One Year And Counting

• November 3, 2009
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Have you ever ventured into the great unknown and wondered what your world would be like a year from now?

A year ago, our Head Brewer, Dany, spent 18 hours trying to push 3 ½ barrels of beer through our 7 barrel system.

A year ago, our Director of Sales & Marketing, Henry Wood, was getting the lay of the land, shaking a lot of hands, and waiting for product that he could sell.

A year ago, there was a worldwide hop shortage, the start of the Great Recession, and a national bank crisis.

A year ago, Upslope Brewing Company quietly opened its doors to the City of Boulder, hoping to be welcomed with open arms. Those who were curious, or perhaps just stumbled upon the place by accident, came upon a warehouse with a brewhouse. They smiled and tried our one and only Upslope Pale Ale, and nobody asked, “So what else do you have?”.

About a week ago, Henry suggested, “Why don’t you blog about what it’s like to be a year old?” Tough to say. Being a year old is like getting safely out of the harbor, but pointing the bow out into the wild sea. Your craft is solid, your crew well trained, but the open ocean is vast and rolling. At the same time, you look back at shore as it fades in the distance. “Well . . . we made it this far.”

Please come join us at the brewery this Saturday, November 7^th, for our One Year Anniversary from 2:00 to 6:00. We plan to celebrate in the best way we know how; Bluegrass by Gin Wagon, great food by Dubbin’s Sandwiches, and Dany’s One Year Anniversary Ale. And for those who joined us for our grand opening, you’ll be happy to hear that you have seven more choices on tap than you had a year ago.