Let the 5th annual powdercation begin!!

After 9 hours in the car with two kids and a styrofoam cooler rubbing against the back of the car (the noise styrofoam makes when rubbed, twisted or slid across any surface = nails on a chalkboard for me), it was so wonderful to arrive at our destination only to find wonderful friends and family members already there with chilled beers in hand and plenty to spare.  And so begins our 5th annual Colorado powdercation.

While driving from Denver, my sister noticed the San Luis Valley Brewing Company along the way.  And because she is 100% awesome, she stopped and picked up a growler of their seasonal smoky red to share with the group.  It was delicious - although admittedly it was somewhat light on the smoky flavor.

Seasonal Smoky Red
San Luis Valley Brewing Company
Alamosa, Colorado

Recommendations : take a powdercation.  Just don't hog all the powder on the slopes.

Score : 3.5 out of 5 pint glasses on the unofficial Suburban Suds pint glass rating system.