Spring44 Distilling and Big Head Todd Join Forces

Spring44, one of America’s fastest growing craft spirits brands, today announced a partnership with Colorado-based rock group Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Spring44 Honey Vodka was the perfect spirit to pair with Black Beehive, the band’s new album release date of February 4, 2014. Loveland, Colorado-based Spring44 Distilling will become the official Distillery of Big Head Todd and the Monsters during their upcoming concert tour stops in select cities, providing fans with the ultimate VIP experience.

Fans will also be challenged to create their own Black Beehive-themed cocktails, using Spring44 Honey Vodka, as well as other cocktail recipes using the Spring44 brands. Recipes will be submitted via Facebook for the chance to be part of the Spring44/Big Head Todd recipe booklet and to win Big Head Todd merchandise.

In conjunction with the tour, Sean Kenyon, Colorado based bartender and co-owner of Williams & Graham in Denver, created two signature cocktails featuring Spring44 Honey Vodka: The Black Beehive and the Big Head Mule. The cocktails will be featured at select tour venues as well as select Rock Bottom Breweries during the tour. Rock Bottom Brewery and local radio stations will team up to host lunchtime and Happy Hour events at select Rock Bottom locations.

The events will feature Q&A sessions with the band, Black Beehive-themed drinks specials, CD giveaways, exclusive download opportunities and chances to win Big Head Todd merchandise, all coinciding with the band’s concert tour dates. To further promote the release of Black Beehive, all 38 Rock Bottom Brewery locations will play tracks from the new album in-store for fans to enjoy. For a full list of events and updates, please visit RockBottom.com.

“Spring44 is thrilled to be a part of Big Head Todd and the Monsters new album and concert tour. ” said Spring44 CEO Jeff Lindauer. “We are proud to support one of Colorado’s best bands and look forward to symbiotically growing both of our fan bases.”

Abijack Management, a leader in partnership development, sponsorship, event marketing, artist relations and tour activation, is organizing the co-branded efforts. “We’re really proud of the work we’ve done with Big Head Todd and The Monsters so far,” said Brett Palmer, CEO of AbiJack Management. “Big Head Todd, Rock Bottom Brewery and Spring44 are premier brands with strong fan bases, and each also has strong ties to the state of Colorado, so it made perfect sense to bring them all together. We’re truly excited to be working with all of them.”

“We’re really psyched about the release of Black Beehive and this year’s concert tour, and we think that these new partnerships with Rock Bottom and Spring44 are a great way to help spread the word,” said Todd Park Mohr, lead singer of Big Head Todd and The Monsters. “Our goal is to bring our music right to our fan base in an exciting way, and our fans are really going to love all that we have in store for them. And with AbiJack leading the way, we know these events and promotions are going to be a huge success and will really help us promote the album and the tour.”

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

The Broadmoor Named #1 Golf Resort in North America by Golf Magazine Readers

The Broadmoor is proud to announce that the property has been named “#1 Golf Resort in North America” by Golf magazine readers.

With more than 8,000 readers voting on four criteria, including Golf, Lodging, Food & Drink, and Service, The Broadmoor secured a “runaway win” to the #1 position, with readers sighting impressive property-wide renovations, as well as ranking The Broadmoor as the leader in the Service, Lodging, and Food & Drink categories.

The award follows an impressive year of national recognition for The Broadmoor’s golf program. Last year Links magazine named The Broadmoor one of the “25 Best Golf Resorts in the World,” while The Broadmoor’s East Course was recognized by Colorado Avid Golfer “Reader and Editor’s Choice Awards” for “Best Resort Course,” and “Best Course Conditions.” Also in 2013 The Broadmoor was also named one of the “Global Ten” resort golf operations in the world in Gary Galyean’s Golf Letter and received a Platinum Award from AGM (Associated Golf Merchandisers).

“The accolades for The Broadmoor’s golf program are a testament to our dedication to create an exceptional experience for our guests,” says Russ Miller, Director of Golf. “With three championship courses to choose from, along with world-class pros, golf at The Broadmoor is unparelleled.”

The Broadmoor has three distinct courses, the East Course, West Course, and Mountain Course. The Broadmoor’s championship East and West courses, designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr., offer scenic and challenging play for golfers of all handicaps. The East Course is known for its wide, tree-lined fairways and expansive greens, while the West Course offers rolling fairways and steeply-angled greens. The Mountain Course by Nicklaus Design adds an additional 18 challenging holes, large greens and captivating mountain views, ideal for a range of skill levels.

The Golf Club also features a full-service Pro Shop, summer caddie program and electric carts and to date, The Broadmoor has hosted 22 major championships including seven PGA championships.

In addition to golf, The Broadmoor is home to over fifteen on-property dining options, including the Five-Star Five-Diamond Penrose Room, the award-winning Spa at The Broadmoor, and tennis. Indoor activities include Play at The Broadmoor, with six lanes of bowling, while outdoor adventures comprise of horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, and more.

For more information on Golf at The Broadmoor, please visit Broadmoor.com or call 866.837.9520.

About The Broadmoor

Opened in 1918, The Broadmoor is situated at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs with more than 60 flights into Colorado Springs Airport by Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United. The resort encompasses 3,000 acres with three championship golf courses, and more than 770 rooms and suites, including the new Cottage suites. Amenities include an award-winning spa and fitness center, nationally recognized tennis program, 26 retail boutiques and 19 restaurants, cafes and lounges.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Grist Brewing Company plans Grand Opening November 2nd in Highlands Ranch Colorado

Highlands Ranch, CO – Grist Brewing Company, located at 9150 Commerce Center Circle, just south of C-470 off Santa Fe, will be hosting its grand opening Saturday, November 2nd. Doors open at 12pm. Grist is the first craft brewery to open in Highlands Ranch and aims to be a favored destination for beer enthusiasts all over the Front Range.

Grist Brewing Company will have 8 beers available on tap. We will be serving our Kolsch, India Pale Ale, Hefeweizen, Brown, Stout, and Belgian Strong Ales. Taster sizes (4oz), half pints (8oz), pints (16oz), and growlers (32oz) will be available for purchase as well as Grist Brewing Company’s branded merchandise.

We are thrilled to be joined at our grand opening by El Toro the Tot, a fantastic Denver-based food truck. They will be on-site at 12pm serving lunch and early dinner, so come hungry. There are also multiple dining options within a block of the brewery.

The primary focus at Grist is to make ales and lagers that are of the highest quality, approachable, and true to style. We are also striving to create a comfortable atmosphere for our guests. Our tasting room has great views of the brewing area, fermentation vessels, and three 50” televisions provide additional entertainment. The bar is constructed of beetle kill wood sourced from our home state of Colorado.

Our goal is to make exceptional beer while being equally committed to becoming an integral part of the Highlands Ranch community. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and come down and join us in celebrating our big day!

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a beer enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality in Denver Hits One Million Dollars in Revenue

Southern Hospitality Restaurant and Bar in Denver, Colorado, developed by Smokin Concepts Development Corporation (OTCQB:RIBS), today announced the company has reached a milestone revenue figure since the restaurant's opening on February 21, 2013. The unaudited top-line revenues for opening through July 9, 2013 exceed $1 Million.

The Company has several new marketing campaigns in the works for the third and fourth quarters of 2013 to continue the strong upward momentum and take advantage of the bustling downtown Denver scene.

Southern Hospitality has geared up for the hot summer months with their newest campaign, "The First One's On Us!" Free beer vouchers are flowing as fast as the tap and the restaurant expects to pick up the tab for over 10,000 free beers a month. The additional foot traffic is expected to be a great new revenue source, especially during pre- and post game times from nearby Coors Field.

The restaurant already boasts a Bourbon Room with the largest selection of bourbons and whiskeys in the area and a wine list to challenge the finer restaurants in town. The Southern Hospitality brand features classic Memphis style barbeque, regional barbeque favorites, twists on traditional southern dishes, sandwiches, salads and mouthwatering desserts.

About Southern Hospitality

Southern Hospitality restaurants, created jointly by friends Eytan Sugarman, Justin Timberlake, and Trace Ayala, strive to provide guests with fresh, high quality southern inspired food complimented with an appealing selection of popular micro-brews and an extensive variety of bourbons, in a hip and high energy environment. We believe "Southern Hospitality" is a quality so genuine that we chose it as our philosophy when it comes to how we build our restaurants, prepare our dishes and service our guests. We look forward to welcoming you to Southern Hospitality in our warm, friendly and generous style. When you're here, you're home!

For more information, please visit www.shdcrestaurants.com.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a world traveler, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Colorado's Peak 7 Vodka Makes Distinguished Entrance Into Fast-Growing Micro Distillery Market

The seven-times distilled Peak 7, made at Mile High Distillery, comes onto the scene on the heels of a medal-winning performance at the 2013 Denver International Spirits Contest March 2-3. Twelve prominent spirits professionals judged the double-blind tasting, and Peak 7 Vodka was awarded a bronze for best vodka.

“We are Colorado people who want to make a Vodka that reflects the culture and vibrancy of Denver and the Rocky Mountains,” said Peak 7 co-founder Dave Collier, “We think Colorado’s the best place on Earth you can live, and the best place on earth to make great vodka.”

Peak 7 has gained distinction among its peers with its development of an artfully-crafted, proprietary blend of corn and wheat that achieves a unique balance of smoothness and taste. It is currently available at select locations throughout the Front Range including Mondo Vino, The Austin’s American Grill restaurants, The Moot House, and Enzio’s Italian Kitchen. Peak 7 has partnered with Elysium to distribute Peak 7 to the many fine establishments that are embracing the micro-distillery movement in Colorado.

“All things being equal, there are a lot of people who would rather buy locally-made spirits,” Peak 7 co-founder Desi Lopez said. “We’re delivering that high-end quality that people have come to expect from some of the major European brands, but we’re doing it with vodka made right here in our home city.”

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.