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This week Eric Johnson and the newest Beer Blazer, Tony
Carosa, visit Smiling Toad Brewery
in Colorado Springs, CO. We sampled an IPA heavy
flight while discussing beer collecting and Tony’s method of
transporting beer in his checked baggage using his custom BTU (Beer
Transportation Unit). We also sit down with Biff, the owner of
Smiling Toad, to get the skinny on all things “toad”. All this
and more on this episode of Beer Blazers. If you have comments,
reach us via the links below or call us at 720-263-0337.

Beers Sampled:

1. IPA Freely
2. Singularity IPA
3. Orange Blossom IPA
4. Fulcrum Imperial IPA
5. Galaxian APA
6. Runner’s Red
7. Coconut Dark Ale
8. ESBN
9. Pink Snapper Wheat
10. Ella Lavender Common

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This week Eric Johnson and the Beer Blazers, Eric Beehler
and Kirei, visit Storybook Brewing in
Colorado Springs CO. While sipping on a large sampler,
we discuss beer festivals and events coming up in Colorado.
Also, Pete Kilman (Owner and Brewer of Storybook) sits down with us
to discuss brewing and Ice Dragons. All this and more on this
episode of Beer Blazers. If you have comments, reach us via the
links below or call us at 720-263-0337.

Beers Sampled:

1. Gnomish Beer Goggles
2. Little Red’s Rocking Ale
3. Charity Brown
4. Java Dragon (CO2)
5. Java Dragon (Nitro)
6. Whoa Blackberry
7. The Last Straw…berry
8. Crypto Zoo
9. Kilhaven Grapefruit
10. Angel Feather
11. Alternate Awareness Abby

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http://www.storybookbrewing.com/
brewing.comhttp://feastofsaintarnold.com/

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http://www.gobreck.com/events/breckenridge-oktoberfest
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This week Eric Johnson and the Beer Blazers, Eric Beehler and Kirei, visit Manitou Brewing Company in Manitou Springs CO. While enjoying Manitou Brewing Co. beer we discuss the issues surrounding changing beer law and how craft breweries could be affected by those changes. We also talk about a new crowd funded beer made with the essence of a lady. All this and more on this episode of Beer Blazers. If you have comments, reach us via the links below or call us at 720-263-0337.

Programming Note: We mention an interview in the show, but do to illness and scheduling constraints, the interview was never conducted. 

Beers Sampled:

1. Manitou Common
2. High Ground IPA
3. MBC Training Wheels
4. Cerise Mouseux Nouveau
5. Robotfood

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Manitou Brewing Co. – http://www.manitou-brewing.com
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This week Eric Johnson and his fellow Beer Blazers, Eric Beehler and Kirei, visit Whistle Pig Brewing in Colorado Springs CO. While trying out several Whistle Pig brews the team discusses the issue of consolidation in the Craft Beer industry. Rob Beers from Whistle Pig also sits down with us to talk about his experiences starting a brewery and to answer the burning question..what the heck is a whistle pig? All this and more on this episode of Beer Blazers. If you have comments, reach us via the links below or call us at 720-263-0337.

Beers Sampled:

1. Juniper Ale
2. Oatmeal Stout
3. Wee Wee (RyePA)
4. Wee Heavy

Show Links:

Cigar City Bought by Oskar Blues – http://dpo.st/1WStQ5j
Whistle Pig Brewing – http://whistlepigbrewing.com
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