Originally published in MMAC Monthly, October 2013 By Jeffrey V. Smith PEAK TO PEAK The Great American Beer Festival is one of the most renowned competitions in the craft brewing industry and recognized worldwide as a symbol of brewing excellence. The GABF competition honors 84 beer style categories with gold, silver and bronze medals and … Continue reading
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Beer beginners and beer geeks flock to Great American Beer Festival
2014 Medal Winners Nerds Help Newbies Tackle Evolving Nation of Beer Boulder, CO — Presented by the Brewers Association, the 33rd annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) brings together beer beginners, enthusiasts and geeks to bond over their common love of beer. As the festival beer offerings continue to grow, this year’s GABF provides novice … Continue reading
Oskar Blues GABF Ordeal tickets on sale
The fourth annual Oskar Blues GABF Ordeal consists of three days of bus rides (Denver pick-up) that offer GABF-ers and craft beer lovers the chance to go backstage at ALL Oskar Blues locations during Great American Beer Festival week. Tickets are available NOW for each of the Ordeal days on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October … Continue reading
Colorado native crafts products from local, wild herbs
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith SILVER PLUME Inspired by the idea that the inclusion of bitter herbs into our everyday diet is “essential for vibrant health and agreeable digestion,” Shae Whitney created DRAM Apothecary three years ago. Her company, which crafts handmade bitters, teas and syrups using wild Colorado herbs, opened … Continue reading
Tasting room opens at Mid-County Liquor
GILPIN COUNTY Mid-County Liquors debuts its new tasting room in its new location, Sept. 14, with a Grand Opening Celebration featuring wine, beer, spirits, food, kid’s games, live music and giveaways. Business owners John Dunham and Jan Petersen converted a former home into a commercial building at 17218 Hwy. 119, next to Roy’s Last Shop, … Continue reading
Love of building, community keeps coffee house open
By Jennifer Pund ALLENSPARK Tapestry Coffee House is back. Having always loved the coffee shop and café that came before it, Rainia Anderson couldn’t bare to see her mother and sister’s hard work disappear when it closed last winter. With support of the community and a dear friend, the only coffee house in Allenspark will … Continue reading
Lewis Sweet Shop continues sweet, fun traditions
By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE It took Peggy and Bernie Hubner just 11 hours after arriving in Empire to decide to buy Lewis Sweet Shop. Nine years later, they continue to make the store’s signature candy using original recipes, and meeting new people, all while having a lot of fun. Before relocating to Colorado, the pair … Continue reading
Mountain girl operates ‘just a bakery’ in downtown Georgetown
By Jennifer Pund GEORGETOWN French researchers found shoppers were more likely to alert a stranger of a dropped belonging if, at the time, they were also smelling the scent of freshly baked bread. Georgetown must be a very kind town, thanks to Kristin Wheelock and Mountain Girl Bakery, 401½ 6th St. Opening in 2013, the … Continue reading
Lucha Cantina supports local non-profits
By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN Charles Holcomb and Chris Verikas, owners of Lucha Cantina in Georgetown and Colorado Springs, want to give back. Their fresh, natural and affordable Mexican food has proven to be very successful in their respective communities, they added a charity night as a way to give back. During their weekly “Our … Continue reading
Beer festival brings state’s top brewers to Central City
By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY Sample some of Colorado’s best brews and support the Gilpin County Historical Society at the Great Central City Beer Festival. Back for its third year, Aug. 23, the event features 18 breweries and unlimited pours that will flow from 1-6 p.m. along with live music, food and art vendors. … Continue reading
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