Playthings for Progeny; Sommelier Bootcamp; Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines; More

BOULDER— West Flanders Brewing Co. recently released its Obfuscation Trippel, a beer created from a recipe by Boulder homebrewer and beer journalist Dan Rabin, who won the brewery's homebrew contest this year. This Belgian-style beer is orange-hued, with ruit and candy aromas, and fresh citrus notes. It comes in a 7.5 percent ABV. Find the beer on tap for a limited time at the brewery on Pearl Street. [Eaterwire]

DENVER METRO— Both locations of Atomic Pizza, on South Broadway and on East Colfax, are putting on the Playthings for Progeny. From now until 2 a.m. on Christmas eve, for every new and unwrapped toy that customers bring in, they will receive a Breckenridge Brewery beer on the house. [Eaterwire]

COLORADO SPRINGS— The Broadmoor is hosting the Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort's third annual Sommelier Bootcamp weekend from January 31 to February 2, 2014. The courses and wine-paired dinner are lead by master sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Damon Ornowski, along with the resort's sommelier team. The Broadmoor offers guests two and three-night packages for this event, starting at $770 per person. Reservations may be booked by calling 866.634.7711 ext. 5775. [Eaterwire]

VAIL— The heralded Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines festival is back, slated for January 9 through 11 at the Vail Cascade Resort. In addition to the Friday night brewmaster's dinner and Saturday's tasting festival, guests can also participate in a number of food and beer pairing events, technical seminars, and other special programs throughout the weekend. Tickets for the festival and the individual events go fast, and can be purchased here. [Eaterwire]