New brewery set to open in Woodland Park

October 30, 7:59 AMColorado Springs Craft Beer ExaminerEli Shayotovich

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Received the following press release from Blue Spruce Media regarding a good friend of mine who used to own the Trinidad Brewing Company (which is no longer open):

Woodland Park, CO – Southern Colorado beer lovers can look forward to a new source of libations with the opening of a Teller County craft brewery in 2010.

Woodland Park Brewing Company has secured a location at 121 East Midland Ave., off of U.S. 24 and adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center.

Brewers Jeff Aragon and Brian Horton are currently setting up equipment with the hopes of brewing by the end of December and serving beer by the end of January 2010.

“We are super excited to be moving to Woodland Park. There are some great opportunities here for brewing and to be part of a great community,” said Aragon.

Aragon and Horton bring an impressive pedigree to Woodland Park, having created a number of award-winning ales and lagers for Trinidad Brewing Company for the last seven years. “We want to test the market here and see what people want to drink,” Aragon said.

“Were're going to listen to the customers and community so we can give people a place to go to enjoy good local beer in a fun environment.”

The new brewery will be able to produce 100 barrels (3,100 gallons) of beer per month, which will be sold at the brewery, as well as local restaurants and bars. The brewers plan to keep four beers on tap at all times, with rotating seasonal beers available as well.

“It's about making the best beers we know how to make,” said Aragon.

“We're passionate about brewing. We want to be able to educate people about great beer, and encourage homebrewers and anyone who is curious to come in, try a beer and check it out.”

Excitig stuff!  Jeff is a great brewer and all around great guy.  Stay tuned for more info...