The first event in the series, Collaboration Festival, was the headline event of Colorado Craft Beer Week in March. It showcased the release of more than thirty-five Colorado collaboration beers. Each beer featured at Collaboration Festival was created by at least one CBG member, with other participating breweries coming from near and far. Some collaborations involved more than five breweries!
The second event in the Lovibond series is Sesh Fest, which is being held on August 2 from 3:00–7:00 p.m at Sculpture Park in downtown Denver. And what does “Sesh” mean, you ask? “Sesh” is short for session. Session beers have lower alcohol percentages, but pack as much flavor as the craft brews you're used to. These beers have a crisp, clean finish to give the beer a high drinkability.
Over the years there have been many debates on the ABV numbers of true session beers. Many argue whether beer containing more than 4.5 percent ABV is considered too high or non-alcoholic beer with 0.5 percent ABV is considered too low to be sessionable. By highlighting session beers, the CBG and Imbibe hope to introduce beer drinkers to brews they will enjoy time and time again.