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New craft businesses coming to Colorado

January 10, 2023 Steve Graham

New Centennial brewery leads class of 2023, slated to include plenty of new craft libations in Colorado.

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In Beer, Trending Tags Boulder Social, Kodiac Brewing, Mama Ree's, Shelter Distilling, MeadKreiger, Mestizo Brew Cantina, Live Slow Brewing, Salt Road Brewing, Batch Slapped Brewery, Brew Zone Rifle, Clark & Co Distilling, Craftsman Brew Co, Sunroom Brewing, Danico Brewing

Bear Creek Distillery closes in on its 10th anniversary 

January 9, 2023 Steve Graham

Denver distillery was started by high school friends and become a decade-long success story

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In Spirits, Trending, Elevated Liquid Tags Bear Creek Distillery

Bourbon Women's Colorado chapter aims to diversity spirits scene

January 3, 2023 Steve Graham

Photo by Chris Joyce

National group provides social outlet, exposure for underserved women whiskey drinkers

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A Venue with Views — Lumen8 Rooftop Social

January 2, 2023 Steve Graham

Photo courtesy of Meagan Thomas of Springs Native.

Colorado Springs restaurant offers great views amid relaxed atmosphere

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In Discovery, Trending, Spirits Tags Colorado Springs, Bars, Restaurants

Gluten-free eatery, brewery now under one roof

December 29, 2022 Paul Johnson

Just BE Kitchen opens new DTC location at Holidaily Brewing taproom

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In Food, Feature Articles, Trending Tags Food, Just BE, Holidaily Brewing

From miracles to cannibals, Colorado-based movies pack some history

December 20, 2022 Steve Graham

Check out these five movies based on real Colorado history

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In Editor's Picks, Entertainment Tags Entertainment, Movies

Oskar Blues brings live music and craft beer to Denver

December 19, 2022 Steve Graham

Market Street brewery opens underground music venue, The Buzzard

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In Beer, Entertainment Tags Oskar Blues, Live Music

Let’s Raise a Glass for Veterans

December 13, 2022 Steve Graham

Lakewood brewery hosts patriotic party for Colorado veterans on Friday

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In Beer, Brewery Spotlight, Feature Articles, Trending Tags Old 121 Brewhouse

Colorado Spirits Trail App offers deals, tips and prizes

December 12, 2022 Steve Graham

Meagan and Patrick Miller own Talnua Distillery in Arvada. Meagan also is the president of the Colorado Distillers Guild.

New Colorado Distillers Guild app makes it easier to tour the state’s spirits makers

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In Editor's Picks, Elevated Liquid, Spirits Tags Talnua, Colorado Distillers Guild

Distillers’ Favorites

December 8, 2022 Steve Graham
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Expert recommendations for a winter warmer or some gifts for the spirits fans in your life

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In Elevated Liquid, Feature Articles Tags Talnua Distillery, Bear Creek Distillery, Leopold Bros., Ballmer Peak Distillery, Denver Distillery

Tincup releases new whiskey in honor of Colorado’s famed Fourteeners 

December 6, 2022 Steve Graham

Denver distillery releases Tincup Fourteener, a 14-year-old whiskey, as an homage to Longs Peak.

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In Colorado Buzz, Elevated Liquid, Product Spotlight, Spirits Tags Tin Cup Distillery, Whiskey, Fourteeners

Desirable destinations

December 1, 2022 Steve Graham

Wherever the journey takes you, there’s likely a Colorado distiller who can hook you up with a pleasing cocktail

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In Elevated Liquid, Editor's Picks Tags Talnua Distillery, Peach Street Distillers, Spirit Hound Distillers, Fraser Valley Distilling, Durango Craft Spirits, Montanya Distilling, Breckenridge Distillery, marble distillery, Woods High Mountain Distillery

Five Colorado whiskeys to enjoy around the fire this season

November 29, 2022 Steve Graham
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These Colorado spirits will warm up any winter night

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In Elevated Liquid, Discovery, Editor's Picks Tags The Family Jones, Woody Creek Distillery, Tin Cup Distillery, Breckenridge Distillery, Peach Street Distillers

Holiday Gift Guide

November 22, 2022 Steve Graham
Sportube, $240

Sportube, $240

Say goodbye to cold toes and stiff boots. The Sportube heated boot bag takes the chill off your boots and gear before you leave in the morning. The 12v adapter lets you keep them warm on the drive to the mountain. Warm boots are easier to put on and will keep you toasty throughout for a few runs.

Wildsyde Electric Bike, From $1995

Wildsyde Electric Bike, From $1995

Have you ever wanted to cruise your neighborhood or head downtown, feel the wind in your hair, not pay for parking or gas, all while being environmentally friendly? With a Wildsyde Ebike you can travel 35-40 miles per charge and cruise at a comfortable 20 miles per hour. Choose from five different models to match your style.

Custom Wooden Puzzle, From $140

Custom Wooden Puzzle, From $140

Liberty Puzzles laser cuts ¼-inch wood puzzles in a wide range of images at both the Boulder store and online. The company will also make a custom photo puzzle — either a 9-by-13-inch puzzle for $140, or a 13-by-17-inch puzzle for $170. Get details and submit your image at LibertyPuzzles.com  

Strongwater Bitters Collection, $80

Strongwater Bitters Collection, $80

Denver’s Strongwater crafts canned sparkling mixers, cocktail syrups and traditional bitters. Complete your home bar with a collection of award-winning bitters, and make craft cocktails with cherry, orange, aromatic, lavender and walnut flavors. And it’s not just for booze. Strongwater also has a sister company, Mountain Elixirs, which makes calming CBD bitters.

Mountain Hip Pack, $59

Mountain Hip Pack, $59

The fanny pack is back — either slung over the shoulder or around the waist. Denver-based Topo Designs packs, clothes and accessories have been taken on excursions all over the world. This versatile and practical hip pack is made with 100-percent recycled nylon, with bungee and D-ring accessory attachments, adjustable compression straps and dual-adjust waist strap. 

Mountain Time Essentials Gift Box, $46

Mountain Time Essentials Gift Box, $46

In Colorado, we never stop needing hand cream, lip balm and hydrating soap. And a muscle recovery mineral soak also helps after a hard day of playing in the mountains. Mountain Time Soap Shop makes every bar of soap in Golden with natural ingredients and compostable packaging. Get a handy range of their products in one attractive box.

Smeeny Winterfell Beanie, $79 

Smeeny Winterfell Beanie, $79 

This 100-percent merino wool beanie is extra soft, super warm and hand-knitted in Steamboat Springs. The ethically sourced yarn is dyed in small batches, so every hat is unique, and comes with an engraved cork tag. A portion of each sale supports the National Park Foundation, Protect Our Winters, and the Intersectional Environmentalist.

The Soiree Box, $159

The Soiree Box, $159

Gift a party in a box. Blanco Cellars and the Little Cheese Shop is a boutique food-and-wine shop in Denver originally designed to help send “better booze (and cheese) to the backcountry.” They curate a range of dream gift boxes, including this package of two wines, four cheeses, three meats, two crackers, chocolate, fruit preserves, mustard, brittle and more.

Custom Grass Sticks Ski Poles, From $109

Custom Grass Sticks Ski Poles, From $109

Engineer-turned-ski-instructor Andrew Beckler launched Grass Sticks in a Steamboat Springs garage in 2014. The company makes award-winning custom bamboo ski poles and paddles for canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Grass Sticks’ bamboo is light and flexible, with the tensile strength of steel and compressive strength greater than concrete.    

Funslinger Westbound Snowboard, $620

Funslinger Westbound Snowboard, $620

You might recognize the artwork from Breckenridge Brewery Funslinger Lager cans. The company partnered with Never Summer for a 2023 snowboard made for any condition and terrain. Never Summer has been handcrafting the finest boards in a Denver factory since 1991, and was awarded the first patent on hybrid camber technology. 

The Mountain Manhattan Kit, $50

The Mountain Manhattan Kit, $50

An all-in-one kit for pour and enjoy cocktails, this boxed kit includes a bottle of the Ironton Mountain Manhattan cocktail, a jar of their signature cherries, a printed rocks glass and shot glass.

Here are some Colorado product picks we recommend for holiday gifting

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In Colorado Buzz, Discovery Tags Holiday Gift Guide

Shifting Gears

November 21, 2022 Steve Graham

Owner of 105 West Brewing Co. Ventures into Winemaking

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In Beer, Brewery Spotlight, Feature Articles Tags 105 West Brewing, Wine

Give generously to our friends

November 15, 2022 Steve Graham

Consider a giving season donation to our partner organizations all over Colorado

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In Colorado Buzz, Trending Tags non-profits, Charity

Colorado musicians bring ‘Last Waltz’ back to life

November 14, 2022 Steve Graham

Re-creation of legendary San Francisco concert has become a beloved Denver Thanksgiving tradition, with Colorado’s biggest names

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In Denver & Boulder, Editor's Picks, Entertainment Tags Live Music

Unusual Colorado spirits

November 10, 2022 Steve Graham
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Colorado distillers are making drinks that defy simple categories at liquor stores

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In Elevated Liquid, Spirits, Trending Tags Ironton Distillery, CopperMuse Distillery, Woods High Mountain Distillery, 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company, Peach Street Distillers, Dry Land Distillers, Gold Dirt Distillery, 3 Hundred Days Distilling, Breckenridge Distillery, Denver Distillery, atost
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