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Chili, Booze, & Brews is a food & beverage competition featuring breweries, distillers, & restaurants

Chili, Booze, and Brews is an annual friendly food and beverage competition featuring Colorado craft breweries, small-batch distillers, and chefs from local Denver restaurants all coming together to “Bring the Heat and Bring the Hope” in support of children and young adults with cancer. Cancer doesn’t stop in the face of COVID-19, so neither do we. Instead of taking place on one night, this year,

Chili, Booze & Brews will allow passport holders to sample and rate chili, beer, and spirits from November 1st through December 13th. Booze & Brews Passport Holders will be able to access food and beverage deals from participating Contenders across Colorado, including 2-for-1 and other discounts. Passport Holders will also have access to opportunities for unique experiences through participation and engagement. Formerly known as Zach’s Chili Challenge, Chili, Booze & Brews was started in honor of a kid named Zach who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. He is currently undergoing cancer treatment and is a hard-working, thriving college engineering student. Zach’s aunt, Michelle Giancamilli, created the initial event in 2017 and we continue the tradition to honor Zach’s strength and resilience and to help in the effort to end childhood cancer.

11/27/2025

Serving up gratitude with a side of spice 🌶️🍻🍂 Wishing you a flavorful Thanksgiving from Chili, Booze & Brews!

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11/16/2025

Still thinking about how great last night was at Chili, Booze & Brews 🌶️🥃🍺!

Huge congrats to this year’s winners:

Judges’ Choice -
• Distillery:
• Brewery:
• Red Chili: Riverdale Golf
• Green Chili:
• Vegetarian Chili:
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage:
• Hot Sauce:

People’s Choice -
• Distillery:
• Brewery:
• Chili:
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage:
• Hot Sauce:

Already excited for next year! 🙌🔥

11/16/2025

What a night!!! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors, contenders, attendees, judges, and for making this year’s Chili, Booze & Brews a tremendous success. Your support, energy, and passion truly brought the heat — and the hope — to our celebration.

This event is held in honor of Zach Canaday, and every moment was dedicated to advancing the mission of : funding kids cancer research. Together, we are bringing hope, strength, and community to families facing the toughest fight.

We couldn’t do this without each and every one of you! 🔥🌶️🍺🥃

11/15/2025

🔥 The Chili, Booze & Brews Silent Auction is LIVE! 🔥

You don’t have to attend the event to win — everyone is welcome to bid!

Don’t miss your chance to snag incredible items like premium spirits, golf packages, ski/snowboard adventures, hotel stays, and so much more!

Featured Item Highlight: Zach Top Autographed Guitar

Straight from rising country superstar Zach Top, this stunning guitar features a solid spruce top with maple back and sides, signature inlays, his official autograph, and comes housed in a high-quality hardshell case. A must-have for music lovers and collectors alike!

Start bidding now 👉 https://aesbid.org/CHILIBB25

Hurry — items won’t last long! 🚨🎸🎁

11/14/2025

Fever Tree Joins Chili Booze & Brews! 🌶️💧

This November 15th, Chili Booze & Brews is turning up the sparkle with a refreshing twist. Fever Tree is joining the lineup with a non alcoholic cocktail crafted from their premium sparkling water! Known for redefining mixers with clean ingredients and crisp carbonation, Fever-Tree proves that great taste doesn’t need a buzz to shine.

Inspired by the legendary fever tree of South Africa whose bark gave rise to the quinine in their iconic tonic Fever Tree’s mixers are rooted in purity, quality, and a deep respect for nature. Their sparkling water is no exception: light, effervescent, and the perfect canvas for a cocktail that’s as sophisticated as it is inclusive.

📆November 15th
🕐6:00pm-9:00pm
📍The Arch 3001 Walnut Street, Denver CO

11/14/2025

Chili, Booze & Brews is happening tomorrow! This event was created by the family of Zach in honor of his courage and resilience in facing cancer for the majority of his life.

Zach’s dad and uncle are the founders and owners of Never Summer Industries, and we’re so grateful to be offering fantastic Never Summer gear again this year at Chili, Booze & Brews! We’ll be giving away a custom-made shot ski in the prize drawing. All you have to do to be entered to win is buy a ticket and come to the event tomorrow night. There is also a Never Summer Trooper snowboard in the silent auction!

Buy your ticket before prices go up tomorrow so you can enjoy delicious chili, beer, and spirits while helping kids with cancer!

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Zach’s Story:

Zach was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 9 years old. He beat the odds through multiple treatments and two relapses — even traveling out of state for experimental immunotherapy.

Despite countless challenges, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Northern Colorado in 2021.

Soon after, complications from earlier radiation treatments emerged, and Zach passed away at 22nsurrounded by his loving family.

Zach approached both life and cancer with grace, dignity, determination, and strength. His smile lit up the room and his joy overflowed.

We love and miss you, Zach! Please join us at Chili, Booze & Brews tomorrow in honor of our dear friend Zach 💛

11/14/2025

Windsor Mill Tavern Joins Chili Booze & Brews! 🥃🍺

This November 15th, Chili Booze & Brews welcomes a true Colorado gem: Windsor Mill Tavern, bringing their award winning bison chili to the contender ring! Nestled in the garden level basement of the restored Windsor Mill, this Irish pub style tavern blends old world charm with bold culinary craft and their chili is no exception.

Crafted with rich, flavorful bison and layered with just the right amount of kick, Windsor Mill’s chili is a tribute to Colorado’s frontier spirit and their own elevated bar menu. It’s the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, served in a space where stone walls and timber beams echo stories of the past.

Known for their cheese curds, bison burgers, and curated cocktails, Windsor Mill Tavern is more than a restaurant it’s a gathering place. Whether you’re here for a casual meetup, a date night, or a private celebration, their hospitality runs deep. And at Chili Booze & Brews, they’re bringing that same vibe this Saturday!

📆November 15th
🕐6:00pm-9:00pm
📍The Arch 3001 Walnut Street, Denver CO

11/14/2025

Timnath Beerwerks Contender Alert Chili Booze & Brews! 🌶️🎉

This November 15th, Chili Booze & Brews is proud to welcome Timnath Beerwerks, a brewery that’s as authentic and community-driven as Northern Colorado itself. Founded in 2018 and housed in the historic Timnath Feed & Grain Building, Timnath Beerwerks has quickly become a local landmark voted the #1 Brewery in NoCo Style magazine in both 2020 and 2021.

What started as a lucky meeting of three individuals with different backgrounds has grown into a thriving brewery built on passion, quality, and connection. Their philosophy? Brewing world class beer that balances art and science, tradition and experimentation, all while supporting local maltsters and ingredient suppliers. With taps that rotate weekly, every pint is a fresh chance to discover something new from handcrafted ales and lagers rooted in German and American traditions to playful recipes with a unique flair.

Come check out Timnath Beerworks this Saturday and see what you think for yourself!

11/14/2025

Contender Alert ‼️

Spring 44 Distilling 🍹

We’re proud to welcome Spring44 Distilling to Chili Booze & Brews this November 15th! Born at 9,044 feet in the Colorado Rockies and crafted with pure artesian spring water, Spring44’s spirits are a true taste of the high country clean, smooth, and rooted in nature.

From crisp vodka to a trio of distinctive gins (including their bold Mountain Gin and honey-kissed Old Tom), plus whiskey that warms like a fireside toast, Spring44 brings a lineup that’s as refined as it is adventurous. Every bottle reflects their commitment to quality, sustainability, and the Colorado community a celebration of place, people, and the power of a good pour.

So come thirsty, come curious, and come ready to connect. Because when Spring44 pours, every sip is a story and this one starts at 9,044 feet.

📆November 15th
🕐6:00pm-9:00pm
📍The Arch 3001 Walnut Street, Denver CO

11/14/2025

Contender Alert 🚨

Breckenridge Brewey🍻🎉

We’re beyond excited to announce that Breckenridge Brewery will be pouring at Chili Booze & Brews this November 15th! For over 30 years, Breck Brew has been crafting unforgettable beers that bring people together whether it’s a porch hang with the fam, a post-ride reward, or a rooftop toast to the weekend.

Born in the Rockies and brewed with heart, Breckenridge Brewery started with a simple mission: share great beer with great neighbors. That spirit still drives them today, with every pint brewed for connection, celebration, and sustainability. From crisp lagers to bold seasonal favorites, their lineup is as welcoming and adventurous as the community they serve.

At Chili Booze & Brews, you’ll get to experience the full flavor of Breck Brew’s legacy the kind of beer that pairs perfectly with a spicy bowl of chili, a cool Colorado evening, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Do you think Breck Brew has what it takes to be a champion?!

📆November 15th
🕐6:00pm-9:00pm
📍The Arch 3001 Walnut Street, Denver CO

11/12/2025

🔥🌶️A massive thank you to the sponsors who bring the heat to Chili Booze & Brews! Your support fuels the flavor, the fun, and the community spirit that makes this event unforgettable. We couldn’t do it without you making it all possible! 🙌 So cheers to all our wonderful sponsors!!🍻

📆November 15th
🕐6:00pm-9:00pm
📍The Arch 3001 Walnut Street, Denver CO

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