Dry-hopping beer—at your table. 

Chef Christopher Cinna is firing up four bistro dishes, and pairing each with a Sierra Nevada beer. The menu includes kona kampachi, English pea and goat cheese ravioli, and grilled lambchops. The evening promises an upscale beer dinner with one of the nation's leading breweries, at an affordable price. Sat 6:30 p.m.

It's time you tune into your inner grill master. This hands-on cooking class for the active learner will unleash your barbecue potential. Expect tired feet and greasy hands, as you add brisket, bison, and lamb burgers to your fireside repertoire. Wash down your juicy creation with local Great Divide and Upslope, among others. Wed 6 p.m.

France and Belgium make quite the tandem when it comes to pairing exquisite food with intelligent beer. Each of the meal's four courses features a fine French dish paired with a skillfully crafted Belgium brew. Begin with steamed mussels cooked with leeks and cream, paired with a golden ale.

Chili and beer enthusiasts listen up. This two-day celebration of chili, beer, and music ignites with the International Chili Society's Hot Times Chili Cook-Off. Pick your favorite beer to cool the heat, as 30 microbreweries from around the world compete for this year's best summer ale.