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Great American Beer Festival Brings 2,000 Different Beers To Colorado Convention Center In Denver

The event kicks off Thursday and runs through the weekend.

GABF features 2,000 beers from nearly 500 breweries nationwide, and 40,000 people are expected to attend.
GABF features 2,000 beers from nearly 500 breweries nationwide, and 40,000 people are expected to attend. (CBS)

ByCBS Denver Staff:

Great American Beer Festival in Denver began on Thursday at Colorado Convention Center, and runs through the weekend. This festival is expected to be a big economic boost for the city.

GABF features 2,000 beers from nearly 500 breweries nationwide, and 40,000 people are expected to attend, taste test some beers and participate in a beer competition. That number is down from 60,000 attendees the last time this festival was in person before the pandemic.

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