Help me be green

[Porter Brown]

The wife and have been known to put down the beer (our dog's name is Porter)
Any suggestions on how to limit our impact on recycle bins, etc.  We plan on hauling everything we bring in back out with us.  We will bring reusable dishes and water bottles.  I heard if we reuse the same beer cup all weekend we get a bike bell!!  Will do anything for that bike bell!!!  Just need to find away around beer cans/ bottles.  Please don't suggest not drinking.  Would Smuggler's Brewpub have some options?

 Listening to: My mind replay last nights RRE show!

[Auntie Hope]

I just spoke with Smuggler's Pub and yes, they sell growlers. In addition to that, they will do the refill price on other brew pub growlers. Please remember to respect your campground rules re: glass containers if that rule applies.

Just another reason to love the Town of Telluride! 

Auntie Hope 

[Hippie]

  5 or 7 gallon kegs work really well, bring them. Just bring a thumb tap and a CO2 set up and you'll be just fine. Be sure to bring many "soda" cans as you are going to make a lot if friends ;-)

The wife and have been known to put down the beer (our dog's name is Porter)
Any suggestions on how to limit our impact on recycle bins, etc.  We plan on hauling everything we bring in back out with us.  We will bring reusable dishes and water bottles.  I heard if we reuse the same beer cup all weekend we get a bike bell!!  Will do anything for that bike bell!!!  Just need to find away around beer cans/ bottles.  Please don't suggest not drinking.  Would Smuggler's Brewpub have some options?

[johnny]

i have some sweet pastic 'adventure' growlers from Fitger's Brewhouse in Duluth, Minnesota.  Does anyone know if these can be filled in Colorado?  I took them to Arkansas to a brewpub and they wouldn't fill them.  They said it was state law that the growlers had to come from that brewpub.  Most brewpubs only have glass growlers.  Can we really have glass growlers in the campgrounds?  I'd rather use my plastic jugs, but as long as I can get some growlers and have 'em refilled I'll be happy!

 Listening to: my students

[Auntie Hope]

Does anyone know if these can be filled in Colorado?

I identified myself as a person coming for Bluegrass in June. Smuggler's has stated that they will fill your growlers at the refill price they normally charge. Bring your growlers Johnny.   


Auntie Hope 

[Porter Brown]

Thanks guys.  I've been on Smuggler's webpage.  I think growlers are the way to go.  Already dreaming about Espresso Porter.  I'm in Lawson Hill, will glass be allowed?  Would it be a hassle biking/ walking to Smugglers to get refills?

 Listening to: Delbert McClinton

[johnny]

Midnight Sun in Anchorage has my favorite winter-time beer in a coffee porter.  Could the Espresso Porter give it a run for it's money?  And call me fruity but I'll be gettin' the Raspberry Wheat too!

 Listening to: my belly rumble for beer

[BluegrassDustin]

Thanks guys.  I've been on Smuggler's webpage.  I think growlers are the way to go.  Already dreaming about Espresso Porter.  I'm in Lawson Hill, will glass be allowed?  Would it be a hassle biking/ walking to Smugglers to get refills?

Sorry, but no glass is allowed at any of the ball field campgrounds (Lawson Hill, High School, & Warner Field).

This is to protect the grounds from broken glass and more importantly the people who utilize the fields the rest of the year that we aren't.

[johnny]

now I'm really glad i have some plastic growlers and that smugglers will fill them! thanks hope, and I should have read your earlier post more carefully.  hopefully i'll be able to get over there a couple times to get some different kinds of brews. 

 Listening to: peter rowan- midnight moonlight

[Porter Brown]

If anybody has links to where I can buy plastic growlers, please post'em.  Thanks guys.

[Auntie Hope]

If anybody has links to where I can buy plastic growlers, please post'em.  Thanks guys.

I made a call and the only "source" I have does not use them at their brewery. Best to just do an internet search. Be sure to let us know what you find out! Thanks!

Auntie Hope 

[Porter Brown]

Thanks Hope!!  I emailed the Fitgers Pub that Johnny mentioned.  Hopefully they can help. 

 Listening to: Hot Tuna live

[Auntie Hope]

Thanks guys.  I've been on Smuggler's webpage.  I think growlers are the way to go.  Already dreaming about Espresso Porter.  I'm in Lawson Hill, will glass be allowed?  Would it be a hassle biking/ walking to Smugglers to get refills?

Guess that would depend on how much time had passed since that (non-glass) growler was emptied!   A hassle getting to Smuggler's from Lawson? Honey, nothing is a hassle in Telluride. The views along the Valley Floor are amazing, and when you head into town you're heading into the box canyon. Take it nice and slow the first few days and do not leave camp without your water bottle(s).

Trust me, that first beer is going to hit you hard, but a few days in town, most folks are doing fine. If you can stick to the rule of one water (first) and then one beer you'll be much better off in the long run.


Auntie Hope  

[BluegrassDustin]

Klean Kanteen has some 64oz stainless steel growlers:

http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/wide/klean-kanteen-64oz-wide.php

[UselessJo]

That is a winner Dustin. When can expect it to have the Planet Bluegrass logo on it?
Would a Festivarian be able to get a fill-up @ the New Belgium tent? Wow........64oz of Ranger...........sitting on my tarp............listening to this wonderful lineup.......surounded by all these wonderful people..............in this magnifisent box canyon..........................................I think I just went to my happy place!

 Listening to: the airlock bubbling on a batch of Irish Blond ale homebrew