Background David Cole and Peter Erickson are the founders and co-owners of Epic Brewing Company. Both received degrees in Microbiology in California. In 1992, the duo moved to Utah and started an aquaculture company, which over the next decade grew…
Tag: Beer Pilgrimage
Set out on your own beer pilgrimage
If you enjoy discovering great craft beer while you are on vacation, the tools available at Searchfortheholyale are just what you need to embark on your own beer pilgrimage. We research the background of breweries we visit to learn how those brewery entrepreneurs brought their dream to life. We also describe the tasting room, the beer selection and our overall experience. Finally, we mention any other breweries that are in the same area as well as any nearby lodging.
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Ratio Beerworks, Denver CO
Background – Ratio Beerworks The story goes that a trio of punk rocker refugees created Ratio Beerworks. The trio worked together in a band, touring and learning about beer making in Europe before moving their passions back to the US. Since opening in February 2015, German-taught Jason…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Denver, Jason zumBrunnen, Ratio Beerworks, travel
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, Denver, CO
Background – Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery’s motto is that it is made up of “adventurous people that make adventurous beer.” The owners are ice climbing, backpacking and canyoneering enthusiasts who have known each other for over 10…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Denver, Randy Stinson, RJ Banat, travel
Little Machine Beer, Denver, CO
Background Other owners of Little Machine include brewer Brett Williams, Ben Chenard and tasting room manager Mike Dunkly. The trio decided to name the brewery Little Machine because they enjoy the idea that six simple machines can be combined to make…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Ben Chenard, Brett Williams, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Denver, Little Machine Beer, Mike Dunkly, travel
Black Shirt Brewing Co., Denver CO
Background The founders of Black Shirt Brewing Co. have apparently stepped back from day-to-day management of the distinctive taproom and hired a new head brewer. David Sakolsky, to tilt the operation in a different direction. The news comes as a…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Black Shirt Brewing, Branden Miller, Brew Pub, Chad Miller, Colorado, Craft Beer, craft brew, Denver, travel
Crooked Stave – Artisian Beer Project, Denver CO
Headed to Denver to experience the Sour Beer mecca of Colorado – Crooked Stave. It lived up to to its name. We did not realize the tasting room was housed in a large complex of shops known as The Source,…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Crooked Stave, Denver, Sour Beer, Sours, travel
Trinity Brewing, Colorado Springs, CO
Background Jason Yester from Bristol Brewing, and Todd Walton an experienced taphouse manager opened Trinity Brewing in 2008. Yester has a degree in Microbiology and wrote his thesis on the analyzing the microbes found in bottled beer. This was right…
Brues Alehouse Brewing Company, Pueblo, CO
Background – Brues Alehouse Brewing Company The Garcia family spent millions to overhaul the city’s former police station to create Brues Alehouse Brewing Company. Tony, son to Marty and Linda and holder of president and master brewer titles already at the…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Brues Alehouse Brewing Company, Colorado, Craft Beer, craft brew, Pueblo, Tony Garcia, travel
Red Door Brewing Company, Albuquerque, NM
Background Red Door Brewing Company opened 2014 by brew masters Rob Stroud and Wayne Martinez, Frank Holloway, Jeff Hart and Matt Biggs. A red door, long recognized as a cultural sign of welcoming and safety, became the brewery’s logo. Three locations are…
Tagged with: Albuquerque, Beer blog, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Red Door, Rob Stroud, travel, Wayne Martinez
Tractor Brewing, Albuquerque, NM
Background Tractor Brewing was conceived in 1999 as a “beer farm” by Herb Pluemer. It was initially established in the rural community of Los Lunas, New Mexico. Pluemer restored vintage tractors and placed them around his brew house, attracting customers.…
Tagged with: Albuquerque, Beer blog, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Herb Pluemer, New Mexico, Tractor Brewing, travel
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