was selected to design the limited-edition collectible pint glasses for this year's Colorado Pint Day.

Shawnee Adeson

The Executive Director of the Colorado Brewers Guild.

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What they’re saying

“Colorado has the fifth most craft breweries per capita in the U.S., generating over $2.4 billion in economic impact, but independent craft breweries still need our support, especially during slower seasons.”

— Shawnee Adeson, Executive Director, Colorado Brewers Guild

What’s next

A full list of the 215+ participating breweries is available on the Colorado Brewers Guild website.

The takeaway

Colorado Pint Day has become a statewide tradition and a must-attend occasion for craft beer enthusiasts to directly support the independent breweries that have made Colorado a renowned craft beer destination.