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Stay active and be rewarded Everyone is looking for rewards. We have an issue full of active ideas to help you create your own reward system this winter. Work your butt off at the gym, in a yoga class or on the slopes, whatever strikes your fancy — and then reward yourself with an adult beverage or two. Even better, how about getting your workout and your liquid treats all in the same place? With the new year comes an ever-growing number of watering holes where you can exercise your way toward a few beers. And we’re not just talking about one-arm curls. For outdoor recreation, now that the Rocky Mountains have finally experienced a few snowstorms, it’s time to get out and enjoy one of our favorite seasons. In the something old/something new file, we catch you up on ski biking, which apparently was launched in the 1950s but never really caught on like skiing and boarding (despite a brief endorsement from the Beatles). A bunch of enthusiasts will gather in February down at the Purgatory Resort to compete, have some fun and spread the word about this fun way to get down a mountain. Also in the Four Corners area, Durango will again host the late January Snowdown fest. It’s a decades-old tradition with few traditional activities: the theme and events change every year. This year, plan for music, theater, food, drinking, silliness and a come-one, come-all attitude. Just what the dead of winter needs! Also we introduce you to John Garvey, a writer with expertise in the cannabis world. With his help, we’re launching a new cannabis department. Our mission has always been highlighting the connections between our lifestyles and our craft artisans. We are probably overdue in recognizing the place of craft marijuana in Colorado lifestyles and recreation. In this issue, Garvey delves into a new kind of runner’s high, which is becoming ever more popular in Colorado. He plans to expand minds with a variety of topics in future issues.
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Finally, because our muscles deserve a break once in a while, we give you the inside story about an opera based on a surprising Coloradocentric source. Opera Colorado opens the curtains to “The Shining” in late February. Enjoy the season! Joe Ross Associate Publisher and Editor
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ADVENTURES
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Watering holes that go beyond the onearm curl to keep you in shape
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Opera Colorado brings “The Shining” to the stage for the first time at the Ellie
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RIDE ON!
CYCLING MEETS SKIING Ski bikers rally at Purgatory Resort near Durango By Jay McKinney
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kiing and snowboarding may still dominate the slopes, but ski biking is rapidly becoming a fun alternative. This February the annual Ski Bike Rally is returning to Purgatory Resort outside of Durango for a weekend of friendly competition and casual riding. The modified bikes fastened with skis date back over 60 years ago, with the Austrian ski company Brenter spearheading most production and technology efforts during the 1950s. It became relatively
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popular during the 60s and 70s, and even the Beatles were seen riding them in the film “Help”. However, mainstream acceptance has been an uphill battle similar to what snowboarding faced during the 1980s. Thankfully, there is a passionate community that is dedicated to growing the sport and sharing the joy that one can have on a ski bike. Jim Cameron, president of the American Ski Bike Association, has been an avid skier for years but embraced ski biking after his
first time. “I saw the ski bikes and was like, those things look awesome, I’m going to go out and try it,” Cameron says. “At the end of the first day, I’m like, ‘where can I buy one.’ It opened up a whole new realm in the mountain world for me.” With an increasing number of resorts that allow ski bikes, a fast learning curve, and the ability to stand or sit (making it less strenuous), ski bikes are appealing for all age groups and skill levels. Cameron jokes about how he can still race for last chair
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on a ski bike, but traditional skiing is much more taxing on his body, and he typically has to call it quits in the early afternoon. This will be the 19th year that Purgatory Resort has hosted the Ski Bike Rally, and riders from across the country
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relish the Southwestern Colorado retreat. Cameron loves the town of Durango and believes February is an ideal time to host the rally because people are starting to get burned out on their local resorts. “The town is so cool,” Cameron says. “They welcome us, the hotels give us deals, it’s just been a cool place to do it. It’s just the vibe that the town gives off, it’s not a Vail or an Aspen or a Park City. You walk around the town and it’s just friendly.” So what does the weekend Ski Bike Rally entail? Starting Saturday, people will be able to link up with fellow ski bikers and head out to various parts of the mountain. Participants can keep it mellow or ski the trees, ride steep runs and even practice tricks. Afterward, the main event will be a timed race on a guided course that is easy enough for all skill levels. However, there will be different classes so that competitors with a similar amount of experience can see how they measure up against one another.
Another activity on Saturday will be a poker run, which is a type of race common in motorcycle rallies. It requires the riders to check in and get a stub signed at different locations on the mountain. For those who rank high in the poker run race, prizes will be awarded at the end of the day when the ski bikers gather in the lodge. On Sunday, ski bikers will have a chance to do NASTAR racing down the mountain. NASTAR stands for National Standard Race and is the largest public ski racing program in the world. The program scores racers by giving them a handicap number that represents their ability based on how they compare to a set pace. It’s a way of measuring ability against others across the nation. Cameron lives in Utah and was pleasantly surprised with his NASTAR rank after participating in the program at Park City. “I’m a pretty good rider but I’m not one of the best and I was ranked against probably a couple dozen other ski bikers and I had a really good ranking nationally and I qualified to go to the national championship that they do in the springtime in Snowmass,” Cameron says. Hopefully some of the ski bikers at this year’s rally will be able to lock down a spot in the national ranking. When not on the mountain, ski bikers are encouraged to check out the various tents located by the main lift. There will be manufacturers and a museum tent showing old models and highlighting the sport’s history. The American Ski Bike Association will also have a booth with information about ski biking and how to get involved. After a day on the slopes, ski bikers can drive 30 minutes south and hit the streets of Durango for well-deserved food and libations. Cameron acknowledges that ski biking may still have a way to go before it’s as popular as skiing and snowboarding, but the rally is no doubt growing the sport, providing an opportunity for riders to connect with each other and share their love of ski bikes with those who are just getting started.
Jay McKinney is a Colorado native who recently graduated from Metro State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He loves spending time outdoors, playing golf and hiking.
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“The opera is very much true to the “The Shining” was originally Not a soul book,” Carpenter said of its resonance with commissioned by Minnesota Opera, and King and his loyal fans. “All of the scary stuff Opera Colorado will be the second company ou know “The Shining.” Maybe you’ve can resist Carmen’s is in there, as well as the human side of the to stage the show (Opera Kansas City never read the book or seen any of too. It’s so iconic and memorable and canceled a planned 2020 run because of the film adaptations, but you know the seductive charm, not even story, exquisite.” COVID-19). beats of the story. A family man takes his wife Without spoiling much, Carpenter “We are very fortunate to be able to and young son to an isolated hotel to serve the naïve Don José. But when suggests that fans of the book will be very be just the second company nationally as its custodian during the winter months. pleased with the way the opera ends. Fans to produce this opera, and do it here in He then gradually descends into madness, she leaves him for a charismaticof Kubrick’s classic film version, which King Denver,” Carpenter said. with all the classic scary story elements critiqued for straying too far from the novel, It does seem a natural, logical fit for making an appearance: ghosts, psychic bullfighter, Don José’s should not feel left out. The opera weaves Opera Colorado. Estes Park’s picturesque communication, demonic possession…. certain touches from the movie, and the Stanley Hotel was the nightmare fuel for the Redrum. infatuation turns obsessive. inopera has its own cinematic and multimedia fictional Overlook Hotel, the novel’s main That all makes for a great story, whether features as well. setting, after author Stephen King’s stay there book or movie … or an opera? Really? “The What fate, or choice, waits “It is the most expansive, and expensive, in the 1970s. King himself is reportedly a big Shining?” production that Opera Colorado has ever fan of this operatic adaptation. “It has everything great opera should for the woman no man have,” said Greg Carpenter, general and artistic director for Opera Colorado. “It’s a can tame? Opera Colorado performs in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, part compelling and engaging story with a lot By Kyle Kirves
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produced at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House,” Carpenter said. Rehearsals begin in January for the five performances. Some cast members are from the original Minnesota performance, while most are new to their roles. “When we announced we were going to be doing ‘The Shining,’ interest from performers was very high.” Carpenter said. “There was a lot of competition for the roles and we had a lot – a LOT – of agents contacting us. That speaks to the reputation of the opera itself and how it was received in Minnesota. We had a great turnout for child auditions for the role of Danny.” “The Shining” is familiar and wellregarded, so it serves as a perfect introduction for those who’ve never seen an opera but may want to try it out, or the “opera
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curious,” as Carpenter calls them. The show lowers the barriers to entry for newbies. “For one, the opera is in English, so there is no language barrier that you might have in something like ‘Tosca,’” said Carpenter, of the famed Italian opera. Moreover, every seat in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House also has its own personal subtitling system — a plus, even for performances in English. Also, it runs just under two and a half hours, in two acts with an intermission, with a tight, well-tuned staging that runs shorter than many movies. “For some others, it may be that they have friends that don’t want to go. Even those friends can relate to or are likely familiar with ‘The Shining.’ Or even what to wear,” Carpenter mused. Still have questions? Opera Colorado has an FAQ
on its website to guide you through your inaugural visit. Fair warning though: With interest levels as high for “The Shining” as for any other show in Opera Colorado’s history, tickets will likely be snapped up quickly for the five performances. Sales are already steady for the February run. Fans of King’s novel will … wait for it … not want to overlook this magnificent run of contemporary opera. Kyle Kirves drinks beer, plays guitar, runs trails, and manages projects – all with varying degrees of success. While not a craftsman himself, he is quite content writing about the Colorado artisans who create such wonderful things and memorable experiences.
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Reaching beyond the one-arm curl at the neighborhood bar By Kristen Kuchar
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ong gone are the days of eating wings and pizza as the main activity to accompany drinking at the bar. While we still love some tasty pub grub, the last several years have seen a surge in people wanting to “earn their beer,” as they say. Colorado is home to many people who love both craft libations and physical activity, so it’s a seamless combination. In addition to trivia nights and live music, breweries and distilleries are now offering fitness activities right in the tasting room, making it easier to live a balanced lifestyle.
YOGA IN THE TAPROOM
“We’re always looking for ways to bring people into the taprooms for more reasons other than just to drink beer,” says Katie Schroepfer, marketing and taproom manager at River North Brewery, which hosts yoga every Sunday at the Washington Street taproom in Denver. She says yoga at a brewery, as opposed to a formal setting, is a more relaxed experience for guests. “At a yoga studio, you might feel the pressure of everyone else around you being yogis, while at the taproom we have people of all skill levels, so there isn’t any kind of pressure to be ‘good’ at yoga,” she explains. Fay Ryan has been working at New Terrain Brewing for five years while also completing yoga teacher training, and she echoes the same thought. She says those new to yoga can have fun in a less serious atmosphere, while experienced yogis are challenged to earn that beer. “Yoga at breweries allows a space for all types of people who enjoy yoga. It’s great to play and work hard, and then enjoy a variety of delicious beers,” Ryan says. Kristina Hernández Schostak, communications manager at Left Hand Brewing, says offering yoga at their outdoor beer garden or in the taproom can encourage those who may not have otherwise tried yoga. “It’s a more approachable way to get engaged,” she says, because it’s not in a studio but a more recognizable place. The all-levels yoga has moved inside for the season, and takes place two Sundays each month at Left Hand.
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RUN FOR YOUR BEER
Left Hand previously partnered with another Longmont brewery, Shoes and Brews, to host races from the taproom. Shoes and Brews, which is also part running store, holds various races and running activities. Beer-themed runs are by far no stranger here in Colorado. The Colorado Brewery Running Series has held 140 events at 60 different breweries across the state since launching in 2016. A percentage of profits are donated, and the events have raised more than $80,000 for Colorado nonprofits. “Our focus is a lot more (on the) postparty atmosphere,” says Brady Archer, director of events and owner of the series. The 5k races are less formal than traditional races – they’re untimed and often run through neighborhoods without closing streets. Plus, each race ends with craft beer, live music and giveaways.
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BOOT CAMP AND BREWS
Brewery Boot Camp is another beerand-fitness venture that has been a huge hit, says company owner and trainer Lindsay Chavez. Since launching six years ago, Brewery Boot Camp has worked with more than 50 breweries and has had more than 2,000 participants in their sessions. Chavez says most of their participants aren’t fans of the typical gym setting. “We have a large number of people who have lost weight and have improved their fitness just with our program,” Chavez says. Brewery Boot Camp has had sessions at many breweries around the Denver area, including Landlocked Ales in Lakewood. “We live in Colorado. People out here love craft beer and are always looking for something fun, healthy, and unique to do,” says Brandi Burgei, co-owner and marketing director at Landlocked Ales. Burgei says some attendees of the bootcamp class have become regulars in the taproom, and class-goers often bring a friend to share the fun. “The vibe is very positive and energetic during the workout, and mostly everyone hangs out for a couple rounds afterwards, and they laugh and have a good time,” she says. But it’s not just traditional workouts taking place in taprooms. Cheluna Brewing, for example, hosts high-energy Latin dance classes every Monday and Saturday.
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“Colorado residents, in large part, are very active and fitness oriented, and lots of those residents also love independent craft beer,” says Cheluna owner and manager Jennifer Perez. She feels that promoting fitness builds community while fostering friendships and mental health. Cheluna also hosts a run and walk group every Tuesday.
BARRE AT THE BAR
Becka Repp, owner of Grace and Power Fitness in Loveland, says barre and beer are a great duo. For those new to barre, Repp describes it as a low-impact, full
body workout that combines the principles of dance, pilates and yoga. With small movements and light weights, it builds muscular endurance, tones the body, and builds flexibility. “Bringing barre to the bar helps introduce people to barre fitness that may not be ready to step into a barre studio yet,” Repp says. “It takes away the stigma that barre is only for dancers, or certain types of people. People are less intimidated at the bar.” Kristen Kuchar is a freelance writer covering food, libations, music and other Colorado gatherings.
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COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING JAN 15-16 Golden
Cowboy poets, western singers and old fashioned yodelers bring to life the joys and hardships of the Old West. First timers and old hands will be entertained and inspired by cowboy and cowgirl poets and musicians. Their poems, songs and witticisms about how life was and still is on farms, ranches and the range, bridge the past with the present. coloradocowboygathering.com
DENVER WINTER BREW FEST JAN 22 Denver
From year-round favorites to seasonal specialties, the in-person festival will offer hundreds of choices to imbibers. With dozens of participating breweries, enjoy a great variety of sudsy thirstquenchers, while dancing to the Journey Girls. brewfestevents.com Photo: Courtesy of National Western Rodeo and Stock Show
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JANUARY 8-23 DENVER
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Colorado Springs Look for a modern twist on the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. The show brings new life to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of — and achieves — a better life. fac.coloradocollege.edu
POTTED POTTER JAN 4-9 Denver
The parody of all seven Harry Potter books has become an audience favorite over the last 10 years. The Newman Center for the Performing Arts brings the comedy for all ages to the stage to start the new year. newmancenterpresents.com
STEAMBOAT MUSIC FEST JAN 5-10 Steamboat Springs
With 50 bands playing at 10 locations, the vibe can be found wherever the trail takes you. The event is also known as the Superbowl of Texas music, with a stacked lineup of Lone Star State Red Dirt bands playing, including a tribute to Jerry Jeff Walker, who died in 2020. themusicfest.com
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season professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows, and Colorado’s largest western trade show, attracting more than 700,000 visitors each year.
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MARIN ALSOP CONDUCTS JAN 7-9 Denver
The former Colorado Symphony music director makes her long-awaited return, leading a thrilling program of illustrious works. Copland’s signature American sound is on full display in this beautiful suite from the ballet “Appalachian Spring,” while Barber’s “Second Essay” exhibits exhilarating power throughout. This curated suite from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” provides a stirring finale to Maestra Alsop’s return. coloradosymphony.org
ICELANTIC’S WINTER ON THE ROCKS: DIPLO, SOFI TUKKER JAN 28 Morrison
Diplo and Sofi Tukker will warm up Red Rocks this winter, along with Talib Kweli, DJ Matt Cassidy, Jacoby and others. Diplo, a GrammyAward winning artist has spun his magic as a DJ, producer and musician for more than 10 years. axs.com
BRECKENRIDGE SNOW SCULPTURES JAN 24-30 BRECKENRIDGE
Breck hosts the International Snow Sculpture Championships each winter with an amazing lineup of
THE PETTY NICKS EXPERIENCE JAN 15 Boulder
There’s a story that Stevie Nicks wanted to join Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They had some major hits together; yet, she never joined the band full time. The Petty Nicks Experience is a ‘What if...” idea in a live setting. The Denver band combines Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Stevie Nicks’ solo work, along with some Fleetwood Mac. From “American Girl” and “Runnin’ Down A Dream” to “Edge of 17,” “Landslide” and “Go Your Own Way,” the show is full of quintessentially American Rock N Roll! The group will perform at the Fox Theatre in Boulder. z2ent.com
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LOVELAND SWEETHEART FESTIVAL FEB 1-14 Loveland
The Loveland Sweetheart Festival will be a little different than pre-Pandemic iterations. This year’s festival includes a few socially distanced events in honor of Valentine’s Day in the Sweetheart City. The celebration includes a Cupid scavenger hunt through the city from Feb. 1 to 15, as well as light and art installations, and sweetheartthemed red and pink lights throughout the Chapungu Sculpture Park in Centerra. Also, community members can help create a “stamp your love” community mural at the corner of 4th Street and Lincoln Ave. Artist Scott Freeman is working with the Loveland Museum to set up a socially distanced, safe experience for community members to create pieces for the mural. visitlovelandco.org
RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW FEB 2-6 Denver
Feel the energy of the Irish and international dance phenomenon that will take over Buell Theatre. The reimagined performance includes new dances, costumes, projection and stage lighting that will impress all ages. denvercenter.org artists. Dozens of sculptures are carved from 12-foot blocks of snow and displayed for everyone to enjoy. gobreck.com
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COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI JAN 29 DENVER
The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi, a highly physical, stunningly fluid dance
ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL FEB 5-6 Lake City
One block south of downtown Lake City is the Lake City Ice Park, a favorite among ice climbers who prefer small crowds, stellar routes, and a casual, fun atmosphere. The park heats up (but not enough to melt the ice) during the first weekend in February for the climbing festival. lakecity.com
OLD MAN WINTER RALLY FEB 6 Lyons
Bundle up and run it, ride it or do both. The race is known as Colorado’s best mixed-terrain winter race. Riders can choose 50- or 100-kilometer courses of gravel, snow, climbs and thrills. Runners can take on 10 kilometers of singletrack, red rock canyon and gravel. The deep-winter rally requires a sense of adventure because the weather can shift as wildly as the single-track courses. Aid stations and a rockin’ after-party with cold beer and hot food make it all worthwhile. oldmanwinterrally.com Please let us know about your favorite upcoming events. Drop a line to joe@thirstcolorado.com. And please check websites and social media for event updates and COVID-19 restrictions.
work that defies gravity. Mixing capoeira, martial arts, and contemporary dance, the ensemble combines the powerful imagery of Asian art and Islamic architecture. newmancenterpresents.com
BETH HART: THE THANKFUL TOUR FEB 7 Denver
The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter continues to generate fans with her “War in My Mind” album. Whether covering Led Zeppelin or jamming with the industry’s biggest names, the bluesy performer leaves it all on the stage. axs.com
ETHEL’S DOCUMERICA FEB 17 Lakewood
Indie-classical string quartet Ethel will perform original music by today’s top composers against a backdrop of evocative imagery from a 1970s photographic archive commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency. The result is a multimedia meditation on America’s relationship to our land, our resources and ourselves. The show is at the Lakewood Cultural Center. lakewood.showare.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE EXPO FEB 24-27 Denver
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he idea for Lady Justice Brewing came to three women serving in AmeriCorps about 11 years ago. Betsy Lay, Kate Power and Jen Cuesta were working at a small nonprofit in Arvada. They shared a beer together after a tough day of capacity building for the organization — a day when their fundraising requests were met with a lot of no’s. However, despite being in the middle of a recession with people continually telling them they couldn’t afford to give, the women realized people were still willing to spend money on craft beer. “It led them to ask the question: Why can’t we just brew beer and give that money back?” explains Alison Wisneski, director of marketing for the brewery. During law school, Power wrote about the brewery’s concept in a business law class. The business was small at first, starting in 2014 as a 300-square-foot storage room in a former commercial garage. They sold beer through memberships on a 1-barrel system. Lady Justice has now grown to a 7-barrel brewery and taproom that is making a mark on the Colorado community. Power and Cuesta are still practicing law, and Lay recently left
‘We care about two things: making great beer and helping organizations make the world a better place.’ — Alison Wisneski her job in higher education. “We care about two things: making great beer and helping organizations make the world a better place,” Wisneski says. So far, they have raised $21,000 and counting for more than 30 organizations, and have raised awareness. Recipients include Aurora Mental Health Center, Frontline Farming, Girls Rock Denver, Kenzi’s Kids, Soul 2 Soul Sisters, Su Teatro, and Women’s Wilderness. Organizations are chosen through grant applications and requests from small nonprofits. The team loves being a part of these organizations’ stories. “We often hear back with updates on how funding was used, and we try to give space for those organizations to share with our beer-drinking community.” In addition to raising money for these groups, the Lady Justice team also uses social media and
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newsletters to keep the community informed on ways to help. Lady Justice also is building community through collaborations. One recent collab was with BlaQ & Soul, an organization focused on intersectionality in craft food and beverage spaces. They brewed a foederaged peach saison with their friends at Goldspot Brewing in Denver. All profits go to The Autistic People of Color Fund. Lady Justice collaborates regularly with Goldspot Brewing. “Kelissa (Heiber) and (Lady Justice’s) Betsy are both queer and women, and they’re also head brewers and owners, which is incredibly rare in the beer world,” Wisneski says. “We are fortunate to
be in constant community and collaboration. Our beers always give back to LGBTQ+ organizations in the greater Denver area as it’s a community we’re a part of and a space we love to highlight.” Lay, who has been a self-taught homebrewer since 2008, leads the brewing efforts. “Our beer is meant to be approachable and we like to ensure we’re offering something for everyone,” Wisneski says. Flagship beers include Liberty Lager, Sandra Day IPA, Chosen Family Extra Special Bitter, and For the Record Stout. The goal of the beer selection is to offer something for everyone, including a hard
seltzer option for non-beer lovers. “Our beertenders are incredible at making sure to walk with you as you choose the right beer for you before settling into the taproom to relax and imbibe,” Wisneski says. There are also regular events in and around the tasting room, including trivia, live music, food trucks, and chocolate and beer pairings. There is also a dog-friendly outdoor space for warmer days. “We see craft beer as community and hope to create a space where all feel welcome,” Wisneski says. Kristen Kuchar is a freelance writer covering food, libations, music and other Colorado gatherings.
CHARITABLY CRAFTED IN COLORADO
In addition to Lady Justice, here is a sampling of other breweries that consistently give back OSKAR BLUES BREWERY
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Oskar Blues Brewery’s Can’d Aid organization gathers volunteers to make a positive impact in the community – whether it’s curating a love for art and the outdoors or getting water to those who need it most. This is done by maintaining multi-use trails, donating bikes and skateboards to children, donating musical instruments, and much more. The organization has also donated more than 2 million cans of drinking water to people in need throughout the U.S. With recycling and sustainability efforts, such as tree plantings, river cleanups, and recycling, the equivalent of 73 million cans have been recycled. The organization is also currently partnering with Berthoud Brewing on the Berthoud Adaptive Park Project, which is creating the first fully accessible public playground in Berthoud.
LEFT HAND BREWING FOUNDATION
The Left Hand Brewing Foundation was launched in response to the flooding Boulder County faced in 2013. The group raised $76,000 in relief efforts for Longmont. The company now supports primary needs, community support groups, arts and cultural activities, housing projects, medical research, and issues and emergencies in Longmont and beyond. They continue to donate a portion of profits from festivals to specific beneficiaries, and host any local non-profits at the event for free. The Foundation has partnered with Love Hope Strength, Longmont Humane Society, and The Future Arts Foundation, to name a few.
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY
No matter how or where you bought some Breckenridge beer last year, some of your money probably went to charity. In 2021, the brewery gave $1 from every tour to the Colorado Chapter of Canine Companions for Independence, the largest nonprofit provider of service dogs in the world. One percent of all summer beer proceeds went to the National Parks Conservation Association. The Breck Brew Women in Beer Chapter helps provide educational opportunities for women in craft brewing. Since 2018, the chapter has brewed a beer every year for International Women’s Day, with $1 of every pour funding a scholarship for women in the Beer Industry Program at Metro State University. Brewery employees also volunteer on trail cleanups and other projects.
14ER BREWING
The brewers from 14er Brewing are all about making crushable beer that still allows for an active Colorado lifestyle. Located in RiNo, one percent of brewery sales are donated to the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, a non-profit based in Golden that builds and maintains hiking routes, and educates hikers on sustainable recreational practices.
ODELL BREWING
Odell Brewing Company is committed to giving back to charitable partners and making a positive impact on the environment. The team focuses on providing support and resources for at-risk children, single-parent families, the elderly, and disenfranchised community members, as well as organizations that protect and preserve the environment. Some recent partners include The Growing Project, Wilderness Restoration Volunteers, The Gathering Place, and Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins – an organization that addresses the needs of middle school and high school African American students in Fort Collins.
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A ‘MAGICAL’ REVIVAL
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any Colorado towns boast of unique festivals drawing visitors and locals alike for the same activities and attractions every winter. Durango isn’t one of those towns. Its Snowdown celebration is intentionally a different event each year. After a pandemic hiatus last January, the town is conjuring a new “Magical & Mystical” Snowdown festival Jan. 26 to 30. What does that entail? Curious Coloradans may need to travel to the Four Corners town to find out. They should plan to wear a costume and take part in a beard growing contest, a joke-off, a hot-wing eating contest, human foosball, a parade and much more. Perhaps the most important event, and the main revenue source for the non-profit managing Snowdown, is the Follies performance. “Follies is a local production of community members taking time to poke fun at our community and current affairs through talented (and not so talented) skits or acts,” said producer Janalee Hogan. “Acts can be musical, comedic or theatrical. The program states our apologies to all you folk that are miffed, besmirched or psychologically soiled by such tawdry entertainment.” The follies, which became part of the zany celebration in 1984, are new and surprising every year. Additionally, every year different businesses host their own pieces of the Snowdown celebration,
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adding up to more than 100 events during the fourday hullabaloo. Some events are annual traditions that are just tweaked to fit the new theme. This year’s event will once again include a parade of lights, an adults-only fashion show and a beer plunge. This will be the 43rd iteration of the festival, which was started in 1979 as a diversion during short and chilly winter days in Durango, which sits at 6,500 feet and reaches an average daily high of 38 degrees in January. The event has since drawn many return visitors. “I have a dear friend that graduated from Fort Lewis College in about 1990,” Hogan said. ”After leaving the area, she returns year after year to get her Snowdown fix. We laugh, shop, dine and enjoy the Follies each year.” After taking a year off because of COVID-19, Hogan said she is looking forward to rallying with everyone for the celebration. “It will be great to get back out and enjoy winter days downtown with friends, neighbors and tourists.” For more information on the festival, lodging options and more, visit www.durango.com/ snowdown.
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YES, I SAID RUNNING HIGH, NOT RUNNER’S HIGH By John Garvey
I am ecstatic. I’m running a familiar route from my old neighborhood on a late-summer evening, engulfed in a symphony of cicadas and grasshoppers. The air feels silky and perfect. My legs and lungs burn, but I feel like I’m 17 years old. And I’m very literal-minded, so when I say I’m ecstatic, I don’t mean I merely feel great. I mean I feel utterly divorced from past and future: delighted, clear-headed, grounded, and fleet-footed. I’m effortlessly running about 15 seconds per mile faster than my casual running pace. And I’m high on weed.
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efore I embark on the topic of running and cannabis, let me be clear that running high isn’t for everyone, and I’ve always been a little weird. And as with all things, there are wrong ways to go on a doob run (tips and guidelines forthcoming). But for an increasing number of runners, from fair-weather 5K types to competitive ultramarathoners, cannabis and running go together like champagne and wedding night sex. This topic has been reported on in waves since about 2015, shortly after I had first combined running and cannabis. The focus here will be on what makes running high so psychologically appealing, and on practical tips from a thoroughly experienced highfunctioning pothead runner.
CHEMICALS, BABY. WHO CARES WHICH DOOR THEY CAME IN?
“The runner’s high” has long been attributed to a class of feel-good chemicals called endorphins that are naturally present in the brain. But today the prevailing explanation is that anandamide — another feel-good and pain-relieving neurochemical — causes
runner’s high. Anandamide binds to the same receptors in your nervous system as THC, and shares many of its effects. If testosterone wears plaid, anandamide wears tie dye. My first runner’s high, at age 17, was one of the defining moments of my life. My first time smoking weed was not. But there were similar chemicals at play. Anandamide is one of a cocktail of neurochemicals that helps you get into a flow state: a deeply engaged, focused frame of mind with no awareness of the passing of time. Flow states are delightful. In a book on this very topic, “Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs and Maverick Scientists are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work,” authors Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal note that “anandamide also plays another important role here, boosting ‘lateral thinking,’ which is our ability to make far-flung connections between disparate ideas.” That’s why runner’s lore is rife with revelations and solutions to problems. Ecstasis is often just a more progressed flow state. It’s intense and joyful. Many experienced runners know the difference between a ho-hum run, a flow state run, and an ecstatic run. These occur naturally. But my theory based on extensive personal experience is that flow states and ecstasis are markedly more likely to occur if you’re running high. This is because anandamide, which your body produces naturally, and the THC in marijuana pair as perfectly as Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris did on their “All The Roadrunning” album.
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
The following beginners’ guidelines are based on a combination of personal experience, conversations with other runners, Reddit forums, inductive reasoning, and helpful articles written by and about athletes. Caveat: Some athletes have successfully flaunted these. But these are
likely to contribute to your success, or at least help you avoid a crash. Dress first. Unless you’re an exceptionally high-functioning stoner, having to change clothes while high can constitute a significant barrier to actually getting out the door. Mode of consumption. Edibles are more likely than smoked or vaped cannabis to produce a lethargic “body high” that will derail your run. At the same time, smoking is more likely than vaping to irritate your throat and lungs. Finally, vaping concentrates is more likely to result in sub-optimal dosing (too much or too little) compared to vaping flower. So when in doubt, vaping flower is your best bet. Strain. This is rudimentary so I’ll summarize: sativas are generally energizing; indicas are generally relaxing. Getting high on sativa or a sativa-dominant hybrid is more likely to result in a successful run. It’s also ideal to use a strain you’re familiar with. Just Say No … to treadmills. A big part of the magic of running high is all the elements of the outdoors. Even if you’re in a heavily urban setting, being outdoors is ideal, if not essential. Plus, it’s not exactly driving a forklift, but things can still go very wrong on a treadmill.
ON YOUR MARKS …
If you happen to enjoy running and cannabis separately, try doing them together. If you like weed and you’re ambivalent about running, try doing them together. If you want to delve into this topic further, Denver journalist and distance runner Josiah Hesse just published the book “Runner’s High: How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports.” My impression so far is that he’s a seriousminded, gifted writer (go to ThirstColorado. com for our review). But I do wish I had gotten around to publishing that book first. John Garvey is the Chief Storytelling Officer at Garvington Creative, bringing together business impact and belly laughs through storydriven marketing. If you meet his parents, please don’t tell them how much he knows about weed. GarvingtonCreative.com
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GET INCLINED TO STAY IN SHAPE Try climbing the walls in Colorado By Olivia Venuta
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taying in shape in the cold winter months can be difficult. And let’s face it, treadmills and ellipticals get old. One way to add a little excitement is by joining a climbing gym this year. The full-body exercise is great for endurance, strength and coordination. You get to work out without the monotony. Here are some of the climbing gyms across Colorado that will get your blood flowing.
DENVER MOVEMENT With 20 climbing gyms across the country, Movement knows what is up. From yoga and fitness classes to private bouldering coaching, they have it all. Movement has Colorado locations in Boulder, RiNo, Baker, Englewood and Golden. Check out your nearest location to become a part of the Movement fitness community. movementgyms.com
MOUNTAIN STRONG DENVER Located north of Denver, Mountain Strong offers more than just rock walls and harnesses. They were voted one of the Best Gyms in Denver in 2018, and they’re eager to train anyone, from beginners to pro athletes. The gym is stocked with highquality training equipment, Rogue bikes, power-lifting equipment, rowers and more. mountainstrongdenver.com
COLORADO SPRINGS SPORT CLIMBING CENTER Open every day, this Colorado Springs gym is ready for new climbers. Day passes are only $15. And compared to many gyms, the $60 monthly membership is on the less expensive side. Their staff is incredible and the climbing teams are always looking for fresh faces to join. sportclimbingcenter.com
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GOLDEN THE SPOT After opening in October, the new gym boasts 11,000 square feet of rock climbing and fitness in downtown Golden. The Spot now has four locations (Boulder, Denver, Golden and Louisville) and your day pass or membership can unlock them all. thespotgym.com
LONGMONT LONGMONT CLIMBING COLLECTIVE The LCC has something for all ages. Parents Night Out on Fridays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. allows for fun on both ends: Drop the kids off for a night of climbing while you are enjoying an evening on the town. Plus, the LLC will be there for you to work it off in the morning, whether that’s yoga, fitness or climbing. longmontclimbingcollective.com
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This recreation center has plenty to offer with 3,100 square feet of climbing surface, including bouldering routes, and top-rope and training setups. There are classes for kids and adults, as well as outdoor climbing experiences. The recreation pass includes access to the pool, the weight room and the skating rink. aspenrecreation.com
Just getting into climbing? Estes Park Mountain Shop offers a deal you cannot pass up. Purchase three climbs for $20 while staff members worry about your safety, so you can enjoy the climb. With over 4,500 feet of terrain and affordable membership fees, exercise has never been more fun. estesparkmountainshop.com
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BOULDER BOULDER ROCK CLUB Voted the “Best of Boulder” 17 years in a row, the Rock Club is definitely worth a visit. The gym welcomes experts and beginners alike. There are classes tailored to children, adults, and even specific classes for women, lead by women. boulderrockclub.com
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ASCENT STUDIO CLIMBING AND FITNESS Committed to inclusivity and inspiration, the Ascent Studio opens its doors to everyone. The studio holds events such as the Hometown Heroes competition and She Climbs for women. Ascent welcomes every skill level, gender and age. ascentstudio.com
WOODEN MOUNTAIN Open for just three years, Wooden Mountain has pushed through the tough times. The community is ready to share its mission: cultivating climbers to crush the world’s problems. woodenmountain.com
SILVERTHORNE SUMMIT CLIMBING GYM “For climbers, by climbers” is a mantra that Summit Climbing Gym doesn’t take lightly. This co-op gym is member-owned and operated, so some climbing experience is needed. However, once you join the community, you will feel right at home. summitclimbing.org Olivia Venuta, originally from Minnesota, recently graduated from the University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She enjoys reading, skiing, golfing and a good glass of wine.
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BREWERIES DENVER BAKER/SOUTH BROADWAY
Strange Craft Beer Co ● ●
ARVADA
Tivoli Brewing ●
Denver Beer Co
Zuni St. Brewing Co ●
Elevated Seltzer ● ● LUKI Brewery
NORTHEAST DENVER
Banded Oak Brewing Co Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales Dos Luces
Resolute Brewing Tap & Cellar ●
Dead Hippie Brewing ●
NORTHWEST DENVER
Someplace Else Brewery
Peak View Brewing Co
Amalgam Brewing
Spice Trade Brewing at Yak & Yeti ●
FREDERICK
AURORA
Mirror Image Brewing Co
A Bit Twisted Brewpub
Mountain Cowboy Brewing Co
Bent Barley Brewing Co
GOLDEN
BJ’s ●
Barrels and Bottles Brewery ●
Cheluna Brewing Co
Cannonball Creek Brewing Co ●
Dry Dock Brewing Co North Dock ●
Coda Brewing
Dry Dock Brewing Co South Dock ●
Coors Brewing Co
Jade Mountain Brewing Co
Golden City Brewery ●
Berkeley Alley Beer Co.
Denver Beer Co Canworks ●
Platt Park Brewing Co ●
Diebolt Brewing Co ● ●
The Post Chicken and Beer ●
The Empourium Brewing Co
So Many Roads Brewery
FlyteCo Brewing
The Post Chicken and Beer ●
Goldspot Brewing Co ● ●
TRVE Brewing Co
Launch Pad Brewery
Hogshead Brewery ●
Six Capital Brewing & BBQ ●
Bruz Off Fax
Oasis Brewing Co ● ●
Ursula Brewing Co
Cerebral Brewing ● ●
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten●
BRIGHTON
RINO
Big Choice Brewing
Counter Culture Brewery & Grille ● Fiction Beer Co ●
Flood Stage Ale Works ●
10 Barrel Brewing Co ● ● 10barrel.com 720.573.8992
Long Table Brewhouse ● Pints Pub ●
Something Brewery
BROOMFIELD
2620 Walnut St Denver
Reverence Brewing Co
4 Noses Brewing Co ●
Station 26 Brewing Co ● Vine Street Pub & Brewery ●
DENVER INT’L AIRPORT Great Divide Brewhouse & Kitchen ● Sweetwater Brewing Co ● Tom’s Urban Diner and Tivoli Brewing ●
FIVE POINTS Cohesion Brewing Co Spangalang Brewery Woods Boss Brewing
Burly Brewing ● ●
Epic Brewing Co ●
The Elizabeth Brewing Co
Great Divide Brewing Co ● ●
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Mockery Brewing ●
Iron Mule Brewery
New Belgium - The Woods at the Source
Rockyard Brewing Co ●
Little Machine Beer ● Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake ●
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Finkel & Garf Brewing Co Gunbarrel Brewing Co Kettle and Spoke Brewery
Great Frontier Brewing Co Green Mountain Beer Co Landlocked Ales
LITTLETON AREA Blue Spruce Brewing Co Breckenridge Brewery ● Coal Mine Ave. Brewing Co Comet Brews ● Jackass Hill Brewery ● Lariat Lodge Brewing Living the Dream Brewing Co Locavore Beer Works
Southern Sun ● Stein Brewing Co The Post Chicken and Beer Twisted Pine Brewing ● ● Unnamed Beer Co Uhl’s Brewing Co Upslope Brewing Co ● ● Vision Quest Brewing Co Wild Provisions Beer Project
LAFAYETTE Cellar West Artisan Ales ● Front Range Brewing ● ● Liquid Mechanics ● ● Odd 13 Brewing Inc ● ● The Post Brewing Co ● ● Westbound and Down Brewing Co
NORTHGLENN/THORNTON
Bootstrap Brewing ● ●
Mother Tucker Brewery ● ●
Collision Brewing Co ●
Satire Brewing Co ● ●
Grossen Bart Brewery ● ●
Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant y Cerveceria ●
PARKER
Knuckle Puck Brewing Left Hand Brewing Co ●
Copper Kettle Brewing Co ●
Barnett and Son Brewing Co ● ●
Prost Brewing Co & Biergarten
Downhill Brewing Co ●
Oskar Blues Brewing ●
SOUTHWEST DENVER
Resolute Brewing Co
Outworld Brewing
Black Sky Brewery ●
Rock Bottom Centennial ●
Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant y Cerveceria ●
Chain Reaction Brewing Co ●
Rock Bottom Highlands Ranch ●
Welcome Home Brewery
The Post Chicken and Beer
Renegade Brewing Co
Spice Trade Brewing Co
WESTMINSTER
Pumphouse Brewery ●
Wah Gwaan Brewing Co.
Two22 Brew ●
BJ’s ●
Shoes and Brews
Holidaily Brewing Taproom
Burns Family Artisan Ales
Beyond the Mountain Brewing Co
LONGMONT
Comrade Brewing ● comradebrewing.com 720.748.0700 7677 E Iliff Ave Denver
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery ●
Avery Brewing ●
Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant y Cerveceria ●
Halfpenny Brewing Co ● ●
MILE HI/AURARIA
6 and 40 Brewery
Westfax Brewing Co
Bull and Bush Brewery ● ●
Wynkoop Brewing Co ●
LAKEWOOD
105 West Brewing Co ●
Great Divide Brewing Co ● ●
Smash Face Brewing ●
Asher Brewing Co
Ska Street Brewstillery
Cohesion Brewing Co ●
Grist Brewing Co ●
Sandlot Brewery
BOULDER
Sanitas Brewing Co ● ●
Old 121 Brewhouse
SOUTHEAST DENVER
Rock Bottom Denver ●
Very Nice Brewing - Nederland ●
Over Yonder Brewing
CASTLE ROCK
Denver Chophouse & Brewery ● Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery ●
Knotted Root Brewing Co - Nederland
The Post Chicken and Beer ●
Blue Moon Brewing Co ● ●
Blue Spruce Brewing Co ● ●
Industrial Revolution Brewing - Erie
Ohm Brewing
Black Shirt Brewing Co ● ●
River North Brewery
Denver Beer Co
Howlin Wind Brewing and Blending - Rollinsville
Oskar Blues Taproom ● ●
Bierstadt Lagerhaus ●
3 Freaks Brewery ●
Fritz Family Brewers - Niwot
New Terrain Brewing ● ●
Wonderland Brewing Co ● ●
Ratio Beerworks ● ●
Cervecería Colorado
MainStage Brewing - Lyons ●
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery ●
Altitude Brewing & Supply
CENTENNIAL/GREENWOOD VILLAGE/HIGHLANDS RANCH
Echo Brewing Co - Erie ●
Mountain Toad Brewing ●
Rails End Beer Co ● ●
Our Mutual Friend
AC Golden Brewing Co
801 Brickyard Cir., Golden
14er Brewing
Odell Brewing Co
LODO
Busey Brews - Nederland
BJ’s ●
Holidaily Brewing Co Holidailybrewing.com 303.278.BEER
Gordon Biersch ●
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co ●
BOULDER COUNTY
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew - Lyons
Lady Justice Brewing
Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe + Brewery ●
CAPITOL HILL/E COLFAX/ PARK HILL
Joyride Brewing Co ●
Brewability Lab ● ●
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Novel Strand Brewing Co
Westminster Brewing Co _____________________________
Colorado Plus Brew Pub ● ●
Odyssey Beerwerks ● ●
Blue Tile Brewing
Call to Arms Brewing Co ●
Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen ●
Kokopelli Beer Co ● ●
Brewery Rickoli ●
ENGLEWOOD AREA
Bruz Beers ●
Grandma’s House
Frolic Brewing Co ●
Barquentine Brewing Co
New Image Brewing ●
J. Moe’s Italian Bistro and Brewery ●
Baere Brewing Co
EDGEWATER/WHEAT RIDGE
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Little Dry Creek Brewery ● Lone Tree Brewing Co ®
300 Suns Brewing ●
Primitive Beer
RAFT LIBATIONS Wibby Brewing ● ●
LOUISVILLE 12Degree Brewing ● Crystal Springs Brewing Co
G5 Brew Pub - Severance ●
Rock Coast Brewery
Riff Raff Brewing ● ●
Suds Brothers Brewery - Fruita ● ●
Peculier Ales - Windsor ● ●
Verboten Brewing Co _____________________________
ALAMOSA
CENTRAL CITY/GEORGETOWN/ IDAHO SPRINGS
Sheaf & Kettle Brewery - Eaton Timnath Beerwerks - Timnath
Gravity Brewing ● ●
ESTES PARK
Mother Tucker Brewery ●
Avant Garde Aleworks
Redgarden Restaurant & Brewery ● _____________________________
Estes Park Brewery ●
S. FRONT RANGE Florence Brewing - Florence World’s End Brewing Co - Cañon City
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co The Post Chicken and Beer ● Rock Cut Brewing Co
FORT COLLINS
CENTRAL COLORADO
The Colorado Farm Brewery San Luis Valley Brewing ●
Dostal Alley Saloon & Gambling Emporium - Central City ●
Elevation Beer Co - Poncha Springs ●
PAONIA
Guanella Pass Brewing - Georgetown
Mad Jack’s Mtn Brewery - Bailey ● ●
Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub Idaho Springs ●
South Park Brewing Co - Fairplay ●
Paonia United Brewing Co _____________________________
Westbound & Down Brewing Co - Idaho Springs ●
NORTHEAST
EVERGREEN
Parts & Labor Brewing Co - Sterling
El Rancho Brewing Co ●
Soulcraft Brewing
Tumbleweed Brewing & Wine - Yuma _____________________________
Evergreen Brewery ●
Eddyline Brewery - Buena Vista ●
Two Mile Brewing Co - Leadville ●
SALIDA Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub ●
BierWerks Brewery - Woodland Park ● ●
Anheuser-Busch
Crafty Canary Brewery - Walsenburg
BJ’s ●
Funky Town Brewing - Florissant
Black Bottle Brewery ●
Tres Litros Beer Co _____________________________
NORTHWEST
Manitou Brewing - Manitou Springs ●
Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing ●
Camber Brewing Co - Fraser
Paradox Beer Co - Divide ●
Crooked Stave Brewing
SOUTHWEST
Paradox Beer Co., Trinidad Outpost
DC Oakes Brewhouse & Eatery ●
COLORADO SPRINGS Atrevida Beer Co ● Battle Mountain Brewing ● Black Forest Brewing Co ● Brass Brewing Co ● Bristol Brewing ● Cerberus Brewing Co ● Cogstone Brewing Co ● ● Colorado Mountain Brewery ● Dueces Wild Brewery ● FH Beerworks ● Fossil Craft Beer Co ● Goat Patch Brewing Co ● JAKs Brewing Co ● Local Relic ● Lost Friend Brewing ● Mash Mechanix Brewing Metric Brewing ● Nano 108 ● OCC Brewing Peaks N Pines Brewing Co ●
Envy Brewing
Red Leg Brewing ● Red Swing Brewhouse Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery ● Rocky Mountain Brewery ● Smiling Toad Brewery ● Storybook Brewing ●
Funkwerks
Dolores River Brewery - Dolores ● ●
Gilded Goat Brewing Co
Golden Block Brewery - Silverton ●
Horse & Dragon Brewing Co
Horsefly Brewing Co - Montrose ● ●
Intersect Brewing
Lake City Brewing - Lake City
Jessup Farm Barrel House ●
Mancos Brewing Co - Mancos ●
The Marmot Fort Collins
San Juan Brews - Montrose
Maxline Brewing
Smuggler’s Brewpub - Telluride ●
McClellan’s Brewing Co ● ●
Square Peg Brewerks - Creede
New Belgium Brewing Co ● ●
Stoik Beer Co - Delta
Odell Brewing Co ● ●
Stronghouse Brew Pub - Telluride
Pitchers Brewery ●
Telluride Brewing Co - Telluride
The Post Chicken and Beer ●
Three Barrel Brewing Co - Del Norte ●
Prost Brewing Co
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N. FRONT RANGE High Hops Brewery - Windsor
Never Summer Brewing Co - Granby Smoking River Brewing Co - Meeker Yampa Valley Taproom - Craig
Angry James Brewing - Silverthorne The Baker’s Brewery - Silverthorne ● Breckenridge Brewery & Pub ● Broken Compass Brewing - Breck. Dillon Dam Brewery - Dillon ● ● HighSide Brewing - Frisco ● ●
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Outer Range Brewing Co - Frisco ●
Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill ●
Pug Ryan’s Brewery - Dillon ●
Mountain Tap Brewery ●
Steep Brewing & Coffee - Keystone ● _____________________________
Storm Peak Brewing Co
DISTRIBUTION ONLY Boulder Beer Co
Big Trout Brewing Co
Ceria Brewing
Hideaway Park Brewery
Dive Bar Brewing Co
The Peak Bistro & Brewery ● _____________________________
Donovan Brewing Co
Two Rascals Brewing Co - Montrose
I-70 CORRIDOR
New Planet Beer
Purpose Brewing
CORTEZ
EAGLE COUNTY
Rally King Brewing
7 Hermits Brewing Co - Vail ●
Ramskeller Brewery ●
J. Fargo’s Family Dining & Micro Brewery ●
Red Truck Beer ●
Main Street Brewery & Restaurant ●
Snowbank Brewing
WildEdge Brewing Collective
ASPEN/CARBONDALE/ GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Stodgy Brewing Co ●
DURANGO
Aspen Brewing Co ●
Zwei Brewing Co ● ●
Anarchy Brewing
Ball Brewing
Animas Brewing Co ●
Capitol Creek Brewery ●
Carver Brewing Co ●
Carbondale Beer Works ●
Durango Beer and Ice Co
Casey Brewing and Blending
Ska Brewing Co ● ●
Glenwood Canyon Brew Pub ●
Art of the Spirits Colorado Whiskey - Denver
Steamworks Brewing Co ●
Roaring Fork Beer Co ●
atöst Lounge - Golden
WeldWerks Brewing Co
GUNNISON/CRESTED BUTTE
GRAND JUNCTION
Ballmer Peak Distillery - Lakewood
Wiley Roots Brewing Co ●
The Eldo Brewpub & Venue ● ●
Edgewater Brewery ●
Bear Creek Distillery - Denver
High Alpine Brewing Co ●
Gemini Beer Co
The Block Distilling Co - Denver
Irwin Brewing Co
Kannah Creek Brewing Co ●
Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery - Boulder
Big Beaver Brewing Co ●
OURAY
Monumental Beer Works
Broken Arrow Spirits - Centennial
Big Thompson Brewery
Colorado Boy Brewery ●
Ramblebine Brewing Co ●
Denver Distillery - Denver
City Star Brewing ●
Ouray Brewery ●
The Rockslide Restaurant and Brewery ●
Deviant Spirits - Boulder
Crow Hop Brewing
Ourayle House Brewery
Drätz Brewing Co
Red Mountain Brewing ●
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse
PAGOSA SPRINGS
Loveland Aleworks
Dented Face Brewing Co - Delta
The Break Room Brewing Co
The Family Jones Spirit House Denver ●
Rock Bottom ●
Mad Russian Brewing Co - Olathe
Pagosa Brewing Co ●
Palisade Brewing Co ● ●
Gold Dirt Distillery - Rollinsville
GREELEY Brix Taphouse and Brewery ● ● Crabtree Brewing ● ● Green Earth Brewing Rule 105 Brewing Co ●
Berthoud Brewing Co
Shamrock Brewing ●
Grand Adventure Brewing - Kremmling
SUMMIT COUNTY
WINTER PARK
Whistle Pig Brewing Co ● ●
Reservoir Brewing Co
Fraser River Beer Co - Fraser
Lariat Lodge Brewing ● ●
Yampa Valley Brewing Co
LOVELAND/BERTHOUD
Brues Alehouse Brewing Co ● ●
Bottom Shelf Brewery - Bayfield ●
Equinox Brewing ●
Trinity Brewing ●
PUEBLO
Avalanche Brewing Co - Silverton ● Colorado Boy Brewery - Montrose, Ridgway ●
Phantom Canyon ● ● Pikes Peak Brewing Co ● ●
Cabin Creek Brewing - Georgetown ●
Square Peg Brewerks
Browns Canyon Brewing - Buena Vista
Idylwilde Brewing Saint Patrick’s Brewing
Vail Brewing Co - Vail ● ●
GRAND MESA AREA Copper Club Brewing Co - Fruita ●
Sleeping Giant Brewing Syndicate Brewing Co
DISTILLERIES DENVER/BOULDER 52Eighty Distilling - Littleton Anders’ Vodka - Parker Archetype Distillery - Denver Arta Tequila - Englewood
Deviation Distilling - Denver Devil’s Head Distillery - Englewood Downslope Distilling - Englewood
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Golden Moon Distillery - Golden Hogback Distillery - Wheat Ridge J & L Distilling Co - Boulder Ironton Distillery - Denver Laws Whiskey House - Denver Leopold Bros - Northeast Denver Local Distilling - Golden Mad Rabbit Distillery - Westminster Mile High Spirits - Lodo Mythology Distillery - Denver ●
Deerhammer Distilling Co - Buena Vista
Mesa Park Vineyards - Palisade
Aspen Peak Cellars - Bailey
Distillery 291 - Colo. Springs
Peachfork Orchards and Vineyards - Palisade
Balistreri Vineyards - Denver
Lee Spirits - Colo. Springs
Plum Creek Cellars - Palisade
Meridiem Spirits - Elizabeth
Ptarmigan Vineyards - Grand Junction
Mystic Mountain Distillery - Larkspur
Ram’s Point Winery - Grand Junction
Sand Creek Distillery - Hugo
Red Fox Cellars - Palisade
Sangre Distilleries - Westcliffe
Restoration Vineyards - Palisade
Spirits of the Rockies - Pueblo
Shiras Winery - Grand Junction
Woods High Mountain Distillery woodsdistillery.com 719.207.4315
On Point Distillery - Lafayette Rising Sun Distillery - Denver
144 W 1st Salida
Rocker Spirits - Littleton Santa Fe Spirits - Littleton Spirit Hound Distillers - Lyons
WESTERN SLOPE
State 38 Distilling - Golden
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co - Vail
Stranahan’s - South Denver
39 North Spirits - Eagle
Strongwater Spirits & Botanicals - Denver
808 Distillery - Eagle
Talnua Distillery - Arvada Tighe Brothers Distillery - Denver Tingala - Denver
1925 Airport Rd Breckenridge
Weaver’s Spirits - Parker Whistling Hare DistilleryWestminster ●
NORTHERN COLORADO
Breckenridge Distillery ● breckenridgedistillery.com 970.547.9759
Big Fat Pastor - Loveland Bouck Brothers Whiskey - Idaho Springs
Black Arts Cellars - Littleton Blanchard Family Wines - Denver Bonacquisti Wine Company - Denver Carboy Winery - Littleton
Sutcliffe Vineyards - Cortez Yellow Car Country Wines - Cortez
Two Rivers Winery - Grand Junction
Golden Valley Winery - Denver
Two Swedes Glögg - Grand Junction
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Denver
5680' Vineyard - Paonia Alfred Eames Cellars at Puesta del Sol Vineyards - Paonia
Guy Drew Vineyards - Cortez
Deep Roots Winery & Bistro - Denver Golden City Winery - Golden
CENTRAL WEST AREA
Fox Fire Farms - Ignacio
Creekside Cellars - Evergreen
Talon Winery - Palisade
Whitewater Hill Vineyards - Grand Junction
Four Leaves Winery - Durango
Pleasant View Vineyards - Pleasant View
Summit Cellars - Palisade
Vines 79 Wine Barn - Palisade
Flying T Wine - Cortez
Colorado Sake Co. - Denver
Gaijin 24886 Sake - Denver
Varaison Vineyards and Winery Palisade
FOUR CORNERS
InVINtions, A Creative Winery Greenwood Village Kingman Estates Winery - Denver Ladrón Cellars - Englewood Leap of Faith Winery - Wheat Ridge Point Blank Winery - Centennial Purgatory Cellars Winery - Parker Silver Vines Winery - Arvada
CIDERIES Apple Valley Cider Co Artisan Craft Cellars - Westminster Big B’s Juices and Hard Cider Hotchkiss Boco Cider - Boulder Boxing Brothers Cider - Colorado Springs Branch Out Cider - Fort Collins C Squared Ciders - Penrose ● Clear Fork Cider - Denver Climb Hard Cider Co - Loveland Colorado Cider Co - Denver
Azura Cellars - Paonia
Spero Winery - Denver
Coal Creek Distillery - Crested Butte
Black Bridge Winery - Paonia
Vino Passarelli - Lakewood
Durango Craft Spirits - Durango
Endless Endeavor Winery - Paonia
Water 2 Wine - Centennial
Evening Grace Vineyards - Hotchkiss
Waters Edge Winery - Centennial
Jack Rabbit Hill - Hotchkiss
Wild Women Winery - Denver
Leroux Creek Vineyards - Hotchkiss
The Wine Barrel - Parker
Mesa Winds Farm and Winery Hotchkiss
NORTHERN FRONT RANGE
Scrumpy’s Hard Cider - Fort Collins
Fraser Valley Distilling fraservalleydistilling.com 970.363.7792
Blue Valley Spirits - Kremmling
St. Kathryn Cellars Winery & Gift Shop - Palisade
Bigsby’s Folly - Denver
Reds Wine Boutique - Sterling
410 Zerex St Fraser
Coyote Gold Margaritas - Fort Collins
Colorado +49 Cidery & Pub- Golden Fenceline Cider - Mancos Golden City Winery - Golden Haykin Family Cider - Aurora Locust Cider & Brewing Co- Boulder Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub - Erie
Coppermuse Distillery - Fort Collins
Highlands Distillery - Grand Junction
Qutori Wines - Paonia
Augustina’s Winery - Nederland
Snow Capped Cider - Cedaredge
Dry Land Distillers - Longmont
Honey House Distillery - Durango
Stone Cottage Cellars - Paonia
Bad Bitch Cellars - Eaton
St. Vrain Cidery - Longmont
Elevation 5003 Distillery - Fort Collins
Idlewild Spirits Distillery- Winter Park
Storm Cellar Winery - Hotchkiss
Blendings at the Preserve - Fort Collins
Stem Ciders - Denver ● ●
Elkins Distilling Co - Estes Park
Marble Distilling Co - Carbondale ●
DELTA & MONTROSE COUNTIES
Blue Mountain Vineyards - Berthoud
Feisty Spirits - Fort Collins
Montanya Distillers - Crested Butte
Chill Switch Wines - Cedaredge
BookCliff Vineyards - Boulder
The Heart Distillery - Windsor
Peach Street Distillers - Palisade
Decadent Saint - Boulder
Longtucky Spirits - Longmont
Cottonwood Cellars/The Olathe Winery - Olathe
Peak Spirits - Hotchkiss
Mobb Mountain Distillers - Fort Collins
Stoneyard Distillery - Dotsero
KJ Wood Distillers - Ouray
Storm King Distilling - Montrose
NOCO Distillery - Fort Collins
Telluride Distilling Co - Telluride
Old Elk Distillery - Fort Collins
Woody Creek Distillers - Basalt
Old Town Distilling - Fort Collins
WINERIES
Still Cellars - Longmont
Garrett Estates Cellars - Olathe Mountain View Winery - Olathe Stoney Mesa Winery - Cedaredge Winery at Cedars Farm - Cedaredge
River Garden Winery - Fort Lupton Settembre Cellars - Boulder Snowy Peaks Winery - Estes Park Stonebridge Farm Winery - Longmont Sweet Heart Winery - Loveland
Steamboat Whiskey Co - Steamboat Spring ●
D’Vine Wine - Manitou Springs
Avant Vineyards - Palisade
Viewpoint Wines - Boulder
Evergood Elixirs - Palmer Lake
Carlson Vineyards - Palisade
Vinnie Fera - Boulder
Legatum Cellars - Canon City
Colorado Cellars Winery - Palisade
Mountain Spirit Winery, Ltd. - Salida
Colterris Winery - Palisade
Sette Dolori - Black Forest
DeBeque Canyon Winery - Palisade
Songbird Cellars - Beulah
Continental Divide Winery Breckenridge
Desert Sun Vineyards - Grand Junction
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Canon City
Monkshood Cellars - Minturn
Garfield Estates Vineyard & Winery - Palisade
The Winery at Pikes Peak - Cascade
Grande River Vineyards - Palisade
Vino Colorado Winery - Colorado Springs
Blackhat Distillery - Colo. Springs
Graystone Winery - Clifton
Cockpit Craft Distillery - Colo. Springs
Gubbini Winery - Palisade
Vino Salida Wine Cellars - Poncha Springs
Hermosa Vineyards - Palisade
CENTRAL FRONT RANGE
Claremont Inn & Winery - Stratton
Maison la Belle Vie Winery & Amy’s Courtyard - Palisade
Allis Ranch Winery - Sedalia
Mummy Hill Winery - Holyoke
1350 Distilling - Colo. Springs Axe and the Oak - Colo. Springs Black Bear Distillery - Green Mountain Falls
Colorado Gold Distillery - Colorado Springs
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Waldschänke Ciders - Denver Wild Cider - Firestone Zanamiel - Centennial
MEADERIES Black Forest Meadery - Colorado Springs
Turquoise Mesa Winery - Broomfield
3 Hundred Days of Shine - Monument
Teal Cider - Dolores
Annapurna Mead - Colorado Springs
Byers Cellars - Cripple Creek
SOUTHERN COLORADO
Talbott’s Cider Co - Palisade
Ten Bears Winery - Laporte
GRAND JUNCTION AREA
Tower 56 Distilling - Greeley
Summit Hard Cider - Fort Collins
SOUTH FRONT RANGE
Spring 44 Distilling - Loveland
Syntax Spirits - Greeley
Stem Ciders Acreage- Lafayette ● ●
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN Buckel Family Wine - Crested Butte
Vines at Vail Winery - Wolcott Winter Park Winery - Fraser Steamboat Winery - Steamboat Springs
PLAINS
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