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Odell Brewing Co. | Thunder Lizard Hoppy Ale
February 18, 2025 | Brian HaitzFew things pair better with a fresh powder day in Colorado’s high country than a mountainside pint. Such moments led to the inception of Copper Mountain and Odell Brewing Co.’s slopeside collaboration—Thunder Lizard hoppy ale. To celebrate the grand opening of Copper Mountain’s upgraded Timberline Express chairlift (known as T-Rex for short), the resort teamed up with its exclusive beer partner, Odell Brewing Co. to create a beer as thrilling as the lift it honors.
2 Days, 2 Nights | Chaffee County, Colorado Winter Edition
November 1, 2017 | Sue BjorkmanAt first, this seemed so easy. Just write about the best things to do, see, experience, eat and drink in Chaffee County. But here’s the problem: It’s only for 2 days and 2 nights. Being in and around Salida and Buena Vista brings on that kid-in-the-candy store feeling. Except in terms of outdoorsy adventures. I want it all! So, I’ll steer you to a few of my favorite things, then it’s up to you to see where it all leads.
Elevation Beer Company | Elevation Pilsner
August 22, 2017 | Sue BjorkmanCreated for celebration—that’s the genesis of Elevation Pilsner. And it shows. It may not seem like the reason for creating a beer would make a difference in the taste, but somehow it does. It’s a light gold, thirst-quenching beer with surprising bursts of fruity (is that honeysuckle?) and earthy flavors. With an IBU level of 40, it’s more of a happy beer than a hoppy one. And that’s alright with me.
Elevation Beer Company opened their doors in Poncha Springs (“Crossroads of the Rockies”) in Chaffee County, Colorado in 2012. When it found itself doing very well indeed four years later, the brewers said, “Hey, let’s celebrate!” For brewers, the height of celebration is getting really creative by unleashing their considerable chemist and artist skills.
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