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Colorado brewery newsletter highlights for June 29 - July 5
I subscribe to as many Colorado brewery newsletters as I can get my hands on. It’s a great way to keep tabs on what’s happening in the “Napa Valley of Beer”. Here are a few of the highlights gleamed from the newsletters this week. 
From the July 2008 Left Hand Brewing Company newsletter.
Left Hand Brewing and DRAFT Magazine will host the 3rd annual Boulder County Brews Cruise on Wednesday, October 8th, just one day before the start of the 2008 Great American Beer Festival in Denver. There will be three buses. Joining the cruise will be Oskar Blues, Boulder Beer, Avery Brewing, Redstone Meadery, Pumphouse Brewery and Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey. Sign-ups start soon. See Left Hand Brewery web site for more details.
Left Hand’s new 60 barrel brewhouse is almost complete and with it will bring along some new beers. LH has plans to introduce a new IPA and even a Double IPA in the fall as one of the new brews. New brews in the 60 bbl setup should start around July 7th. Look for that near GABF time.
Left Hand just released is seasonal Rye Bock beer in 750ml bottles and kegs. Look for their Oktoberfest Marzen Lager by early August.
This Sunday, July 6th, come listen to some Bluegrass music at the Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont. Sugarloaf String Band will perform from 4:30-6:30pm at the LH Tasting Room. Left Hand Brewing - 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO - 303-772-0258.
From the Oskar Blues July 2nd newsletter:
Spend some time this weekend at Oskar Blues Brewery and drink some of their award winning brews. Listen to The Runnin’ Late bluegrass band. On Friday, July 4th Gretchen Troop will sing accompanied by guitar and bass. Saturday features Paul Soderman with Blueze Hause – a 7 piece horn band. Also on Sunday July 6th, Oskar Blues will feature The Last Honky-Tonk Band at it’s restaurant / brewery in Lyons. See Oskar Blues website for time and details. 303 Main Street, Lyons, CO – 303-823-6685.
Each year, Denver-based 5280 Magazine releases its annual Top of the Town issue honoring the best of Colorado's food, entertainment, art, sports and fashion culture. The 2008 Top of the Town issue has just come out, and it gives Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale the honor of Top Colorado Export.
5280 Magazine says:
“Lyons' Oskar Blues has gotten a lot of love over the years, gathering attention in the New York Times, Men's Journal and even on the Today Show. Unlike other spotlight grabbers - ahem, Britney Spears -- this attention has actually been earned. Quite simply, Dale's is the best beer - can or bottle. It's hoppy, strong but eminently drinkable. And now that Oskar Blues is distributing across the country, the rest of America gets to savor our finest beverage.”
5280 Magazine says:
“Lyons' Oskar Blues has gotten a lot of love over the years, gathering attention in the New York Times, Men's Journal and even on the Today Show. Unlike other spotlight grabbers - ahem, Britney Spears -- this attention has actually been earned. Quite simply, Dale's is the best beer - can or bottle. It's hoppy, strong but eminently drinkable. And now that Oskar Blues is distributing across the country, the rest of America gets to savor our finest beverage.”
From the Odell Brewing Company newsletter June 26, 2008:
Odell’s in Fort Collins has recently tapped a new cask conditioned Espresso Stout in their tasting room. If you join the American Homebrewers Association this month and use promo code ahaodell4591 then Odell’s will send you a free 5 Barrel Pale Ale hat. Hurry, this is a limited time offer. Odell Brewing - 800 E. Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins. 970-498-9070.
Weekend Events
Greeley Independence Stampede
Now through July 6th, 2008
Greeley, CO - Island Grove Park
Come up to Greeley for the best in 4th of July rodeos, parades, music and fireworks! Come watch professional bull riders and sip some cold beers at Island Grove Park. Celebrations will be happening all over town. Visit and tour the Crabtree Brewery while you're in town. More info on the Stampede at the official website.
4th of July Twang-fest & BBQ
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Noon-5pm - Gold Hill Inn - Gold Hill, Colorado – west of Boulder
If you are looking for a great party before you head to the fireworks near Boulder, don't forget to check out the Gold Hill Inn. There will be several bands, great grilled food, and some Left Hand Sawtooth Ale on draft. The party is from noon to 5pm on the 4th and more info can be found at goldhillinn.com or by calling 303-443-6461.
12th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
Saturday, July 5th, 2008
1-5pm – Riverside Park – downtown Salida, CO
The Colorado Brewers Guild, a trade association dedicated to the Colorado craft brewing industry, facilitates beer educational activities in Colorado. No other nation offers as many different and exciting, flavorful beers as the United States, with thousands of different ales and lagers now available to Americans in all regions of the country. The Colorado Brewers Rendezvous is an excellent opportunity for everyone to tap into the rich heritage and tradition of American brewing, as well as the unique flavors offered by Colorado brewers.
Enjoy your holiday weekend Colorado! More exciting beer events and festivals are coming up soon. Be sure to revisit the Northern Colorado Beer Examiner for upcoming details. Contact "Chipper" Dave Butler at: nocobx.beer.examiner @ gmail.com
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