Beer Birthday: Chris Black

by Jay Brooks on February 19, 2012 · 6 comments

in Birthdays

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Chris Black, who along with his brother, owns the Falling Rock, the best beer bar in Denver and HQ for beer people during GABF, turns 49 today. Chris is a great guy and one of a handful of Publicans across the country doing things right when it comes to beer. Join me in wishing Chris a very happy birthday.

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Chris and me toward the end of the night at GABF a few years ago.

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Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing with Chris at the Celebrator’s 18th Anniversary Party.

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Shaun O’Sullivan (21st Amendment), Judy Ashworth (Publican Emeritus) and Chris at Falling Rock during GABF in 2006.

Megan Flynn, of Beer NW & Chris Black, Owner of The Falling Rock
Megan Flynn, of Beer NW (Now Beer West), with Chris at the end of GABF Week in 2009.

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Rory February 19, 2009 at 8:48 am

Hey Chris, Happy Birthday!!!

I’ve enjoyed the conversations we’ve had when I’ve been in Denver. Come hit Barclays in Oakland
next time you’re in town & I’ll stand you a round!!

Keep up the great work.!!!!

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Tom from Raleigh February 20, 2009 at 5:59 am

Is Chris Black’s arch enemy Chris White?

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ChrisB February 21, 2010 at 5:20 pm

I think it’s more like were Evil Opposites, only we can’t decide on who’s the more evil one (insert diabolical Dr. Evil laugh here)…
Chris
Actually we served together on an Association of Brewer’s board (now Brewer’s Association) the intro went as follows:
“White, Black. Black, White.”

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Nathan Smith February 20, 2011 at 11:53 pm

The Falling Rock is an excellent bar, and Chris makes it that way. Especially during GABF. Happy birthday Chris!

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Dow Tunis February 19, 2012 at 10:59 am

Happy Birthday Mr. Black!

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Dan Hanson February 19, 2012 at 4:43 pm

Happy Birthday Chris!
Say “Hi” to Cheryl and have a fabulous day! Best wishes.

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