Some years ago, I helped a young couple buy their first SnowHome in Summit County. She was the manager of the Breckenridge Brewery. He was a bartender there. After the closing, they invited everyone from the closing table back to the Brewery for lunch on them. That included the lender, the title closer, the sellers and me. Unfortunately, I had another appointment and was unable to join them. But, I got an earful the next day about the happenings I missed. It seems that, while sitting at the bar, a hose connected to one of the vats behind the bar broker loose and, while flipping around uncontrolled, sprayed the entire bar and the patrons with dry hops. All the aforementioned people were covered with over an inch of spray before they got it under control. Darn, I wish I hadn't missed that <grin>. I helped that couple into three additional properties over the years as they grew. And in the process, I spent many friendly hours at the Brewery, a few times recovering from an inordinately cold day of cross country skiing. And now, the Brewery is celebrating its 15th anniversary. It opened when microbreweries were new and hot, when there was not much competition. It still could have failed had it not also offered good food at reasonable prices. Its become an icon, a very popular spot for lunchers, diners and, well, imbibers. It's a spot you've got to try when you are in-County, or in Breckenridge. |
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