Opening any business can be difficult. Then there’s the matter of making it successful. One measure of success can be the demand and desire for a second location. And while in Colorado Springs there are still new breweries opening, we are also seeing a number of established breweries open additional locations to better serve the […]
The Tribe at Goat Patch Brewing Brings Community Together
Goat Patch Brewing Company in Colorado Springs has seen great successes in their first year of business – they just celebrated their one year anniversary on July 28th. I recently sat down with Darren Blaze, head brewer and Co-Owner of Goat Patch Brewing, to talk about how the past year has been for them, and […]
Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous: A Summer Destination
What started as an annual brewers meeting for members of the Colorado Brewers Guild has grown to one of the most popular summer beer festivals, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Every second Saturday in July, the Brewer’s Rendezvous is held in the beautiful and quaint town of Salida. Set in Riverside Park, […]
Brass Brewing Opens With a Commanding New Presence
On March 22nd Colorado Springs welcomed the latest brewery in town, Brass Brewing, and I was excited to check out the newest craft beer offerings. After looking at more than a dozen different locations, the owners of Brass Brewing finally selected the space that formerly held Triple S. Brewing. When Triple S. had been located in […]
2018 Firkin Rendezvous Sets the Tone for the Coming Year in Craft Beer
“Because beer should be silly and fun,” Steve responds with a sly smirk as JoJo drops a couple of sour patch kids into the bottom of my glass – “just to lighten it up” Steve concludes. I hold the watermelon-pink beer up to the light, give it a swirl, and then take a sip. Steve […]