By Jeffrey V. Smith EMPIRE Easter Seals Colorado is once again teaming-up with Tommyknocker Brewery, Raquelitas Tortillas and Food Services of America Loveland for the annual “A Perfect Pairing” event, April 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Village in Empire. The casual event includes six stations with food prepared by local chefs and paired … Continue reading
DENVER The Great American Beer Festival has been bringing exceptional brewers and beer lovers together since 1982. Evolving with the booming craft beer industry and keeping up with Americans’ desire to tap into indie beer, GABF is now the single largest ticketed beer festival and event with the biggest selection of beers in the U.S. … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Craft beer in Colorado is big, and getting bigger. The state remains at the forefront of the craft brewing industry and is among the top states for number of breweries, per capita production and economic impact. More than 10 percent of the nation’s craft breweries can be found in … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek RapidGrass is rapidly becoming a significant festival on the Colorado summer circuit. What began as a small, downhome afternoon of acoustic music is growing into a major event attracting bluegrass fans from across the state and beyond. The annual event, now in its sixth year, is still … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Colorado is one of the best places in America to experience a whitewater rafting adventure. More major rivers start here than in any other, and the most popular whitewater river in the country is in the state. Most begin their runs in astoundingly scenic locations, cutting through alpine forests … Continue reading
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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