Drink Local: May 22-30

Well this month has flown by! Starting with the Crafters' Festival, it's been a whirlwind of exciting events! Coming up in the last part of the month, there's still more to be done.This Friday, Smiling Toad is celebrating their first anniversary! They've got some new outdoor furniture and a top-secret major announcement (and of course beer), so head on out after work Friday and help celebrate!Also Friday, Red Leg Brewing is releasing their newest creation: Saison Rose, a saison brewed with rose hips and grains of paradise! Taps start flowing at 5pm!This weekend is Meadowgrass! While we're not sure exactly who will be pouring beer (at least Bristol), there usually is plenty! Tons more information is here.HOMEBREWERS: Homebrewers, don't forget Great Storm Brewing is accepting entries Wednesday thru Saturday from 5-8pm for their first ever homebrew competition! They'll announce the results Wednesday 28th in the taproom at 7pm! Three entries per person max. Good luck!! Don't know where GSB is? Their address is 204 Mount View Ln, #3...enter and win!

UPDATE: Brewer's Republic's Epic Brewing Beer Dinner has been postponed! We'll keep you updated!

If you're not planning on making the mini-voyage up to La Foret, check out Brewer's Republic on Friday for their Left Hand Brewing tap takeover, or grab yourself some tickets to the Epic Brewing beer dinner that's happening Saturday. Head to Brewer's or Coaltrain for tickets...if there's any left. Josh has been putting together some killer dinners with the kitchen there.Info on the beer dinner:

Not long ago Epic Brewing Company took a tremendous leap from Utah to Colorado. We couldn't be happier, their beers have loads of flavor and are continuously impressive. So of course we had to have them for our next Beer Dinner. 

Tickets are on sale now Brewer's Republic and Coaltrain Wine & Spirits. They're moving pretty fast, so make sure get yourself a seat for this Epic Beer Dinner.Menu:Epic Sour Apple Saison House made Sausage, Salami, Spicy Pepperoni, Goat Cheese, Swiss, Fried Cheese Curd and House made CrackersEpic Brainless on Cherries Belgian Ale Greek Salad with Olives, Spiced Feta, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Arugula dressed with Pepper Creme Fraiche.Epic Utah Sage Saison Cordon Bleu SoupEpic Escape to Colorado IPA Jambalaya with Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Okra and Tomato over Dirty Rice.Epic Big Bad Baptist Barrel Aged Imperial Stout w/Coffee Dark Chocolate Cup filled with Coffee/Peanut Butter Ice Cream topped with Big Bad Baptist Chocolate Sauce

If we weren't already going to be dancing our butts off to some bluegrass, we'd surely be there!Heading west, Manitou Brewing will be hosting the latest installment of the highly popular Brewers Broads events on Tuesday the 27th. They'll be taking a tour of Manitou's brewing setup, and trying all the great beers. Ladies, if you need a beer-related excuse to get out of the house next Tuesday, this is it! Info can be found on Brewers Broads Facebook page.In northern news, Pikes Peak Brewing will be having their awesome pint night at Brewer's Republic next Friday the 30th, and Today, the 22nd, they're doing a tapping of their Highlander Scottish Ale that benefits Autism Speaks...should be amazing.If we missed any events we'll update this as we figure out what's going on!