thirst colorado summer 2016

Vol. 1, No. 4 Summer 2016SERVING UP THE COLORADO LIFESTYLE

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HIKING & BIKING CRAFTING THE PERFECT ADVENTURES

RARE AIR 7 GREAT ROOFTOPSTO ENJOY LIBATIONS

LETS GET CRAZYEXTREME SUMMER FUN

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John Carlson Executive Director,

Colorado Brewers Guild

Jean Ditslear Owner, 300 Suns Brewing

Bess Dougherty Lead Brewer, Wynkoop

Brewing Co.

Alan Laws Owner, Laws Whiskey House

Kimberly Naslund Owner, Dancing Pines

Distillery

Brooke Salazar, Vice President, Marketing

Breckenridge-Wynkoop LLC

Charlie Sturdavant Owner, Golden City Brewery

Terri Viezbicke Owner, Boulder Distillery

Crafting a Colorado SummerWith summer surrounding us, outdoor activities are in high gear.

Whether you engage in water sports, mountain sports or simply relax next to a fire pit admiring the stars, summer in Colorado truly encompasses it all.

You can brave the rapids on a multitude of rivers in the state. From Clear Creek on the Front Range, to the Animas in the Four Corners area, there is a river for every skill level.

Dry land more your druthers? Set off on one of the thousands of trails the state offers. Whether afoot, on two wheels, or astride a four-legged friend, opportunities to explore our states beauty are countless.

Up for a bigger conquest? Then think about tackling one or more of the 54 fourteeners crowning our mountain ranges.

Perhaps you are seeking a more tranquil trek into the high country. Popping a tent and enjoying a finely crafted beverage with friends around the campfire is quintessential Colorado living.

No matter what undertakings flame your passions, you can be certain to quench your thirst at the end of the day with a beverage fashioned by a local brewer or distiller. With flasks, metal growlers and cans, the opportunity to consume your favorite libation in the backcountry has never been more abundant.

Weve assembled a bountiful list of activities in this issue to provide inspiration on your pursuit of crafting a perfect Colorado summer.

As always, Thirst responsibly!

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Contributors Shawn Beltran, Jerrod Cotosman, Holly Gerard,

Steve Graham, Dylan Hochstedler, Torie Jochims, Paul Kelly, Kyle Kirves, Alicyn Lane, Scott Rappold,

Jose Rodriguez, Angie Wright

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Up on the Roof Great views and booze from around Colorado

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Designs on Award Winners Graphic designer Brandon Proff is expanding his skills

Elevated Libations Finely crafted experiences in Aspen and Vail

Kyles Brew Fest Creative fun jammin and brewin

From Grain to Glass Jump on your bike and discover your beers roots

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Rise Above Get out and bag a 14er with friends

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Art of Brewing Stories worth the telling at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse

Strange Brews Brewing like a kid in a candy store

Prime Pairings Go for the salad or head directly to dessert

Brewers Favorites Brewers from across the state talk about favorite beers

Untapped Weve compiled a great list of festivals

Brewery Spotlight Somethings up in Brighton and an opening nears in Jefferson Park

Tales from the Lying Log From way up in the hills, tales are told

Charitably Crafted The Fort Collins Habitat works with brewers to help others

Elevated Liquid Experience the best local cocktails this summer

Characters of the Craft Discover the interesting folks who make the scene

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Stories well-told mesmerize us like the fires theyre frequently told around. We crave stories that entertain and enlighten, that amuse and scare, or that are parables we can learn from. But most of all, we tell and listen to stories to become part of something larger than ourselves part of a clan or tribe or extended family. In many ways, storytelling is what separates

us from the animals. Storytelling makes us human.

At Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, stories and storytelling, as it turns out, are at the heart of the choices theyve made with their artwork. Its a natural fit when you take your name from the most widely read literary siblings this side of the Bront sisters.

There are ways of telling stories,

Russell Fruits, vice president of marketing for Grimm Brothers, said. As brewers, we want to be able to tell the story of beer to people. You start talking IBUs and specific gravity and you lose people. You start talking Little Red Riding Hood, a story most folks know or think they know and theres immediate context.

Enter Grimm Brothers Little Red Cap Altbier a Great American Beer Festival

STORIES WORTH THE TELLING THE ARTWORK OF GRIMM BROTHERS BREWING

By Kyle Kirves


ART OFBREWING

Gold medal winner. As the name would suggest, its reddish in color, but its also hoppier than their other offerings, and slightly edgier. When branding it, Grimm Brothers turned to Loveland-based designer Josh Emrich (of Emrich Office) to help them tell a story in a single image.

In the original story, Little Red Cap becomes a victim of the wolf, says Fruits. We chose to rewrite that story and make our version a heroine. Thats why she has that axe behind her back.

Emrich expands on the story. And the finger to her lips, he adds. She doesnt want you to give her away to the wolf. In our version, Little Red Cap is turning the tables. And youre in on the joke.

Its a theme recurrent throughout the Grimm Brothers line. All of the beers from the flagships to the seasonal offerings have a corresponding story from the Grimms Fairy Tales canon. And make no mistake, these are not the Disney-fied versions of these classic characters. Indeed, they are more in keeping with the darker and dreamlike nature of the source material. Snow Drop Kottbusser, for example, is a fine take on the mythical Snow White. Yes, shes in a two-tone, white-and-yellow dress and holding a golden apple, but a pathway made of skulls leads to the dark towers of a castle that loom behind her. Grimm enough for you?

Still others take the original tale and give it a distinctive spin: its a she-devil on the European-style Pilsner Three Golden Hairs, not the traditional cloven-hoof and pitchfork variety. The label has a slightly suggestive qualityin a B-17-nose-art, or hula-girl-on-the-dashboard sort of way. Emrich refers to the beer label bombshells as empowered pin-ups. Racy, sure. But not too racy.

The response has been over-whelmingly positive, Fruits says, before adding, I can tell you the arts inspired a fair share of tattoos.

As for the beer itself, Grimm Brothers has evolved from humble homebrewing roots. Co-founders Aaron Heaton and Don Chapman were homebrewers first whose palates gravitated to German-

style beers, brewing techniques, and traditions. They are recreating many German beer styles whose recipes were nearly lost to time, heirloom craft beers that few if any domestic brewers produce. Yet Grimm Brothers doesnt limit themselves to Germanic beers when it comes to styles. They currently have an IPA on tap (their third version) as part of a larger experimental series and a porter though a decidedly German take on that English favorite. The results have been well-received and well-awarded, and bring a little Black Forest to the Front Range.

Were always cautioned not to judge a book by its cover, but when taken as a whole, the beer and the label artwork of

Grimm Brothers brewing come together the way all good stories do. These are beers that arent for just once upon a time, but rather time and time again. Enjoy one of Grimm Brothers beers the next time your friends gather round, and see where your story takes you.

Kyle Kirves is a solid dude who believes drinking beer should be a five senses experience.

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BREWING & JAMMING

utdoor concerts? Colorados got em. Amazing local music scene? Check, got that too. Out-

of-this-world craft beers? Absolutely. So when String Cheese Incidents Kyle Hollingsworth had the idea of combining his love of home brewing with his passion for music, it was an undeniable recipe for success and charity. The resulting Kyles Brew Fests support Conscious Alliance, a Boulder anti-hunger program that sponsors food drives.

As Hollingsworth gears up for the next Kyles Brew Fest on July 14, he said hes excited to see the event so well received by Coloradans.

You know, it works. And its been really cool to see so many people coming out to support this thing that is, at its core, classic Colorado. If I can get people out there to get introduced to some really great beer, have a good time, and support a cause, Im proud of that, Hollingsworth said.

Though hes best known for his music and as a member of String Cheese Incident, a Colorado local music staple, Hollingsworth said his passion for good beer is almost unmatched. Hes been home-brewing since he was 18, and frequently does collaborations with big

brewers all over the nation. The attraction to brewing is all about

the creativity and the latitude you have with it. You can really get crazy and try different things. Its a lot like the creativity I have in my music, he said.

Conscious Alliance executive director Justin Levy said the partnership has been a perfect fit over the years.

It kind of all started in 2002 when we did a food drive with String Cheese Incident and evolved from there. Weve been working with String Cheese Incident and Kyle for over a decade, so Kyles Brew Fests just kind of clicked into place, Levy said.

Levy said hes been most impressed with how the events connect fans with wonderful music and fit in so naturally with Colorados beer scene.

In the past weve invited up to 30 breweries and had 60 beers available for people to try, so its a great opportunity to connect in that way. The event itself has

continued to grow, and the crowds keep growing, Levy said.

Hollingsworth said its been a privilege to work with Conscious Alliance and use Kyles Brew Fests to raise awareness of hunger in the area, and he looks forward to continuing to bring high-quality beer and a good cause to the community.

The music part of it is really cool, but its secondary to me for this. When someone comes up to me at the Brew Fests and says they were inspired to start a career in brewing. Im just so excited about that, Hollingsworth said. So to be able to bring that to people in a way that also supports Conscious Alliance, which is a cause I really care about, its awesome.

Torie Jochims is an over-caffeinated wordsmith who is passionate about people, hiking, mountain climbing, running, makeup, craft beer and good desserts.

By Torie Jochims


BREWING & JAMMING

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are one and the same

The attraction to brewing is all about the creativity and the

latitude you have with it.

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B ess Dougherty didnt travel far for a new and creative ingredient to enhance a recent creation.

I picked Swedish Fish because they have always been one of my favorite candies and they have such a unique flavor, she said. It also helps that they are readily available at the 7-Eleven up the street from the brewery.

Dougherty added the iconic gummy candy to a firkin of Uber Lager, the lightest beer at the Wynkoop Brewing Co., where she has brewed since 2012.

It is the closest beer we have to a blank slate, she said.

She mixed some candy with boiling water to add into the firkin, then added a small dose of fresh fermenting wort and filled the rest of the firkin with conditioning Uber.

About a month later, she had a lightly flavored beer with an unmistakable Swedish Fish scent and slight pink tint.

It wasnt sweet and you could definitely still taste the beer, she said. The candy was far from overpowering.

Dougherty said many customers were curious but suspicious, starting with tasters and ending up with pints. She said others in the Swedish Fish cult were super excited about the brew.

No stranger to candied beer experiments, Dougherty has also made a Lemonheads cider and a blue gummy bear lager in honor of Denvers iconic Big Blue Bear.

She said with the brewerys recent remodel she is focused on getting back online with the Mile High Pale Ale, Rail Yard Amber Ale and other Wynkoop mainstays. For now, if you need to infuse beer with candy, you might need to dunk your own.

Steve Graham is a Fort Collins writer who enjoys the outdoors and great beer.

BREWING LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE

By Steve Graham

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Ingredients For cake

1 cup Yeti Imperial Stout

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter plus additional melted butter for greasing pan

3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. salt

2 large eggs

2/3 cup sour cream

For ganache 6 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate chips

6 tbsp. heavy cream

3/4 tsp. instant coffee granules

Chocolate Yeti Cake with Coffee Ganache

Directions For cake

Preheat oven to 350F. Butter or spray a Bundt pan well. It is essential to get in all of the nooks and crannies so the cake releases easily. Dust the well-buttered pan with additional cocoa powder.

Bring stout and butter to a gentle simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, beat eggs and sour cream together using electric mixer. Add stout-cocoa mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine; add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed. Using rubber spatula, fold batter together until completely combined; do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Transfer cake to wire rack and let cool completely in pan. Turn cake out onto rack for drizzling with ganache. For ganache

Combine chocolate, cream and coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth, warm and melted, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Prime Pairings

Recipe: Chef Elizabeth Buckingham Photo: Nick Nick Photography

Pair with

Yeti Imperial StoutAfter a generous pour of the Yeti into your cake recipe, seal your fate by finishing off the Yeti stout. Roasted malts, caramel and toffee flavors will jolt you back to life from your chocolate coma.

Many chocolate cakes simply arent chocolaty enough. The dark richness of quality chocolate is often drowned out by overwhelming sweetness. A classic chocolate stout cake, however, will set the world right. The stout in this case, Great Divide Brewing Co.s iconic Yeti Imperial offers just enough bitterness to offset what seems like an extreme quantity of sugar. The natural chocolate notes in Yeti make it an ideal partner for this cake, both to make it and to drink with it.

This recipe is loosely adapted from Great Barrington Brewery via Bon Apptit and Deb Perelman. It fits perfectly in a Bundt pan and the original icing is replaced with a simple coffee ganache.


Directions Preheat grill. Slice kernels from one ear of corn and toss with shallot, chile and lime juice in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Brush remaining 3 ears of corn with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Toss zucchini slices and pepper pieces with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until softened and charred, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then cut into -inch pieces.

Slice kernels from grilled cobs and add to reserved corn salad with zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. Toss to combine, add cotija and taste again for seasoning. Sprinkle with chile powder and serve at room temperature.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

IngredientsGrilled Vegetable Salad with Lime and Cotija

4 ears corn, husked

1 large shallot, sliced into thin rings

small red chile, sliced into thin rings

cup fresh lime juice

Vegetable or olive oil, as needed

1 large zucchini, thickly sliced

1 red pepper, cut into four large pieces

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

2 oz. cotija, crumbled

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Chile powder, for garnish

Outdoor grilling is the best way to enjoy summer meals, and simple tricks will help guarantee success.

Have your ingredients prepped on a baking pan so you dont spend your time rushing in and out of the house.

Understand your grill and how to control your heat. Create at least two heat zones for maximum control. Know the difference between direct and indirect heat and how to use each to its best advantage.

Grill grates should always be very clean and very well-oiled. Use tongs and an old kitchen towel to oil the grates.

A cast-iron skillet is terrific for grilling small or delicate items that might otherwise fall through.

Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to create durable packets for steaming vegetables or fish, or little boats for fragile items like bananas.

High-sugar sauces and marinades will burn quickly, so apply these during the last few minutes of cooking or when youve taken an item off the heat to rest.

If making kebabs or skewers, be careful to choose items of a similar size that will cook at a similar rate. Harder vegetables, like potatoes or beets, should be pre-cooked first.

Recipe: Chef Elizabeth Buckingham Photo: Nick Nick Photograph

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Renegades 5:00 Afternoon AleLight, crisp and sessionable, 5:00 will complement the zesty Southwest flavors while keeping you refreshed under the summer sun.


Bob Williams likes taking long bike rides and telling stories over beers. This summer, he will use a bike ride to tell the story of the beer.

Williams is the founder and owner of Beer & Bike Tours, a Fort Collins company that runs bike excursions around the world, each ending at a craft brewery. One of his newest adventures is the Grain to Glass tour, which cruises along the Poudre River and includes stops at barley and hop farms, a malting business and a locally focused brewer.

The idea is to talk to farmers and to see and feel every ingredient including water, hops, barley and malts in that tasty Fort Collins beer.

Williams said the 15-mile tour is flat, slow and relaxed, accommodating riders of all skill levels.

Its not rushed because the whole idea is to get a feel for the area, he said.

Williams said a professional malt-maker and a brewer ride along to help educate riders about the entire brewing process.

The tour began last summer and runs at least six times in June and July this year, at peak barley season just before the harvest.

I just thought it was fantastic that we can ride to see where the malt is grown and where the barley is grown, said Carol Cochran of a tour last summer. The barley was beautiful.

Cochran is the co-owner of Horse and Dragon Brewing Company in Fort Collins. She went on several Grain to Glass tours last year, then hosted her fellow riders at the brewery for beers made with local hops and malts.

She was also excited to use the same batch of beautiful barley later last fall in a Horse and Dragon beer. The barley was malted at Troubadour Maltings, which provides malts for many other breweries throughout the region, including 1933 Brewing Company, Equinox Brewing, Odell Brewing Co., Snowbank Brewing, Rally King Brewing and Funkwerks.

Christopher Schooley is the owner of Troubadour, where every Grain to Glass tour begins with a one-hour introduction to malting.

The raw materials are the soul of any craft product. Craft is all about creating something truly unique and special, Schooley said.

And Williams wants to highlight

Schooleys malts as the soul of many local craft beers. Williams loves his hoppy brews, but thinks the value of good malt is often overlooked.

Schooley also wants to use the tour to attach names, faces and stories to the terms craft and local.

Thats why we picked the name Troubadour because its a storytelling tradition, he said. Every one of the grains and every one of the malts has a story to tell.

He said he visits local farms regularly, so its fun to share that connection with other local brewers and drinkers.

Last years tour was popular with brewmasters and other industry insiders, and Williams said they are welcome to tag along for free. Cochran said even serious beer geeks learn something from the tour.

Even for people who brewed before, its just great to be able to see the ingredients in the process and tie it all back to the land and how it all starts, she said.

Williams ends the tour at a brewery currently using Troubadour malts, or at the Mayor of Old Town, a Fort Collins beer mecca that always has some Troubadour-centric beers among its 100 taps.

Its neat for people to see that this was in the ground and now its in my glass, Williams said.


By Steve Graham

PEDALING FROM GRAIN TO GLASSBike tour rolls through the story

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HOW TO ENJOY A DAY OF BIKING AND BEERS

Bob Williams has four tips for a successful day of biking and drinking.1. Stay hydrated. Drink a bottle of water for every pint of beer.

2. Wear plenty of sunscreen.3. Keep an open mind. Try a style of

beer you have never liked. If the brew master explains the beer to you, you might still not like it, but youll at least understand it.

4. Dont be afraid to ask brewers dumb questions. Their whole goal is to teach you about beer and take you further. Its beer. Be stupid. Its OK.

HOW TO BIKE TO YOUR BEER

Colorado loves biking almost as much as drinking craft beer. And there are plenty of great ways to combine both pastimes. In addition to the Grain to Glass tour, Beer & Bike Tours offers several other Colorado adventures, including day tours around Boulder, Fort Collins, Denver or Glenwood Springs, and rides through Rocky Mountain National Park (youll earn a beer in Estes Park on those climbs). But owner Bob Williams said his favorite is the weeklong San Juan Skyway trip through Durango, Telluride, Ouray and Silverton. beerandbiketours.com

Mile High Bike Tours offers a three-hour Denver cycling tour that ends with stops at several RiNo district breweries. milehighbiketours.com At Your Pace Cycling Adventures offers guided daylong bike and brews tours of Summit County, Glenwood Springs and Boulder, as well as a self-guided day tour of the Colorado wine country. atyourpacebiking.com To split the cycling duties with 15 other drinkers, try out My HandleBar, an open-air, pedal-powered party bus that books chaperoned pub crawls with a designated driver through Fort Collins and Boulder. myhandlebar.com A couple of bike bars also cruise around the Denver area.

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Congratulations, you showed up early and scored a spot in the front row. Youre in fora long night, but with the new Drumroll APA, youve got a bold, citrus-inspired bassline to help you outlast the second encore.

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Congratulations, you showed up early and scored a spot in the front row. Youre in fora long night, but with the new Drumroll APA, youve got a bold, citrus-inspired bassline to help you outlast the second encore.

Its the go-to that goes with.

Colorado offers a smorgasbord of opportunities for those seeking thrills or extreme adventure. Whether you are interested in going to the mountains or staying on the Front Range, there is no shortage of activities, some of which are actually dangerous. So in the spirit of the classic film Things to Do in Denver When Youre Dead, we offer a few examples of extreme activities to fill your summer.

By Jerrod Cotosman

JUMP IN THE DEEP END THIS SUMMERSCREW IT

WHITE WATER RAFTING Our state is blessed with hundreds of miles of rivers and many support whitewater rafting. Whether you want to have a nice, quiet paddle downstream with the family or challenge yourself with Class 5 rapids, there is a tour out there for you. Denver residents may enjoy the convenience of rafting on nearby Clear Creek and for those who want to push the limits, the Colorado and Arkansas Rivers offer the thrill of coursing along numerous canyons and ravines. These are only a sample of what is available and you can find good rafting in any corner of the state at colorado.com/articles/complete-guide-whitewater-rafting-colorado.

DIVE WITH THE SHARKSSharks tend to have a bad reputation for eating people, but if you are a big fan of the movie Jaws, this activity is for you. Even though Colorado is land-locked, the Downtown Aquarium has all manner of denizens of the deep. For under $200, you can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience among the tiger sharks, barracudas and sawfish. Just remember, you wont have one of those fancy shark cages to hide in. divedowntown.com


LEADVILLE 100Who wants to run a hundred miles? No, it isnt science fiction, but something people have been doing competitively in the nations highest city since 1983. One hundred miles is one thing, but running it over mountainous terrain at elevations maxing out at more than 12,000 feet is another. Its the ultimate test of endurance for a runner and something that is not for the faint of heart or the casual athlete. If you dare, you can register at leadvilleraceseries.com

Photo: Glen Delman for Leadville Race Series

Photo: Arkansas River Tours

ROYAL GORGE ZIP RIDER The Royal Gorge is more than 1,200 feet deep, so why not spend some time hovering over it? The Zip Rider is a zip line that carries you over the gorge and the Arkansas River below. Its available for those aged 10 and up, for an extra charge over park admission. For more information, visit royalgorgebridge.com


GATOR WRESTLINGIf anyone tells you that you cant wrassle gators in Colorado, they are sadly mistaken. You can head to Mosca and test your mettle against reptiles from two to eight feet long. Yes, this is real, as the pictures on the website of bloody faces and bandaged fingers can attest. But why let the swamp folk have all the fun? Go to coloradogators.com and make a reservation. It could be the best (or last) $100 you ever spend.

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YOUR FAVORITE BEER

ON DRAFT. AT HOME.

Thats just a sample of the crazy and extreme things that are available to do in our great state. While we all love craft beer, its probably best to refrain from imbibing until after doing any of the above. As a final caveat, please remember that Thirst Colorado is not responsible for any injuries, dislocations, or dismemberment incurred while doing any of the above activities. Jerrod Cotosman is a Denver-area accountant, author and beer drinker who spends an unwholesome amount of time watching televised sports.

TRIPLE BYPASSIt isnt heart surgery, but you may need it after attempting one of Colorados premier bike tours. The Triple Bypass takes riders from Evergreen to Avon, crossing three mountain passes (Vail, Loveland and Juniper) along its 120-mile path. The elevation gain is intense and is something participants should train for, as you cant just fall out of bed and pedal over 11,000 feet on a bike. More information is available at triplebypass.org

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FIVE 14ers and the Perfect Libations

Story and Photo By R. Scott Rappold

Climbers take in the view atop Mount Democrat in the Mosquito Range.

For those who have never been, allow me to describe what its like to climb a 14,000-foot mountain.

Your heart races and blood thins for lack of oxygen. You gasp for air but can never seem to get a lungful. You know theres a top to this mountain, but it always seems to be just past the next rise. Dizziness, nausea, a splitting headache; all are side effects of the altitude sickness that strikes many climbers.

A little beer goes a long way up here. When youve plopped down amongst the rocks and boulders at the top of the world, pop open a cold craft beer. What better way to celebrate the accomplishment?

Colorado has more peaks above 14,000 feet than any other state. So when you get out and about in Colorado this summer, give one a try. Here are some of the best summits attainable with just a pair of boots, with long views perfect for enjoying with a can of suds or a stiff drink.

Note: Even easy 14ers claim lives each summer, so visit 14ers.com for detailed trail information and safety advice.

QUANDARY PEAK Its one of the most-climbed

14ers, and for good reason. The trailhead is right off a paved highway in tourist haven Summit County, and the route is a simple ridge walk. Enjoy views of the Sawatch Mountains and the Arkansas River valley while sipping on a 471 Small Batch IPA from Breckenridge Brewery.

MOUNT DEMOCRAT Most people climb this as the

first of a three-in-a-day-hike above Kite Lake, where you can drive to 12,000 feet in a passenger car.

But its a worthy summit all its own. Pack a red, white and blue tallboy of Dales Pale Ale.

LA PLATA PEAK Another trail reachable by a

paved road, this peak is tougher and steeper than the previous two, but located almost in the geographical heart of Colorado between Aspen and Twin Lakes. You wont find a better spot to stand in awe of the immensity of the Rockies. Enjoy a Crank Yanker IPA in a tall can from nearby Eddyline Brewery.

HUMBOLDT PEAK The Sangre de Cristo range

of southern Colorado is home to some of the most forbidding 14ers, but this slag heap is a mere walkup, with stunning views of the jagged Crestone twin peaks and the immense San Luis Valley beyond. Nearby Westcliffe has no brewery, so stop in Sangre Distilleries for award-winning spiced rum. Just remember, liquor hits you a lot harder at 14,000 feet, so take it easy for Petes sake.

MOUNT EVANS If you are not quite in 14er

shape, you can drive the stunning Mount Evans Scenic Byway, North Americas highest paved road. The road goes nearly to the top in summer. Its but a short walk to the summit, where the rugged peaks of the Front Range stand in stark contrast to the smog of Denver in the distance. Hit Tommyknocker Brewery for a Butt Head Bock Lager for this one.

R. Scott Rappold is the former outdoor recreation reporter for The Colorado Springs Gazette and a full-time ski and mountain bum who writes when he needs money for skiing or beer.



After a long day at work everyone can use a little time to decompress and unwind. What better way to get away from it all than to head into the mountains? Most of us know by now that simply getting outside can have immense benefits on our minds and our bodies. Even just an hour out in nature is enough to reset. Instead of heading home and succumbing to that very appealing couch, get outside and pack in a micro adventure. Better yet, celebrate your hard work and dedication both in and out of the workplace by having a brew or two. Here are some day hikes with craft breweries nearby to help you get out there.

MOUNT GALBRAITH LOOP TRAIL

Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver is Mount Galbraith Park. It sits in the Front Range near Golden, and is easily accessible during the spring, summer and fall seasons. This moderate hike is a 4.9 mile lollipop loop trail. The trail is perfect for experienced hikers and beginners. It starts with a moderate push uphill before it levels out, making it challenging, yet easy going. The out-and-back portion of the hike begins with the Cedar Gulch Trail, which meanders along a stream before beginning the steady climb. After youve hiked just over one mile, you will intersect the lollipop portion of the trail. The trail leads up and over to the south side of Mount Galbraith, where you will get amazing views of Golden to the east and Lookout Mountain

to the south. The trail takes you around the backside of the mountain before it leads you to the previous intersection of trails, and down to the parking lot below.

Check out Cannonball Creek Brewing Company in Golden after you have made your way back toward town. This brewery has between six and 12 rotating beers on tap at all times. Their space has an easygoing atmosphere with spacious indoor seating, as well as an outdoor patio. The brewery also has a rotating food truck schedule for you to refuel.PARMALEE GULCH TRAIL

Mount Falcon Park is just a short drive up U.S. Hwy. 285 toward Evergreen. This popular park offers a multitude of trails. Hike to a lookout tower, or to the remains of an old homestead. Catch views of Denver and Red Rocks, or stroll through a beautiful meadow. A popular choice is the Parmalee Gulch Trail. This is a fairly easy 3.9 mile loop hike that leads down the south side of the park and then up and around, finally intersecting with the Meadow Trail, which will lead you back to the parking lot. This trail will give you beautiful views of the mountains to the south and west. Along the trail, wood carved benches mark great places to stop and soak up the views.

After youve taken in that fresh mountain air, head to Evergreen and hit up the Lariat Lodge Brewing Company. If you worked up an appetite hiking, this is the place to go. They have a great menu and list rotating beers both

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the town of Kittredge and close to downtown Evergreen. The park has some great trails to satisfy every kind of hiker. Corwina connects to Lair O the Bear park via Bear Creek trail. However, the Panorama Point trail is an easy and shorter walk along a seasonal stream and back through some wooded areas

before it takes a sharp turn. From there, it zigzags through a series of moderately inclined switch backs. At the top, enjoy sweeping views of the Continental Divide and the town of Kittredge.

Afterwards, make a short jaunt to Revival Brews in Evergreen. Hang with the locals in an historic building while enjoying a solid gastropub menu. While they dont brew their own beers, they do concentrate solely on Colorado crafts. This is great place to hang out and enjoy their summertime patio vibes.

Another option would be to head

back down toward Denver and stop in at Joyride Brewery in Edgewater. Joyride has a great space, with an indoor-outdoor layout provided by big open windows that look out onto Sloans Lake and the Denver skyline. The laid-back atmosphere and spacious barroom makes Joyride a great place to go post-hike. Hang out, relax, grab a beer and maybe some food from one of their rotating food trucks. This is the spot to just kick back and enjoy the ride.

MAYHEM GULCH TRAIL Centennial Cone is a favorite park

for a quick afternoon hike. Its milder grades, wildlife and iconic mountain scenery make it the quintessential micro-adventure. The drive is full of twists and turns up the canyon and behind each turn is yet another beautiful setting. Once on the trail, the lollipop loop hike starts out mild and increases in grade as the trail turns into a series of switchbacks and rises up above Clear Creek Canyon below. This section of the hike climbs quickly. After 1.5 miles, the trail will intersect the Juniper trail. At this point you can opt to hike left or right. The Juniper trail will meander across the backside of the mountain and into an open meadow, which is a great place to spot wildlife. Shortly after that point, the trail will again intersect and lead you back the way you came.

Head to Barrels and Bottles Brewery in Golden. With a solid menu of beers on tap, this brewpub is a great place to stop after a hike if you want to grab a drink and maybe a small bite to eat on your way home. The environment is casual, and so is the vibe. Their beer list offers great options for rotating and seasonal brews, as well as a handful of guest beers on tap.

If beer is not your thing, head to State 38 Distilling in Golden. The distillerys tasting room is open Tuesday through Saturday, 4 to 6 pm. They offer tours of the facility where they craft 100 percent handmade, small batch, organic spirits.

Alicyn Lane is a freelance writer and photographer from Ohio who now calls Denver home. When shes not working her day job or cooking vegetarian dishes, she is actively searching for adventure in Colorados vast playground.

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OURAY BREWING COMPANY 607 Main St. Ouray

Tucked in a box canyon in the San Juans, Ouray has some pretty sweet mountain views from any point in town. But few spots can top the stand-in-awe-with-a-pint-in-hand combo of the deck at Ouray Brewing Company. Hosting a whole lineup of their own brews as well as a number of other Colorado drafts and bottles, you can keep em coming well past happy hour and watch the sun set over the Switzerland of America. Its just like living in a craft brew-themed postcard.

K.J. WOODS DISTILLERY 929 Main St. Ouray

K.J. Woods Distillery is recognized for their Jinn Gin, but its rooftop bar will also garner attention this summer. With its wraparound deck, K.J. Woods combo distillery/gastropub allows you to sit at the foot of the San Juan Mountains and take in the view. Grab a cocktail in their Ouray tasting room and take a stroll around the deck to glimpse a bit of this southwest Colorado paradise.

ALE HOUSE AT AMATOS 2501 16th St. Denver

The best rooftop bars offer one of two view types: breathtaking mountain scenery or a stunning city skyline. Ale House serves up the latter nestled in Denvers Highland neighborhood alongside an impressive 31 Colorado brews on tap from 17 Colorado breweries. One of the Ale Houses best features lies in its expansive offering of not one, but two excellent decks. The rooftop deck features a cozy, beautiful fireplace for when those Rocky Mountain evening temperatures roll in before youre ready to call it quits.

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ILLEGAL PETES 320 Walnut St. Fort Collins

A Colorado music and Mexican food staple, Illegal Petes has locations all over the state, but the one boasting the best rooftop bar is the Fort Collins location. Grub on some famously delicious burritos, chips and guac while throwing back pints of Colorado craft favorites like Oksar Blues, Breckenridge, New Belgium, Great Divide, Upslope, Odell, Wynkoop, Tommyknocker, Avery, Black Bottle and more. Youll find a lot of local FoCo brewery love at the Old Town location, but they arent afraid to spread the wealth, either.

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PHANTOM CANYON 2 East Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs

When a brewery boasts a tap selection as expansive as the canyon itself, you know youre in for a real treat, and Phantom Canyon in Colorado Springs offers just that. Their patio offers great views of the city and mountains, intermingling to create that quintessential Colorado backdrop. Pair the views with their award-winning brews and food and youve got yourself a great place to spend an afternoon/evening/weekend post-Garden of the Gods hike. One of Phantom Canyons biggest strengths? They have your basic range from sessions to imperials, but the brewers here are no stranger to experimentation, resulting in beautifully unique pours like The 300 Dollar Elvis, a peanut butter and banana stout. Creativity and beer, a beautiful combo.

No matter what part of the state youre adventuring in this summer, there are rooftop bars and perfectly placed patios to melt happy hours into nightcaps. Now thats Colorado living.

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EVERGREEN TAP HOUSE 2962 Evergreen Pkwy. Evergreen

When you want a mountain getaway but cant quite swing the longer treks to Ouray or Colorado Springs, the Evergreen Tap House has your back with gorgeous lake and mountain views within a day-trips distance. Theyve got 12 Colorado brews on tap, including lesser known gems like Pug Ryans Wheat, as well as seven of their own house-made brews to round out the lineup.


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Greenback Session IPA, 4.9% ABV, Diebolt Brewing Co.4

Diebolt Greenback Session IPA: A solid IPA with a pungent blend of citrus and floral hops. At 4.9% ABV, its something you can sip on all day. Bonus: its canned, so you can take it anywhere.

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Saison, 6.8% ABV,Funkwerks3

We are fortunate in Colorado to have access to so many amazing saisons, and one of my all-time favorites is Funkwerks Saison. Truth be told, every beer from Funkwerks is world-class, as are the people. But their flagship Saison continues to be my go-to when Im looking for a great beer to pair with food, enjoy with friends, or simply to drink for the sake of enjoyment. The yeast complexity and balance is a thing of beauty, with the esters coming through as melon, banana, and tropical fruit, which are perfectly complemented by the pepper and ginger phenolics. And the yeast complexity is allowed to shine thanks to a well-crafted base beer consisting of delicate malt sweetness with enough hops to balance. Perfection in a glass!

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Neuevienna Lager, 5.1% ABV, Zwei Brewing 1

Zwei Brewing in Fort Collins is hands down the best new brewery in the area. Fort Collins is running out of niches and new ideas, and this worries me about all the new breweries. We cant ride on coattails anymore. People need to think outside the box; which does not mean radical beers. It can mean simple beers or really good lagers, and Zwei does just that. I call Kirk Lombardi, head brewer over there, the Lager King. It is not easy to do a bunch of lagers, especially being a small-scale brewery. Ales are a lot easier to brew and the turn around is a lot quicker, but these dudes dont care, and I love that about them. My favorite beers from them besides the collabs we have done together are Neuevienna Lager and Helles Lager. I hope you people out there try them if you have not yet.

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Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV, Telluride Brewing Co.2

I am a fan of balanced American-style pale ales, and Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale from Telluride Brewing Co. is right up my alley. While serious hop heads might long for more bitterness, the malt character provides a good backbone. The rye adds a peppery spice element that interplays with the hops. And at 5.5% ABV, this beer is sessionable for the style, making it a great summer camping beer. All in all, one of my favorite beers from one of my favorite breweries.

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Pattys Chile Beer, 4.2% ABV,Wynkoop Brewing Co.6

Id recommend Pattys Chile Beer, Wynkoop Brewing, developed by brew master and humble beer genius Andy Brown. Its a balanced and well-designed summer beer that goes well with many summer foods. The roasted chiles are dry hopped, instead of being tossed in the boil, as many other chile beers are made.

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Mexican Logger, 5.2% ABV, Ska Brewing5

When Im drinking summery beer, my mind always goes to my happy place: hanging out on the beach with my beautiful wife. She is catching rays, Im drinking Mexican beer, and we are both enjoying ourselves. Im really not that picky when it comes to what kind of Mexican beer Im drinking. However if were focusing on Colorado beers of this style, then the conversation begins with Skas Mexican Logger. Ever since Ive been old enough to know better, Ive said that I want to be like Ska Brewing President Dave Thibodeau when I grow up, and this beer is one of the reasons.

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JULY COLORADO BREWERS RENDEZVOUSJULY 9Salida Venture to Salida for this one-day Brewers Rendezvous. Sample brews from across the state while taking in the incredible vendors, food and music. salidachamber.org

BRECKENRIDGE SUMMER BEER FESTIVALJULY 9 Breckenridge Get ready for some brews, views and great live music at the 11th annual Breckenridge Summer Beer Fest. There will be more than 50 breweries from every corner of the world. breckenridgebeerfestival.com

HOOTENANNY 26JULY 9 Littleton Big Head Todd is headlining this extravaganza. The event is held at Breckenridge Brewerys new 12-acre campus. The cost of the ticket includes food, live music and, of course, unlimited beer tastings. breckbrew.com

DENVER BREW FEST @ MILE HIGH STATIONJULY 22-23 Denver This summer brew fest honors Colorado craft beverages, and will also feature live music, local food and other vendors. Proceeds from this event will go to Swallow Hill Music. denverbrewfest.com

ARVADA ON TAP - A CRAFT BEER & BBQ FESTJULY 23 Arvada The first Arvada on Tap beer and BBQ fest was held just last year and they plan on going even bigger this year. There will be more than 25 breweries, live music and world-class BBQ. visitarvada.org

AUGUST 2016 DENVER BEER OLYMPICS & BEER FESTAUGUST 6Denver This hilarious classic beer games competition at Civic Center Park will feature flip cup, beer pong, a beer relay and many more. Put on by a non-profit that raises money for blood cancer, there will also be food, vendors and live music.denverbeerolympics.org

WINTER PARK BEER FESTIVALAUGUST 6 Winter ParkThis seventh annual event at Hideaway Park will feature more than 35 breweries, as well as great views and live music. With unlimited tastings from 12-5 p.m., this is a cant-miss for any beer geek, music lover or festival fanatic. winterparkbeerfestival.com

KEYSTONE BLUEGRASS & BEER FESTIVALAUGUST 6-7 Keystone This two-day event will feature 13 bluegrass acts from across the country. There will also be more than 30 craft breweries in attendance.keystonefestivals.com

BLUES & BBQ FOR BETTER HOUSING AUGUST 13Edgewater The 19th annual Blues and BBQ for Better Housing Festival has moved to Edgewater and will feature local blues and local brews. Proceeds from the music festival go to Denvers Habitat for Humanity.bluesnbbq.com

DENVER BREW FEST @ MILE HIGH STATION JULY 22-23 DENVERThe Dog Days of Summer are a great time to

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WESTY CRAFT BREW FEST AUGUST 13Westminster Come to the Christopher Fields Softball Complex, where more than 35 regional craft breweries will offer beverages. Enjoy live music and delicious food.westybrewfest.com

2ND COLORADO CIDER CIRCUSAUGUST 26-27 Copper Mountain Resort So you think youre not a fan of cider? Well, there will be a plethora of ciders on tap to wet your whistle and possibly change your mind at Copper Mountain Resort for the Cider Circus. There will also be a solid lineup of craft beer.cidercircus.com

SAN JUAN BREW FESTAUGUST 27Durango The 18th annual San Juan Brew Fest takes place in Historic Downtown Durango. Last years event had more than 2,300 attendees and 53 breweries, but they plan on going even bigger this year. Proceeds from this event will go to United Way of Southwest Colorado. sanjuanbrewfest.com

SEPTEMBERBRECKENRIDGE OKTOBERFESTSEPTEMBER 9-11 Breckenridge The 22nd annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest is where Munich meets the Rocky Mountains. Historic Main Street will be packed with Paulaner Bier, Oompah Dancers, schnitzel and traditional polka music. gobreck.com

CRAFT BREW RACESSEPTEMBER 10 Boulder This year Boulder is one of the eight stops for the National Craft Brew Races. Itll start with a 5k run/walk, and is followed by a three-hour beer fest at the Boulder Reservoir. All participants receive a Craft Brew Races medal at the finish line that also doubles as a bottle opener. craftbrewraces.com

OKTOBERWESTSEPTEMBER 16-17 Steamboat Springs The eighth annual Steamboat Oktoberwest beer festival will be held in downtown Steamboat. steamboatchamber.com

TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWSSEPTEMBER 16-18Telluride Blues and Brews is a three-day celebration of blues, funk, jam bands and other performances that will be accompanied by some of the most popular microbreweries in the country. Expect a wide variety of vendors, childrens activities and late night shows at the local bars and restaurants. tellurideblues.com

DSTILLSEPTEMBER 21-24DenverFor the fourth year, DSTILL brings together craft spirit lovers, artisan distillers, master barmen and women and other craft spirit professionals for a multi-day celebration of the American craft spirit. dstill.co

OCTOBERGREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVALOCTOBER 6-8 Denver Every year, the GABF represents the largest collection of craft beer served plus a beer tasting competition. This event should be on the bucket list for any beer aficionado, as there is no place on Earth to find more beers on tap. greatamericanbeerfestival.com

GABF OCTOBER 6-8 DENVERBeer lovers from around the world will be in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival,

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Elevation Beer Companys Andy Astor likes serving a two-year-old barleywine in his Chaffee County taproom, but admits aging beer in a home cellar can be hazardous.

We always say age at your own risk, he said. Beer is best consumed fresh.

Cellaring beer at home takes a measure of patience and a tolerance for risk. While any beer might go skunky sitting in your cellar, cellaring the right beer for the right amount of time may open delicious new worlds of flavor and aroma, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Every beer will peak and then deteriorate, said Jason Yester. There will be a day when the lactobacillus, pedio, brett, and oak are all in harmony, but up until that day the beer was never as good. When you open a bottle like this, all you can do is say wow.

Yester is president of Trinity Brewing Company in Colorado Springs.

Our entire program was designed for beers that age well and ship well, he said. Its not only our job to bring in a harvest, but its also our job to make sure the harvest stores well.

Yester also stocks two home cellars with

beers dating back to 1994. One focuses on the dawn of American imperial beers early this century, and the other includes mostly American Brett and sour beers.

Yester notes that fermentation was originally designed to increase the shelf life of foods and drinks before the advent of refrigerators, and increased deliciousness was a bonus.

Finding the right beer and cellaring period is an art involving plenty of trial and error, but there are a few basic guidelines.

Astor is the brand ambassador and former taproom manager at Elevation Beer Company in Poncha Springs. The brewery outside Salida crafts barrel-aged beers, as well as more drinkable beers for the rancher crowd, he said. He said those lighter beers are not likely to age well.

On the other hand, some strong and complex beers can develop even more diverse and interesting flavors over time.

A lot of the higher-gravity, higher-alcohol Belgian styles can do a little better, Astor said.

Patrick Dawson, a former Denver resident who wrote the book Vintage Beer, said a wide range of beers can be cellared with care.

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Any beer that is either strong, sour, or smoked meets the prerequisite to be cellar-worthy, he said. However, just because a beer falls into this style category does not mean it will age well. There are a bevy of other aspects that needs to be considered to determine if its worthwhile to age a beer.

Dawson warns against aging most beers.

Its only a tiny fraction that will develop in a positive manner if aged for a year or more, and even among that portion its only a very select few that are worth aging for more than three years, he said.

On the other hand, he has tasted beers with far older vintages.

The oldest beer Ive ever had was a bottle of Bass Ratcliff Ale from 1869, and it was a wonderful experience, Dawson said.

Dawsons favorite Colorado beer to age is Great Divides Hibernation Ale, a winter seasonal.

I buy a six-pack every year and hold onto it until the next year, he said. A year really mellows the booziness out and allows some pleasant notes of stewed plums and sherry to emerge. Its a great wintertime sipper.

He also said New Belgiums La Folie sour brown ale ages well, along with several offerings from Casey Brewing and Crooked Stave.

Yesters local favorites for aging include Bristols Skull n Bones Cuvee, New Belgiums Erics Ale, and Rockyards Buddha Nuvo.

Astor said Elevations Oil Man Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout shifts its flavors with age, as the whiskey, oak and chocolate notes give way.

Over time the umami, black licorice, leather and tobacco flavors and aromas become more prevalent, he said.

Similarly, the False Summit Barrel-Aged Quadruple gets less potent and more sweet as it ages.

Fresh, it drinks like a nice sticky, boozy, tawny port wine and over time the booziness mellows with golden raisin, plum, and cola notes, he said. The Trappist yeast spice holds up really well over time.

In general, many strong beers that age well are likely to lose bitterness and gain sweet, toffee-like aromas and flavors.

There are a whole host of flavors that youd never taste in a normal beer: port, figs, bread pudding, candied pineapple, Dawson said. These arent adjectives you normally use when describing your average pint.

If you want to build a walk-in stainless steel beer refrigerator for cellaring, many options are available. Very basic cellaring requires nothing more than a cool, dark space with consistent temperatures of around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

However, too cold and the beer will age at a crawl, too warm and the beer will age too fast and create off flavors, Dawson said.

The process is really something of an experiment in flavor, so Astor recommends tasting at least one new bottle before storing. Drink one fresh, he said. Thats how the brewers want it. Then, assuming you have enough patience, open one every few months and take notes.

A large part of the fun of cellaring is aging several bottles of the same beer and exploring their passage through different points in time, Yester said.

There is some debate regarding vertical or horizontal storage of beer, but our experts lean toward leaving the bottles upright.


Some beers cellar better than others.

So youre a graphic designer by day and brewery owner by night (and also by day). How

did design lead you to beer?

I originally started doing graphic design because I was playing drums in bands around

Denver and realized that if I wanted to

have cool t-shirts, album art and show posters, I was going to have to find money to pay someone to design things or learn to design myself. I found I had a knack for it pretty quickly, and ended up deciding that I wanted to have a career in design and communication arts (even though I have a history degree). After years of working primarily in the music

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Graphic designer Brandon Proff is a managing partner at Our Mutual Friend Brewing in Denver with friends Bryan Leavelle and Andrew Strasburg

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How does design still play a role for you in the day-to-day of running a brewery?

I have a really great group of employees that have made Our Mutual Friend their own. Having

them handling all the various areas of the brewery has allowed me to continue focusing on the identity and vision of who OMF is and what I want it to be. Day to day, that equates to designing all of our beer label art, packaging design, curating our Keep the Glass program, and our social media and marketing strategies for how we connect with the people who are interested in what we are doing.

I suspect Our Mutual Friend is one of the few breweries in town with its own in house

design department. Is doing that work yourself something you still enjoy?

Are we?! It really is my favorite thing to do. I cant imagine how we would have anything

interesting going on if our creative identity and actual business werent as interconnected as it is. Having the ability to be agile with our creativity has led to some really awesome things, like the Thanatoid Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout packaging and glass release that we did. It was all brainstormed, hashed out, and designed in a matter of a day with our head brewer and the others working together.

What is your favorite design so far for OMF?

The Thanatoid Barrel-Aged RIS packaging and glass was probably my favorite thing to

design because of how cohesive it all is. The snifter glass with mirror chrome logo matched the silver metallic labeling and the silver dipped wax bottle. All of it worked together to enhance the experience of drinking that specific beer. I wanted to create something that we could really build a presence with to keep

people wanting to come back for more. I think it worked.

Tell me more about your recent tap-handle design adventure. When can we expect to see

those bad boys?

My friend Justin Pervorse designed our logo, and suggested the idea of doing a

kind of totem as a tap handle instead of the traditional-looking pub-style handles a lot of breweries go with. I wanted to try and make something ourselves, which ended up being a very involved task. Basically, we did a four-sided design and then masked these walnut rectangle handles off to have a friend laser the design into them. Then we would peel the design off, paint them, then peel the inverse tape off to reveal the painted design. It turned out to take around three hours total per handle from taping to finished product. I had something like 100 handles made for us to go through the whole process. I have no idea when they will really make it out into the world because every time we think we are going to start doing keg accounts we run out of beer. Hopefully we will find some money to buy 15 barrel fermenters and then we will put our kegs out into the world fingers crossed.

You won your first GABF medal in 2015 for your 24 Frames Per Second Golden Sour Ale. Has

that changed things for the brewery? Whats next?

We have a lot more interest in what we are doing. Winning a medal only goes so far in

legitimizing a brewery and we really hope that we can keep making and bottling interesting barrel fermented sours that people love. Having the ability to send them out into the world is a big goal. We cant wait.

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The Brighton Tea Party is Under Way A fine cup of iced tea can turn an unbearable summer day into a

suitable one. A mouthwatering pint of tea-infused beer can turn a suitable day into a spectacular one.

Brian Castillo, Dave Allegrezza and Dustin Christopher opened the doors of Something Brewery in December 2015, and have been working at full capacity ever since. Although the Brighton brewery market is not quite as saturated as some cities along the Front Range, the three owners knew they would have to add pizzazz to their brewery, and they did so with infusions of tea.

Something offers a well-rounded lineup of beers, which includes a sweet hazelnut coffee milk stout, a vanilla coconut porter, an American wheat beer, a vanilla bourbon IPA, a white IPA and many more. But the suds that really put this place on the map are the famous tea-infused beers. Their Something Fresh Tea Death is an Arnold Palmer blond ale, made with a mix of American hops and three different types of teas. Another tea-infused beer is called Something Reddy, which is a to-die-for orange blood red ale including apple malts, orange peel, rose hips, hibiscus, safflowers and honey.

With around 2,000 new homes planned in the next few months, the Brighton housing market is booming, and Something Brewery is poised for success with a location right on Main Street. Something is also planning a stellar lineup of summer-inspired beers. The beer is definitely worth the trek to Brighton. Youll get Something special every time.

Photo: Shawn Beltran

Photo: Dylan Hochstedler

Brewers and founders: Brian Castillo, David Allegrezza and Dustin ChristopherSomethingbrewery.com | 720-639-7505117 N. Main St., Unit A, Brighton

Construction nearing completion at Briar Common Brewery & Eatery

Brothers Greg, Kent and Travis Dawson grew up just outside of Portland. The craft-beer scene in Oregon is arguably just as strong as in Colorado, and the brothers infatuation with craft beer dates back to the early 1990s.

Kent made his first home brew in 1993, but he had no idea he was planting the seed for the about-to-open Briar Common Brewery + Eatery in Denver, where he is head of operations. Greg, Briar Commons head brewer, started his home-brewing adventure in the early 2000s. He lived in South Korea, where beer ingredients were scarce, so Kent sent him care packages that included grain, hops and other necessary ingredients.

Kent and Greg eventually landed in Denver in 2013 and began to make their dream of running a superior brewpub a reality. Although Travis lives and works on the West Coast, he offers any needed support.

Briar Common is located in Denvers historic Jefferson Park in a building jam-packed with more than 100 years of history. The lease was finalized in 2013, but it has taken more than two years to re-zone the property and completely renovate the whole building, including a new second story and two outdoor patios one at street level and the other on the rooftop.

The brothers also put significant effort into hiring a chef, as they want the food to reflect the same degree of attention as the beer. All menu items are tested to ensure compatibility with the exquisite beer lineup. Expect fresh ingredients and seasonal menu changes.

Head of Operations: Kent DawsonHead Brewer: Greg DawsonCo-owner: Travis DawsonBriarcommon.com2298 Clay St., Denver

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Youve banged around in the backcountry with a tent, drinking water through a filtering straw and pondering whether trees make a sound when they drop in the forest when nobody is around.

Enough! Its time to clean up. Its time to ponder something different, like the incredible tastes that sneak to the back of your tongue when whiskey, vodka, liqueur and beer is hand-crafted with Rocky Mountain water and locally sourced ingredients.

Welcome to the high-country mini-vacation that people all over the world would love to experience. Its called Elevated Libations and yes, this type of peak experience is all about luxury.

Pick your pleasure: Stay at the Aspen Gant and explore the fine craft food and drinks down the Roaring Fork Valley or choose the Manor Vail Lodge and find craft nirvana nearby. Youll find no rocks or roots jabbing you in the back overnight. And your itinerary is practically set up when you arrive. Dont think of it as a vacation schedule, but more like a map of pleasure.

The lodges have teamed up with area breweries and distilleries to offer discounts on tastings and drinks for participants who book individually or as a group until Oct. 31. Three-night packages start at $495 during the low season and $945 in the high season. For an extra fee, Colorado Mountain Express will serve as the designated driver and shuttle you to and from each location.

THE ASPEN GANT PACKAGE INCLUDES: Aspen Brewing Company Woody Creek Distillers | Basalt Marble Distilling Company | Carbondale Roaring Fork Brewery | CarbondaleThe Aspen package includes a

complimentary upgrade based on availability, two Gant pint glasses, a growler from Aspen Brewing Co. and

a $100 food and beverage credit at Pepperjacks Cafe. I see this being a great package for a group of friends, couples, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and really anyone that is a beverage and outdoor enthusiast, according to Meredith Maaske, group sales manager at The Aspen Gant. Its a great value with a 25 percent discount off accommodations at The Gant.

THE MANOR VAIL LODGE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Stoneyard Distillery | Dotsero Bonfire Brewing Company | Eagle Crazy Mountain Brewery | Edwards Vail Brewing Company | Avon 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Company | VailWhen staying at Vail, a free upgrade

is offered based on availability. Guests also receive two Crazy Mountain Brewery goblets, a Vail Brewing Company growler and a $100 food and beverage credit at The Fitz Bar & Restaurant. We launched the package in the late spring and plan to continue it through the fall, said Jill Anderson, director of sales and marketing. The discounts at the different locations are only available through travel with our Elevated Libations map. For instance, you will receive two-for-one drinks, discounts and other fun gifts.To gather more information, visit

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Everyone who has swung a leg across a saddle is well aware that a bond between horse and human has the potential to become eternal. The following is excerpted from a eulogy prepared by Clapsaddle upon the death of the Rev. Mark Olson, a Lutheran pastor, theologian and author (and a truly gentle giant). Cancer in his early 50s foreclosed on his fertile, creative, wordsmithing mind, his affection for Elijah, the Colorado high country and sharing a timely cold beer with horse packing companions.

Elijah lazily nuzzled the flop-eared, trademark fishing hat worn by his dismounted rider.The big fellow rose from the welcomed break and returned the affection with a tranquil stroke and thoughtful word of praise and appreciation.

Soon, the Knight Riders were back on the trail again, bound for another rejuvenating Colorado wilderness horseback retreat.

Like his mounted friend, Eli had been there many times previously. They both subscribed to the routine.

Seven miles and 3,000 feet higher, the group would establish camp at an isolated lake in the Flattops Wilderness.

The Appaloosa was proud and inspired to be transporting this gigantic sponge of love to his final high-altitude adventure. (After all, Elijah was known in the Old Testament as a prophet.)

Before long, the tents were up, the stove in place, a camp fire crackling, fried peppers and bison steak, being prepared.

Eli joined Navajo and Smoky and the rest of the herd, lifting their grazing heads to observe the momentary personal heaven of Pastor Mark and the rest of us.

Entrusted more than a dozen pack trips ago to be official proprietor of the spirits and camp rules by trail boss Clapsaddle, it finally became time for the warden to break out and disperse the traditionally prescribed, warming bottle of Jgermeister.

The celebration was complete and fulfilled, yet not finished, to be continued certainly another time, perhaps another place.

The campfire flames faded into coals, and the Big Fellow rose from the lying log and walked to the tether line.

He ran his powerful hands along the neck and across the withers of his four-legged traveling partner giving thanks for the day, the night, the ride, the Knight Riders, his precious family and a multitude of other bounties.

Elijah opened his resting eyes and whinnied softly in reply.He, too, had a little prayer in his huge equine heart.Thank

you for this generous and faithful, caring companion. We are most grateful, Lord, that whatever your plans, todays ride will never end.

Bufford T. Clapsaddle (aka Wilbur Flachman) is a retired newspaper and magazine publisher who has guided hundreds of horse pack trips into the Rocky Mountains for family, friends and business associates during the past 45 years. The majority of his tales are revealed only at timberline.

TRUE TALES FROM THE LYING LOG

By Bufford T. Clapsaddle

Joe McClellan helps craft cask-conditioned beers, but soon will return to his background in crafting homes at least for a few hours.

McClellan works at one of 12 breweries providing funding and volunteer hours for the House That Beer Built II (HTBBII), a Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project. Local breweries already helped build one area home, and have inspired breweries around the country to sponsor similar projects.

Ive been a builder since I was in my teens, said McClellan. I worked on a Habitat for Humanity house before and I just love the whole concept. Its awesome.

McClellan tends bar at McClellans Brewing, a family pub owned by his son

Joey. It is one of the newest breweries in Fort Collins, and one of the newest partners in the HTBB project.

In 2013, eight area breweries worked together to help rebuild a Rist Canyon house that had been destroyed by the High Park fire in 2012. That project meant the Andrasik family, a single mother and her three kids, had a home once again.

Karla Baise, community outreach coordinator at Odell Brewing, planted

the first seed for HTBB, and invited other brewers to join the effort.

Karla said we wanted to do something but lets get all the breweries together before we decide what to do and when, said Kristin Candella, executive director of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity.

Candella organized a meeting with the brewers and the Andrasik family.

This particular family telling their story was really compelling and impactful, she said.

Baise said the breweries see the project as a way to give back to a supportive community.

What better way to say thank you to the communities that give us, at the

very least, a chance at success, than to build something tangible and narrow our gratitude into a home for a wonderful family, she said.

Three years later, four more breweries and several other local businesses are on board for a second project. They plan to raise $100,000 to build a home in partnership with the Beavers family. The two parents and two kids have moved four times in the last five years, struggling to find affordable housing.

Like all Habitat families, the Beavers put in hundreds of hours to help build the home. They also pay closing costs and make zero-interest mortgage payments, which help fund future Habitat projects.

The Beavers family owns a small tie-dye business and travels to area festivals with local brewers, so they were excited to work together on the Habitat home. The breweries are also enthusiastic about the project.

They are really invested in their community, said Raquel Martinez of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. Its encouraging to see small business owners really put their actions behind what they want in their community.

Odell hosted a small batch festival in May, and Mishawaka Amphitheatre donated money from each ticket sale in June. The fundraising effort ramps up in earnest in July, with special tappings and other events at each brewery. Work also begins on the home this summer,


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By Steve GrahamPhotos provided by Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

What better way to say thank you to the communities that give us, at the very least, a

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THE BEERS THAT BUILDBreweries building a Habitat home,

sparking a national movement

The Andrasik Family

THE HABITAT 12-PACKKristin Candella, executive director of the Fort Collins

Habitat for Humanity, refers to the local beer-making partners in the project as her brewery 12-pack.

The Fort Collins project has inspired other House That Beer Built programs across Colorado and around the country.

Grossen Bart, Industrial Revolution, Left Hand, Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse, Oskar Blues, Shoes & Brews, SKEYE, Wibby and 300 Suns are currently building a home in Longmont. The Teller County chapter is also raising money for a project near Colorado Springs.

Outside Colorado, breweries in Bend, Ore., Asheville, N.C., and Austin are all working on HTBB projects.

with volunteer hours provided by brewery staff and customers alike.

They invite their fans to give along with them and work along with them, said Candella, who added that 300 to 400 volunteers work on each Habitat home.

Candella said she was inspired by the collaborative nature of all the local breweries.

They really believe in working together, she said.

After the Beavers project, Candella expects the project to expand into the Block That Beer Built, a small housing development in Fort Collins that recently received city planning approval.



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