A quick update.  One of my students from an on-line class who lives near the area was kind enough to send me a t-shirt from Pikes Peak Brewing Company.  Thanks Char.  Now I can proudly rep Pikes Peak Brewing Company.

I stopped in at Pikes Peak Brewing Company in Monument, Colorado.  The taproom is a really cool place.  The wood inside lends to the local feel.  I enjoyed the authentic German braided pretzels with my beer, which were very tasty.  I started by trying the Devils Head Red Ale which is a malty and caramelly ale with a nice  red color.  Then I tried the Elephant Rock IPA which has a delicious piny and citrusy flavor.  Good food and good beer.  I enjoyed both beers so much that I brought a four-pack of the IPA home for myself and I brought a four-pack of the red ale home for a good friend who likes red ales.

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