Kevin DeLange and Michelle Reding celebrated the 20th anniversary of Dry Dock Brewing Co. last weekend at the Aurora taproom where they laid roots as one of the pioneers of Colorado’s craft beer scene. Unbeknownst to fans, the party was as much as a toast to the past as it was to future changes.

In January, Dry Dock will close its long-standing taproom at 15120 E. Hampden Ave. as it prepares to open a new brewpub elsewhere in the Denver metro area, the brewery announced Thursday. Additionally, DeLange and Reding are seeking a buyer for the attached homebrew supply shop, the Brew Hut, which has operated for 30 years.

The announcement comes as Dry Dock continues to integrate its business with Longmont’s Left Hand Brewing Co. The two craft beer stalwarts merged in April in a deal that h

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