What to Expect

The Venue: Guggman Haus Brewing Co.

The idea for Guggman Haus Brewing Co. took shape in 2015, when identical twin sisters Courtney Guggenberger and Abby Gorman, along with their husbands Derek and Ryan, began dreaming up something of their own. The Guggenbergers brought with them a deep appreciation for quality beer shaped by time spent living in Germany, while the Gormans drew inspiration from Denver’s mountain culture and thriving craft beer scene.

From my perspective, it’s some of the best beer in the city—full stop.

They typically have 20+ beers on tap, and there’s truly something for everyone. My personal go-to is the Great Day, a smooth, approachable West Coast IPA. Their specialty leans toward nuanced NEIPAs, but don’t overlook the sours—they’re outstanding, and you’ll usually find several on tap. Honestly, they don’t make bad beer. It’s all good.

And the food holds its own.

The Guggman Kitchen offers a wide range: sandwiches, burgers, pulled pork nachos, fries, Haus Schnitzel, and a rotating specials menu that keeps things fresh. If you need a recommendation—get the soft pretzel.

The vibe? Welcoming, relaxed, and built for lingering. Whether you’re there to hang out, catch up, or settle in for live music, it’s the kind of place that makes it easy to stay awhile.

The Band: Red-Tailed Hawk

When you see Red-Tailed Hawk, be prepared for a musical conversation. The heart and soul of the group, Steve Kennan, is a master musician, storyteller, and connector.

By the end of the show, he’ll know your name, your dog’s name, and whether you root for or against the Dodgers. That might be a slight exaggeration—but not much… he does know my dogs’ names ;)

Red-Tailed Hawk is a duo featuring Steve and the uber multi-talented Mark Berry. Steve handles vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, and harmonica. Mark gets more sound out of his cajón (a sit-on drum) than most people get out of a full kit, plays occasional bass, and adds strong vocal support.

They mix in a variety of covers you know with originals you’ll want to know. Whether it’s a cover or an original, you’ll feel Steve’s authenticity come through. He’s a California guy with an effortless way of bringing his life into his songs.

At a recent show, Steve reminded the audience how music connects all of us—and asked why we can’t carry that same joy into our lives outside the venue: “It’s not that hard to be kind to everyone.” Agreed, Steve… agreed.

But you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced a Steve Kennan “SOCIAL.” That’s Steve hoisting a beer, asking everyone to raise theirs and toast one another—“SOCIAL!” That, in a nutshell, is Red-Tailed Hawk.