Beer Release: Time Machine
2025-10-17 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
West Coast Style IPA brewed with all Root Shoot malted barley and rye, dry hopped with Simcoe hops.
Available on draft and in cans to-go.

Beer Release: Country Pumpkin
2025-10-10 15:00 - 21:00
Fall in Colorado is cued by cooler nights, gold leaves, morning frost and the arrival of Country Pumpkin. This harvest ale is brewed with pumpkin and the perfect balance of autumn spices: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg. Then Country Pumpkin was finished with Madagascar Vanilla.

Chicken Coop Willaye
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:30
Chicken Coop Willaye hails from the Hills of North Carolina bringing an old fashioned back porch Hootenanny of early American roots music with songs of days gone by that revitalizes and invogorates the soul. The crossroads of rural and urban, low and high brow, Blues man and farm hand, Appalachian and Piedmont, Jugband and Old-time, Bluegrass and Razzmatazz.
Chicken Coop Willaye – Washboard. Transporter Chicken Coop Drum, Historian and Teller of Tall Tales
Jake Livingston – Vocals, Guitar, Tenor Banjo
Brian Hanesian – Vocals, Resonator, Fiddle, Mountain Style Banjo Pickin’, Harmonica
Alec Dalsin – Vocals, Mandolin, 5-String Banjo, Kazoo
https://chickencoopwillaye.com/

Taproom Release: Apple Cider Fizz
2025-10-04 12:00 - 22:00
Hard seltzer, naturally gluten free flavored with Apple Cider. Available on tap only.

Park and Peterson
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:30
Parker and Peterson are 2 members of the band Aint From Here. Although it’s an acoustic duo they bring the heat playing country, rock, folk, bluegrass and more.

Beer Release: Berthoud Bock
2025-10-03 15:00 - 22:00
Traditional German style Bock. A medium bodied beer with malty caramel notes and a lingering sweet finish. Available on tap and in 16oz. cans to-go.

Maine Event
2025-09-30 16:00 - 20:00
The MAINE Event Food Truck menu is a sampling of chef Marc’s favorite eats from his years living, working, and raising his children in Maine.
Several of his offerings are original recipes and featured items on menus he created at the beautiful inns he served as Executive Chef in Maine. Now, he’s in business to bring these creations to you. With his personal touch and passion for creating a bit of happiness and smiles with food, he aims to bring fresh, locally sourced, and of course ‘imported’ Maine ingredients to Colorado! Enjoy!
https://www.themaineeventfoodtruck.com/

Taproom Closed
2025-09-29
It’s our turn to go paint the town! The City Star taproom will be closed today as we take our employees out for some fun. We will be open with normal hours tomorrow. Cheers!

Christian Roberts
2025-09-28 17:00 - 19:30
With folk songs that capture the timeless essence of roots americana, while also venturing into distinct & original facets of the singer/songwriter domain, Christian Roberts brings any room to rhythmic life with his intricate performance of original songs, as well as classic tunes of old.

Acoustic Union
2025-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
Singer-songwriter Stacy Steven Hanson has been writing and performing his songs of hope around the Midwest for the last two decades. Drawing from a wide variety of influences he has developed a blend of Folk Americana music with rock n’ roll undertones all his own. His rich baritone voice resonates with conviction and continues to lure in audiences wherever he goes.
Stacy formed Red Sky Warning in 2009 and Merry Weathers in 2011, both of which perform around the Midwest on a regular basis.
https://brokenwristrecords.com/stacy-steven-hanson-epk

Beer Release: Sour Strawberry Rhubarb
2025-09-26 15:00 - 22:00
Barrel aged strawberry rhubarb sour brewed with locally grown rhubarb. Aged/soured 1 year in barrels. Available on tap only.

Many Mountains
2025-09-21 17:00 - 19:30
Forming in Colorado as Many Mountains in 2013, Katie Rose Nelson and Dustin Moran bring a genre-bending sound to folk-rock.
Various influences trickle through their music to create something fresh yet familiar. Their songs are interlaced with vocal harmonies and leads that alternate between the two songwriters, creating a rich and lasting sound with lyrics that reflect on the relationship we have with ourselves and others – bringing truths to the table, facing who we are, and the constant state of becoming. Dustin adds textured and ambient electric guitar over Katie Rose’s rhythmic acoustic, often improvising with jazzy temperance.
Having shared the bill with acts like Gin Blossoms, Paul Cauthen, Dylan LeBlanc, and Valley Queen their sound transcends ordinary genre limitations.
Supported by the sonic landscape they create, you’ll be on a journey with Many Mountains.
http://www.manymountainsmusic.com

Brazi Eats
2025-09-19 16:00 - 20:00
Brazilian Street Food, MENU: https://www.brazieats.com

Beer Release: Homegrown IPA
2025-09-19 15:00 - 22:00
American IPA wet hopped with fresh Centennial hops grown in the City Star beer garden. Available on draft only.

Redd and The Paper Flowers
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:30
On tour from Knoxville, Tennessee…
In the heart of Knoxville’s bustling music scene, Redd Daugherty’s story was a melody drifting through the city’s night air. By day, she molded young minds in the classrooms of L&N STEM Academy; by night, she painted her emotions with the strokes of her guitar strings. Starring on American Idol drove her passion even further, and the seeds of something wonderful began to grow. The stars aligned when she met Gavin Gregg, Katie Adams, and Colleen d’Alelio, kindred spirits in the realm of music. Together, they became the harmonious collective, Redd & the Paper Flowers, a band whose name evokes the delicate yet resilient nature of their songs. Each member brought a unique flavor to the mix, creating a sound that was as diverse as the city that inspired it. As the buzz around their new 2023 album grows, the anticipation mirrors the energy of their live performances— a spirited fusion of eclectic sound, warm melodies, and rhythmic mastery. Check out some tunes below!
https://www.reddandthepaperflowers.com/

Steve Rock Tanzkapelle
2025-09-12 17:30 - 20:30
Steve Rock Tanzkapelle joins us to kick off Oktoberfest season with German American Oktoberfest Music!

Beer Release: Oktoberfest
2025-09-12 15:00 - 22:00
Festbier Lager brewed with German malt and noble hops. Moderate, elegant malt flavor and light hop character. Golden-copper hue. Easy drinking fall seasonal. Lederhosen optional. On draft and in 16oz can 4-packs.

Joe Kuckla
2025-09-06 18:00 - 20:30
Joe Kuckla brings an energetic mix of outlaw country, singer-songwriter originals, and folk-rock that will take your soul for a ride, bring a tear to your eye, and make your dancing feet slide.

Beer Release: West Coast Classic IPA
2025-09-05 15:00 - 22:00
West Coast IPA dry hopped with Centennial hops. Available on tap only.

Vern Neeley Vibe
2025-09-01 15:00 - 17:00
VNV is a Jazz Group comprised of 3-6 members with the core revolving around Vern Neeley on saxophones and vocals, Kathryn Ballard Shut on piano, Mark Brostrom on bass, and Jimmy Kolodziej on percussion and guitar.
Our music is based in the tradition and style of some of the greatest musicians of all time, like Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Horace Silver, Coleman Hawkins, Grover Washington Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Michael Bublé.
Vern has been performing professionally for nearly 30 years, sharing the stage with legends such as Arturo Sandoval, Jack Jones, Dianne Schuur, Lou Rawls, Louis Bellson, and Clark Terry just to name a few. Vern has been collaborating with Relentless recording artist Jimmy Kolodziej of ‘Jim Jamm Jimmy’ for the past 5 years and has recorded two full length albums with JJJ, ‘#1 Contender’ and ‘Bad Influence (Live and Off Color)’.
Currently, the VNV can be seen all around Denver and the metro area. Recent performances include Odyssey Beerwerks and Arvada Tavern in Arvada, and City Star Brewing in Berthoud. Vern has been busy practicing and arranging tunes for the VNV and is excited to be joined onstage by his beautiful wife, Miss Tara Neeley. Tara is an accomplished instrumentalist and music educator. One of her true passions is vocal music and it is in this arena that we will showcase her talents.
jazz
https://www.reverbnation.com/vnvjazz

Flapjack Day
2025-09-01
Free flapjacks, breakfast beer flights, vintage cars, 50’s dress, support for the Berthoud Historical Society and the Flapjack Queen Contest.
FLAPJACK DAY HISTORY
In 1948 the Town of Berthoud created “Flapjack Day” to be celebrated on Labor Day to bring neighbors together and visitors from afar to enjoy one of the simple pleasures in life… flapjacks.
From 1948 to 1958 the local Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce hosted Flapjack Day in Berthoud Town Park that drew hordes of people to “The Garden Spot.” On the first Flapjack Day (1948) an estimated 1,000 persons descended on Berthoud to devour 5,000 free pancakes. By 1949, The Berthoud Bulletin announced that 3,700 visitors from 21 states downed a whopping 7,400 flapjacks. Over its eleven-year span, Flapjack Day grew to include the crowning of a Flapjack Queen. spike-driving, swimming and diving contests, a baton twirling competition, pet-and-doll parades, a pig catching scramble, a tractor driving challenge. The last Flapjack Day was held in 1959 when the Chamber of Commerce decided to cancel; the event due to the high cost of hosting such a spectacle.
City Star Brewing brought this annual tradition back to life in 2015: giving away 1,000 flap jacks, raising $1,000 for the Berthoud Historical Society, and crowning the first Flapjack Queen in 50 years – Caitlin Ascher.
Schedule and Info below… stay tuned for 2025 details!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11am-3pm: FREE Flapjacks
11am-5pm: Breakfast Beer Flights
11am-1pm: Vintage Car Show
1:30: Flapjack Queen Contest
3-5pm: Live Music with Vern Neeley Vibe

Sign up to participate in the Flapjack Queen Contest in the taproom
If you would like to participate in the car show please contact Ron at: ron1@meiningautomotive.com

Faith Crill
2025-08-31 17:00 - 19:30
Faith Crill is a rising singer-songwriter in the NOCO area! Music is the central focus and passion of her life, and has been since she was a child. She has experience singing a variety of styles and genres, including pop, rock, musical theatre, funk, jazz, classical, and country. She is currently pursuing a double-major in Music Business as well as Vocal Jazz performance, and works as a private voice teacher! You can follow Faith‘s journey on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube on @faithcrillmusic everywhere!

Spearfish Junction
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:30
GET YOUR COUNTRY GROOVE ON!
Spearfish Junction plays an eclectic blend of western swing, classic country, originals and a few surprises. Band members have played professionally in venues across the country and our backgrounds reflect American music from Buck Owens to Ella Fitzgerald to Bob Wills.
https://spearfishjunction.bandzoogle.com/

Beer Release: Cheers To Change
2025-08-29 15:00 - 22:00
Watermelon German Hefeweizen. $1/beer sold goes to NoCo Community Foundation. Available on tap only.

Cheers To Change
2025-08-29 15:00 - 22:00
On 8/29 City Star is partnering up with NoCo Foundation for Cheers to Change as they celebrate 50 years of philanthropy. We will be releasing Watermelon Hefeweizen and $1/beer sold on this event will go to NoCo Foundation. Funds raised will go into the Community Fund accounts for Berthoud.
“The NoCo Foundation strives to create positive impact within our communities through the vital support of our generous donors, nonprofit partners, and community members. By emphasizing the region’s most pressing issues identified in the Intersections Report, including housing, water, and mental health, we engage and educate donors, inspiring them to make impactful investments in key community issues.”

Beer Release: Hazy IPA Jacob's Radio
2025-08-22 15:00 - 22:00
A New England style Hazy IPA. Tune in to the music that City Star brewer Jacob loves best. This playlist was curated by Jacob himself and includes music from artists like Father John, Misty, Caamp & Mt. Joy. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

McLeod Nine Duo
2025-08-17 17:00 - 19:30
McLeod Nine, the Swingy Stringy Funky Folky duo from Texas, plays jiggy, jazzy, gorgeous acoustic music, with roots deep in their Celtic and Americana past. Their award-winning songwriting (Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk finalists, and Americana Fest, Nacogdoches winner) is front and center in their shows and draws from a deep well of musical and life experience. Most of all, McLeod Nine want their audiences to be energized, inspired and to have fun! (For example, One of the highlights of their shows is Christy getting the audience to dance a simple Irish Ceili dance.)
Gordon and Christy McLeod’s eclectic music spans a wide range of worlds including Americana, Celtic, Folk, Irish, Swing and Django-jazz, Bluegrass and Cajun. In a world of trendy and ever narrowing genres, McLeod Nine‘s shows offer a refreshingly varied pallet of styles and textures. While the roots of their musical tree are the American and Celtic traditions , the branches cover a wide patch of ground strewn with multi-colored leaves of blues, jazz, and even classical hues. Christy says ” We want to make sure in our shows that the next song is always something different from the last one!”
McLeod Nine have toured extensively in USA playing festivals, listening rooms and theaters and have traveled to Ireland over 20 times and studied traditional Irish music and dance at The University of Limerick. Gordon is a well-respected traditional Irish fiddle player and is sought after as a fiddle camp instructor. He has released two full length albums of Irish fiddle music with some of the best trad musicians in Ireland as guest artists.
https://mcleodninemusic.com

Beer Release: Coconut Cowboy
2025-08-15 15:00 - 22:00
Cowboys Golden lager conditioned with toasted coconut. Available on tap only.

Bryan Dubrow
2025-08-10 17:00 - 19:30
Bryan Dubrow is a guitarist steeped in the tradition of acoustic guitar flatpicking. His playing pairs a sincere vocal delivery with intricate guitar playing showcasing both a deep study of the flatpicking tradition and his own personal style.

Hymn for Her
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:30
Hymn for Her have been busy touring across the country and abroad over the past few years, injecting juiced-up backwoods country blues with a dose of desert rock psychedelia that has been described as “Hell’s Angels meets the Amish,” and “Hillbillies with electronics opening Pandora’s Box”
Hymn For Her is on the road again spreading their juiced up, down-home, roots rock and roll. From ruckus outlaw to country folk, their sounds will shake your bones and soothe your soul. Their most recent 2024 release, ‘Bloodier Than Blood,’ is Hymn For Her’s official debut as a family band.
Lucy & Wayne started as a duo, raising their daughter, Diver, on the road in their vintage Bambi Airstream trailer. At an early age, Diver began joining her parents on stage to sing a song or two.
https://hymnforher.com/
