Rocky Mountain Way, cuts from the Rogue's notes.

West of the Atlantic, east of the Rockies. God's country- Littleton, CO. 4/13/2023

Spent the last year, Rocky Mountain Way

Couldn't get much higher
Out to pasture, think it's safe to say
Time to open fire

-Joe Walsh

      April. Too cold to surf. Returned to the Rockies. Been almost eleven years. Love to say we went to take advantage of the winter sports. Not so. However. Even in April, Breckenridge and the surrounding areas were getting a powder fresh cover. Did ice over pretty quick if'n ya didn't hit it early. Noone ever accused us of bein' early birds. Not really there for the powder...or ice. Landing in Denver, we were in need of an off campus diversion. This part of the "range" the temps will power fluctuate. Snowfall in the low 30s. Sunlight in the upper 60s. Perfect. It just so happens that Colorado is also known for it's beer. Part of the Rocky Mountain way. The Sages- our Aunt and Uncle- did some pre-investigation and provided the ideal itinerary. No shortage of breweries  (or beer) in a relatively short radius. Sweet!

UG, Lariat Lodge. Littleton, CO. 4/13/2023 

Side bar here. Last couple times in CO - altitude sickness.

We came in from Chicago. Cross country. Dull headache.

Dulls the senses. This time, dropped in from above.

No sooner than wheels down, unpacked, out to

Lariat Lodge Brewing. Green Chile, a CO specialty. Mad

Elk Burger (eat the locals). Beer. Found my cure to AS.

Lariat beer. Some lagers. Blondes. 

Couple IPAs. Myself? Partial to

 the Gogmagog. A golden Belgian 

Strong Ale. 9.9% ABV. 28 IBU.

Great food. Great beer.

 A definite go-back.

                                                                         

Rocky Mountain Mule Deer takin' it all in.

Left Hand Brewing, Longmont, CO. 4/14/2023

Day 2 of the Lower Rockies beer tour. Air temps 

running about 32-34 deg. Light, wet snow falling.

 Known for their Nitros, Left Hand still had

 quite the diversity in beer selection. Sours.

 IPAs. Ambers. Porters. Stouts. Even a Tripel. 

Some Nitro. Some not. 

Chill tasting room. Plenty of Stoke.

On the Left... Sour, IPA, Porter,

and my top pic - Galactic Cowboy

Nitro Imperial Stout. 

9% ABV. 44 IBUs. 

Keep ya warm in the CO cold.

Colorado staple. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids. Longmont, CO.

Brewpub. Where there is beer, there must be fuel to absorb the alcohol y'all.

Had an incredible beer garden with stage. Must be rock'in in the warmer climes.

Paired our flight with smoked Whiskey BBQ Wings and Artichoke Dip.

Around the corner, also in Longmont. The Tasty Weasel.
Area's original OB taproom. Some merch...and a Ten Fidy
Imperial Stout (10.5%/65 IBUs) to help with decisions.

Wide selection. Lemon and Blueberry Sours,
Double Dale's Pale (must have). and the top
line Ry'd IPA at 6%ABV/55 IBUs.

Last call. Circle 'round to New Terrain Brewing. Golden, CO. 4/14/2023
By this time the snow was comin' down wet 'n heavy. No real accumulation except in the higher altitudes. That would be a concern for the next day. For now. More beer. Plenty to pour from and get warm before heading back to the ranch.

By this point- Wife

had AD converted.

Sours... their final

answer. Did a Kolsh,

Cream Ale, Walk in

 the Parfait (rasp- 

berry yogurt 5.5%

 sour - their top pic),

Hazy IPA, and

 Coco Bound (5.5% 

coconut brown ale- 

UD's and my top).

'Nuff said! Golden, CO. 4/14/2023