The Storm Peak Collaboration was put in smaller 375 milliliter bottles so it was more accessible for locals to get their hands on. (Photo by Dylan Anderson)
The pandemic was just starting. Stay-at-home orders were keeping people out of the taproom and the folks at Storm Peak Brewing Company had significantly reduced their production.
“COVID hit and we ended up with excess capacity because we couldn’t brew,” said Wyatt Patterson, one of the owners of the brewery.
Over at Steamboat Whiskey Company rather than whiskey or vodka, they were using their stills to make hand sanitizer. Patterson reached out to see how they could help.
Discover Coloradoâs local craft distillery in Steamboat Springs
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and last updated 2021-04-09 12:58:53-04
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. â Youâll find no shortage of craft breweries in Colorado but if youâre in the market for good local craft spirits, look no further than Steamboat Whiskey Company.
Veteran owned and operated, Steamboat Whiskey Company is the first and only distillery in Steamboat Springs. Their first blended whiskey, Warrior Whiskey, is a tribute to veterans and gives back a portion of the profits to veteran support organizations.
Though they do pride themselves on their whiskey, they offer a variety of other spirits including vodka, gin, rum, specialty spirits and they are always creating new products.