Rocky Mountain District Meeting
Wednesday February 3,
5:30PM-9:00PM
Great Divide Brewing Company

2201 Arapahoe Street
Denver, Colorado 80205

This is a call for reservations for the February 3rd MBAA District Rocky Mountain meeting. When you reply, please indicate whether or not you plan to take advantage of the shuttle bus. IMPORTANT: If reserving a seat on the bus, please be reasonably certain that you will be attending the event. This will help keep costs down and accommodate all members wishing to ride. Also note the change of start time to 5 PM - up from 5:30. I am a little late getting this notice out, so please respond today! As always, please bring samples of your favorite brews to share. See you at the meeting!

Author/Presenter:
Brian Dunn, El Presidente
Great Divide Brewing Company
2201 Arapahoe Street
Denver, Colorado 80205

Title:
Great Divide Brewing Co.

Abstract:
Great Divide Brewing opened in May 1994 with a 17 barrel brewhouse, two 17 barrel open fermenters, two conditioning tanks, one bright beer tank, a small DE filter and a hand bottler. Brian Dunn will give some background on the startup of the brewery and will talk about the growth and evolution of the brewery in the 15 years since opening. Brian will lead a tour of the brewery and guests will see first hand the challenges of running a production brewery in an old building located in an urban neighborhood, including a packaging line located on two floors.

C.V. - Brief:
Brian holds a M.A. in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver and a B.S. in Agriculture from Colorado State University. Previously, Brian worked for an agricultural development company operating overseas projects. His work included extended stays in Africa and Europe. Brian wrote business plans, secured financing, and operated projects ranging in scope from $20 to $40 million. In addition, Brian ran a European sales and marketing office for one of the company’s South American export projects. In early 1993, Brian founded Great Divide Brewing Company. He wrote the business plan, raised money, rezoned the property, designed the brewing facility and installed the equipment. Brian brewed the first beer in May 1994 and at the time, was the brewery’s sole employee. He brewed, filtered and packaged beer for the first few years, but his job has gradually changed and now spends most of his time on the business operations of the brewery.