Sunday, August 28, 2022

Smiling Toad Brewery ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado ***CLOSED***


Last visit: Feb 2022

First visit: Dec 2018 (on 8th street)

Closed Apr 2023. Owner (age 71) decided to retire. Can't blame him!

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Smiling Toad has new digs since I last visited, when they were off of 8th Street. They are now in Old Colorado City in a pretty interesting 2 story building. It's original function was likely industrial, but it's perfect for a small brewery. Though in recent times, it too hosted a bar called Thirsty's Tavern. When you walk in, go left and upstairs. Typical RJG I first wandered around aimlessly on the main floor trying to figure out where to enter. The first floor is where the beer is made. Friendly staff. Lots of games to play. A very bright space upstairs. Definitely a hardcore local brewery. 

12//18; 5//19; 2/14/22; 8/28/22 (new entry)

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