Thunder Canyon Brewery Wins Bronze Medal at 2013 Great American Beer Festival

Tucson headquartered Thunder Canyon Brewery won the Bronze Medal in the Cream Stout category at this past weekend’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado for their Dark Lightning Milk Stout brew.

The Great American Beer Festival invites industry professionals from around the world to participate in a blind taste-testing of beers in each specified style category. Ultimately, the goal of the Great American Beer Festival Judge Panel is to identify the three beers that best represent each beer-style category as described and adopted by the Great American Beer Festival.

The judging panel awards gold, silver, or bronze medals that are recognized around the world as symbols of brewing excellence. These awards are among the most coveted in the industry. Of the 4,809 beers entered in 84 categories, Thunder Canyon Brewery’s Dark Lightning Milk Stout won the Bronze Medal in the Cream Stout category.

To try the award-winning Dark Lightning Milk Stout, visit Thunder Canyon Brewery at either of their two locations; Downtown at 220 E. Broadway, or Foothills Mall at 7401 N. La Cholla.

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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.

Beethoven & Brews in Denver Tonight!

Experience the symphony in a brand new way… with great beer!

Enjoy an exclusive beer tasting paired with hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of a Colorado Symphony chamber ensemble performing Beethoven. Staff from Wynkoop Brewing Co. will be on hand to pour a special selection of beer while you enjoy the music. After sampling four to five distinct brews grab a full glass of your favorite from the cash bar. The musical selection and brews will be revealed at each event.

Presented by Magnolia Hotel Denver, Wynkoop Brewing Co. and Schmitt Music

Be sure to secure your ticket early as there is limited availability!

Ticket Price: $65 per person

Location: The Magnolia Hotel Ballroom, 818 17th Street Denver, CO 80202

Parking: Due to the nature of the event, we encourage guests to use alternative modes of transportation. Valet at the Magnolia Hotel is $16, otherwise there are self-parking options within a block of the event.

Info at Colorado Symphony

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