Golden has many exciting celebrations throughout the year, but celebrating COORS turning 150 is a “most see” extravaganza even for a non-drinking Mamou. The whole family took the “how COORS is made” tour along with lots of Colorado School of Mines students this Sunday afternoon. They probably came for the free beer tho:). I will admit I did enjoy a few “COORS Edge” (the NA variety:). For those non drinkers I highly recommend the Edge, and that is coming from one who learned to enjoy beer in Heidelberg Germany.

It was a genuinely interesting educational experience for me. I had no idea how many varieties of COORS were available, even for the discerning Canadian crowd. The COORS family made a great choice when they built their brewery at the mouth of Clear Creek. Beginning with that pure mountain water certainly makes an incredibly healthy beer, seems to me. I do recall my grandfather’s doctor telling him years ago that even though his food diet was pitiful, he made up for it in beer consumption. Good ole country docs are so practical:)

I learned there is a 3 step process in the brewing that involves barley, cereal grains, and hops. Such naturally healthy ingredients! The copper kettles that keep the brew at the appropriate temperature until complete were immaculate as any fine chef’s kitchen. The entire facility was just beautifully clean and well maintained, so you naturally feel like trying the product at the tour’s end.

Bo and Hanna enjoyed the ice house (tough little Vikings:). Actually it was faux ice. Ika wisely brought healthy snacks for them while the adults enjoyed a bit of free brew. Now when I find myself out “having a few” with friends, I know to order COORS Edge, a really fine NA beer with all the flavor and none of the hangover!