Grand Junction: The Intersection of Adventure and Beer

"Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colo., is an awe-inspiring canyon boasting scenery any traveler would be lucky to soak in. It's also, bafflingly, crowd-free. "People tend to head straight for the Grand Canyon, or maybe Arches or Zion national parks," says Adam Kinsey, owner and founder of Grand Junction's Handlebar Tap House as well as the new WestCo Brewing. The canyon boasts a serenity you simply won't find at the Grand Canyon, with its steady flow of tourists."

"Named for the junction of the Colorado River, which was once called the Grand River, and the Gunnison River, Grand Junction is home to a convergence of varying natural landscapes that together make it unrivaled in natural beauty: the canyon; Rattlesnake Arches, one of the world's biggest concentrations of natural arches; and Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world. The city's beer scene is just as rich in variety, built up around the community of adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts who call it home."

"Opening only as recently as 2020, Ramblebine was still among the first few breweries in town. Founders Eli Gerson and Rob James hit the ground running with a passion reaching across styles-in addition to a crisp lager, a well-balanced West Coast IPA, two hazy IPAs, and a tart blueberry sour, one of Ramblebine's most popular flagships is God Hammer, a kveik-fermented Norwegian red ale. Taproom guests can also expect to find anything from pub ales to hoppy Pil"

Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colorado, offers awe-inspiring canyon scenery while remaining remarkably crowd-free compared with larger parks. Visitors often head to the Grand Canyon, Arches, or Zion, leaving Grand Junction quieter and more serene. The region includes the canyon, Rattlesnake Arches with a high concentration of natural arches, and Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain. The local beer scene matches the landscape's variety, cultivated by a community of adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. Newer breweries like Ramblebine (opened 2020) produce diverse styles, including a kveik-fermented Norwegian red ale called God Hammer, alongside lagers, IPAs, and sours.

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