The Denver Post writes today:

In 2006, the state of Colorado officially became the largest beer producing state in the country, according to newly released data from the Beer Institute. The Colorado brewing industry produced over 23.3 million barrels or 724.5 million gallons of beer. This makes the state tops in production, edging out second place California and other large states such as Texas and New York.

Some of my favorite beers come right out of this fine state, and if I never get to Europe for an international beer tour, I hope to make it to Colorado and Oregon at least once in my lifetime!

“Colorado is tremendously important to the beer industry and produces a number of high quality brews enjoyed by adults around the country,” said Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute. “With a strong beer culture and a rich brewing history, it’s no surprise the state has become number one.”

In honor of this and in complete agreement, I’m going to go out and find myself a sixer of Hazed and Infused!

Cheers!