Images from the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America

This week, the city of Denver has become the epicenter of the craft brewing industry. Thousands of craft professionals and would-be beer entrepreneurs have descended on the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America at the Colorado Convention Center, attending seminars, exploring the tradeshow floor and mixing and mingling at events all over of the city. Of course, not everyone can attend, so on this post we’ve tried to capture a few images that show the feeling and energy of the 2014 event. And you can tell from some of these photos, folks are not only learning, but having a pretty good time too. Enjoy.

Michael Pollan Craft Brewers Conference — Best-selling author and “liberal foodie intellectual” Michael Pollan seemed right at home in front of thousands of beer industry professionals as he presented the CBC keynote address. Photo © Brewers Association

Welcome reception Craft Brewers Conference — The welcome reception on Tuesday was at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo © Brewers Association

Mitch Steel Craft Brewers Association — Mitch Steele accepted the Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing. Photo © Brewers Association

Brewers smiling craft brewers conference — Show attendees enjoy the keynote and general session. Photo © Brewers Association

Registration craft brewers conference — Wednesday registration was always busy.

Newfound Land Craft Brewers Conference — Vessels and brewhouses populate the show floor, including this Newlands Systems brew kettle.

Micromatic Craft Brewers Conference — Micromatic’s draft keg and beer dispensing equipment in all of its glory.

GEA Brewery Systems was well represented on the show floor.

Giant Blue bear craft brewers conference — A giant blue bear looks longingly into the Colorado Convention Center, where without a badge he cannot attend the 2014 CBC.