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COOKING QUIDNUNC – A Weekend in Colorado Springs
“Springs Beer Tours Is a Must-Do
Tour While in Colorado Springs”
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Friday, December 07, 2018
After a long drive from Boulder to Colorado Springs, the first stop was one that was going to quench my thirst…with beer of course. We met Russel Shaw of Springs Beer Tours at Creekside Cuisine to begin a 2-hour walking tour of the quaint mountain town of Manitou Springs (6 miles west of Colorado springs). Russel is a retired Service Disabled Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force for over 23 years. He has been a resident of Colorado Springs since his retirement and has a strong knowledge and passion for craft beer and history.
Great Beer Tour!
It was a perfect day weather wise when we started out on this tour. Our host, Russ Shaw, made the event extremely interesting. At each of the three places we visited, Russ knew the proprietor and it was obvious they had a good rapport. His ghost stories about the places we visited as well as some we didn’t were entertaining. As is to be expected, a couple of the beers we tasted were not ones we would pursue, but the others were tasty.
BigguyNCThis Tour Rocks!
I loved this walking tour! We got to get the layout of Manitou and got some great recommendations on things to do. I’d recommend on those (good weather) days to meet outside at Creekside, Cliff House and Manitou Brewing.
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Private Tours
- 1.5 to 2 Hour Tour
- 4 to 12 People per Tour
- Minimum of 3 Craft Beer Houses
- Samples of Amazing Craft Beer
- A little history of the town of Manitou Springs
- Learn how unique handcrafted ales and lagers are made
The Original 1872 Tour
Manitou Springs- 2 Hour Tour
- 4 to 12 People per Tour
- 3 Craft Beer Establishments
- Taste amazing craft beer
- A little history of the town of Manitou Springs from Zebulon Pike in 1806 through today
- Learn how unique handcrafted ales and lagers are made
- Check our “Tours” page for tour dates and times
Prohibition Tour
Manitou Springs- 90 Minute Tour
- Party Like it’s 1929
- A walk through Manitou Springs with “NO” craft beer samplings
- History Insights from Zebulon Pike in 1806 to Now
- Contact us for dates and times.