Lucky number 13 comes to us by way of Dean who likes his beer to have a little character. He chose some Stranahan’s Whiskey soaked Hungarian wood and conditioned Cache la Porter on it. The wood tannins aren’t overpowering and balance well with the bourbon nose and chocolate undertones of the porter. This is a really flavorful addition to the outlaw contest. Tapping is at noon, Thursday 5/17 and available until it is gone.

Brewer: Dean Lauterbach
Where are you from? Nebraska
Position at PCBC: Keg washer extraordinaire and helpful hand.
Favorite style beer: Porters, Stouts, Sours and IPA’s (but changes frequently he says)
How long with PCBC? Original investor in the business
Interests: Chess boxing, extreme ironing and Toe Wrestling -  Actually most any anything outdoors, family activites and travel (preferably to locations with craft breweries).
Dean has spent over 1200 hours of my life on airplanes – probably seen a lot of the world
Inspiration for beer: Two of my favorites combined (whiskey and beer!)
Name of beer: Aqua Vitae Porter (vahy-tee) – Distilled alcohol was known to the medieval Latins as aqua vitae = “lively water”

Chad is the 12th entry to the Outlaw Contest as we begin the final stretch. He has decided to go with some complexity and make a rhubarb, roasted sirrano pepper, pineapple, Kölsch he calls “S to the T to the double S.” He stated that it was hard to get the different flavors to come out just right but after much trial and error, he finally got a combination that worked well. There seems to be a sense of pride coming from this one as the hurdles were achieved and what was left was a great tasting beer with some subtle flavors that play nicely together. A sweet, tart, spicy, smoky beer. So come in to try this one of a kind creation. Tapping at noon, Thursday 5/10 and available until it is gone.

Brewer: Chad Laszlo
Where are you from? Denver – I am a Colorado Native
Position at PCBC: Beer Slinger and all around good guy
Favorite style beer: Fresh pints
How long with PCBC? 3 months
Interests: Home brewing, hockey, and hiking
Chad has two different colored eyes (kind of freaky really…)
Inspiration for beer: The challenge to make different flavors work well together (the name was a tribute to the Beastie Boys)
Name of beer: S to the T to the double S – sweet, tart, spicy, smoky Kölsch

Franklin likes his beer hot. But not just from one pepper. Oh, no. Not this time. Franklinstein is made with 4 peppers inlcuding Habenero, Jalepeno, Sirrano, and Anaheim. This montage of peppers will not only add some heat but will be a wonderful blend of flavor to add to a rye pale ale base. Still, he made it refreshing enough for a few pints! Tapping at noon Thursday, 5/3 and available until it’s gone so get on in here. The heat is on!

Brewer: Franklin Romero
Where are you from? NoCo
Favorite style beer: Maibock
How long with PCBC? 9 months
Interests: Football, Home brewing, and golf
Franklin is a collector of skin art
Inspiration for beer: Peppers and my love for them
Name of beer: Franklinstein – chili pepper pale ale

Alyse is gonna add a little spice to the competition (literally). Chilis will be used to spice up the beer just enough to play well with the sweet mango fruit in her Outlaw beer for entry #10 in the Staff Outlaw Contest. You need to come try this concoction by Alyse and see how the sweet and spicy flavors work so well together to still give you a refreshing beer that you will have to order again. The past few Outlaws have kicked early but you can risk it and see if it’s still around on Saturday or gone before the whistle blows at the gravel pit the day it taps. Tapping at noon Thursday, 4/26 and available until it’s gone, so hurry in!

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Brewer: Alyse Brennecke
Where are you from? Grand Junction CO
Favorite style beer: Sour beers and creative homebrews
How long with PCBC? 4 months
Hobbies: racquetball/tennis, the outdoors, reading, keeping fit and healthy, drinking good beer on a sunny afternoon, traveling
Interesting fact: the brewing sciences class that I took at CSU got me more interesting in the “behind the scences” of brewing a good beer
Inspiration for beer: have tried a few chili beers and liked them and wanted to try to add a sweet flavor as well to see the outcome
Name of beer: Mango Tango – a Mango Chili Kölsch

With the warmer days approaching and the inevitable back yard margarita on the horizon, Tim has decided he would like to get a little adventurous for the 9th entry into the staff Outlaw Contest. He calls it Camp Collins Elixir (after the original name of Fort Collins) and made it to give you a taste of the springtime in a glass. Aged with tequila soaked wood and a splash of sweet and sour and lime, the first sip will get you ready for a Spring fiesta. Available at noon, Thursday4/12/2012 until it’s gone. Get in here fast as Tim would like to beat the fastest time of 5:04pm.

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Brewer: Tim Harper
Position at PCBC? Beer Slinger, Tap Handle Maker, Honorary Brewery Handyman
How long have you been at Pateros Creek? From the beginning…before the taproom was even here
Something not too many people know about me: On my Dad’s side, I may have a shoestring relation to legendary Texas hanging judge Roy Bean
Favorite time-killers: Family stuff, woodworking, reading, tinkering in the the garage, and of course, drinking beer
Favorite beer style: Big, barrel-aged porters or stouts with more than ‘just a hint’ of bourbon
Proudest accomplishment: Being a Dad. ’nuff said
Inspiration for this beer: It’s getting warmer outside, and the margarita-inspired flavors should fit well with a sunny patio
Name of beer: Camp Collins Elixir

Pam has decided she is skipping steps and pulling straight from the fermenter for entry #8 in our Outlaw Contest (OK, not really, but it would have been fun). She has created a down south version of our Kölsch that is reminiscent of peach cobbler. She named it Georgia on My Mind and it has the characeristics of some Southern comfort food. The peach flavor dominates but then is rounded out with cinnamon and ginger for a smoothe palate sensation and quaffable drink. Available at noon, Thursday4/12/2012 until it’s gone. Get in here fast as the last one kicked at 5:04pm. That is the time to beat.

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Brewer: Pam Jones
Position at PCBC? Beer Slinger (mother of the brewer)
How long have you been in Fort Collins? Lived in FC over 30 years
Where are you from? Originally from the southeast- Virginia, SC and Georgia
Hobbies: reading, biking and being with the grandkids
Favorite beer style: red ales…love Rustic Red
Name of beer: Georgia on My Mind
Inspiration for this beer: I love peaches and Georgia was one of my favorite places to live since I lived there as a teenager
Proudest accomplishment: I am a Nana to 5 wonderful grandchildren

As the 6th addition to the staff Outlaw Contest at Pateros Creek, Michelle has decided to make an easy drinking dessert style beer. With a balance of flavors and a subtle creaminess, you can easily have a couple of pints in one sitting. She calls it Dixon Trail Ale and is a vanilla cream red ale. These beers have really been going fast so if you want to give this one a try, hurry in! Available at noon, Thursday 3/29/2012 until it’s gone which, recently, has been the same day it is tapped!

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Brewer: Michelle Harper
Position at PCBC: Beer Slinger
Favorite Style of beer: Red Ales
How did you get into craft beer? Due to my fabulous brother who showed me the way!
Do you have any hobbies? Working out and being with my 3 kids
Inspiration for the beer: I love the vanilla porter (Snowy River) and beers on nitro so I decided to go with a vanilla cream red ale.
How long have you been with PCBC: 9 months
Beer Name: Dixon Trail Ale

It’s Lindsey’s turn for the Outlaw Contest this week and she has made a unique beer for sure. In a fit of frustration, she took out a cigar box with her bare hands. But as she doesn’t like to waste anything, she threw it in some beer. But there was an element missing in the flavor, so she added some chinook hops and the resulting beer was cedar cigar box, dry-hopped Best Bitter. If you want to give this one a try, hurry in as it will be only be available at noon, Thursday 3/22/2012 until it’s gone.

Brewer: Lindsey Brandt
Position at PCBC: Beer Slinger
How long have you been with PCBC: 5 months
Where are you from originally: Pennsylvania
Inspiration for the beer: I am a bit off-centered like this beer
Beer Name: Cuban Miss-Ale Crisis

Geoff, the Outlaw master, has been keeping a beer secret. He decided to pull it out of the loft for the public because of its spring like flavor and color to match the season. It’s spring break, but there is no break for the Outlaw. Although this is not part of the staff contest, it is a sure to win awards. With Szechuan pepper, grains of paradise, and a green tint, this pale ale is quite the hit for the season. It really goes down smooth and the citrus flavors play nicely for an opening to the spring season. He calls it Stalwart Ale. A tribute to the CSU Rams making the NCAA tournament, the opening to Spring, and for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, Stalwart Ale will be available for $5 per glass. Tapping at noon, Thursday 3/15/2012 and available until it’s gone.

Brewer: Geoff Lodal
Position at PCBC: Beer Slinger and Outlaw master
Favorite Outlaw you have made: Almond Stimulator
How long have you been with PCBC: since inception -”I’m O.G.” says Geoff
Favorite beer style: Imperial IPA
Where are you from originally: Boise, ID
Where is your next excursion: Alaskan motorcycle voyage to Deadhorse in July 2013
Inspiration for the beer: Spring, St. Pats, and CSU getting into the tournament
Beer Name: Stalwart Ale