Less than an hour drive from Denver International Airport is the former capital of Colorado and the home of a “Rocky Mountain Legend”. I arrive in Golden, Colorado after a long time on a dusty trail with a thirst and one purpose.
Although Golden is know as the town where “The West Lives”, I am here for some of its “Pure Rocky Mountain Spring Water”.
Just a few blocks of the main street, I wait with others on a bus that will take us to the Coors Brewery. A short drive through town with some of its highlights pointed out, we arrive at the Coors Brewery Tour entrance. Here photos are taken and age verification is completed. A quick process where those over twenty one are given an identification bracelet along with an audio device that can be used for a self guided tour of the brewery.
The tour begins with exhibits of Coors history including its part of everyday American life and how it was distributed primarily in the West.
“You know truckin' Coors beer east of Texas is bootleggin”. “This here's Georgia, son”.
If the above quotes does not refresh your memory then remind me to slap your momma when I get home.
From the history of Coors it is onto how beer is made then a small sample of original Coors Banquet is offered. It is interesting all the various beers that are made by Coors including one of my favorites Blue Moon. Here is the largest brewery in the world and the average beer takes about 55-60 days to go from here to your lips.
Fortunately, I don't have to wait 55 days as I am only steps away from a lounge area where I can get three full servings of the various Coors products. First its Batch 19, a prohibition era brew which I enjoy with a few others on the tour.
Interestingly one member of our group is a musician from Nashville that gives us some cool insights into playing with some of Country and Western most popular entertainers.
Not in a rush to leave next its Colorado Native then my favorite Blue Moon. By far, this was the best brewery tour I have ever been on and definitely worth the drive if you have time to spare while visiting the Denver area.
Video:http://youtu.be/hjlyTa0JSw0
Coors Brewery Tour
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Ah, Coors. Your report brings back many fond memories of the 'short tour' the students from CO School of Mines used to take on Friday afternoons.
And a few Regis students used to also make that "tour". After a time or two - pretty much just went straight to the tasting room.
Actually - in the spring of our senior year - '68 - I thought the coolest thing of all was having a morning business class take a tour of Coors, and then we were having a few "samples" before lunch.
We also used to love to go to Tulagi's in Boulder - since closed - but in the late 60's - it was the largest Coors account - and the owners named it after their son who was killed in a bombing mission over the Pacific Island of Tulagi in WWII).
Tulagi's was huge - and it had some good bands playing there -with even two? stages - and the pitchers of 3.2 beer continuously moved to the tables.
Anyone else remember the popular band - The Astronauts? http://www.coloradomagazineonline.com/Music/The_Astronauts_Tulagi's/The_Astronauts_Tulagi's.htm
A half a block down the street - we also loved the then funky Sink - which at that time - was the 2nd largest Coors account - but the Sink has "cleaned up" some since then - with white tablecloths and all.
So it no longer has the (nostalgic?) sawdust on the floors or the BBQ by the front entrance - where you could order a great cheeseburger - and watch sports games, before heading into the "cavern" for serious imbibing.
Remember when a bunch of us were up from the AF Academy - and went to the sink for a late lunch/burger - and watched USC beat UCLA - in fall of '66? - when the Bruins were ranked #1 and the Trojans #2 - or vice versa. The now reviled OJ Simpson broke off a late 80 yard run to beat the Bruins - who were lead by Heisman Trophy winner/QB - Gary Beban.
Dems were DA Days my friend - we thought they would never end...........................
Melnq8,
Another benefit of going to school or living in "The Rocky Mountain State"
Tomsd,
Love your nostalgic response
Hope someday I'll be able to do the same and also tell others,
"Dems were da days my friends, I thought would never end"
U betcha.